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Crunchyroll's October 2025 home video slate has arrived, and this pre-order period is a doozy. Everything from Oddtaxi to both a standard and limited edition release of Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf hits Blu-ray this October, with a side of theatrical action in the form of a SteelBook release for Haikyu!! - Movie: The Dumpster Battle . There are also four Walmart exclusives due out on October 21, including My Hero Academia Season 6 Complete —featuring Ova: Make It! Do-or-Die Survival Training (Parts 1 & 2), Ova: Hlb, Ova: Laugh! As If You Are in Hell, Promo Videos and Textless Opening and Ending Songs—bundles of One Piece Collection 1 & 2 (episodes 1-53) and One Piece Collection 34 & 35 (episodes 819-866), and RoboTech - The Macross Saga . The latter's bonus features are Opening and Ending Songs, Rare Promotional Reels, Macross Original Pilot (Extended Ver.) and Photo Galleries. That's just scratching the surface for this slate, so check...

Three of the most beloved Macrossseries of all time are now streaming for free internationally, with one small catch.

As seen on the official Macross YouTube channel, fans can stream the first episode of Macross 7 completely for free. Fans can also stream the first episodes of both follow-up series, Macross Frontier and Macross Delta. Unfortunately, later episodes are not available as of writing, with the eventual release of these remaining unconfirmed.

Macross 7, Frontier & Delta Release for Official Free Streaming Image via Ashi Productions

A sequel to the original The Super Dimension Fortress Macross anime, Macross 7 premiered in 1994 and immediately cemented its place in the franchise's wider narrative. In fact, Macross 7 is considered by many to be a more indelible part of the series than its predecessor, largely due to the fact that it was where the franchise's meta-narrative first fully came into focus. The series picks...

Transformersand a major mecha anime franchise are crossing over with a brand-new Optimus Prime figure that rocks hard.

In a recent post from the TFW2005 forums, fans can get a new look at the upcoming Synergenex Series Macross 7 x Transformers Basara Convoy figure via an official image reveal. The figure combines Macross 7 protagonist Basara Nekki with Optimus Prime, culminating in the character now lovingly known as Basara Prime.

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The Synergex Series Macross 7 x Transformers Basara Convoy figure comes with three interchangeable faces, as well as an additional gun and guitar. The figure is capable of transforming into three modes, including a standard robot, gerwalk and valkyrie modes. The figure is reported to also have a fourth configuration that can attach to a trailer, which itself transforms into a concert stand, including speakers, to further embrace Basara Nekki's singer-songwriter status.

Shoji Kawamori is legendary in the world of anime as one of the minds behind the Macross and Aquarion franchise, The Vision of EscaFlowne and many more classic series. Early next year, Kawamori will be premiering his first-ever original feature-length animated film: Meikyu no Shiori . Subtitled Labyrinth in English (the title literally translates to "Shiori of the Labyrinth"), the film is described as an otherworldly escape story with "pop" and "slightly" horror elements. The film's story will also integrate elements that fans of Kawamori's work will already be familiar with: sci-fi, music, and love triangles. A teaser trailer and visual are now available for the project: Meikyu no Shiori Teaser Trailer Meikyu no Shiori Teaser Visual Related: ChaO Anime Movie Shares Kumi Koda Theme Song Music Video The story of Meikyu no Shiori will follow protagonist Shiori, a high school girl who awakens in a parallel version of Yokohama after she breaks her smartphone.

The connections between the Transformersand Macross franchises go back to the beginning of the former IP. Now, these two properties are really rolling out together with a collaborative new toy in an excting prototype reveal.

The Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025 convention revealed many upcoming Takara action figures, including entries in the Synergenex toy line. Combining Veritech gadgetry with the power of the Matrix of Leadership, the pending Basara Prime figure is definitely primed to make fans of both franchises shout "deculture!". Evoking the design of the classic Autobot leader, it also homages the infamous ties between these mecha anime brands.

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Anisong singer May'n , best known as the singing voice of Sheryl Nome in the Macross Frontier anime series, will release a new best album to celebrate her debut's 20th anniversary, titled "Twenty//Next," on August 13, 2025. After releasing three less-known singles as Mei Nakabayashi (her real name) from 2005 to 2006, she started her singer activities under the stage name May'n in January 2008. The singing voice works for Macross Frontier as Sheryl Nome was a major breakthrough in her career. In addition to Macross, she has also performed theme songs for many other anime franchise, such as Shangri-la , Aria the Scarlet Ammo , Taboo Tattoo , and Azur Lane . Under the name May'n, she has released 22 singles, seven original full albums, and three mini-albums. Her second best album "Twenty//Next" contains a total of 21 songs, including newly re-recorded best-known songs from her career and one new song. The songs on the album include her famous...

