SpeakerPODcast Macross News

This episode we're joined by Craig "The Scream Man" to talk about all those shiny new toys recently announced at the Macross Galactic Launch Ceremony 2021.If you haven't watched it yet... well, why not?! It's in English, so check it out!Hi Metal-R is BACK!No Time Stamps this episode - watch the Galactic Launch Ceremony and you'll know the exact toy…

A little-known fact is that this year's Godzilla vs Kong released in Japan a good 3 months later than in the rest of the world, not hitting cinemas until July 2. While it may be old news to some, it's still fairly recent for those of us in the birthplace of the world's largest radioactive reptile, so we thought we'd grab the mics and have a chat ab…

With Macross Delta Zettai LIVE!!!!!! rapidly approaching (we think?), announcements for everything from key visuals to toys are starting to drop. This episode, we try to catch up on the trickle of news from the last couple of months before autumn's deluge hits.Renato also gives his impressions on the Bandai's recent VF-1D release and poses a questi…

With Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time hitting international distribution courtesy of Amazon, the SpeakerPODcast Crew (and guests!) gather to reminisce about the franchise before attempting to break down the final movie of the Evangelion rebuild series and decipher some of its many references.This may well be the most obscure reference in the …

After multiple delays, Gundam: Hathaway finally hit Japanese cinemas on June 11, before receiving an unprecedentedly fast release international release via Netflix on July 1.So now that it's out, let's talk about what all the hype is about, whether it's warranted, and why more people aren't talking about Mace Flower.Oh, and the figures we've been w…

To say that the last month has been an interesting one for Macross fans would be an understatement. This episode of the SpeakerPODcast, we visit an Animage & Ghibli exhibit and discover what could possibly be some unused layouts from the original SDF Macross, watch the Draken 3 get discussed on national television, listen to an alternate version of…

With the announcement of a new Macross Frontier theatrical short (whatever exactly that is) hot on the heels of the first teaser trailer for Macross Delta Zeta Live!!!!!! there's a lot to talk about!Join us as we get into it all, on the world's only "Macross lifestyle" podcast!May'n and Megumi reunite to discuss Cosmic Cune 10 years after...Episode…

After making our way through some of the latest news, not to mention the chaos of release day for Bandai's DX Chogokin VF-1S Roy Focker Special, we're joined by Renato this episode to go through the recently released "Shoji Kawamori Macross Designer's Note" and discuss a talkshow that was held to commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of …

Back after an unplanned hiatus, this episode we discuss all the Macross happenings over the last 6 months - there's been more going on than you might thinkWe also take a look at what we know so far about the new GENESIS BREAKER project...Just what exactly is "GENESIS BREAKER"?Episode 138 Timestamps!00:00:00: Catching up.00:08:10: News! -Zettai LIVE…

Three years after being successfully crowd-funded, the trailer for Megazone 23 XI (Sai) is finally here... but was it worth the wait?The SpeakerPODcast Crew is here to give their verdict - but first we need to drop by Tower Records to pick up the latest Megazone 23 CD.2020's hottest NEW RELEASE!Walkure's latest single is in stores now!Episode 137 T…

We're joined by special guests Tom Bateman, Leonardo Flores and, later on, Tim Eldred as Adrian recounts the experience of coordinating the first US convention appearance of legendary character designer/animator/illustrator Tomonori Kogawa at Anime Los Angeles 2020!But first, there actually IS some Macross news to go over, since it looks as though …

It's time for a catchup of superdimensional proportions as the Crew attempts to cover the last 5 months of happenings in the Macross franchise.Starting with all the latest news, we discuss the new single announcement and bluray release, the Illumination Live, Wonder Festival, Tamashi Nations, F-band, the recent Yoshiyuki Takani exhibit, and much mu…

With Carole & Tuesday, the latest series from acclaimed anime director Shinichiro Watanabe finally available on Netflix worldwide, the topic this episode is why no-one apparently watched it.Oh, and Gus. Because.... Gus.โดย SpeakerPODcast -Macross news & anime reviews!

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/MSP_EP133.mp3In the aftermath of another successful Super Dimension Convention, Jason, Mike, Leonardo and Benson join the SpeakerPODcast Crew to discuss all the happenings at this year's con.More importantly though, Mike has all the best posters - for only $10! :-D…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MSP_EP132.mp3The SpeakerPODcast Crew is on the scene at this year's All-Japan Model and Hobby Show to see the unveiling of the latest Valkyrie design and hear all the latest updates regarding next year's Macross Delta Movie Absolute Live!!!!! (hence all the background noise, sorry ^^;)Renato …

