Animerica was a highly influential anime and manga magazine that debuted in 1992, published by Viz Media. It quickly became a cornerstone for North American anime fans, offering a mix of content that included reviews, interviews, and feature articles about the latest anime and manga releases. Each issue provided insights into both popular and obscure titles, making it an essential resource for enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge and collection.

The magazine covered a wide range of topics beyond anime and manga reviews. It included sections dedicated to Japanese culture, industry news, and fan activities, creating a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in the broader context of anime. Animerica was known for its high-quality content, which was well-researched and thoughtfully written, appealing to both casual fans and hardcore aficionados.

Animerica also featured exclusive interviews with creators and industry professionals, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative processes and business aspects of anime and manga production. These interviews were often complemented by detailed profiles and retrospectives on influential series and creators, providing a historical perspective on the medium's development.

The magazine's visual appeal was another key aspect of its popularity. It featured vibrant, full-color spreads of artwork from current and upcoming anime and manga, alongside promotional posters and illustrations. This visual emphasis made it not only an informative read but also a collector's item for fans.

Despite its success and popularity, Animerica ceased publication in 2005, a decision influenced by the changing media landscape and the rise of digital content. However, its legacy endures, as it played a pivotal role in popularizing anime and manga in North America and fostering a community of dedicated fans who continue to celebrate and promote Japanese pop culture.

I have been collecting Animerica magazines for awhile. Heres my list.

