THE VISION OF ESCAFLOWNE

Conceived by Kawamori Shoji of Macross fame, and Yatata Hajime, ESCAFLOWNE is the best thing to happen to the mecha genre in years.

ANIME EXPO 96

Anime Expo celebrated its 5th Year Anniversary with a record number of guests of honor and a large masquerade. Here's the convention report.

COMIC CON INTERNATIONAL

The increasing presense of anime at CCI.


EDITORIAL

The Days After.

EVENTS

A day at a doujinshi convention.

RIAP WRITES

The Director's Chair -- Electric Of Course.

REMOTE ACCESS

A list of new shows on the air in Japan, plus selected briefs.

 RELEASES

New anime releases in the USA and Japan, plus a list of videogame releases (Japan only).

MANGA REVIEWS

Shonen Sunday Update, Ranma 1/2, 3x3 Eyes, MD Geist, The Spirit of Wonder, You're Under Arrest.

ANIME REVIEWS

Akazukin ChaCha, Mahou Tsukai Tai!, You're Under Arrest (dub).

 GAMES / SOFTWARE

Gundam 0079, Dragonball Z Legends, Final Fantasy III.

CD REVIEWS

Escaflowne, Evangelion III, Gundam: 08th MS Team (CD single), Rurouni Kenshin.

NEXT

Interview with Fred Schodt, the author of "Manga! Manga!".