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SpeakerPODcast -Macross news & anime reviews!
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 toys we're talking about... and keep talking about... and keep talking about... ^^;Oh, and Craig can be found showing off his impressive toy collection over at Toy Reel!
All-new artwork by Haruhiko Mikimoto to commemorate Macross going global.
Music this episode includes:Interstellar Flight by Isosceles TriangleAngel's Paints by Ayuka*Ikenai Boarderline by Kiichi Suda & RyotaGive them a follow for more terrific anime covers!
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 about it.But then, Macross happened... and we FINALLY have a release date for Macross Delta Zettai Live!!!!!!Tune in and check out our reactions to all the news in real-time, in the latest episode of the SpeakerPODcast!
The net has been abuzz about a certain teaser cameo...
Who are the mysterious Yami_Q_ray?
Episode 145 Timestamps00:02:10: Zettai Live & Labyrinth of Time teasers and release date!00:52:10: Godzilla vs Kong!
The movie we should have gotten!
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 question we've all asked ourselves at some point - WHERE ARE THE FISTS?!?
Walkure, Megumi 'Ranka' Nakajima and Aya 'Sheryl' Endo bringing the news!
Episode 144 Timestamps00:02:35: Zettai Live key visual.00:19:35: Zettai Live 2nd teaser trailer.00:29:35: Macross Frontier Galaxy live 2021 REVENGE.00:32:14: Macross Delta bluray boxset.00:33:45: Movie ticket pre-sales, Walkure Reborn, Walkure Won’t Give Up.00:43:40: Max Factory Nose Cone Collection, Megahouse Firebomber figures, GBP armored.00:55:25: Uta Macross 4th Ann. livestream.01:03:24: Fever Macross Frontier 4 Pachislot.01:06:20: Renato’s VF-1D review.01:27:04: When was DYRL ACTUALLY released?
Prototype BOMBER!
Music this episode includes:Angel's Paints by NanaoDo You Remember Love by VocapandaLove, Halation, The War by HUGGive them a follow for more terrific anime covers!
Nozomiru demands you go see Zettai LIVE!!!!! Or else!
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 entire movie...
And we didn't even begin on all the promotional collaborations...
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 waiting for for a quarter century finally have some details!
Episode 142 Timestamps!00:01:18: News! -Megahouse Basara and Mylene figure details announced. -New English content on the official Macross Youtube Channel. -"Macross Weekend" coming up on July 3-4. -Armored Kairos?! -Bandai resurrects their SD Macross model kit line. -Kazutaka Miyatake hospitalized.00:19:53: Gundam: Hathaway!
The preferred beverage of terrorists!
Don't forget to subscribe to the official Macross social media accounts for all the latest news!Macross Twitter (Eng)Macross Youtube Channel (Eng)
Oh that's right. There were also some robots in this show ^^;
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 what happened to Sheryl after the Wings of Farewell as read by Aya "Sheryl Nome" Endo and Megumi "Ranka Lee" Nakajima themselves, see Sheryl and Ranka "return" in a previously shelved Wings of Farewell music video, catch up on all the latest news and announcements and, yes, discuss a particular press release that everyone's been talking about.
Osamu Hayashi's IMADESYO! KOUZA
Episode 141 Timestamps!00:01:54: News! -Macross featured on “Osamu Hayashi's IMADESYO! KOUZA”. -Shoji Kawamori unveils new Cyber Formula design. -First Zettai Live!!!!!! mecha tease in print. -Air Uta Macross streams. -Kuradashi Macross streams. -M-Tama Fanclub event. -Megahouse Macross 7 figures. -Walkure wins at 15th annual Seiyu Awards. -Macross Delta pachislot rolls out. -First English Haruhiko Mikimoto book in 28 years released. -Chogokin VF-1J Armored/Armored Parts. -Macross Delta x Vivid Army Crossover announced. -Sho Hayami on Sora’s Sempi Club in July.01:13:20: Escaflowne popup shop.01:27:25: AIC signs deal with Toei Agency.01:35:20: Animage & Ghibli exhibit.02:52:47: THE press release everyone’s talking about.03:12:07: Press Release 2 - The Sequel.
Macross Delta Pachislot locations in Tokyo
Music this episode includes:Lion by 17musicBANDShao Pai Ron by Seina & IkuyaGive them a follow for more terrific anime covers!
Sheryl & Ranka "return" in the Kuradashi Wings of Farewell MV.
Macross Delta units in Vivid Army.
Shoji Kawamori unveiling the "Vision Asada".
A wall-sized version of this art greeted visitors to the Animage & Ghibli Exhibit.
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 140 Timestamps! 00:01:15: BREAKING News! -Macross Delta Zettai Live!!!!!! teaser trailer. -Macross Frontier: The Labyrinth of Time announced.00:01:15: News!-Frontier gig postponed & Mikimoto book delayed (again).-Hiroko Moriguchi sings Macross 2.-M-tama online fan event announced.-Sankyo announces MacrossΔ Pachislot machine.-Super Robot Wars Cross Omega to close down on March 31.01:08:05: Walkure Won't Give Up theatrical screening.01:21:50: Air Uta Macross F & Air Macross F (Cosmic Cune).01:32:18: Oshare Macross 10.01:45:45: Mikimoto exhibit.01:55:10: Koji Morimoto cafe exhibit.02:08:30: Recent anime screenings.
Hiroko Moriguchi sings Macross 2.
Music this episode includes: Mou Ichido Love You by Hiroko Moriguchi.Triangle by Marin.Lion by Takanashi Kiara.Do You Remember Love? by Yuka Hoshio. Give them a follow for more terrific anime covers!
Hey, I think I've heard of this "Haruhiko Mikimoto" guy somewhere before...
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This piece at the recent Koji Morimoto gallery evokes his Sharon Apple work on Macross Plus.
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 veteran mechanical artist Syd Mead.
Yutaka Izubuchi, Shoji Kawamori & Kazutaka Miyatake at the Syd Mead talkshow.
Macross Frontier and Macross Delta are now available on Netflix Japan!
Episode 139 Timestamps! 00:04:43: News! -Macross Frontier Galaxy Live 2021 details announced. -Macross makes its Netflix debut! -Air Uta Macross. -Uta Macross 3D Live Tour. -DX Chogokin VF-1S Focker Special released. -5th Macross Modelers Contest announced. 00:51:00: Shoji Kawamori's Macross Designer's Note. 01:20:50: Syd Mead 1st Anniversary Talk Show. 02:07:55: Hirotaka Marufuji live drawing.
