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Background

L.A. Hero was a joint venture between Ken Iyadomi and U.S. Renditions, established in the 1990s. In 1993, the company was purchased by Manga Entertainment and became their North American unit. When the company died out, Ken Iyadomi teamed up with Charles McCarter to found Bandai Entertainment.

1st Logo (placeholder logo) (November 11, 1992-1990s)

Visuals: On a black background, the following words in a cyan color are shown at the center of the screen:

L.A. HERO

presents

Technique: A still, digital graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Can be seen in early releases of Japanese anime from the company. Likely a placeholder of the next logo.

2nd Logo (April 21, 1993-1994?)

Visuals: On a black background, the green/gray letters of "L.A HERØ" appear floating in while looking at the top, and later the camera moves around the finished text, stopping when the words are seen at the center. The result cheaply crossfades to a red/yellow lens flare, then to the logo again, but it's a little bit closer, which zooms away a little bit to the original distance.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A peaceful synth bell fanfare ending with a synth flourish.

Availability: Seen on later releases of Japanese anime from the company. An example is Super Dimension Century ORGUSS: Volume 4.

Legacy: This logo is notorious among the logo community for its animation.

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+{{PageCredits|capture=NewAccountLOL}}
 ===Background===
 '''L.A. Hero''' was a joint venture between Ken Iyadomi and [[U.S. Renditions]], established in the 1990s. In 1993, the company was purchased by [[Manga Entertainment]] and became their North American unit. When the company died out, Ken Iyadomi teamed up with Charles McCarter to found [[Bandai Entertainment]].
-===1st Logo (Early 90's)===
+===1st Logo (placeholder logo) (November 11, 1992-1990s)===
-[[File:L.A. Hero (1990s).png|center|frameless|312x312px]]
+[[File:L.A. Hero (1990s).png|center|350px]]
-'''Logo:''' On a black background we see the following words in a {{Font color|cyan|baby blue}} color in the center of the screen:
+'''Visuals:''' On a black background, the following words in a {{color|cyan}} color are shown at the center of the screen:
+<div style='text-align: center;'>'''{{color|cyan|{{font|Times New Roman|L.A. HERO}}}}'''</div>
+<div style='text-align: center;'>{{color|cyan|{{font|Times New Roman|presents}}}}</div>
+'''Technique:''' A still, digital graphic.
-<div style='text-align: center;'>'''{{Font color|cyan|L.A. HERO}}'''</div>
-<div style='text-align: center;'>{{Font color|cyan|presents}}</div>
-'''FX/SFX:''' None, just a placeholder.
+'''Audio:''' None.
+'''Availability:'''  Can be seen in early releases of Japanese anime from the company. Likely a placeholder of the next logo.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
+===2nd Logo (April 21, 1993-1994?)===
-'''Availability:''' Ultra rare. Can be seen on early releases of Japanese anime from the company.
+[[File:L.A. Hero (1992).png|center|350px]]
+{{YouTube|id=0JSdcQw3Wd4}}
+'''Visuals:''' On a black background, the {{color|springgreen|green}}/{{color|gray}} letters of "'''{{font|Serif|{{color|springgreen|L.A HERØ}}}}'''" appear floating in while looking at the top, and later the camera moves around the finished text, stopping when the words are seen at the center. The result cheaply crossfades to a {{color|red}}/{{color|gold|yellow}} lens flare, then to the logo again, but it's a little bit closer, which zooms away a little bit to the original distance.
+'''Technique:''' CGI.
+'''Audio:''' A peaceful synth bell fanfare ending with a synth flourish.
+'''Availability:'''  Seen on later releases of Japanese anime from the company. An example is ''Super Dimension Century ORGUSS: Volume 4''.
-===2nd Logo (1992-1994?)===
-[[File:L.A. Hero (1992).png|center|frameless|324x324px]]
-{{YouTube|id=Jr6tAqYcyfc}}
-'''Nickname:''' "The Cheesiest Anime Logo Ever"
+'''Legacy:''' This logo is notorious among the logo community for its animation.
-'''Logo:''' On a black background, the green/gray letters of "'''{{Font color|springgreen|L.A HERØ}}'''" appear floating in while looking at the top, and later the camera moves around the finished text, stopping when the words are seen at the center. The result cheaply crossfades to a {{Font color|red|red}}/{{Font color|#FFD900|yellow}} lens flare, then to the logo again, but it's a little bit closer, which zooms away a little bit to the original distance.
-'''FX/SFX:''' The letters moving, the lens flare.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' A peaceful fanfare ending with a synth flourish.
-'''Availability:''' Ultra rare. Seen on later releases of Japanese anime from the company. An example is ''Super Dimension Century ORGUSS: Volume 4''.
-'''Legacy:''' This logo is quite notorious among the logo community for its very cheap and cheesy animation. The music is soothing though.
 [[Category:Home entertainment logos]]