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Animerica Cardcaptor Sakura, Digimon & Sailor Moon TV – Nov 2000

January 14, 2019 by Lance Heiskell Leave a Comment

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It's rare to see a "Dub That Time Forgot" make the cover. Shamanic Princess was released by Media Blasters under their U.S. Manga Corps label.  Here's their trailer for the series:The odd thing about having this title on the cover is that there's a 5 page Cardcaptor Sakura spotlight article that gives you an overview of the show. Perhaps CLAMP didn't authorize a … [Read more...] about Animerica Cardcaptor Sakura, Digimon & Sailor Moon TV – Nov 2000

How To Customize Anime Model Kits and Anime That Time Forgot – Animerica November 1999

June 29, 2014 by Lance Heiskell Leave a Comment

Team Rocket is on the cover promoting the first Pokemon movie. I wanted to feature the article "How To Customize Your Model Kits" I have four model kits that I bought at A-Kon around 2003 that I have yet to build. It just wasn't for me as a hobby.Note to any companies with technology in your name. Don't Do It!. Case in point: the ad for LVD.com - Laser Visions Direct. "The … [Read more...] about How To Customize Anime Model Kits and Anime That Time Forgot – Animerica November 1999

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

Serial Experiments Lain – Trippy Internet Anime – Animerica – September 1999

December 6, 2013 by Lance Heiskell Leave a Comment

Cover story is a lengthy Serial Experiments Lain feature that I've included below. Remember when Serial Experiments Lain was released. Few people had DSL, broadband was growing but slowly. The majority of people still had dial-up. Read the three interviews from Producer Yasuyuki Ueda, Screenwriter Chiaki Konaka and Director Ryutaro Nakamura. Don't remember these people … [Read more...] about Serial Experiments Lain – Trippy Internet Anime – Animerica – September 1999

Animerica April 1997 – Sailor Moon DIC VHS The Doom Tree Series Box Set – Cover Battle Arena Toshiden Volume 5 – Number 4

September 23, 2012 by Lance Heiskell Leave a Comment

This month's issue's cover is a show that I've never heard of before: Battle Arena Toshiden. So for Animerica to game the system, they put a "Hey Sailor Moon News!" call out on the cover. Very clever, cause there's a lot of Sailor Moon in this issue.From this issue:DIC's first Sailor Moon VHS box set. "The Doom Tree Series" Take a look at the illustration - it looks … [Read more...] about Animerica April 1997 – Sailor Moon DIC VHS The Doom Tree Series Box Set – Cover Battle Arena Toshiden Volume 5 – Number 4

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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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