Despite having them on display, many stores sold out of the DX VF-1S before even opening.
Music this episode includes:Angel’s Paints by angelsSeikan Hikou by YogiriLion by Ellipsis Give them a follow for more terrific anime covers!
Kazutaka Miyatake, one of the original designers of the Yamato, discussing Syd Mead's version.
Hirotaka Marufuji drawing Macross 7's Basara.
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 think We 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!!!!!! First key visual unveiled. -Tamashii Nation 2020 Online & Special Macross livestream. -Walkure Concert Tour resumes! -Walkure concert livestream. -Macross music comes to Apple Music, LINE Music, Spotify. -Oshare Macross Δ. -Yoko Kanno's online Tanabata. -May’n’s Hang Jam Vol.4.5. -Super Robot Spirits 2020. -Galaxy Network M-Tama Channel. -Shoji Kawamori’s Macross Designer’s Note. -Haruhiko Mikimoto Character Design Archives (Updated English Edition). -TV Anison ranking special. -Walkure at SONGS OF TOKYO FESTIVAL 2020 -ARTMIC’s Toshimichi Suzuki passes. -Aki Uchiyama cafe. -Podcaster Chris Meadows passes.02:00:25: GENESIS BREAKERS & Mospeada popup shop.
Walkure on "Songs of Tokyo 2020"
Music this episode includes:Macross by MagumaDo You Remember Love by Nanao Give them a follow for more terrific anime covers!
Clear some room on your bookshelves!
Don't forget to check out our full gallery of pics from the Mospeada popup shop HERE!
Aki Uchiyama cafe
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 Timestamps!00:01:44: Breaking News! -Goodbye Sankyo. 00:11:23: Other News! -New Walkure single is out and charting!-Walkure 2020 tour postponed.-Variable Fighter Master File delayed.-Macross comes to Amazon Music.-Macross Zero in SRWΩ-Everyone is singing online!00:36:32: Buying a new Megazone CD from Tower Records in 2020. 01:08:10: Megazone 23 XI review.
Shortly after recording this podcast - the physical copy finally arrived.
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 Walkure is back and won't give up! (Thanks to Adrian for the photos from Anime Los Angeles!)
Walkure is back for a new tour - but will it go ahead as scheduled?
Episode 136 Timestamps! 00:01:31: News! -"The Future Is For Everyone" livestream. -Walkure Won't Give Up Live Tour 2020 announced. -Long-time fan artist Kazuto Tachibana (Romancer) passes. 00:22:27: Oshare Macross Garden Boys 2 Popup Shop. 00:35:08: Piece of Peace Exhibit. 00:37:37: Totsugeki Love Heart goes viral?!? 00:47:55: Tomonori Kogawa at Anime Los Angeles 2020 (Adrian/Tom/Leo) 02:48:15: Tomonori Kogawa at Anime Los Angeles 2020 (Tim Eldred)
Kogawa-san sketching in his patented action pose for Tom.
Tim's panel with Kogawa-san, complete with free shoulder rubs.
The girls of Walkure live-streamed their latest music video and tour announcement.
Long-time fan artist Kazuto Tachibana will be missed. He leaves behind many years of artistic contributions to the community.
The following gallery includes Tim Eldred's slides from his panel with Kogawa-san. Thanks for sharing these, Tim!
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 much more!
The announcement of Walkure's upcoming single.
Macross Won't Stop Special Disc
Episode 135 Timestamps! 00:03:06: News! -Macross Won't Stop Special Disc live event & new Walkure single announcement. -Oshare Macross Boys 2 announced. -Macross The First goes on hiatus (again). -Basara & Mylene figures announced. -Sheryl Nome GORGEOUS figure from Alpha Omega announced. -Onkyo Direct collaboration. -Shoji Kawamori's Wena Wrist Smartwatch. -Small Worlds themepark. -JOYSOUND Macross Karaoke rankings. -Hachette VF-1S. -Twitter Trend Awards 2019. -Robo-kichi closure. -JASDF collaboration. 00:55:30: F-Band Won't Stop 20th Ann. gig Report. 01:06:30: Macross Won't Stop Special Disc Review. 01:36:48: Macross Illumination Live!!!!!! at Sagamiko. 02:03:28: Wonder Festival Winter 2020. 02:27:56: Tamashii Nations 2019. 02:58:58: Yoshiyuki Takani Exhibit. 03:07:30: Macross 7 25th Anniversary Collaboration. 03:11:58: Recent model exhibits.
Yoshiki Fukuyama at F-Band Won't Stop (@MOJOST_official)
F-Band Won't Stop setlist
Music this episode includes: -Do You Remember Love - cover by Hiroko Moriguchi -Lonely Soldier Boy - Malaysian cover by Hujan -Tongue twister - by May'n and more.
Macross x JASDF Recruitment Collaboration
Onkyo's new headphones use art from last year's crossover.
Macross 7 25th Ann. restaurant.
Hachette's VF-1S in stores NOW!
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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.
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In 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
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The 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 also joins us to talk about the recent BASARA EXPLOSION 2019 concert before we derail completely into a discussion about the recent Go Nagai And Isao Takahata exhibits.
Which was better? What IS the Mazinvalkyrie? And why won't Karice put Uta Macross down long enough to finish the cast?
Yoshiki Fukuyama, Nobutoshi Canna & Mica Okudoi play to a packed house! Pic courtesy of https://twitter.com/yoshikifukuyama
Episode 132 Timestamps! 00:01:51: Macross Delta Absolute Live!!!!!! logo and new Valkyrie reveal. 00:33:25: News! -Macross 7 x Yoronataki 25th Ann. collab event -Macross Illumination Live in Lake Sagami -Return of the Hi-Metal R line -Hachette VF-1S 00:52:33: Basara Explosion 2019 01:58:57: Go Nagai & Isao Takahata Exhibits Music this episode comes from a 2017 street performance by Yoshiki Fukuyama himself and Mica Okudoi's official Youtube channel.
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November's upcoming Macross Crossover Live!!!!!! is going to require a bit of effort to get to ^^;
An official gallery of Go Nagai exhibit photos can be found HERE.
For some photos of the Isao Takahata exhibit, go HERE.
The infamous Mazinvalkyrie by Shoji Kawamori.
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This is apparently a recreation of Go Nagai's desk.
THIS guy.
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There'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 AX2019, San Diego Comicon and somehow still has time to find out the truth behind "Genesis Breakers Mospeada 2083"... or does he?