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MSP_EP131.mp3There's been a lot of Macross news and rumors as of late, some good, some seemingly less so. What's it all mean? This episode we sit down to talk all about it as well as catch up on all the recent happenings and events. Adrian, international-man-of-action that he is, drops by AX2…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/MSP_EP130.mp3With half the Crew out on assignment at AX2019 (to be covered in more detail next episode), Gwyn and Tony take some time out to discuss Trigger's latest theatrical offering, Promare, which recently topped 1 billion yen at the Japanese box-office.According to Tony though, Promare …

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/MSP_EP129.mp3From May 31 to June 23, 2019, an exhibition was held to commemorate Shoji Kawamori's 40th anniversary as a designer. Titled "Shoji Kawamori Expo", it was held at Gallery AaMo at Tokyo Dome City and included samples of many works spanning the last 40 years of his career, including…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/MSP_EP128.mp3Macross Crossover Live 2019, the biggest Macross event of the year - or perhaps of the last 7 years - has happened and... well, we're all still recovering from it to be honest.The original SpeakerPODcast Crew and some special guests (and a cat with wine) reunite to discuss who sa…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MSP_EP127.mp3The Crossover Live is almost upon us, but the SpeakerPODcast Crew takes a moment out to reflect on the results of NHK's Ultimate Macross Poll first.Whose favorite characters made it? Whose didn't? And what hints did the broadcast hold about the future of the franchise? Tune in to…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MSP_EP126.mp3The SpeakerPODcast Crew finally sits down to discuss what they think of the recently released Alita: Battle Angel, but first it's time for some Macross Historia and a Megazone Minute to discuss the latest Megazone 23 XI trailer!Episode 123 Timestamps00:01:25: Macross Historia tv …

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MSP_EP125.mp3It's been a good two decades since we last saw Ryo Saeba and crews latest antics in animated form grace our screens (no, we don't talk about Angel Heart around here).City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes hit Japanese cinemas on February 8 and appears to have struck a nostalgic chord…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MSP_EP124.mp3As Yamato 2202 reaches the conclusion of its 2-year journey in Japanese cinemas, superfan Tim Eldred joins us to break down what happens and discuss the future of the franchise.For all the latest news and updates on Yamato past, present and future, be sure to check out Tim's work…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MSP_EP123.mp3This was supposed to be our Wonder Festival 2019 (Winter) podcast. And I guess it still is. Sort of.But there's a whole lot of news to get through first! Not to mention Cassie & Mary joining us to talk about the Oshare Macross Boys popup shop. We also attend the Macross Frontier …

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/MSP_EP122.mp3The (first?) Flying Dog Festival included many moments one wouldn't normally expect at an event supposedly held to celebrate 10 years of the Flying Dog record label. Like Kouichi "Spike" Yamadera barking on stage, or 13,000 people roaring to video's of Gunbuster, or name dropping…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/MSP_EP121.mp3It's time to take a look back at all the developments and happenings in the Macross franchise over the last year. Before that though, we need to get the new year started. And what better way to do so than visit the Macross Bakuon Film Festival to watch Macross Plus and Do You Rem…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MSP_EP120.mp3It's a question that seems to pop up more and more frequently as of late, given its global popularity - just what exactly IS anime?This episode, following bribes involving copious amounts of pizza, we gather a panel of experts, academics and industry insiders to try come up with …

Photo courtesy of entertainmentstation.jphttp://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MSP_119.mp3In case you’re wondering, the title of this episode refers to the series of Macross nooks we found while visiting Macross The Art (pictured above). Similarly, this episode is a series of reports and discoveries the likes of which have never …

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MSP_EP118.mp3Chapter 6 of Yamato 2202 has hit Japanese cinemas and special guest Tim Eldred from Cosmo DNA joins the cast with all the latest Yamato news and to help us better understand this penultimate entry in the series. So join us as we discuss the Ginga, the fate of Kato, and the ominou…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/MSP_EP117.mp3This is the second podcast that we recorded at Super Dimension Convention in September. Instead of the usual round table format, we tried something a little different...A table, an open mic, a very noisy dealers hall... and you.Maybe this isn't the best idea. Maybe it's the best …

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/MSP_EP116.mp3THE event for Macross fans outside of Japan, Super Dimension Convention was held in Torrance, California on September 15 this year and was a resounding success thanks to the tireless work of dedicated staff and fellow fans.We sit down in the aftermath of the con to discuss how it…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/MSP_EP115.mp3We're at ground zero as an all-new Macross Delta theatrical anime and the first Crossover Live in 6 years are announced! What exactly happened? Why does Roid have a food truck? Which near-encounter with a Macross celebrity made Cassie speechless? Why won't Tony smile? What is Tim…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/MSP_EP114.mp3With just over a year and a half having passed since initially being greenlit, we put the question to fans and fellow podcasters - "What would you like the next Macross to be?"This episode is all about you, the fans, and what you think the future should hold.Special thanks to the…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MSP_EP113.mp3This may well be the longest, most info-packed podcast we have ever done - but it certainly wasn't planned that way!We start off on a rather somber note this episode, as the Crew shares their thoughts on the recent passing of Unsho Ishizuka. Then it's time for a "quick" news and …