Later this month, anime studio Satelight planned to give back to the fans via its 30th anniversary event Sate Fes . The event advertised live readings from the casts of various Macross and Aquarion series, a performance from virtual idol Hatsune Miku and much more. As of today, however, the event has been postponed until further notice. An official notices states that the event, which will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the studio's founding, must be postponed "due to various circumstances." No further information has been given regarding the reasons for the postponement. However, it looks as though this isn't an outright cancellation—event staff is currently seeking out a new set of dates, and will announce them as soon as they're confirmed. Satelight 30th Anniversary Sate Fes Commercial Related: Macross Anime Franchise Holds Heroine Audition for New Series Satelight initially scheduled Sate Fes for May 24 and 25 at the Pacifico Yokohama National Hall in Kanagawa.

Fans of old-school 80s and 90s anime definitely have some iconic space-opera titles in their all-time favorite list, reasonably so given how series like Legend of Galactic Heroes, Space Pirate Captain Harlock, and Super Dimension Fortress Macross revolutionized the medium itself. Netflix’s latest release, Moonrise, an anime adaptation of Tow Ubukata’s novel of the same name, had everything it should have taken to respect the legacy of the classics of a bygone era. With an ensemble of unique characters designed by the legendary Hiromu Arakawa of Fullmetal Alchemist fame, Wit Studio bringing their A-game in animating some of the most breathtaking sci-fi battle sequences, handling of topical issues like the aggressive, expansive control of artificial intelligence, neocolonialism, and societal disparity, and a sweeping, memorable score fitting for the space opera genre, the anime was definitely gearing up for something special. Unfortunately, after all is said and done, there...

The '90s are frequently worshipped by anime fans as a special time for the medium. The biggest franchises and most popular genres might've been different, but the quality was at an all-time high. And few years personified how great the '90s could be more than 1995.

1995 featured some of the biggest and best anime of the '90s, many of which would go on to become massive hits in the West in the early 2000s. Anime like Tenchi Universe and Gundam Wing made up the backbone of early Toonami, and that's only the beginning of what released that year. As series that aired in 1995 reach their 30th anniversary, there's no better time to look back on some of the best '90s anime.

Macross 7 Brought the Macross Franchise Back to Television Streaming on HuluImage via Big West

After over a decade away from television, the Macross franchise returned with Macross 7.

With roots dating back to the late '50s, the mecha anime genre is easily one of the oldest and most varied in the medium. Many creators have used the genre as a vehicle to tell war stories, featuring kids barely in their teens holding it together in a world where every day could be their last.

It can be daunting to figure out the ideal way around this animated world with hundreds of possible shows to watch. Fortunately, the best mecha anime series of all time quickly distinguish themselves. Whether viewers are new to the genre or want more mecha goodness, there's no shortage of excellent mecha anime to enjoy.

Updated by Sage Ashford, March 23rd, 2024: The mecha anime genre has enough classic series to watch to keep an anime fan busy for years. Even the big franchises like Gundam and Macross have a few underrated gems that...

Old school anime series like Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball Z have more characters than many people can count, and having run so long (both of them since the late 1980s and early 1990s) they just keep racking up new characters. Some characters get lost in the mix and are forgotten. Either these characters debuted so long ago that modern fan bases don't know who they are, or they're in so few episodes that many people forget about them.

From main characters like Kamille Bidan from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam to minor characters like Bubbles from Dragon Ball Z, there are many great characters who don't deserve to be forgotten. Pets, friends, and support characters alike, there are some pretty good ones out there. Hopefully audience members now and in the future won't forget about the iconic characters that make these series so flavorful.

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Bandai Namco Filmworks has announced to hold “MacRoss Heroine Audition 2025,” an open audition for the role of a diva in the upcoming new Macross animation project. The new project by Sunrise was revealed back in July 2023 . "MacRoss Heroine Audition 2025" Trailer Key visual Related: New Macross Animation Project Officially in the Works at Sunrise Entries for the audition will be accepted from 20:00 on March 2, 2025 to 23:59 on April 30, 2025 (Jst), and open to women aged 13 to 22. *This audition is limited to Japan residents, and people under 18 years old must have the consent of a parent or guardian. To participate, applicants must upload documents, two types of photos for judging (one upper-body and one full-body shot) and a video on the web form. For the video, upload your performance of the audition's assigned song, "i to ai," to YouTube and enter the URL. The assigned song was produced by FlyingDog and Lantis...