We also meet Hiroki "Ishtar" Kasahara, find out what Isamu Dyson is up to in the year 2067, discover the must-have Macross fanzine of the year (if not the decade), and experience Uta Macross in VR. All this and more in the latest episode of the SpeakerPODcast!
Cassie, friend of the podcast, was recently featured on Japanese TV - full report next episode!
Just what exactly IS "Genesis Breakers Mospeada 2083"?
Episode 131 Timestamps
00:01:49: News! -Macross Won’t Stop Special Disc -Basara Explosion 2019 merch -Seiko Macross 7 watch -Macross on “Why did YOU come to Japan?" 00:17:10: Anime Expo 2019 and a reversal of what now? 00:45:50: Meeting Hiroko “Ishtar” Kasahara herself! 00:55:15: Wonder Festival Summer 2019 & details of Genesis Breaker Mospeada (maybe?)
01:11:14: Thanks! K Orchestra Tanabata Sonic Tribute
01:19:53: Comic Market 96 and the greatest Macross fanzine of the year. 01:37:40: Macross 7 & Plus 25th Festival
02:15:00: Adrian's Oshare Macross trek 02:27:25: Uta Macross 2nd Anniversary Special Livestream
It's hard to believe it's been 10 years already...
Kazuhiko Shimamoto's Ultimate Macross Poll doujinshi is amazing!
Shimamoto's rendition of the Ultimate Macross Poll set.
Astute listeners may be wondering where the Kasahara Hiroko clips for this cast came from. You can find them here and here! Anyone interested in the Thanks!K Orchestra should keep tabs on their official website.
JUNNA tries Uta Macross in VR
TOP: Total play time and users with longest play time. BOTTOM: Most popular songs & Valkyries.
The following photo's are from the Macross Plus & 7 25th Anniversary Festival! Many thanks to Adrian for snapping these.
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With 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 might not be as original a production as many think and may actually have its origins in a Kabuki production that few outside of Japan know about...
Promare's lead writer, Kazuki Nakashima is also an active contributor to the Shinkansen Kabuki Troupe.
Many of the major plot elements of Promare seem to take inspiration from one of the troupe's more famous productions, Aterui (pictured).
Tune in to learn more!
BEST. SCENE. HANDS. DOWN!
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From 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 many which had never previously ben shown to the public.
Several members of the SpeakerPODcast Crew, and special guests Karice and Kim, were fortunate enough to participate in private tours of the Expo by Shoji Kawamori himself and managed to ask him about the VF-4, the origin of the Milky Dolls, and most importantly, whether or not he likes frogs...
Macross Plus is BACK... in Super Robot Wars Cross Omega.
Episode 129 Timestamps 00:01:45: News! -Macross Delta: Absolute Live!!!!!! -Macross 7 & Plus 25th Festival announced. -Basara Explosion 2019 announced. -Haruhiko Mikimoto Macross Art book still coming! -Macross Plus added to Super Robot Wars Cross Omega. -Spirits Kuji Sheryl & Ranka figures announced. -Shoji Kawamori announced as a guest at JAXA Symposium. 00:14:10: Summer Share Macross popup shop. 00:26:00: Shoji Kawamori Expo!
Rinkuro is apparently a Macross Zero fan.
The crossover we never knew we wanted!!!
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Macross 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 sang what, confuse Macross 30 lyrics, and debate Megumi's skirt twirling incident.
Is Ishtar BACK? (Photo property of animatetimes.com)
The opening animation included an homage to the OP of the DYRL Saturn game, as Adrian noticed. (https://twitter.com/giantrobo/status/1135381240142389250)
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Fans on Twitter were impressed by Minori's ability to sing while running the entire length of the runway.
Well, we can say this much - Richard is BACK (to the TOKYO!)
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The 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 find out!
...Before listening though, you might want to check out our Ultimate Macross Poll writeup.
For Whom the Alchemist Exists' Macross Frontier collaboration on mobile.
Episode 127 Timestamps 00:02:30: News! -Macross the First goes on hiatus. -Macross collaboration with For Whom the Alchemist Exists. -Latest Kawamori Expo announcements -Sankyo announces Macross Delta pachinko game. -Megazone 23 store.
00:22:08: NHK's Ultimate Macross Poll
The teaser for Fever Macross Delta Pachinko focuses on Walkure and their achievements to date.
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The 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 Timestamps
00:01:25: Macross Historia tv special 00:18:50: Megazone Minute!
00:31:25: Alita: Battle Angel
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It'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 with audiences since some cinemas are still screening it over two months later. Shinjuku itself has been caught in the grip of mokkori fever, with collaboration cafes, and promotions all over the place - some pictures of which I've included below.
But how does the movie stack up? Does it try to reinvent everyone's favorite lecherous sweeper for 2019 or does it stick to doing what Ryo does best?Tune in to find out!
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As 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 over at Our Starblazers.
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This 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 10th Anniversary Gorgeous, Delicious, Deculture Festival to hear about what it was like to be a Misa fan 37 years ago and the third love interest that was cut from Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell.
Oh, and did we mention that Sharon Apple is BACK?!
Celebrating 10 years of Macross Frontier. (Photo courtesy of @mamegu_staff on Twitter)
Click HERE for the Ultimate Macross Poll. Don't forget to cast your vote!
You can read ANN's article on it HERE.
Studio New is back to talk about Syd Mead. (Photo credit: http://animationbusiness.info )
Episode 123 Timestamps
00:01:40: News! -Shoji Kawamori Expo announced -Robokichi renovations -Macross Plus comes to Uta Macross (finally!)
00:13:50: Oshare Macross Boys Report 00:51:36: More News!
-More details on the Shoji Kawamori Expo -Syd Mead TYO Exhibit -NHK's Ultimate Macross Poll! -Top 10 Hesei Era karaoke songs
01:32:04: Gorgeous Delicious Deculture Festival! 01:53:25: Wonder Festival Winter 2019
Mary meets Lady Beard at Wonder Festival.
Click HERE for the current lineup of merchandise for June's Macross Crossover Live. Want the latest details on Shoj Kawamori Expo? Visit the official website!
Pictures from the Studio New x Syd Mead talkshow can be found HERE.
Recent article from the South China Morning Post on Shoji Kawamori.
So how about that new Macross Frontier Pachinko, eh?
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The (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 the Bahamut from Megazone 23, or Shoji Kawamori giving a short lecture to a packed sports stadium on the history of Macross.
On the other hand, much of what fans were expecting didn't necessarily happen as planned, with Yoko Kanno pulling out of the event on hours before the doors opened due to a bad bout of influenza.
So what happened? How did things go down? Join us this episode to find out!