  1. Animerica Vol. 1, No. 1 - July 1992
  2. Animerica Vol. 1, No. 2 - August 1992
  3. Animerica Vol. 1, No. 3 - September 1992
  4. Animerica Vol. 1, No. 4 - October 1992
  5. Animerica Vol. 1, No. 5 - November 1992
  6. Animerica Vol. 1, No. 6 - December 1992
  7. Animerica Vol. 2, No. 1 - January 1993
  8. Animerica Vol. 2, No. 2 - February 1993
  9. Animerica Vol. 2, No. 3 - March 1993
  10. Animerica Vol. 2, No. 4 - April 1993
  11. Animerica Vol. 2, No. 5 - May 1993
  12. Animerica Vol. 2, No. 6 - June 1993
  13. Animerica Vol. 2, No. 7 - July 1993
  14. Animerica Vol. 2, No. 8 - August 1993
  15. Animerica Vol. 2, No. 9 - September 1993
  16. Animerica Vol. 2, No. 10 - October 1993
  17. Animerica Vol. 2, No. 11 - November 1993
  18. Animerica Vol. 2, No. 12 - December 1993
  19. Animerica Vol. 3, No. 1 - January 1994
  20. Animerica Vol. 3, No. 2 - February 1994
  21. Animerica Vol. 3, No. 3 - March 1994
  22. Animerica Vol. 3, No. 4 - April 1994
  23. Animerica Vol. 3, No. 5 - May 1994
  24. Animerica Vol. 3, No. 6 - June 1994
  25. Animerica Vol. 3, No. 7 - July 1994
  26. Animerica Vol. 3, No. 8 - August 1994
  27. Animerica Vol. 3, No. 9 - September 1994
  28. Animerica Vol. 3, No. 10 - October 1994
  29. Animerica Vol. 3, No. 11 - November 1994
  30. Animerica Vol. 3, No. 12 - December 1994
  31. Animerica Vol. 4, No. 1 - January 1995
  32. Animerica Vol. 4, No. 2 - February 1995
  33. Animerica Vol. 4, No. 3 - March 1995
  34. Animerica Vol. 4, No. 4 - April 1995
  35. Animerica Vol. 4, No. 5 - May 1995
  36. Animerica Vol. 4, No. 6 - June 1995
  37. Animerica Vol. 4, No. 7 - July 1995
  38. Animerica Vol. 4, No. 8 - August 1995
  39. Animerica Vol. 4, No. 9 - September 1995
  40. Animerica Vol. 4, No. 10 - October 1995
  41. Animerica Vol. 4, No. 11 - November 1995
  42. Animerica Vol. 4, No. 12 - December 1995
  43. Animerica Vol. 5, No. 1 - January 1996
  44. Animerica Vol. 5, No. 2 - February 1996
  45. Animerica Vol. 5, No. 3 - March 1996
  46. Animerica Vol. 5, No. 4 - April 1996
  47. Animerica Vol. 5, No. 5 - May 1996
  48. Animerica Vol. 5, No. 6 - June 1996
  49. Animerica Vol. 5, No. 7 - July 1996
  50. Animerica Vol. 5, No. 8 - August 1996
  51. Animerica Vol. 5, No. 9 - September 1996
  52. Animerica Vol. 5, No. 10 - October 1996
  53. Animerica Vol. 5, No. 11 - November 1996
  54. Animerica Vol. 5, No. 12 - December 1996
  55. Animerica Vol. 6, No. 1 - January 1997
  56. Animerica Vol. 6, No. 2 - February 1997
  57. Animerica Vol. 6, No. 3 - March 1997
  58. Animerica Vol. 6, No. 4 - April 1997
  59. Animerica Vol. 6, No. 5 - May 1997
  60. Animerica Vol. 6, No. 6 - June 1997
  61. Animerica Vol. 6, No. 7 - July 1997
  62. Animerica Vol. 6, No. 8 - August 1997
  63. Animerica Vol. 6, No. 9 - September 1997
  64. Animerica Vol. 6, No. 10 - October 1997
  65. Animerica Vol. 6, No. 11 - November 1997
  66. Animerica Vol. 6, No. 12 - December 1997
  67. Animerica Vol. 7, No. 1 - January 1998
  68. Animerica Vol. 7, No. 2 - February 1998
  69. Animerica Vol. 7, No. 3 - March 1998
  70. Animerica Vol. 7, No. 4 - April 1998
  71. Animerica Vol. 7, No. 5 - May 1998
  72. Animerica Vol. 7, No. 6 - June 1998
  73. Animerica Vol. 7, No. 7 - July 1998
  74. Animerica Vol. 7, No. 8 - August 1998
  75. Animerica Vol. 7, No. 9 - September 1998
  76. Animerica Vol. 7, No. 10 - October 1998
  77. Animerica Vol. 7, No. 11 - November 1998
  78. Animerica Vol. 7, No. 12 - December 1998
  79. Animerica Vol. 8, No. 1 - January 1999
  80. Animerica Vol. 8, No. 2 - February 1999
  81. Animerica Vol. 8, No. 3 - March 1999
  82. Animerica Vol. 8, No. 4 - April 1999
  83. Animerica Vol. 8, No. 5 - May 1999
  84. Animerica Vol. 8, No. 6 - June 1999
  85. Animerica Vol. 8, No. 7 - July 1999
  86. Animerica Vol. 8, No. 8 - August 1999
  87. Animerica Vol. 8, No. 9 - September 1999
  88. Animerica Vol. 8, No. 10 - October 1999
  89. Animerica Vol. 8, No. 11 - November 1999
  90. Animerica Vol. 8, No. 12 - December 1999
  91. Animerica Vol. 9, No. 1 - January 2000
  92. Animerica Vol. 9, No. 2 - February 2000
  93. Animerica Vol. 9, No. 3 - March 2000
  94. Animerica Vol. 9, No. 4 - April 2000
  95. Animerica Vol. 9, No. 5 - May 2000
  96. Animerica Vol. 9, No. 6 - June 2000
  97. Animerica Vol. 9, No. 7 - July 2000
  98. Animerica Vol. 9, No. 8 - August 2000
  99. Animerica Vol. 9, No. 9 - September 2000
  100. Animerica Vol. 9, No. 10 - October 2000
  101. Animerica Vol. 9, No. 11 - November 2000
  102. Animerica Vol. 9, No. 12 - December 2000
  103. Animerica Vol. 10, No. 1 - January 2001
  104. Animerica Vol. 10, No. 2 - February 2001
  105. Animerica Vol. 10, No. 3 - March 2001
  106. Animerica Vol. 10, No. 4 - April 2001
  107. Animerica Vol. 10, No. 5 - May 2001
  108. Animerica Vol. 10, No. 6 - June 2001
  109. Animerica Vol. 10, No. 7 - July 2001
  110. Animerica Vol. 10, No. 8 - August 2001
  111. Animerica Vol. 10, No. 9 - September 2001
  112. Animerica Vol. 10, No. 10 - October 2001
  113. Animerica Vol. 10, No. 11 - November 2001
  114. Animerica Vol. 10, No. 12 - December 2001
  115. Animerica Vol. 11, No. 1 - January 2002
  116. Animerica Vol. 11, No. 2 - February 2002
  117. Animerica Vol. 11, No. 3 - March 2002
  118. Animerica Vol. 11, No. 4 - April 2002
  119. Animerica Vol. 11, No. 5 - May 2002
  120. Animerica Vol. 11, No. 6 - June 2002
  121. Animerica Vol. 11, No. 7 - July 2002
  122. Animerica Vol. 11, No. 8 - August 2002
  123. Animerica Vol. 11, No. 9 - September 2002
  124. Animerica Vol. 11, No. 10 - October 2002
  125. Animerica Vol. 11, No. 11 - November 2002
  126. Animerica Vol. 11, No. 12 - December 2002
  127. Animerica Vol. 12, No. 1 - January 2003
  128. Animerica Vol. 12, No. 2 - February 2003
  129. Animerica Vol. 12, No. 3 - March 2003
  130. Animerica Vol. 12, No. 4 - April 2003
  131. Animerica Vol. 12, No. 5 - May 2003
  132. Animerica Vol. 12, No. 6 - June 2003
  133. Animerica Vol. 12, No. 7 - July 2003
  134. Animerica Vol. 12, No. 8 - August 2003
  135. Animerica Vol. 12, No. 9 - September 2003
  136. Animerica Vol. 12, No. 10 - October 2003
  137. Animerica Vol. 12, No. 11 - November 2003
  138. Animerica Vol. 12, No. 12 - December 2003
  139. Animerica Vol. 13, No. 1 - January 2004
  140. Animerica Vol. 13, No. 2 - February 2004
  141. Animerica Vol. 13, No. 3 - March 2004
  142. Animerica Vol. 13, No. 4 - April 2004
  143. Animerica Vol. 13, No. 5 - May 2004
  144. Animerica Vol. 13, No. 6 - June 2004
  145. Animerica Vol. 13, No. 7 - July 2004
  146. Animerica Vol. 13, No. 8 - August 2004
  147. Animerica Vol. 13, No. 9 - September 2004
  148. Animerica Vol. 13, No. 10 - October 2004
  149. Animerica Vol. 13, No. 11 - November 2004
  150. Animerica Vol. 13, No. 12 - December 2004
  151. Animerica Vol. 14, No. 1 - January 2005
  152. Animerica Vol. 14, No. 2 - February 2005
  153. Animerica Vol. 14, No. 3 - March 2005
  154. Animerica Vol. 14, No. 4 - April 2005
  155. Animerica Vol. 14, No. 5 - May 2005
  156. Animerica Vol. 14, No. 6 - June 2005
  157. Animerica Vol. 14, No. 7 - July 2005

Check back soon as I begin digitizing this collection and post them to archive.org and this post.