Mr March Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) This is some great news to hear. I don't want to jump to too many conclusions or get my hopes too far up, but this sounds like a big change in both setting and scope for a Macross TV series. Possibly mostly planet-side action and maybe even less of a war story and more of a side-story. That actually makes more sense given how close this new series is to the last space-based major war in Frontier. Obviously the closest comparison would be Macross Plus (planet-based action, valkyrie-vs-valkyrie, two different aerospace design companies, etc) but fortunately I'm not getting any sense from Kawamori that he's going back to that in any other way, so this should be something different entirely. Good reason to be optimistic. The new variable fighter definitely looks like a follow on from the YF-30, which makes a lot of sense considering it got a DX Chogokin.I did a quick news piece on Forbes about it too:http://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2015/09/25/upcoming-macross-delta-anime-shows-off-its-new-art-and-logo/ Ollie! I didn't know you were a member here! I read your article posted via Facebook. A great read, well informed and very respectful of the Macross IP! Your work is very much appreciated. Edited September 26, 2015 by Mr March
Tochiro Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 IF this does occur within the Frontier fleet (which I hope it doesn't), they did make it to the Vajra home world in both tv & movie versions... Well, Kawamori said months ago that the new Macross would most likely be set in a different part of the galaxy to Frontier. (Discussed on SpeakerPODcast several times, just FYI ;-)
JB0 Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 Well, Kawamori said months ago that the new Macross would most likely be set in a different part of the galaxy to Frontier. (Discussed on SpeakerPODcast several times, just FYI ;-) Good. It's in the part where the Megaroad 1 is, AMIRITE? (I kid)
Duke Togo Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) Perhaps this will be some sort of Fighter Weapons School scenario. Edited September 26, 2015 by Duke Togo
ChaoticYeti Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 Are the events of Macross 30 canon, or does anyone think the development of the chronos will be changed? I mean, anime is anime, but there was some serious space/time continuum buggery going on in that game. If it is, maybe we will see some returning characters?
frothymug Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 The question that's going through my mind in relation to the big reveal is, "Will someone take the video and sub it soon after it's released or will I be able to get the gist of the content without a translation?" What do you guys think?
Dynaman Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 Well, Kawamori said months ago that the new Macross would most likely be set in a different part of the galaxy to Frontier. (Discussed on SpeakerPODcast several times, just FYI ;-) Interesting, that means the possibility for some really funky tech since Frontier was the only fleet supposedly staying "human" in that regard. In reality I don't see it going down that road - not Macrossy enough.
Gerli Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) So... it's a triangle but made with only two shapes.... interesting. Perhaps this will be some sort of Fighter Weapons School scenario. Academy? I wish they start a Kickstarter... LOL Edited September 26, 2015 by Gerli
Duke Togo Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 So... it's a triangle but made with only two shapes.... interesting. Academy? I wish they start a Kickstarter... LOL No, I'm talking established pilots honing their skills, studying Valkyrie combat theory, etc.
Tochiro Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 Are the events of Macross 30 canon, or does anyone think the development of the chronos will be changed? I mean, anime is anime, but there was some serious space/time continuum buggery going on in that game. If it is, maybe we will see some returning characters?Macross 30 is as 'canon' as anything else in the franchise. It got its own range of valk toys from Bandai and made its Super Robot Wars debut recently which places it in the same standing as a fully fledged TV series or OVA in many ways.
MisaForever Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 Good. It's in the part where the Megaroad 1 is, AMIRITE? (I kid) Megaroad existence confirmed!! Minmay would be, what, 70?
Duke Togo Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 Top Gun Style? All my money.jpg No, it's not actually like that.
azrael Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 Are the events of Macross 30 canon, or does anyone think the development of the chronos will be changed? I mean, anime is anime, but there was some serious space/time continuum buggery going on in that game. If it is, maybe we will see some returning characters? Macross 30 is as 'canon' as anything else in the franchise. It got its own range of valk toys from Bandai and made its Super Robot Wars debut recently which places it in the same standing as a fully fledged TV series or OVA in many ways. When it comes to Macross canon, I would recommend looking at the bigger picture or summary. Avoid the details because one should view all Macross productions as retellings of historical events. Things have been dramatized. Even the games.