Photo courtesy of Yoshiki Fukuyama's Twitter: https://twitter.com/yoshikifukuyama
Kim Morris's article on why Megumi Nakajima went on hiatus from her singing career can be found HERE.
What an epic photo! 3 generations of Macross artists! Photo courtesy of Yoshiki Fukuyama's Twitter: https://twitter.com/yoshikifukuyama
So epic was the above photo that twitter user @Mabutasore went and illustrated everyone as their respective characters!(https://twitter.com/mabutasore)
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It'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 Remember Love?
The latest chapter of Blue Blazes recounts author Kazuhiko Shimamoto's reaction to the original Macross OP.
Episode 121 Timestamps 00:07:25: Macross Bakuon Film Festival. 00:43:50: Uta Macross live stream - Plus is coming! 00:56:00: Renato subjects his students Macross. 01:03:00: Macross - 2018 the Year in Review.
Basra's GOLDEN (not silver?!) guitar.
Music this episode includes: Lion by Goose House. Do You Remember Love by Kana Hoo. The Uta Macross Gori-Gori New Year's Special can be viewed on Youtube here.
Macross Mechanical Illustrator Hidetaka Tenjin shows his drawing process.
Draw some lines... then draw the rest of the scene (the original meme by Hokusai circa early 1800's.)
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It'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 an answer to this question which is as old as anime fandom itself (spoiler alert - we fail spectacularly).
Featuring special guests Callum May from The Canipa Effect, Kim Morrissy from Anime News Network, Craig Norris from the University of Tasmania and the SpeakerPODcast Crew.
Be afraid - we're armed with flashcards and we aren't afraid to use them!
Photo courtesy of entertainmentstation.jp
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In 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 been covered by a single podcast ever before!
We visit Macross the Art, uncover long-lost VF-0 lineart, hear a live audio commentary by Shoji Kawamori himself and learn all about the making of the notorious SDFM episode “Phantasm”.
But that’s just the beginning! We then meet conductor Kenichi Shimura and experience Yoko Kanno’s BGM work on Macross Frontier performed by a full orchestra. After that, it’s time to talk to the scenario writer of Macross, Kenichi Matsuzaki about the Supervision Army and hear mechanical designer Kazutaka Miyatake discuss his new personal best work.
It’s more deculture than ever before, so throw on some headphones, kickback, and enjoy.
These shots were instrumental in the making of "Phantasm".
The view from the Conductor's podium. (Photo courtesy of Kenichi Shimura.)
Episode 119 Timestamps 00:01:52: Macross the Art. 00:33:40: Live audio commentary by Shoji Kawamori & Hidetaka Tenjin of Macross, Macross Plus and Macross 7. 00:54:00: The making of "Phantasm", Superdimension Fortress Macross Ep.17. 01:08:10: Macross x Orguss Talkshow 1. 01:10:45: Macross Cafe. 01:26:34: Superdimensional Orchestra F. 01:45:00: Close encounters of the Macross kind. 01:57:05: Bits & Pieces: -Yoshiki Fukuyama sings in a typhoon. -Strap Chaos! -Strap Chaos! -DYRL in SRWxΩ. 02:03:20: Yaya Han visits the VF-25. 02:14:28: Tamashii Nations 2018. 02:26:48: Macross x Orguss Talkshow 2, the Supervison Army, and Kazukata Miyatake’s new greatest design(s). 03:33:35: Walkure Cafe 2018. 03:44:50: The Wings of Farewell in MX4D!
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Music featured in this episode includes the following fan artists. Be sure to subscribe to their channels! -Aimo by Yuko Ota -Shao Pai Ron by Hara-kun -Macross Delta covers by Nagareda Project -Obelisk by Hazuki -Lion by muu
Macross & Orguss Talkshow 2. (Photo courtesy of Run Sasaki)
How many Macross Frontier pics does it take to cover a hallway? (Robo Kichi)
→A full gallery of official photographs from Macross the Art can be found over at Entertainment Station. →Conductor Kenichi Shimura on Twitter. →The Sweet Wasabi Podcast (featuring Renato) can be found here. →Details on the Mitsukoshi Theatre can be found here. →Crusher Joe Audio novels can be purchased (in Japanese) from Kikubon. →Yoshiki Fukuyama's blog and pics can be found on his official site. →Run Sasaki on Twitter.
WE BEAT THE CLOCK! (And the Typhoon - photo courtesy of Yoshiki Fukuyama's official blog)
Who said Macross 2 is forgotten? Far from it! (Photo courtesy of Entertainment Station)
Is Roy Focker back?!
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Chapter 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 ominous G-Plan...
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This 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 idea ever. Maybe it's just really really noisy. How it turns out, is up to you, the fans at the con who were generous enough with their time to sit down and talk with us. So thank you - you all know who you are. I hope.
Special thanks to Andrew Collie for spontaneously co-hosting and Revan for getting the word out and also for the photos. Thanks guys!
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THE 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 all went. Oh, and also Redman, Penguins, and VF-X. With special guests Frank from Georgia and Dylan the cat. It's the next best thing to being there!
(On a side note, we accidentally recorded this episode with the window open. Sorry for any extra ambient noise.)
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We'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's relationship with marsupials? And what exactly happened in "the Pit"?
Come and join us in the aftermath of all the excitement for our full report and breakdown of the announcements and the Walkure Premium Live 2018.
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Episode 115 - Timestamps 00:03:00: Macross Crossover Live 2019 announced! 00:16:48: All-new Macross Delta theatrical anime announced! 00:33:20: Walkure Premium Live Event 2018 report.
While photography was prohibited at the event, Animate Times has posted a report in Japanese with some terrific photos.
Thanks to Cassie for the following photos of Roid's nefarious food truck!
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With 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 guys over at Gundamn, the Anime Nostalgia Podcast, Warui Deshou, the Repacked Podcast, and everyone else who sent in submissions. We couldn't;t have done this show without you!
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This 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 event catchup before discussing the Macross panel at Anime Expo 2018 that Adrian and Mike helped out at.
Waiting for the premiere of Good Job at Akihabara.
We then have a partial recording of said panel (it cut off before the end of the panel), followed by a wrap-up that was recorded immediately post-panel.
Oh, we manage to drop by Akihabara for the return of May'n and Megumi Nakajima and the debut of their first ever Music Video together! Adrian also meets a certain Macross-related artist that has actually had their work published outside of Japan. Care to guess who it could be? Tune in to find out!
All this and September hasn't even started yet!