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MSP_EP112.mp3Being fashionably late as always, Gwyn and Tony watch and discuss Netflix's Devilman Crybaby and the Devilman franchise in general.Spoiler Warning in FULL EFFECT! Be sure to watch Devilman Crybaby first if you want to avoid spoilers.…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MSP_EP111.mp3The SpeakerPODcast Crew is back from Wonder Festival 2018 Summer.In a word, it was MOSPEADASTIC! So many Mospeada toys and kits. And of course, we're here to talk all about it this episode. Hope you guys like your toys, because we talk about a lot of them!First, though, we need t…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MSP_EP110.mp3Just who the hell IS Tony?You’ve heard his voice on the podcast before, but this episode we thought we’d give him a chance to tell his Macross story.Growing up with one foot in the US, one in Taiwan, and another in Japan, this strange 3-legged creature has a unique history with t…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MSP_EP109.mp3Chapter 5 of Yamato 2202 (episodes 15-18) is out and Tim Eldred joins us to catch up on the latest news, merchandise and controversy, before walking through every element in detail and help us put the dots together.Does Chapter 5 deliver on promises that previous episodes hinted …

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/MSP_EP108.mp3It was supposed to be a quiet Sunday morning podcast but then we kinda news-jacked ourselves from the future and well... it's complicated, okay?What's not complicated is the sheer amount of cool anime stuff that's been happening recently! We visit the Cowboy Bebop cafe, watch Mac…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/MSP_EP107.mp3The SpeakerPODcast Crew sits down to give some impressions of Ready Player One from a uniquely Japanese perspective, while Craig and Celia call in to discuss Shoji Kawamori's Juushinki Pandora.Plus, the latest bluray and Uta Macross announcements! Timestamps follow the jump!The M…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/MSP_EP106.mp3Back in February, Renato made his Macross singing debut at Mylene Party #4 ... which mysteriously justThis is relevant, trust us.so happened to be the final Mylene Party. Coincidence?!?!?The Crew also stopped by the Noriyoshi Ohrai exhibit to get up close and personal with the or…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/MSP_EP105.mp3Karice joins the SpeakerPODcast Crew in the middle of a very noisy izakaya to discuss a recent Macross fan club event. Why is one of the producers of Macross talking about VF-X? What do Macross 2 and Macross Delta have in common? And what is the one possible hint that we've gotte…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/MSP_EP104.mp3With the madness of "Macross February" finally behind us, the SpeakerPODcast Crew takes some time out to chill with a few drinks and discuss Walkure's 3rd concert and the marketing synergy behind it in more detail.Music this episode comes from HinaTube's recent cover of "Walkure …

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/MSP_EP103.mp3After months of anticipation, failed ticket raffle applications, and frantic glowstick purchases, Wakure's 3rd Concert, "Walkure Won't Betray You", was held in Yokohama last weekend.Fans flocked to Yokohama Arena over two days, filling the 17,000 seat arena to capacity on both da…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/MSP_EP102.mp3Kim joins the SpeakerPODcast Crew to discuss last weekend's Wonder Festival. From Macross to steampunk frogs, Grey, Ariel, and Hitler's head - join us as we trawl through the aisles of some of Japan's best kit builders.Oh and just how much is that 1/20 scale VF-1S anyway? Tune in…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/MSP_EP101.mp3The Macross 35th Anniversary Blue Moon Show Case opened on January 9th at Tokyo Skytree and runs until February 28th. A celebration of all things Macross, the fact that this event is being held at such a major international tourist attraction is a fairly major achievement for the…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/MSP_EP100.mp3The SpeakerPODcast celebrates it's 100th episode in the best way possible - with a theatrical viewing of the newly released Macross Delta movie - Passionate Walkure!What's the same as the tv series? What's different? How long was it originally supposed to be? And just how awesome…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/MSP_EP99mp3.mp3With Chapter 4 now in cinemas, Yamato 2202 is already half-way through! What happens in the latest chapter? Are there any more dreaded blue tunnels of love?Tim Eldred from CosmoDNA joins us again to dissect the most recent four episodes of the ongoing saga.Plus, the most recent…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/MSP_EP98.mp3ROCKET PUNCH!!! It's our first podcast of 2018 and *gasp* has very little to do with Macross?!?Renato & Gwyn caught Mazinger Z Infinity and sat down in a restaurant afterwards to share some thoughts on it (SPOILERS!) before getting sidetracked by some recent articles doing the rou…

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/MSP_EP97.mp3It's the final episode of 2017, as Mike joins the SpeakerPODcast Crew to discuss the controversy surrounding tickets for the latest Walkure gig, the fall of Ticket Camp, the latest happenings in Uta Macross and the Deltalk panel at Super Dimension Convention.Adrian is also apparen…