Now that J Balvin has made his mark in Japanese animation, after starring in Crunchyroll’s hit anime series “Solo Leveling,” TheWrap thought it’d be a good idea to list all the Hollywood stars who’ve also lent their voices to the genre.

It already takes a lot of training and focus to be an actor, but one must unlock a new skill in the craft when it comes to voice acting, especially when it comes to anime. And now that anime has risen in popularity, more and more stars are carving out their lane in the industry as voice actors.

All the actors listed voiced roles for the English dub versions of these shows and films, many of which you’ll recognize right off the bat. Here are 17 celebrities who rocked the mic as anime characters.

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Hideaki Anno is a legend in the anime industry, and he's most well-known for creating the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise. At a recent event, however, he spoke about the importance of his latest project, which just so happens to involve another mecha anime property.

Via Japanese news site Oricon, an anime-based talk show had Anno as one of the guests, and he recalled his history with the iconic Mobile Suit Gundam anime. Inspiring the creator at a young age, the first Gundam anime was what kept him a fan of the medium as a whole. Now, this fandom is coming full circle given that the creator of Evangelion is also behind the latest Gundam anime.

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In modern days, anime has reached the heights of mainstream popularity as one of the cornerstones of global pop culture. From Demon Slayer to Solo Leveling, anime has been continuously producing some of the most narratively gripping and technically impressive exemplars of animation in media, the industry’s modern landscape being nothing short of awe-inspiring.

However, to find some of the medium’s most outstanding works, one has to turn their attention to the past – namely, the 1980s. The '80s have long been considered to be anime’s golden age. The anime gems of the ‘80s were largely responsible for popularizing anime worldwide, including classics like Akira and Kiki's Delivery Service that are still revered as timeless to this day. Yet, fans might be pleasantly surprised by just how many of the ‘80s history-defining anime still hold up today, their ageless appeal withstanding against the passage of time.

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Macross – Shooting Insight combines classic shoot ’em up mechanics with an experimental approach to perspectives, showcasing the genre’s development and Macross’s cultural adaptability.

The game transitions between vertical, horizontal, twin-stick, and 3D sequences, a design choice that reflects the international spread of anime and video games, particularly Japanese titles that have gained global recognition.

These perspective shifts offer variety but can occasionally interrupt the gameplay rhythm, embodying the creative tension between honoring gaming traditions and exploring new directions.

The weapon systems in Macross – Shooting Insight, including spread shots, laser beams, and targeted missiles, further emphasize this dynamic. Each attack style presents unique advantages, yet the constraint of not using missile lock-ons and primary weapons simultaneously creates strategic challenges for players.

This mechanical limitation echoes the game’s narrative themes, exploring the interplay between human emotion and technological constraints—illustrating how the game intertwines traditional gameplay elements with experimental design.

At one point, mecha was the dominant genre for anime series. The genre had franchises for both children and adults, and they were constantly getting new series. One reason there were so many mecha anime is how easy the genre can sell merchandise, yet that wasn't the only reason. Some of the best anime of older eras were part of the mecha genre, making them impossible to ignore.

Even now, many of the mecha anime from the '80s, '90s, and 2000s are better than most modern anime series today. Rather than offering easy power fantasies about being the strongest or more popular, mecha anime often had far more to offer. Whether it was commentary on society or just passionate protagonists that are easy to love, it's impossible to go wrong with classic mecha anime.

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Mobile Suit Gundam is easily the biggest mecha anime franchise out there, with few even potentially overshadowing it. However, one writer believes that a recent streaming move could help put another brand on top.

Ollie Barder's recent piece for Forbes noted the historical significance of both Gundam and the Macross franchise. In the article, the former Disney employee hypothesizes that the latter can actually defeat the former in global popularity. This comes as many of the Macross anime have been added to a popular streaming service, increasing the brand's chances of long-term success.

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In the broad pantheon of mecha anime, there's no series that's greater than Mobile Suit Gundam, which has been going strong for 40 years at this point. Pioneering the "Real Robot" subgenre, this franchise is synonymous with mecha with the many Gunpla plastic model kits being some of the most profitable anime collectibles around. Still, there's stiff competition from other properties, including one rival that might finally sing the right note.