Passionate Share Macross Delta
Akihabara Macross fans. Photo from Twitter user @kaztsu
Episode 113 - Timestamps 00:02:36: Remembering Unsho Ishizuka 00:16:48: Uta Macross Update (Ver.2.0) 00:22:00: Good Job MV & new Frontier songs in Uta Macross 00:34:30: Adrian meets Macross 2 manga artist Tsuguo Okazaki 00:4246: Passionate Oshare Macross Delta popup shop report 00:56:40: Upcoming Macross x Orguss talkshow 00:58:37: Walkure Won’t Betray You bluray announced 01:01:05: Walkure Cafe 2018 announced 01:02:45: Anime Expo 2018 Report 01:17:47: Walkure World: Macross Flashback 2021 Panel recording 02:22:04: Macross panel wrap-up & comments
Good Job is back in Uta Macross, as are May'n & Megumi!
Tributes to the late Unsho Ishizuka:
-Hidetaka Tenjin: https://twitter.com/tenjin_hidetaka/status/1030346710248087552?s=21
-Nobuteru Yuuki: https://twitter.com/nobuteruyuuki/status/1031064306782154753?s=21
Traditional ink art to commemorate the upcoming Macross Orchestra.
From the official Uta Macross Twitter: @uta_macross
https://youtu.be/fTiabgxkt-0
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Being 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.
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The 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 to catch up on all the recent Macross news and announcements - and there's a lot to discuss!
Macross ships were well represented this Wonder Festival
Episode 111 Timestamps 00:01:17:News! 1:48(ish!) DX Chogokin VF-1J. 00:17:10:The REST of the news! Macross Frontier Orchestra, new single announcement books, collaborations, and more!! 00:42:28:Wonder Festival 2018 Summer report.
01:31:10:So many Mospeada toys.
Messer's "Grim Reaper" emblem fully realized in 3D
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Just 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 the franchise and its fandom.
We also report back from a Kazutaka Miyatake talkshow where we got to ask the designer of the SDF-1 and the Yamato about his work on Macross Delta. Oh, he also had some Gundam and Blue Submarine No.6 tales to tell too.
We were recording in a new venue with new software this episode. Hopefully the sound quality didn't suffer too much as a result but, as always, if you have any feedback, comments or suggestions, get in touch with us via Facebook or Twitter.
Miyatake was heavily inspired by Cambodia's Angkor Wat when designing the Protoculture ship Sigur Berrentz.
Just who did come up with these iconic Gundam concepts? The answer may surprise you.
Episode 110 Timestamps 00:01:00: News! New book announcements and more! 00:12:40: Introducing Tony and his Macross journey. 01:22:10: Kazutaka Miyatake talk show.
An original Miyatake sketch from the talkshow.
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Chapter 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 at? Join us to find out!
Despite the controversy that the unveiling of the "Galaxy" has caused among some sectors of the fan community, it actually isn't a new design at all.
Dessler, please don't shoot at the incorporeal intergalactic entity.
Episode 109 Timestamps 00:00:00: Yamato NEWS! Recent happenings & products. 00:29:50: Yamato 2202 Ch.5 Purgatory - Theatrical screenings, breakdown & analysis. 02:01:35: Overview & final thoughts.
Don't forget to follow all the latest Yamato news over at Tim's website, COSMO DNA.
Our first glimpses of Saki Todo have seen her do nothing but grimace, but the mobile game has already presented her lighter side.
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It 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 Macross Delta Passionate Walkure in MX4D, hear a bunch of Macross 2 songs performed live in concert, discuss Sentinel's new Mospeada Ride Armor and go to not one, but two Shoji Kawamori talkshows to hear all about the creation of Passionate Walkure and the designing of the Armored VF-31 - that's right, it's double the Kawamori this episode of the SpeakerPODcast!
Adding Armor Parts to the VF-31, and Kawamori's edits to Mikumo's 3D model from the Delta movie.
Episode 108 Timestamps 00:01:11: News! -Haruhiko Mikimoto Character Works. -Macross: The Art 1982-2018. 00:06:12: Shoji Kawamori Exhibit. 00:16:25: Oldskool fan stories 00:23:35: Cowboy Bebop Cafe 00:39:20: Shoji Kawamori Pandora talkshow 00:51:54: Shoji Kawamori MacrossΔ talkshow 01:11:15: Super Robot Spirits 2018 01:29:10: MacrossΔ Passionate Walkure in MX4D! 01:52:38: Sentinel Mospeada Ride Armor impressions 02:10:53: G-Session Live 7th
Staff testing the MX4D effects for Macross Delta.
Shoji Kawamori at the Animate Pandora Exhibit (photo's property of the Satelight twitter acc.)
2018 is shaping up to be another good year for Macross fans!
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The 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.O.E.V is a pretty cool-looking design.
Episode 107 Timestamps 00:00:00: Ready Player One. 01:01:00: SCOOPUDA! Passionate Walkure Bluray announced! 01:08:40: Talkin’ Pandora with Craig & Celia. 01:43:40: Uta Macross livestream report & latest happenings. Don't forget to checkout Craig & Celia on the Re-animated Podcast. You can also find Celia's latest cosplay at Celia Rose Cosplay on Facebook.
In Japan, Akira isn't spelled アキラ, it's AKIRA :-)
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Back in February, Renato made his Macross singing debut at Mylene Party #4 ... which mysteriously just
This 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 original painting of one of the most iconic images in Macross history and attempts to answer that eternal question - Just how many Steven Seagals can fit into a single illustration?
Timestamps and many, many photos follow the jump!
Episode 106 Timestamps 00:00:45: Mylene Party 4 & Renato's singing debut. 01:02:10: Noriyoshi Ohrai exhibit & THE illustration.
Tsutomu "Hibiki" Takayama singing Orguss.Photo property of Twitter user @okazakik4
How many Mylenes can you fit on stage at once?
The staff and performers of Mylene Party.
The following gallery of pics is from Mylene Party #4
Next up, some photos we took at the Noriyoshi Ohrai exhibit. Photographs were only permitted in a few specifically designated areas.
For those not familiar with Ohrai's work, here's a selection of samples from around the web.
How many Steven Seagals are in this picture?
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Karice 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 gotten regarding the new show?
Renato also weighs in on Passionate Walkure (hey, he liked it!) before breaking down the recent remixed reboot of Macross the First. We then wrap things up with a bit of Yoshiki Fukuyama. BOYCYCLES!
Timestamps and pics follow the jump.
