Author: Tochiro

Macross Delta – It’s Official!

Post author By Tochiro
Post date September 24, 2015

After initial images leaked last night, AnimeAnime and ANN are reporting that the Logo, title and first key visual image for MACROSS DELTA have been revealed in the lead-up to this weekends All Japan Model and Hobby Show.

With the title confirmed to be ‘Macross Delta’, the key visual’s tagline is “Shoot (it) down.’
Interestingly, the logo also reveals some sort of planet. Could the new series be set somewhere other than a colonization fleet?

More details are expected at a ‘Macross Modellers’ talkshow event at the All Japan Model and Hobby Show tomorrow.

This will be followed by a “‘Chō Jikū'” Seisaku Happyōkai” (“The Super Dimension” Production Unveiling), live-streamed event on NinoNico on October 29 which will reveal character designs, main staff on the production, and the winner of the recent idol auditions.

To commemorate the upcoming new series, 5 previous Macross movies are getting a budget re-release on Bluray on December 24. Macross Do You Remember Love, Macross Plus Movie Edition, Macross 7 The Galaxy is Calling Me, Macross Frontier The False Songstress & Macross Frontier The Wings of Farewell will all be rereleased at 5000yen each. There is no information regarding English language options on any of these discs at this time.
(Thanks to Egan Loo and Adrian Lozano)

SpeakerPodCast

SpeakerPODcast EP.27 – An Open Letter from ‘Mr. K.’

Post author By Tochiro
Post date September 10, 2015

The SpeakerPODcast Crew & Hisame with Tsutomu Takayama.

Arcadia’s ‘Mr. K’ posted a blog entry recently that’s been a hot topic of discussion among Macross toy aficionados, as of late. Why do Arcadia’s valkyries command the prices they do? What goes into making them? The SpeakerPODcrew weighs in with their thoughts on the piece.
But first, we get together with a room full of Macross 2 fans (YES, they DO exist!) and meet the voice actor for Hibiki Kanzaki, Tsutomu Takayama.
(Many thanks to Hisame for organising the event. For more of her Macross cosplay, follow her on Facebook!)

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'Look! It's Optimus Prime!' — ‘Look! It’s Optimus Prime!’

Renato’s full translation of Mr.K’s blog post can be found here.

Timestamps & photos after the JUMP!

SpeakerPodCast

SpeakerPODcast EP.26 – Richard Satelight & The Jaznicks!

Post author By Tochiro
Post date September 1, 2015

In our first all-American episode, Richard and the SpeakerPODcast AMERICAN gang go to Anime Expo and report in with all the latest gossip.
Renato hosts his very own panel, Richard works at the Satelight booth, and everyone stops by the Robotech 30th Anniversary panel wondering if there’s any news about that supposed live action movie…
SpeakerPODcast AMERICAN – fuelled by Blue Moon!

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SpeakerPODcast EP.25 – Talkin’ Takani

Post author By Tochiro
Post date July 23, 2015

Gwyn and Renato sneak into the Suginami Animation Museum to talk about meeting the legendary Macross artist Yoshiyuki Takani and experiencing the musical madness of Mylene Party.
The SpeakerPODcast Crew then gathers at the NyanNyan Cafe to say farewell to the popular Macross venue, only to be attacked by the Vajra mid-discussion.
Also, Renato gets a singing lesson from none other than Chie ‘Mylene’ Kajiura herself!

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All music in this episode is by Macross tribute bands Teshima Explosion (Macross 7) and BABA Testflighters (Macross Plus)!

Information regarding the Yoshiyuki Takani art auction that is mentioned during the cast can be found HERE.

One of Yoshiyuki Takani's better known Macross illustrations. — One of Yoshiyuki Takani’s better known Macross illustrations.

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Events Uncategorized

Macross Plus @ Manga, Anime, Games 1989 Exhibit

Post author By Tochiro
Post date June 27, 2015

The Manga, Anime , Games 1989 exhibit at the National Art Center, Tokyo opened this past Wednesday and includes an unexpected surprise for Macross fans – a wall dedicated to breaking down the Itano Circus in Macross Plus.
The exhibit continues until August 31st, so anyone in Japan during the period be sure to check it out.
Detailes in English can be found here
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SpeakerPodCast

SpeakerPODcast EP.24 – We Don’t Need No Landing Gear!

Post author By Tochiro
Post date June 14, 2015

Recorded back in April, this was originally going to be a regular episode where we discuss the SDF-3 with SDF-1 designer Kazutaka Miyatake.
But then, a VF-2SS happened.

So crack open a can of Genki Apple, and relax as the worlds number one Macross 2 fan explains the origins of the newest member of the Macross toy family and reveals just who exactly Evolution Toys are.

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EP.24
00:02:55 – Macross Delta Update
00:04:56 – News! Macross Card Fighter, Nyan Nyan Cafe, Variable Fighter Episode Archives & more!
00:10:16 – Wonder Festival Winter 2015 & meeting Kazutaka Miyatake.
00:21:23 – Renato remembers Studio Nue
00:31:50 – Orguss!
00:38:36 – Miyazawa Mokei…OMG IT’S A VF-2SS AND ADRIAN LOSES HIS SH$T!

Toys

Hi-Metal R @ Tamashii Nations Summer Collection 2015

Post author By Tochiro
Post date May 30, 2015

Tamashii Nations annual Summer Collection display opened in Akihabara today and offered Macross fans a closer look at Bandai’s new Hi-Metal R line, as well as unveiling Hidetaka Tenjin’s new box art for the VF-1J Armored Valkyrie.

The SpeakerPODcast Crew was on-hand and managed to grab a few snaps.
Enjoy, and don’t forget to share your thoughts on the new line in the FORUMS.

Books Collectors

Macross the First Vol.6 – OUT NOW!

Post author By Tochiro
Post date May 25, 2015

Macross THE FIRST Vol. 6 goes on sale today in Japan. With a recommended retail price starting at626yen, fans of published, physical material can grab a copy at online retailers such as Amazon Japan or Yes Asia.

To coincide with the release, ComicWalker has also updated its service with the very latest chapter of Macross THE FIRST. The chapter is free, however please note that you will need to set your device’s OS to Japanese in order to view it.