Contents - EX 3.3

With the 15th Anniversary in full regalia back in Japan, renown Macross enthusiast Egan Loo talks about the Macross that "might have been," and explains the chronology of this sometimes confusing series, along with a complete detailing of both the characters and mecha that make Macross so special.

Manga artist Sonoda Kenichi finally returns to Chicago, home for his works GUNSMITH CATS and RIDING BEAN, for Anime Central 1998 and EX gets to talk candidly with him.

The changing presence of anime on TV, in The Big Green Monster.

Thoughts, questions, and comments from our readers.

Disney helps foot bill for Ghibli's next film; Princess Mononoke release dates announced for Japan home video and USA theatrical releases; former X-Japan member commits suicide.
Anime Central 1998 - the convention three years in the making, it was finally time to put up or bail out. A full EX con report.
Tokyo Game Show - On-location reporter Ive Up whets the appetites of EX readers with what the video game industry has in store for fans in the months ahead.

And now, from the home office in Tokyo, Japan... Scott Frazier's Top Ten Lists of Working in the Anime Industry!

Chad Kime instructs EX readers on the ways of the birds and the bees or how fans can help cultivate anime/manga in the States, in American Anime - Blend or Bastardization?

Those Who Hunt Elves II, King of Braves GaoGaiGar, Jikuu Tenshou Nazca, Nuku Nuku TV, Silent Möbius, Dragonball Z: The Tree of Might, Fire Emblem, Green Legend Ran, New Kimagure Orange Road, Tenchi Muyo: Daughter of Darkness.

Shonen Sunday, Looking for the Better Half, Monster, Ashen Victor, Dragonball.

Nadesico, Outlaw Star Opening Theme, Perfect Blue OST, Wanderers: El Hazard TV, Tenchi Muyo: OVA Best Volume 2.

Bomberman World, Bust A Move - Dance & Rhythm Action, Parasite Eve, Xenogears, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.

Editor in Chief Charles comments on the past 2 years of EX.

Anime Expo 1998!