Episode 105 Timestamps 00:00:00: Please excuse the noise ^^; 00:01:30: Delta,a Mission 3.3 fanclub event report. 00:39:50: Karice & Renato's impressions of Passionate Walkure. 01:13:43: Macross The First - Remixed & Rebooted! 01:36:30: Yoshiiki Fukuyama London Magic Returns Tour.
Buffer music this episode is from Colon 8bit Music - they do some terrific chip tunes covers of anime songs. Check out their Youtube channel for more!
Photo property of Yoshiki Fukuyama's twitter account.
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With 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 Won't Stop"...
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...and Saaya Shiki's cover of "Our Battlefield."
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Originally very active in the Youtube anisong cover scene back when Delta aired, Saaya has since made her professional debut! You can find her first mini album on Amazon Japan.
You can also find Patrick's recap of his trip to Japan here:
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After 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 days to hear the girls from Macross Delta... along with some very special guests.
Walkure on the infamous "Superdimensional Moving Stage". (Image property of Animatetimes.com)
The SpeakerPODcast Crew managed to grab as many fellow fans as possible after Day 2 and stuck them in front of a microphone for the largest number of people we've ever had on a podcast to date.
One of the tracks of the "Superdimensional Moving Stage" as seen from the ground.
Please excuse the chaos - everyone was pretty well decultured - as we attempt to describe what may well turn out to be the biggest Macross event of 2018. (More pics and setlists to following a future post)
(Image property of Animatetimes.com)
A big thanks to everyone who took time out to drop by and contribute to this cast, especially after having been on their feet for three and a half hours at the Walkure concert. Here's where you can find some of them:
Follow Celia on the Reanimated Podcast.
Follow Patrick on Oh No Anime over at Youtube.
And finally, you can find Karice over at Whiteboxgems.
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Kim 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 to find out! Oh, and while you're listening, flick along with the Wonder festival 2018 Winter photo gallery so you can see all this plastic we're talking about :)
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The 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 franchise and speaks volumes about its current popularity.
Sheryl and Ranka welcome visitors to one of the elevators.
This episode, the SpeakerPODcast Crew is joined by a couple of special guests on-site at the Skytree... for about 10 minutes, until the noise drove us back to SpeakerPODcast HQ.
If you plan to be in Tokyo this February, we have some advice on when to go and what the best sorts of tickets are, so be sure to tune in!
Official Blue Moon Show Case website.
Click HERE to check out our gallery of photos from the exhibit.
Click HERE for Kim's review of the event over at Anime News Network.
CHARALAB has posted an article on the making of the new animation that was made for the exhibit (Japanese only).
Event merchandise features some terrific new character art.
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The 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 IS the MACROSS CROSS!?!?
Join the SpeakerPODcast Crew and special guest Kim as we dissect the movie in detail... for almost twice it's running time.
The Macross Elysion, Grasion & Megasion.
EPISODE 100 TIMESTAMPS 00:10:50: What exactly IS Passionate Walkure? 00:22:20: Process of elimination. What ISN’T in the movie? 00:32:28: A game changer? 00:35:50: Extended story explanation and series comparison. 02:29:45: Kim delivers her verdict on the movie. 02:51:15: What worked, what didn’t. Final thoughts.
Click HERE for Kim's in-depth movie review.
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With 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 Yamato manga and video game news!
Yamato 2202 - Hero's Record (iOS/Android)
EPISODE 99 TIMESTAMPS 00:01:35: Recent Yamato happenings 00:10:00: Yamato 2202 Hero’s Record (iOS/Android) 00:21:14: Recent manga news 00:23:57: Yamato 2202 Ch.4: Destiny plot breakdown 01:52:05: Closing thoughts
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ROCKET 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 rounds on social media that seem to have lost a lot in translation. Oh, and the Mazin Gals! Because one can never have too many Mazin Gals.
Be warned - this podcast contains Mazinger Z Infinity spoilers and too much ambient noise (sorry!).
Because on can never have too much Mazin Gals.
EPISODE 98 TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00: Mazinger Z Infinity review & thoughts. 01:04:40: Lost in translation.
You can find "Introducing Japanese Popular Culture" here.
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It'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 apparently shitting VF-2SS toys... and certain Youtubers have noticed!
Many thanks to the guys over at Knerdout for the shoutout!
You can checkout all of Knerdout's toy reviews over at their YouTube page. EPISODE 97 TIMESTAMPS 00:01:10: Adrian has a shit attack. 00:06:20: News: -Macross 35th BLUE MOON Showcase in Tokyo Skytree. -New Macross Delta album announced. -Walkure concert tickets and the fall of Ticket Camp. -Current popularity of the Macross franchise. -Macross Delta & Frontier in Super Robot Wars Cross Omega. 00:47:00: Uta Macross. 01:36:49: Adrian’s Super Dimension Con 2017 Report. 01:59:28: Deltalk panel audio recording.
Ticket Camp was playing commercials on major TV networks until just a few weeks ago.
Mirage in SRW Cross Omega.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQFapoJaDvM&t=2808s
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Having just come out of a live Macross drawing in the heart of Asagaya Anime Street, we grabbed a table at a nearby cafeteria to drop this latest episode of the SpeakerPODcast!
Surrounded by hungry students and locals looking for the cheapest curry udon in town, we hope you'll excuse the noise (let's just call it "ambience") as we discuss seeing Macross Frontier art drawn in person before getting into our thoughts on the first trailer for what may well have been the first live action anime adaptation ever announced - Battle Angel Alita. Or, as it is now called, Alita: Battle Angel.
Adrian recounts an encounter with Batou/Domel/Solid Snake/Rider/Gato voice actor Akio Ohtsuka, Gwyn meets Leiji Matsumoto and encounters a rather unique corner of Yamato fandom, while Renato traipses around South America with Gainax co-founder Hiroaki Inoue - and yes, that IS a Macross 2 book under his arm.
At the Hirotaka Marufuji live drawing. Photo property of Mamoru Yokota. Follow him on Twitter @yokotamamoru
EPISODE 96 TIMESTAMPS 00:02:00: Live Macross drawing report. 00:25:30: Alita Battle Angel Trailer talk. 00:55:16: Macross FB7 theatrical screening. 01:04:40: Adrian meets Akio Ohtsuka. 01:12:55: Leiji Future 2017 report. 01:36:30: Renato’s tour of South America with Hiroaki Inoue.
That's Leiji Matsumoto drawing up on stage.
Renato with Hiroaki Inoue and... FRANK MILLER?!?
Hikaru Ichijo with a 1:1 scale, life-sized Renato.
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Dr. Craig Norris joins the SpeakerPODcast Crew on a visit to this year's Tamashii Nations toy fair. There were a fair few Macross items on display this year, including a YF-19 that might just have a few tricks up its sleeve.