The iconic anime series Macross came after Gundam, and it's intimately tied to various other franchises. Now that the brand has been brought to streaming around the world, fans will catch up with it through one streaming service. This could create a stronger chance of it overcoming the more established Gundam, with both properties on the path to seeing their biggest successes ever.

The Most Underrated Mecha Anime Franchise Is Finally Streaming Most Macross Anime are Now On Hulu

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Later this year, singer May'n will celebrate her 20th career anniversary with a two-day event: one centering on her own music, and another spotlighting her role as the singing voice of Macross Frontier 's Sheryl Nome. Today, a gorgeous new visual for the upcoming concert showcases the two sides of May'n's performance. The new visual, drawn by Macross Frontier character designer Risa Ebata, depicts May'n back to back with Sheryl Nome. The visual advertises the two halves of the concert event: With you -Sheryl On Stage- on May 9, and With you -May'n Space- on May 10. May'n Related: Macross Frontier Anime Announces Greatest Hits Album for 2025 Macross Frontier is currently streaming on Hulu, along with several other titles from the long-running Macross franchise. The streaming platform describes the 2008 anime: In the year 2059, superstar songstress Sheryl Nome visits the Macross Frontier. On the day of the concert, Ranka Lee, a girl...

February 10 will be a monumental day for North American fans of Attack on Titan. The first English-dubbed trailer for the one-day-only theatrical screening of Attack on Titan: The Last Attack has now been released.

Crunchyroll released a new trailer for its English dub of Attack On Titan: The Last Attack on its YouTube channel. The film transforms the last two episodes of the final TV season into a theatrical experience worthy of the big screen. Bryce Papenbrook headlines the voice cast as the English voice actor of Eren Jaeger. Papenbrook is also the English voice actor of Inosuke Hashibira (Demon Slayer), Rin Okumura (Blue Exorcist), Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) and more.

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It has now been roughly 40 years since the legendary mecha anime film, Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? (1984), made its theatrical debut in Japan. To celebrate this significant milestone, the original Macross production team reunited to create a stunning 4K remaster of the movie, providing an exhilarating new viewing experience for long-time fans.

In a recent interview conducted by Mantan Web, Macross director Shoji Kawamori and several other staff members shared new details about the upcoming remaster, which utilizes new technology to emphasize the beauty of Macross's original art while also retroactively delivering Kawamori's true artistic vision. "After 40 years, I can finally deliver the visuals I had in mind back then," he explained. "With this 4K remaster, I was amazed at how precisely in focus even the scenes that I felt were a bit off were...you can see the finer details, and the sense of realism has been enhanced.

The Macross anime franchise is by far one of the greatest exponents of the Mecha genre. Millions of fans grew up watching the various shows and movies of the technologically advanced robots and spaceships that define this series. This series was so big that it managed to rival the popularity of titans of animation like Gundam and Transformers.

Fans of this exciting franchise have been waiting for many years for the series' parent companies to release it online for streaming. Their wait has finally concluded, as it was recently announced that a majority of the Macross anime and films will be included in Hulu’s catalog from January 13, 2025.

The Macross Franchise Is Finally Available for Streaming in the US Many Shows and Movies Will Be Released Simultaneously

After many years of waiting, the Macross anime franchise will become available for streaming in the US. The official website for the series...

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Recently revealed on social media, the new Adamas Machina Amt-02 Predaking figure is an updated version of the classic combined form of the Predacons. While there's still a lot that's not known about the upcoming figure, the revelation image alone promises a highly detailed take on one of the most ferocious Decepticons. It's also one of several Takara offerings in the Adamas Machina lineup, giving the series its wildest product yet.

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Beginning in the 1980s, the Macross anime franchise is one of the most iconic and influential mecha properties, right alongside the likes of Gundam. Long kept out of the West in the streaming era, many entries in the franchise are finally heading overseas in early 2025.

A new Hulu programming listing will see several Macross shows added to the streaming platform's lineup in the coming days. These include the concert compilation of videos tied to the first series, as well as the modern classic Macross Frontier. This finally ends the mecha anime's absence from the West, putting it on the same streaming service that also hosts several shows from a "rival" property.

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On March 9, 1985, the first part of a trilogy video animation named “Megazone 23” was broadcasted in Japan. Hiroyuki Hoshiyama wrote the interesting and complex script of this episode produced by Aic, which became a model for the next Robotech movies.

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During an era when original video animation (Ova) was uncommon, the strong impact of this work was due to the joint effort in character design and animation by Toshiki Hirano, Haruhiko Mikimoto, and Ichiro Itano. Their collaboration had been put to the test and strengthened throughout their time working on “Macross” (1982). Director Noboru Ishiguro expertly guided and maintained harmony among this engrossed ensemble of performers.

