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Background

U.S. Manga Corps was the main anime distributor for Central Park Media, which catered to middle/high school students and older audiences. Its "spokesmecha" was Geist from M.D. Geist. This is due to Central Park Media founder John O'Donnell being obsessed with the anime, despite it being generally panned by others.

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1st Logo (November 7, 1991-1998)	2nd Logo (1998-2007)

1st Logo (November 7, 1991-1998)

Visuals: Over a blue background is the outlined text "U.S. MANGA" set in Stencil, with "CORPS" set in Helvetica Black, inside of a rectangle, with a star on each side is seen on the left of the screen, while Geist is seen on the right.

Technique: A still computer graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on the label's VHS releases of the time, such as Project A-Ko, M.D. Geist, Gall Force, among other releases. Its first appearance was on Dominion Tank Police Act I, initially distributed by BMG Video.

2nd Logo (1998-2007)

Visuals: In a space environment with a gaseous planet below, the camera pans around Geist. After the panning stops, the mech points a gun at the camera and shoots, which makes a bright flash appear. The flash fades, and the robot is seen in the familial position. The US Manga Corps logo fly in letter by letter next to the mech.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A very dramatic drumbeat plays in the background, accompanied by the appropriate sound effects for the gun and the flying in of the letters.

Availability: Seen on later VHS releases and all DVD releases from the label.

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+{{PageCredits|description=StephenCezar15|capture=StephenCezar15 and FanCentralNetwork|edits=Nova‎}}
-''Logo descriptions by StephenCezar15''
+{{Infobox company
-''Logo captures by StephenCezar15 and FanCentralNetwork''
+|name=U.S. Manga Corps
+|founded=July 1991
+|parent=[[Central Park Media|Central Park Media Corporation]]
+|defunct = April 27, 2009
+|fate = Shutdown of parent; bankruptcy
+}}
+===Background===
-Background: US Manga Corps was the main anime distributor for [[Central Park Media]], which catered to high school students and older audiences. It's mascot was one of the giant mechs from ''MD Geist''.
+'''U.S. Manga Corps''' was the main anime distributor for [[Central Park Media]], which catered to middle/high school students and older audiences. Its "spokesmecha" was Geist from ''M.D. Geist''. This is due to Central Park Media founder John O'Donnell being obsessed with the anime, despite it being generally panned by others.
+{{ImageTOC
-=== 1st Logo (Early 90's-1998) ===
-[[File:U.S. Manga Corps.jpg|thumb|266x266px|The first logo]]
+| U.S. Manga Corps.jpg | 1st Logo (November 7, 1991-1998)
+| U.S. Manga Corps (1998).png | 2nd Logo (1998-2007)
-Logo: On a violet background, "'''US MANGA CORPS'''" is seen on the viewer's left, while the company's mascot is seen on the viewer's right.
+}}
+===1st Logo (November 7, 1991-1998)===
-FX/SFX: None.
+[[File:U.S. Manga Corps.jpg|266x266px|center|frameless]]
+{{YouTube|id=c9bH0ypjoCA}}
+'''Visuals:''' Over a blue background is the outlined text "'''U.S. MANGA'''" set in Stencil, with "'''CORPS'''" set in Helvetica Black, inside of a rectangle, with a star on each side is seen on the left of the screen, while Geist is seen on the right.
-Music/Sounds: None.
+'''Technique:''' A still computer graphic.
-Availability: Seen on company releases at the time, which are somewhat hard to find.
+'''Audio:''' None.
-Editor's Note: It's boring.
+'''Availability:'''  Seen on the label's VHS releases of the time, such as ''Project A-Ko'', ''M.D. Geist'', ''Gall Force'', among other releases. Its first appearance was on ''Dominion Tank Police Act I'', initially distributed by [[BMG Video]].
-=== 2nd Logo (1998-Mid 2000's) ===
+===2nd Logo (1998-2007)===
+[[File:U.S. Manga Corps (1998).png|300x300px|center|frameless]]{{YouTube|id=https://youtu.be/oSm2tXidVa4|id2=https://youtu.be/h8ekf1sTWXE|id3=https://youtu.be/I28ASqEihYA}}
-[[File:U.S. Manga Corps goes CGI.jpg|thumb|270x270px|CPM went good with this one.]]
-Logo: In a space environment with a gaseous planet below, we pan around the mascot of the company. After the panning stops, the mech points a gun at the camera and shoots, which makes a bright flash appear. The flash fades, and the robot is seen in the familial position. The US Manga Corps logo fly in letter by letter next to the mech.
+'''Visuals:''' In a space environment with a gaseous planet below, the camera pans around Geist. After the panning stops, the mech points a gun at the camera and shoots, which makes a bright flash appear. The flash fades, and the robot is seen in the familial position. The US Manga Corps logo fly in letter by letter next to the mech.
-FX/SFX: CGI animation, which is very reminiscent of the ''Beast Wars'' animated series.
+'''Technique:''' CGI.
-Music/Sounds: A very dramatic drumbeat plays in the background, accompanied by the appropriate sound effects for the gun and the flying in of the letters.
+'''Audio:''' A very dramatic drumbeat plays in the background, accompanied by the appropriate sound effects for the gun and the flying in of the letters.
-Availability: Seen on later VHS and DVD releases by this company.
+'''Availability:''' Seen on later VHS releases and all DVD releases from the label.
-Editor's Note: The music, dark atmosphere and the robot may unnerve many, not to mention the gunshot. This is a neat logo to look at, however, and is better than the previous logo.
+[[Category:United States]]
+[[Category:American animation logos]]
+[[Category:American home entertainment logos]]
+[[Category:Animation logos]]
+[[Category:Home entertainment logos]]
+[[Category:Dubbing logos]]
+[[Category:Central Park Media]]
+[[Category:Logos with popular characters]]
+[[Category:English-language logos]]