During this time the focus of the magazine was shifted from "gal games" to "anime" due to a surge in popularity with "moe" type characters. An after effect from the monthly switch led to the split off of “Megami Magazine Special” from the main issue of “Animedia” starting in March 2003.
During this time, the focus of the magazine shifted from "action games" to "anime," particularly with the increased appeal of characters that are considered cute. This change led to the creation of a spin-off publication, “Megami Magazine Special,” which began as a distinct section within “Animedia” in March 2003.