I finally have all of Patlabor - the OVA's, TV series and the three movies. This issue helps explain where to start and the differences over each.The Pioneer ad for the Tenchi Muyo TV series has Mihoshi and Kiyone as the focus of the ad. Curious that they didn't go with Tenchi and the harem.The VIZ Video ad for Fatal Fury has not one but two burst call outs. One titled … [Read more...] about Animerica – Patlabor Mobile Police – Fatal Fury – Eagle Riders – October 1996
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Animerica – Street Fighter – Anime Expo Turns 5 and Soft Cel Ad – May 1996
You still see TONS of Street Fighter cosplay at cons - it's on the cover for this issue.The Animessages has some sad news for Sailor Moon. It's reporting another season for syndication is in jeopardy. The article give the address of Bandai America to have fans do a letter writing campaign. That first run was all there was for syndication. Fans would have to wait for 1998 … [Read more...] about Animerica – Street Fighter – Anime Expo Turns 5 and Soft Cel Ad – May 1996
Animerica – Urusei Yatsura – Mighty Space Miners – Record of Lodoss War Box Set – November 1995
Urusei Yatsura is the cover for November.I think this Record of Lodoss War ad has the first appearance of an anime box set. Granted they've shown bundles for Anime 18, but this is the first for US Manga Corps. Promoted as a "Gift Box" 13 episodes for $129 - a good $50 price break than purchasing the individual volumes.Here's the oddity of this issue. Suncoast has two … [Read more...] about Animerica – Urusei Yatsura – Mighty Space Miners – Record of Lodoss War Box Set – November 1995
Animerica Magazine – Streamline Pictures, SoftCel Ads – 3×3 Eyes Cover October 1995
3x3 Eyes is on the cover this month. What to talk about in this issue?Maison Ikkoku manga chapter was good. One of the first manga series I purchase all the volumes.The Suncoast "Action Packed Anime" ad is the quintessential mid 90's ad design scheme. Full page starburst with lots of primary colors. It's like they are channeling "Saved By The Bell"1st Streamline … [Read more...] about Animerica Magazine – Streamline Pictures, SoftCel Ads – 3×3 Eyes Cover October 1995
Animerica – Wings of Honneamise – Manga Ads – Cyber City Oedo 808 – May 1995
The Wings of Honneamise is the cover for May's Animerica Magazine. My current memory of this movie was Bandai Visual's temporary push into the North American market.I remember watching Cyber City Oedo 808 on a pay movie channel. I can't remember if it was Starz or not. I just remember lots of cursing.VIZ wins the award for "How much stuff can we promote on one page?" … [Read more...] about Animerica – Wings of Honneamise – Manga Ads – Cyber City Oedo 808 – May 1995