Shogo Yahagi is a carefree biker who feels alive when he challenges himself. By chance, he meets Yui Takanaka in Shibuya, a hard-working dancer who dreams of standing on a Broadway stage one day. They start...

The Macross franchise is one of the biggest mecha brands in anime, being under only Mobile Suit Gundam and perhaps neck and neck with the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise. Despite this, its releases are somewhat sporadic, with the 1990s some of the most traction for the brand. 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of one entry in particular, though it was also a rather contentious iteration.

Macross 7 was the fourth Macross anime series, and it was also the second entry to release in the 1990s. Though the series has its fans, it's also rather disliked, namely among those in the West. Nevertheless, it might actually be perhaps the most important show in terms of keeping the property alive, thanks to one of its most notable elements: its focus on music.

How Music Is Important In the Macross Brand

Ever since the original Super Dimension Fortress Macross anime, the franchise has been...

Where there is rivalry, there is bound to be sportsmanship as well. This extends to the anime industry as well. Of all the mecha anime, Gundam is a cult-popular series in most aspects. From its robots to profound storytelling, the series holds relevance to this date. What’s more interesting is the creator’s approach to the rivalry.

Kou Uraki in a still from the series | Credit: Nippon Sunrise

Yoshiyuki Tomino has a unique take on rivalry and competition. Despite deeming Hayao Miyazaki as his enemy, he reveres him. This is clear in his defense of the Ghibli founder in an interview. This statement reflects the sportsmanship and healthy competition among the artists.

Gundam creator’s rivalry with Hayao Miyazaki

Gundam is one of the finest and most revolutionary mecha series created by Yoshiyuki Tomino. From its robot designs to its anti-war stance, the series is truly avant-garde. Like its predecessors,...

Fire Bomber, the band at the heart of sci-fi anime Macross 7 , has had a lot going on for the show's 30th anniversary. But they're not done: in three days, they'll star in a brand new audio drama, folding three decades of time and space! The three-part story, penned by series director Tetsuro Amino, is titled Macross 7 30th Anniversary Official Doujin Audio Drama ~Can Song Save the Galaxy?~ . The story follows Fire Bomber as they prepare to perform aboard the amusement ship Hollywood, which will travel alongside the Macross 7. But, once again, Basara is missing—and the song energy detector isn't picking up any readings. Related: Macross 7 Band Fire Bomber Shares New Music Video "Burn! Burn! Burn!" The first video (linked above) is set to premiere on October 16 at 8am Eastern/5am Pacific. The in-universe band Fire Bomber consists of: Basara Nekki: Nobutoshi Hayashi, Yoshiki Fukuyama (singing) Mylene...

The Sailor Moon brand is the premiere Magical Girl anime and manga franchise, with the classic 1990s anime in particular being the most well-known incarnation. It's since undergone various adaptations and remakes, including the Sailor Moon Crystal anime that told a more manga-accurate story. Amid these different iterations was another that took the property into live-action while also radically changing some of the story's elements.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon was the first fully-fledged live-action Sailor Moon series, and it gave a somewhat more down-to-Earth interpretation of the story. Released over a decade after the original anime, this show was actually not even the first attempt at a Sailor Moon TV series with live-action actors. Changing the material while still embracing what fans loved so much about previous versions, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon is an often overlooked but important part of the franchise's history.

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The Macross franchise began with the original 1982 anime series, which spawned several sequels and spinoffs. Of course, there were also numerous other brands and properties spawned by this initial series. One of these was Robotech, which continues to have a somewhat controversial nature among fans of the original.

Despite its reception among some, Robotech was still a monumental series in terms of making anime more mainstream among international viewers. It also ended up developing in a wildly different direction due to the nature of the show. Since then, both Robotech and Macross have come to something of a standstill, though one of these is much healthier as a brand than the other.

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Released in 1982, Super Dimension Fortress Macross was something new for the mecha genre.

