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Macross Plus: The Movie
By Andrew Osmond. Released twenty-eight years ago, Macross Plus: The Movie still dazzles now, a film that somehow manages to combine plane dogfights and space duels (think Star…
Macross Plus Movie Edition (Theatrical Release, 2021)
When three former friends reunite seven years after a horrific falling out, their pent up emotions threaten to spill out beyond the bounds of their tattered friendship and…
Macross Plus (Ultimate Edition) Blu-ray Unboxing
Macross Plus is back after many years of being out of print in the west. Anime Limited produced an ultimate edition Blu-ray box set that includes both the…
The Anime Backlog - Macross Plus
With only hazy memories from a satellite TV airing in the '90s, Lynzee takes her first full foray into Macross.
5 Reasons To Watch: The Familiar of Zero
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Flying under the radar: Macross Zero
In ongoing media franchises, one advantage of a prequel is that it can appeal to both long-standing fans and new viewers who can experience everything in chronological order. Macross Zero…
Finally, My Gateway to Macross! HG YF-19 (Macross Plus)
One of the mecha franchises I really want to get into, merch-wise, is Macross. However, the figures or model kits we have are either too large or too…
Skies, Planes, and Macross Plus: A Shoji Kawamori Interview
The first volume of Macross Plus was released on August 25, 1994. To celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of one of the most iconic OVAs of the 1990s, we're…
Skies, Planes, and Macross Plus: A Shoji Kawamori Interview
The first volume of Macross Plus was released on August 25, 1994. To celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of one of the most iconic OVAs of the 1990s, we're…
Anime Limited announces release plans, contents of Macross Plus Ultimate Edition Blu-ray for North America, UK and Europe
Anime Limited presents the home video release of the classic Macross title in an unmissable Blu-ray Ultimate Edition – pre-orders open June 6th! GLASGOW, MAY 25TH 2024 – …
[5 – Macross Plus] can’t get you out of my head
Koji Morimoto, a director of the abstract, makes an indelible mark on Shinichirō Watanabe’s Macross Plus. I’d already seen his work for the OVAs, but actually watching it…
The Newtypes Episode 16: Queen Emeraldas and Bastard!!
Welcome to The Newtypes podcast's 16th installment, where borderline oldtaku nutjobs talk about boomer 90s OVAs out of sheer insanity due to being stranded on the Soyokaze for…
Macross Plus: When Top Gun met Step Up 2: The Streets
Now this is a series I never thought I would watch. While I’ve loved Mobile Suit Gundam all my life, and have dabbled into Space Battleship Yamato, I…
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Hideaki Anno’s Macross Movie Production Comic
As an up-and-coming young animator, Hideaki Anno worked on big animated films like Nausicaä and Macross: Do You Remember Love? For a brief time in 1984, he had…
The Order Beneath the CHaOs of ‘Baccano!’ and ‘Durarara!!’
Let’s say I can create a connection to you—who is reading this now somewhere on Earth—just within my 5, or maybe 4 acquiantances, do you think it’s possible?
The Newtypes Episode 14: SSSS.Dynazenon
Welcome to the The Newtypes podcast's 14th episode, where our intrepid trio dedicates an entire installment to SSSS.Dynazenon! Hopefully, one-topic episodes will come about more often. 0:00 Welcome 2:53 Intro 3:01…
The “Baccano” of Pulp Fiction
“Hey, Isaac?” “What’s that, Miria my dear?” “What do you suppose they call the Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Paris?” “Hmm…well, Miria, I believe they’d call it a…
The Newtypes Episode 27: Tiger & Bunny and Blazblue Chronophantasma
Welcome to Episode 27 of The Newtypes podcast, where after a year of not recording (and 6 months of not uploading), 3 opinionated saber rattlers begin bickering about…
BACCANO: MAFIA AND IMMORTALITY
Hey guys what is up welcome back to my blog I’m so thankful that you guys took the time out of your day to read my blog post.…
The Newtypes Episode 26: Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne and Kotarou Lives Alone
Welcome to Episode 26 of The Newtypes podcast, where 3 navel-gazing numbskulls talk about an OVA and an ONA. Be prepared talks of sleaze, torture, sex, and depressing…
The Newtypes Episode 21: Idaten Deities, Petshop of Horrors, and Jujutsu Kaisen
Welcome to episode 21 of The Newtypes podcast, where three bumblefucks get themselves trapped all night for their "Halloween Special" and 2nd Season debut. 0:00 Welcome 2:10 Intro 2:19 Season 2…
Stories from Translating 「SNOW ~Plus Edition~」
As detailed on my game development blog, I had a bit of downtime throughout 2021 due to some wrist issues that prevented me from working very much. With…
The New Macross Delta Movie Answers the Franchise’s Biggest Mystery
Since 1987, Macross fans have been wondering what happened to the heroes of the original Macross series. Now, with the release of Macross Delta: Zettai LIVE !!!!!!, we…
Anime Limited announces upcoming release of Macross Plus on Blu-ray in North America, UK and Europe
Anime Limited is excited to present the home video release of the classic Macross title on Blu-ray! GLASGOW, JULY 01, 2022 – Anime Limited is proud to announce…
The Newtypes Episode 38: Pokémon Concierge
Welcome to Episode 38 of The Newtypes Podcast, where 3 longtime Pokémon fans talk about Pokémon Concierge and a bunch of other Pokémon stuff...mainly other stuff. 0:00 Intro and…
The Newtypes Episode 34: Gridman Universe
Welcome to Episode 34 of The Newtypes Podcast, where the setting is a little different for some reason and 3 tokusatsu enjoyers gush over Gridman Universe. 0:00 Intro and…
The Newtypes Episode 35: Fuuto Tantei
Welcome to the 35th episode of The Newtypes Podcast, where 3 Kamen Rider W fans look at Fuuto from a nocturnal, animated point of view. 0:00 Welcome & Intro 0:22…
The “Baccano” of Pulp Fiction: Omake
This was my original first chapter for “The ‘Baccano’ of Pulp Fiction,” detailing how both Baccano! and Pulp Fiction are descendants of pulp magazines. I’m pleased wit…
Baccano!