We also discuss the new Macross Delta movie key visual and visit Toho Cinema's in Ueno to catch Macross Plus and some Macross 7 on the silver screen. All this, plus a new VF-2SS and... Biollante???... on this episode of the SpeakerPODcast!
Remember this?
EPISODE 95 TIMESTAMPS
00:04:18: Tamashii Nation 2017 00:13:00: Valkyrie Project 00:25:00: Hi-Metal R VF-2SS 00:39:00: Talkshow, Passionate Walkure key visual reveal and more chogokin. 01:10:00: Craig's Godzilla Minute 01:23:00: More Tamashii Nation 01:43:30: Macross movie festival 01:57:25: Dr. Norris' Japan experience.
This is why I can't take Renato (also known as Renato) anywhere.
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Oct.28, 2017 saw the inaugural SUPER DIMENSION CONVENTION held in Torrance, California. Fortunately for SpeakerPODcast listeners, Richard was on-site, along with several other familiar guests, to give us the low down on the biggest Macross convention in North America - the guests, the cosplay, the drama... and Frank.
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Tim Eldred from CosmoDNA is on the line, and that can mean only one thing - there's a new chapter of Yamato 2202 in cinemas!
This podcast we cover Yamato 2202 Chapter 3 - Pure Love Chapter, which is made up of episodes 7-10.
And as usual, I manage to forget at least half of what happened ^^; We do, however, manage to decipher the mystery of the BLUE TUNNEL OF LOVE!!!!... which is something.
So strap in for WARP and prepare yourself for plenty of SPOILERS, this episode of the SpeakerPODcast!
Waiting with SNN reporter Tsutomu "Hibiki Kanzaki" Takayama
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Passionate Walkure - the Macross Delta movie - has been announced to a packed crowd of 5000 Macross fans, and the SpeakerPODcast Crew was there to capture all the details.
Our most important take away? Shoji Kawamori needs to perform on stage with Walkure more often!
Egan also reports back from the official announcement even for Shoji Kawamori's latest television anime project - Juushinki Pandora (previously known as The Next).
Timestamps and pics follow the JUMP!
Now THIS is how you decorate a cinema lobby!
EPISODE 92 TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00: “Live” from the Delta movie announcement in Kawasaki. 00:07:00: Passionate Walkure, Walkure Won’t Betray You 00:34:34: 35th Anniversary Blue Moon Show Case in Tokyo Skytree 00:37:35: DYRL at the Bakuon Film Festival 00:52:25: Juushinki Pandora (formally known as The Next) 01:18:15: New Under the Dog Kickstarter 01:22:15: Don’t forget to go to SUPER DIMENSION CONVENTION!
The entrance to the PANDORA announcement event.
Dualis, Gunhed and Aquarian, all rolled into one.
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With the Superdimensional Orchestra behind us, and a Delta movie announcement only days away, the SpeakerPODcast Crew grabs a moment to catch up on all the recent events and goings on.
We met anison legend MiQ, discuss the latest Megazone 23 crowdfunding campaign, drop by JUNNA's first solo gig, and discuss Mylene's new voice actress in Uta Macross before hitting up 1989's GUNHED at an exclusive theatrical screening. How does it hold up? Is it as bad as many remember it as being? And just how awesome is Shoji Kawamori's GUNHED design!?!
Timestamps and pics follow the JUMP.
MiQ and friends.
EPISODE 91 TIMESTAMPS 00:01:19: NEWS! -Hi-Metal R releases and announcements (VF-1s 35th Ann, VF-2SS, Regult Set, VE-1E Elintseeker) -Sheryl Nome Figuarts -Arcadia SDF-1 Premium Finish Ver., Garland. -Macross Variable Fighter Designers Note announced. -DYRL to be screened at Bakuon Film Fes. -Ueno Macross Movie Friday. -Delta movie announcement announcement. 00:29:20: Gwyn's Megazone Minute. 00:41:20: Uta Macross. 01:06:00: Return to Macross Beach House. 01:12:52: Tomonori Friends (& MiQ!). 01:24:02: JUNNA's first solo gig. 01:42:10: GUNHED theatrical screening. 02:13:40: Legal shenanigans. 02:18:30: Comiket 92. 02:30:48: C3.
Our photo gallery from the previous GUNHED exhibit can be found HERE.
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The SpeakerPODcast Crew has just come out of a performance that was 35 years in the making. A concert so powerful that it had people in tears. That's right, it's been less than 24hrs since the incredible Superdimensional Orchestra, and we're here to talk about it while the melodies are still ringing in our ears.
But did you know that the concert saw the premiere of some actual new Macross animated footage as well?
And why is there so much whiskey in this podcast?
Join us, along with special guests Tom Bateman (hey, we haven't had him on the cast since 2013!) and newcomer Greg as we recount this weekend's experiences.
Timestamps and many, many photos follow the jump.
Episode 90 Timestamps 00:00:00: Toys on display at the concert venue. 00:25:10: Superdimensional Orchestra discussion
Sho (Max) Hayami, Eri (Milia) Takeda and Shoji Kawamori. Pic from Sho Hayami's twitter account.
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June 30, 2017 was a momentous day for Macross fans across the Pacific. It was the day that JUNNA and Minori Suzuki from Walkure made their overseas debut, at Anisong Matsuri 2017!
Richard and the SpeakerPODcast America gang were there and offer up all the details, this episode of the SpeakerPODcast. Warning - there is a lot of talk about Hamburgers ^^;
Art by Renato.
Nice shirt, Richard.
Mari Iijima had a concert at Anime Expo the very next day too!http://www.marimusic.com
Ready for some Var Syndrome vaccination!
Kyle's DeviantArt page can be found here!
Reports from Anisong World Matsuri can be found here, here, and here!
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Chapter 2 of Yamato 2202 recently completed its theatrical run here in Japan, which means it's time for another Yamato 2202 cast!
Tim Eldred from ourstarblazers.com sneaks aboard the cast just before we flood the dock for take off to discuss the four episodes that comprise Chapter 2.
SPOILER WARNING - this entire podcast is pretty much a giant spoilercast for Chapter 2 of Yamato 2202.
EP.88 – Timestamps 00:00:00: Recent Yamato happenings. 00:14:05: Yamato 2202 Chapter 2 discussion.
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We went out looking for a paper mache Valkyrie, but somehow ended up in a small room with Ideon/Dunbine/Southern Cross Character Designer Tomonori Kogawa for FOUR hours... how on earth did THAT happen? (hint: Adrian).