Kyp Durron Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 Loving what I'm reading about the details so far. That's definitely a YF-30 inspired design, I'm guessing a VF-31 variant. I knew we'd end up seeing the YF-30 or a variant of the design.
Gerli Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) No, it's not actually like that. Girls und Panzers? Edited September 26, 2015 by Gerli
Kelsain Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 I'll admit, I AM worried about how those wings are going to fold up.
Tochiro Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 When it comes to Macross canon, I would recommend looking at the bigger picture or summary. Avoid the details because one should view all Macross productions as retellings of historical events. Things have been dramatized. Even the games.Hence, 'canon'.
ChaoticYeti Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 Yeah, it was the details of the 30's development I was interested in. It would be interesting to see if Aisha returns, if even as a cameo. She was the one who made the Chronos in the first place. Or other 30 characters for that matter. Just talking out loud.
Mommar Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) Wait, the blue and white valk has a whole new transformation? So it isn't actually a 30 derivative? Also, thank you to everyone who has provided a summary and keeping us in the loop. More details the 29th will make for a very exciting birthday. Edited September 26, 2015 by Mommar
Chronocidal Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 Those tails an an infinite improvement over the ones on the YF-30, but I wish we could get away from the giant weapons pod, it's just incredibly awkward in 2 out of 3 modes. Loving the Drakenvalk though. This should be interesting to see the transformation.
Bolt Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 They look more like racing Vaks than Combat Vaks..
Sildani Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 Wait, the blue and white valk has a whole new transformation? So it isn't actually a 30 derivative? Also, thank you to everyone who has provided a summary and keeping us in the loop. More details the 29th will make for a very exciting birthday. From Tochiro: The white and blue valk is a logical progression on Valkyries seen to date. The 'Draken' valk is an all original transformation. - Kawamori So no, probably a 30 variant.
Mommar Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 From Tochiro: The white and blue valk is a logical progression on Valkyries seen to date. The 'Draken' valk is an all original transformation. - Kawamori So no, probably a 30 variant. Wow, did I totally read that wrong. Lol
Scream Man Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 A Flight School or Top Gun idea could be cool. I was thinking more along the lines of a planetary war, maybe between 2 continents or nations or some such. maybe when they colonised there was a big political split or somesuch.
Keith Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 I vote flight school, or another Plus style competition, with the pilots / instructors in the triangle.
Kyp Durron Posted September 27, 2015 Posted September 27, 2015 I was thinking more along the lines of a planetary war, maybe between 2 continents or nations or some such. maybe when they colonised there was a big political split or somesuch. I'd be OK with that.
Chronocidal Posted September 27, 2015 Posted September 27, 2015 Know what I want to see in a triangle? Two girl pilots, and a male singer. Or even three pilots if you could manage to come up with something not at all Basara-like.
wmkjr Posted September 27, 2015 Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) 2 girl trainees for an air combat school and 1 cool male instructor with a troubled/tragic past. Maybe one is Meltran or cyborg. Like others suggested. Edited September 27, 2015 by wmkjr
Mommar Posted September 27, 2015 Posted September 27, 2015 This was quite the teaser, I'm dying for more now.
seti88 Posted September 27, 2015 Posted September 27, 2015 reading all the possible plot twists are raising my hopes up...btr try to knock it down a bit... I vote peace and nothing to do but sing and show off the only 2 valks in the show.
spanner Posted September 27, 2015 Posted September 27, 2015 this all sounds pretty awesome! can't wait to see more! that Draken inspired Valk is might intriguing! Will be interesting to see its unique transformation!
seti88 Posted September 27, 2015 Posted September 27, 2015 this all sounds pretty awesome! can't wait to see more! that Draken inspired Valk is might intriguing! Will be interesting to see its unique transformation! I thk kawamori is going for a caped valk vibe with the delta wings... ....batman v superman...valk vs valk....
MisaForever Posted September 27, 2015 Posted September 27, 2015 Synopsis: Klan Klan leads the new Pixie Squadron to fight the evil VajuRanka who consist of monster-idol hybrids.
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