As reported , Fire Bomber , the in-show band in the Macross 7 anime series, will release its first new single in 12 years titled "Burn! Burn! Burn!" on October 30, 2024. Ahead of the release, FlyingDog's official YouTube channel has started streaming a short version music video for the song. Fire Bomber "Burn! Burn! Burn!" Short Version Music Video The CD jacket newly designed by Haruhiko Mikimoto , the original character designer of Macross 7 , has also been revealed. While the title track is a duet song by Basara Nekki and Mylene Flare Jenius, the single also includes new solo songs by each of them — "I am a Rock" by Basara and "Regolith" by Mylene. Additionally, Fire Bomber's sfirst solo live concert in 13 years, "MacRoss 7 30th Anniv. Fire Bomber Live 2025 ~Burn! Burn! Burn!~" will take place at Tokyo's Toyosu Pit on February 21 and 22, 2025. Related : Macross 7 Anime Band Fire Bomber Announces First Solo...

This weekend, singer Yoshiki Fukuyama delighted Macross 7 fans at his solo concert, Basara Explosion 2024. The live show celebrated the 30th anniversary of the sci-fi anime series, but the music doesn't stop here. At the event, it was announced that Fire Bomber will be reuniting for a live concert in February 2025—their first show together in six years, and their first solo show since 2012. Fire Bomber was Macross 7 's Valkyrie-flying band consisting of Nekki Basara (sung by Fukuyama), Mylene Flare Jenius (sung by Chie Kajiura) and instrumentalists Ray Lovelock and Veffidas Feaze. Live Fire Bomber performances feature Fukuyama and Kajiura performing the group's songs. Related: Macross 7 30th Anniversary Concert Reveals Explosive New Visual Officially titled MacRoss 7 30th Anniv. Fire Bomber Live 2025 ~Burn! Burn! Burn!~ , the concert is scheduled to take place at Tokyo's Toyosu Pit on February 21 and 22, 2025. Speaking of Burn! Burn! Burn! , we also have more details on that 30th anniversary single.

Macross fans, get ready, because another beloved series is now available in a stunning package with the arrival of the Macross Zero Limited Edition . Packing the complete series with a bunch of physical extras, the set is available to order now as a Crunchyroll Store exclusive . Originally released in 2002 as part of the Macross 20th anniversary celebration, Macross Zero features the legendary Shoji Kawamori as director, with Satelight on animation production. In addition to episodes 1-5 in Japanese with English, French and German subtitles, here's an overview of the bonuses you can expect with the exclusive limited edition version: On Disc: "Macross Zero Zero" bonus footage Voice Actor comments Pv Audio commentary with Hiroyuki Kashima, Atsushi Sakiyama, Tomisaburo Hashimoto, Hiroshi Yagishita Audio commentaries from Shoji Kawamori, Kenichi Suzumura, Sanae Kobayashi In the box: 128 page booklet 8 x art cards Folded poster Related: Macross Plus Ultimate Edition Blu-ray Box Coming This Fall...

Cowboy Bebop is a genre-defying classic, and it seems that one of the reasons it may have turned out the way that it is has to do with creator Shinichiro Watanabe's feelings on other Japanese media. In particular, Watanabe called out one of the most successful and influential sci-fi series to have come from Japan, Space Battleship Yamato.

While Space Battleship Yamato is pretty demonstrably less popular than Cowboy Bebop in the West, the series has long been a powerhouse in the realm of anime, particularly in its home nation of Japan. The series originally began back in 1974 and ran until 1979, from there spawning movies, follow-up series, spinoffs, and even live-action remakes. While it's not all that popular in the Western fandom, Space Battleship Yamato has been incredibly influential on later series like Gundam, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Macross, and even popularized the term "anime." It seems, however, that...

The current generation of anime weebs won’t know this, but Cowboy Bebop was one of the gateway series that led to the worldwide recognition of the anime industry. The eccentric story of Cowboy Bebop follows the adventures of Cowboy Spike Spiegel and his friends, who journey through space and work as bounty hunters in the year 2071.

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It was directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, who is famously known in the anime industry for his works like Samurai Champloo, Space Dandy, etc. Watanabe is one of the best-known anime directors in history, and most of this fame comes from Cowboy Bebop. However, Cowboy Bebop was not his first project as a director.

Cowboy Bebop fans might not know this, but Watanabe also worked on the famous Japanese franchise Macross from the 80s. He was involved with the second production of the franchise called Macross Plus. But his...

In the past decade, the Transformers franchise by Hasbro and Takara has had its fair share of crossovers. Now, a new line of toys and collectibles takes this idea further with licensed mashups that are truly more than meets the eye.

Via TFW2005, the new "Synergenex" series by Takara Tomy combines the official Transformers brand with other franchises, most of which also involve giant robots or similar creatures. These include a certain giant monster that's raided on the big screen and other formats. There will also be further collaborations that are only now being teased, with the robots in disguises set to take on several new branded forms.