Combine Monster with FLCL, sprinkle with a little Jojo, plop it in the middle Prohibition-era New York City, and voila! you have Baccano!
The Newtypes Episode 18: Dungeon Black Company, Jahy-sama, and Vision of Escaflowne
Welcome to The Newtypes podcast's 18th installment, where a newly revived CBF confronts his killers. Isekai ensues. That and reverse isekai. Somehow, no real negativity here. 0:00 Intro 0:08 Welcome 1:31…
The Newtypes Episode 29: Shin Kamen Rider and Shin Ultraman
Welcome to Episode 29 of The Newtypes podcast, where 3 toku dweebs nerd out about 2 film modernizations of classic 60s/70s Japanese franchises just in time for Shin…
Macross Delta: Singing and Weapons of War
Right now, writing about Macross Delta is strange to me on a lot of levels. For starters, I started Macross 7 at the beginning of the year and…
Edens Zero - Episode 23 - Rebecca Shoots Happy Guns
Rebecca gave Homura the space to mourn at Valkyrie's resting place. That meant shooting a platoon of Punisher androids! Edens Zero - Episode 23.
Edens Zero S2 - Episode 23 - Sister Licks Lips
Sister enjoyed the prospect of whipping Rebecca into shape so she could use her Ether Gear to escape tight bonds. Edens Zero S2 - Episode 23
The Newtypes Episode 24: Yugioh and Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier
Welcome to Episode 24 of The Newtypes Podcast: a podcast in which 3 duelists talk about children's card games, and also robots idklol Also, Master Duel has certainly gone…
Passion and Macross 7
0:00 AMV introduction with Holy Lonely Light 1:52 Review starts + Planet Dance AMV with singing 5:00 Submarine Street cover where I sing the next part of the review 6:46 Next…
Pure TokyoScope Podcast 101: The Macross Movie 40th Anniversary Party!
Patrick Macias and Matt Alt bring you pop culture from Japan!
Iron Familiar
An abandoned homunculus boy wields fearsome power, but just wants a warm hug from a loving family in this recent serial that hits the right chords of action,…
MeganeToast Episode 1: Baccano!
Chris steps into the host seat* in the first episode of the new show MeganeToast, in which Chris and Buggy choose a randomly-selected anime to talk about in-depth.…
Anibros Podcast Episode 23 – Lawn Chair Edition
You wanted the best, you got the best!! And by best we mean random anime discussion! Wait, don’t leave, because we’ve got Patrick…
Impressions and thoughts on Baccano!
Baccano! (13 Episodes – Summer 2007) So it is around this time that I have come to the realization of two things, the first is at the time…
Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell
This rewrite of the final act of Macross Frontier changes a lot, but are the adjustments in service a better story?
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Macross 7 – The Power of Rock
I write this post with lots of happiness and yet, lots of sadness. Both for the same reason. By watching Macross 7, I have officially watched all the…
Episode 12: Macross Retrospective Part 3 (Macross 7)
We’re back! It took a little longer than anticipated to get this one out but hopefully it’s worth the wait. As part of our ongoing Macross retrospective this…
Doraemon The Movie: Paper Cup Edition
I’ve tweeted this and FBd it and just have to blog it: a fantastic piece of animation made with three paper cups and a ton of love for…
Violet Evergarden: The Movie Limited Edition
A love letter to hand-written correspondence, Violet Evergarden: The Movie is gorgeous visually and beguilingly melancholy in its writing and delivery.
The Newtypes Episode 30: Shin Kamen Rider
Welcome to Episode 30 of The Newtypes podcast, where now that all 3 members of seen Shin Kamen Rider, Lonecrit and Kaiser are gonna gush about it with…
The Newtypes Episode 31: Kamen Rider W
Welcome to Episode 31 of The Newtypes podcast, in which 3 rider dweebs discuss a fondness for one of the most beloved Kamen Rider installments. 0:00 Intro & Welcome 0:18…
Baccano!: 1931 Winter The Time of The Oasis
By Ryohgo Narita and Katsumi Enami. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Taylor Engel. This was fun! Possibly as…
The Newtypes Episode 12: Gundam: The Origin, SSSS.Dynazenon, and To Your Eternity
Welcome to episode 12 of The Newtypes: the podcast where 3 idiots are still stranded in space and decide to talk about some seasonals as well as more…
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