Who is the editor-in-chief of Otaku USA magazine?
Patrick Macias is the editor-in-chief of Otaku USA. He has overseen the magazine since its launch in August 2007.
Questions about Otaku USA
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When did Otaku USA magazine start publication?
Otaku USA began publication in August 2007. It is published by Sovereign Media and covers anime, manga, video games, cosplay, and Japanese popular music from an American perspective.
What anime magazines closed before Otaku USA became the last remaining American anime magazine?
Newtype USA shut down in February 2008, Anime Insider closed in March 2009, and Shonen Jump ceased North American publication in April 2012. Protoculture Addicts was also discontinued in August 2008. The British competitor Neo shut down in November 2024.
What publishers contribute manga excerpts to Otaku USA?
Each issue of Otaku USA includes a 32-page insert with manga excerpts from VIZ Media, Dark Horse, Yen Press, Kodansha, and Vertical. Featured titles have included Tiger and Bunny, Blood-C, and Moto Hagio's The Heart of Thomas.
When did Anime USA split from Otaku USA into its own magazine?
Anime USA was split off from Otaku USA into a separate entity in May 2015. It began as a bonus issue of the main magazine before editor Joseph Luster designated it a "special" anime-focused publication.
Where can you buy or subscribe to Otaku USA magazine?
Otaku USA is available in print at bookstores, newsstands, Walmart, and select comic retailers, with international distribution handled by Curtis Circulation. Digital editions are available on iTunes for iPad and iPhone, as well as formats compatible with Kindle, Android, PC, and Mac, with subscriptions offered for both print and digital.