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Anime and Japanese pop culture aficionados were blown away by a weekend of cosplay, concerts, and unbridled fandom – with a touch of renegade robot uprisings and alien invasions thrown in for good measure – at Anime NYC 2024. Ever since its inauguration in 2017, LeftField Media’s Anime NYC has been one of the most significant anime and Japanese pop culture events on the East Coast. 2024’s celebration, which was held from August 23-25t at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, was the convention’s biggest year yet with estimated attendance at over 100,000 guests – an Anime NYC record that nearly doubled 2023’s 63,000 attendees.

Anime NYC 2024 was packed with more than 150 hours of panels, screenings, fan meetups, and celebratory events that cater towards the diverse tastes of anime, manga, and video game fans. This year featured an eclectic selection of guests from across America and Japan, including esteemed voice actors like Steve Blum,...

Macross: Do You Remember Love? , the Macross anime franchise's first feature film will get its 4K remaster edition Blu-ray set on January 29, 2025. As a theatrical version that reconstructed the story of Super Dimension Fortress Macross , the first TV series aired from 1982 to 1983, Macross: Do You Remember Love? was released in Japanese theaters on July 21, 1984. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of its release, the 4K remaster project has been launched. The 35mm negative film will be remastered in 4K using the latest film scanning technology. The 4K remaster set includes a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and a Blu-ray disc. Each includes the film's 1984 theatrical edition and 2016 complete edition. A special booklet featuring new interviews and a box with a newly-drawn illustration by Haruhiko Mikimoto, the character designer, will be included in the set as a bonus. Pre-orders will be accepted at the price of 9,900 yen (68 Usd) until January 3. Additionally, theatrical screenings...

Fire Bomber , the in-show band in the Macross 7 anime series, will release its first new single in 12 years titled "Burn! Burn! Burn!" on October 30, 2024. The Macross franchise's official website announced the news on August 15 — the protagonist of Macross 7 and the vocalist/guitarist of Fire Bomber Basara Nekki's birthday. The site describes "Burn! Burn! Burn!" as "an up-tempo rock tune that will have the audience shouting and getting excited with the passionate interplay between Basara Nekki and Mylene Flare Jenius." The single will also include new solo songs by Basara and Mylene. Haruhiko Mikimoto , the original character designer of Macross 7 , newly designed the jacket. Additionally, "Macross 7 Ultra Fire! Fire Bomber Best Album," Fire Bomber's new two-disc best-of album is also set to release on vinyl the same day, October 30. Disc 1 features "Vf-19 Custum Fire Valkyrie" (driven by Basara in the show) on its record disc, while Disc 2 features...

Quick Links Do You Remember Love? Retold the First Macross Anime Is Do You Remember Love? Canon? The Legacy of the Macross Movie Macross Greatest Connection Is Also Turning 40

Perhaps the second biggest mecha anime franchise in Japan, Macross is an iconic and arguably controversial brand. Having ties to numerous other franchises through legal stipulations, it's known for being a lot more musical than most mecha properties. Now, it's most legendary movie is turning 40 years old, ironically at the same time as one of the series that it's tangentially related to.

The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? was built off the success of the first Macross anime, and it's also the brand's first theatrical movie. Retelling events of the classic series that preceded it, it's arguably a far improved version that made a huge impact on the series thereafter. It also followed in the tradition of a...

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Also known as Skyfire, Jetfire is one of the most iconic characters in the Transformers franchise. Now, a new collector's item promises to give fans the darkest incarnation of the flying Autobot yet.

Part of the new Transformers Mpg line, Takara Tomy's Shattered Glass Jetfire gives a glimpse at what the character would be like if he were truly evil. Armed with the same accessories as a previous release of the mold, this impressive figure is one of the best representations of the character yet. It also signals the future of the series once known as Transformers: Masterpiece.

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The Transformers franchise has many fans that go to great lengths to showcase their love and appreciation for the brand. Unfortunately, one of these individuals acted more like a Decepticon through a recent criminal act.

Via Fox 7 Austin, a man named Optimus Prime was recently arrested for a bit of auto(bot) theft in the U.S.. Trying to steal a car in Austin, Texas, the man -- named after the iconic Autobot leader -- clearly felt that transportation was the right of all sentient beings. While his actions are less than admirable, his interesting moniker perfectly illustrates the brand's reach and popularity.

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Long before the likes of Hatsune Mike and similar characters, one major anime idol took center stage: Creamy Mami. Now over 40 years old, the character is celebrating with several new products and clothes featuring all-new art designs.

