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Urban Vision

Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust and the Legend of Akira – Animerica October 1999

June 28, 2014 by Lance Heiskell 1 Comment

Pokemon is mentioned in Entertainment Weekly and the question asked is "Has anime arrived?" because Pokemon and Pikachu is being referenced frequently in mainstream press.15 years ago an article "The Legacy of Akira" was written and the impacts are still seen today. Interesting note that Troma released "My Neighbor Totoro" in the '90s--before Disney got hold of … [Read more...] about Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust and the Legend of Akira – Animerica October 1999

Animerica – Slayers and Over-Priced VHS English Subtitled Anime Releases – May 1999

October 17, 2013 by Lance Heiskell 1 Comment

The cover is Gatchaman Tatsunoko greatness, but I think The Slayers feature is the best part of this issue. If you want to introduce your friends to Slayers, send them to read this feature scan. That's kinda it on the main items to cover. Onto the highlights of this issue. Lots of 90s ads.Urban Vision uses an accent in the word anime. Plus this cringe worthy copy "The … [Read more...] about Animerica – Slayers and Over-Priced VHS English Subtitled Anime Releases – May 1999

Animerica – Fushigi Yugi – Satanika – Pocket Monsters – Urban Vision – January 1998

November 25, 2012 by Lance Heiskell Leave a Comment

Fushigi Yugi is on the cover of the first issue of Animerica in 1998.In the Letter From the Editor - Trish Ledoux announces she is taking a four-month sabbatical from the magazine. Take a read. That's quiet a workload and it shows a passion for anime and manga.Highlights:Urban Vision ads get 'slightly better" but they don't call it anime it's "Alternative Animation" … [Read more...] about Animerica – Fushigi Yugi – Satanika – Pocket Monsters – Urban Vision – January 1998

Animerica – Patlabor – Sol Bianca – CPM US Manga Corps – December 1997

November 4, 2012 by Lance Heiskell 1 Comment

Patlabor wraps up 1997 for Animerica with the cover feature: "Anime Robots, Manga Heroes. Mecha in Manga"Highlights:Review of Neon Genesis Evangelion Volume 8 of 13. Yes 13 VHS volumes for the series. 2 episodes a tape. That's the way it was and you had to like it or else.CPM's US Manga Corps advertises another title that time has forgotten: Yotoden - Chronicle of … [Read more...] about Animerica – Patlabor – Sol Bianca – CPM US Manga Corps – December 1997

Animerica – Dragon Ball Z Movie – Irresponsible Captain Tylor – November 1997

October 28, 2012 by Lance Heiskell 1 Comment

Animerica goes through a redesign in this issue. This issue is 15 years old, but the layout looks like it can stand up to any magazine today. That's what good design can do. I've posted the "From The Editor" and "Contents" pages so you can observe the change.Highlights:A festive Ranma 1/2 holiday cover I don't think "Twilight of the Dark Master" is what the average … [Read more...] about Animerica – Dragon Ball Z Movie – Irresponsible Captain Tylor – November 1997

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Practice Makes Awesome

A Few Tips Upon Reading

First off, find a secluded area and pour yourself a beverage of choice. You must cleanse the palate to take in the delicacies of the nostalgia I'm about to throw down.

Second, if it’s cold where you live, grab a blanket, maybe two. If at all possible, sit down while reading. I hate standing, never stood for it, never will.

Finally, see if you can find the encrypted message left in the third magazine post.

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