When did Animerica magazine officially begin its run?
Animerica magazine officially began its run with the March 1993 issue. A single preview edition appeared in November 1992 as a test for the market without an official launch date.
Questions about Animerica
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who were the co-editors of Animerica when it launched?
Seiji Horibuchi, Satoru Fujii, and Trish Ledoux took charge as co-editors at that time. Their background included strong connections to Shogakukan which helped establish credibility early on.
What format changes did Animerica undergo by 2002?
By 2002 the publication shifted to a square-bound full-color format without serialized manga chapters. The page count doubled by 2003 compared to initial numbers during this strategic pivot away from serialized content.
Why was the monthly subscription version of Animerica discontinued in April 2005?
April 2005 marked the announcement that the monthly subscription version would be discontinued due to competition from titles like Newtype USA. Subscriptions ended with the June 2005 cover date signaling a move away from paid circulation models entirely.
How did Viz Media resolve the legal dispute over the animerica.com domain name?
The judge refused to shut down the site or freeze its assets but required Redsun to place a disclaimer noting no affiliation with Viz Media. They also needed to provide a link to the official magazine website at www.animerica-mag.com.