Animerica Extra
Viz · 1998–2004 · 84 issues
About the series
A beloved monthly anthology from Viz Media that ran for 84 issues from 1998 to 2004, Animerica Extra served as a vital English-language gateway to shōjo and shōnen manga for a Western audience. Featuring serialized works by talents like Yu Watase, Akimi Yoshida, and Bill Spicer, with translations and adaptations by writers such as Yuji Oniki and Akemi Wegmüller, the magazine offered a curated mix of romance, fantasy, and adventure. It mattered as one of the first dedicated platforms to introduce readers to iconic series before they became mainstream, shaping the early North American manga boom.
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