Via Natalie, the "Magic Angel Creamy Mami Happiness Chance Sweepstakes" will feature numerous illustrations and products available for fans, with lovers of the anime icon able to enter a lottery to win several of these products at once. With anime nostalgia stronger than ever, those wanting to wear their swag down memory lane will want to get a hold of these new Creamy Mami-themed items.

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The Western film industry struggles with live-action anime adaptations due to difficulty in capturing the essence of the originals. Successful adaptations like "Alita: Battle Angel" and "One Piece" show that live-action anime can resonate with audiences when done right. Despite challenges, adaptations like "Death Note" and "Cowboy Bebop" fall short due to issues with casting, storytelling, and visuals.

With the rising popularity of Anime in the West, film studios have begun creating live-action adaptations to varying degrees of success. Anime was born in Japan in the early 20th Century, but it took time for the medium to become a widespread phenomenon. In the 1980s, anime experienced a boom in popularity thanks to the introduction of shows like Gundam, Macross, and Dragon Ball, which all became incredibly popular.

The art form is distinctly different from Western animated cartoons as the style, focus on scenes and settings, and more mature stories are more common in anime.

Genesis Climber Mospeada, a classic 80s anime, holds up well on its own with a compelling storyline and impactful characters. Adapted into the third part of Robotech, this standalone series follows Stic Barnard on a mission to take down alien invaders on Earth. With thrilling action and emotional moments, Mospeada is a must-watch for fans of older sci-fi anime.

The 80s anime Genesis Climber Mospeada has joined Crunchyroll's numerous offerings in its original run. The series would eventually be incorporated into a singular multi-series compilation to form Robotech. However, it's just as good by itself as it was initially released and holds up independently to this day. Shorter in length than its later iteration, it is a must for fans of older sci-fi anime series. Its a foundational work whose incorporation into Robotech has made it extra influential on mecha stories that would come later.

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The original Gundam movie trilogy is set to receive its first-ever 4K Uhd release for international markets, shipping out this summer as the franchise celebrates 45 years in 2024.

Animation distributor All The Anime opened orders for Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy (4K Uhd) on May 9, 2024, with fans currently able to pre-order the Collector's Edition for around $125, discounted from $150 until June 6. The Blu-ray officially releases on June 24, with All The Anime's official X (formerly Twitter) account teasing the release, "A piece of anime history Own the original Mobile Suit Gundam trilogy in stunning 4K Uhd quality for the first time outside of Japan - now available for pre-order!" Readers can check out images from the upcoming Gundam Blu-ray below.

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Azuki and Dentsu have premiered the first part of the Enter the Garden anime anthology, The Waiting Man, which is produced by Code Geass and One Piece Film: Red director Goro Taniguchi and directed by the More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers anime's Junichi Yamamoto.

Enter the Garden's first installment, The Waiting Man, was released on April 30, 2024, with Yamamoto as director and Taniguchi as creative producer. Via a press release, the eight-minute episode features notable voice actors, including Akari Kito (Nezuko in Demon Slayer) voicing Haru, Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki Sakata in Gintama) voicing T.K. and Jun Fukuyama (Lelouch in Code Geass) also starring. Readers can check out the episode with English subtitles and its accompanying key visual below.

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Anime streaming service Crunchyroll is adding two mecha anime to its lineup, including a series that's inadvertently tied to two other mecha classics. With both related to major multimedia franchises, these works bolster the streaming service as the go-to place to enjoy anime.

Genesis Climber Mospeada and Megaton Musashi are both heading to Crunchyroll, with the latter series coming after the release of the Megaton Musashi Wired video game. In the case of Mospeada, it's a somewhat forgotten series that's overshadowed by the franchise(s) it's tied to. Now, fans of classic and new mecha anime alike can enjoy some of the best examples of both more easily than ever.

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The highly anticipated new Code Geass project, Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture, has received an official release date for its Disney+ debut of May 10, 2024, revealed alongside a brand-new trailer.

Code Geass: Roze of the Recapture revealed release dates for all four parts, with the first arriving on Disney+ on May 10, 2024, followed by Part 2 (June 7), Part 3 (July 5) and Part 4 (Aug. 2). In addition to these dates, the main visual, a new trailer and the news that Hikari Mitsushima will perform the ending theme song "Rozé" (produced by TeddyLoid), were all officially announced. Readers can check all these out below.

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Rozé of the Recapture also revealed an updated synopsis, which reads: "In the year Kouwa 7, in the former Hokkaido...