We also go over all the latest toy news from Wonder Festival and OH THERE'S A NEW MACROSS DELTA MOVIE ON THE WAY! Time to GIRI GIRI AIgain!
Episode 87 Timestamps: 00:01:14: MACROSS DELTA THEATRICAL ANIMATION ANNOUNCED! 00:09:47: Asagaya Tanabata Festival Valkyrie. 00:17:24: Meeting TOMONORI KOGAWA! 01:05:40: Macross 7 reruns with Renato. 01:21:52: Uta Macross is out! 01:37:25: Wonder Festival Summer 2017.
The complete Wonder Festival photo gallery can be found HERE.
If you hit it with a stick, will little candy Fockers fall out?
Tomonori Kogawa drawing Cham from Aura Battler Dunbine.
Tomonori Kogawa's Fanclub page can be found HERE.
Music this episode includes: Dynamite explosion by Ryoo Yu. When my Rune sparkles by AnimeSongCollabo. Hoshi No Deja Vu Stellar Deja Vu by Yoko Katori. Yakusoku by Yoko Katori.
Because even in a rhythm game, Max is still a genius.
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Yaya Han as Sharon Apple
2017 is shaping up to be the summer of MACROSS as Adrian visits the Macross Beach House and reports back with some early impressions.
Tired of waiting for the release of UTA MACROSS? We sit down to talk about the recent Beta (and looking' at balls).
Finally, we are joined by a very special guest as we sit down with cosplayer extraordinaire Yaya Han to discuss her experiences with Macross cosplay and how the industry has continued to evolve (follow her on twitter here.).
Oh, and did you hear the news? Kakizaki is BACK!
Timestamps follow the JUMP.
Episode 86 Timestamps
00:00:33: News 00:01:50: Adrian visits the Macross Beach House 00:22:17: Uta Macross BETA Report 01:11:16: Kakizaki is B.A.C.K!
01:16:25: Yaya Han Interview
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With the series over, the blurays all on sale, and the concerts done, it's time for you, the listeners, to have a final say on what you thought of Macross Delta!
Remember that listener submission podcast we did for the preview broadcast of episode 1? Well, once again, this episode is all about what the fans had to say. What did people like about Delta? What weren't they so keen on? The answers might just surprise you, so tune in to find out! All opinions expressed are solely those of the speaker/s. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit something. Without you, this podcast wouldn't be possible.
Episode 85 Timestamps 00:05:26: Anime World Order 00:21:37: iblessall 00:26:56: Frank Reynolds 00:38:30: Arbit
00:43:17: Jeff Gondek 00:57:08: Chicago Howard 00:56:26: K.G.Jung 01:18:22: Jeff ‘Jefuemon' 01:23:06: Jason C.
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NEWS! NEWS! AND MORE NEWS! The Crew checks in with all the latest Macross news before settling in to watch the recently released CG adaptation of Tsutomu Nihei's BLAME! (ブラム) .
How well does it stack up against the manga? And how is it supposed to be pronounced, anyway?!?
Oh and we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Macross 2 in our own unique way...
This toy is really, really good.
Timestamps, photos, movies & download links follow the jump!
The BLAME! movie lacks the body horror of the manga.
Episode 84 Timestamps
00:00:00: What's in a name? 00:06:30: News. 00:06:49: Hi-Metal R Spartan and VF-31 fast packs. 00:17:15: Uta Macross delayed until Summer. 00:21:02: Shoji Kawamori Ted Talk. 00:23:37: Non-Stop Walkure! 00:25:15: Walkure announced for Rock In Japan. 00:28:00: Super Dimension Orchestra announced. 00:33:23: Softmap Macross 3th Anniversary campaign. 00:34:45: 25th Anniversary of Macross 2. 00:38:55: Knight's & Magic 00:44:07: BLAME! impressions. 01:49:30: Mass-produced Orguss.
Two Macross legends reunited.
Get your Macross 7 postcards from Softmap!
Renato is SO gonna buy one of these.
For more Mega Hobby Expo 2017 announcements, check out this link.
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There's a new Sheryl Nome song out that's burning up the music charts. And while we're on the subject of music, the SpeakerPODcast Crew reports back on Super Robot Spirits 2017, which featured THREE generations of Macross singers on stage (plus some Mospeada!). Adrian drops by the Walkure Cafe for a special preview of what's going to be on the 'Walkure Won't Stop' concert bluray later this month. And then, there's Megazone 23 XI (Sai)... Add to this all the regular Macross news and, well, what are you reading this for? Tune in to the latest episode of the SpeakerPODcast!
Yoshiki 'Basara' Fukuyama, Mari "Minmay' Iijima & Hiroko 'Ishtar' Kasahara at SRS2017. (Photo property of Mari Iijima)
Timestamps, photos & download links follow the jump!
'Gorgeous' is ranked at No.4 - not bad for a Pachislot song!
Episode 83 Timestamps 00:02:12: New Sheryl Nome single ‘Gorgeous’. 00:20:25: It’s me! And by ‘me’, I mean Richard. 00:34:10: Hi-Metal R Messer VF-1S. 00:39:18: AbemaTV x Macross 35th Campaign
00:41:15: Macross Modelers 00:53:56: New Kazutaka Miyatake book. 00:56:26: Miyazawa Mokei & Cafe Rio Convention. 01:05:52: Adrian visits the Walkure Cafe 01:25:25: Super Robot Spirits 2017! 01:52:22: JUNNA & Minori Suzuki announced for Anisong Matsuri. 01:56:26: MegaZone 23 XI details & more!
Two of the unused VF-31 livery concepts.
Makina-themed VF-31 by Hidetaka Tenjin.
Those decals are going to be a challenge.
The artists from Day 1 (left) & Day 2 (right) of SRS 2017.
Waiting for SRS2017 to start!
Is it just me, or does Sakura from the new Megazone 23 resemble Sakura Crawford from Macross the Musicalture?
Will Megazone 23 XI get crowdfunded? Adrian gives it the thumbs-up!
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Veef of CollectionDX fame (and the Veef Show!) and Craig from the Repacked Podcast call in to discuss the intricacies of Bandai's chogokin VF-31 and Draken toys from Macross Delta. Yes, that's right, 2 hours of toy talk.
I hope you know your transforming toys better than I do because these guys sure do ^^;
Oh, and also, Redman.
Because... Redman!
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Ghost in the Shell has finally hit cinemas in Japan, and the SpeakerPODcast Crew sits down on opening night to throw down some initial impressions and debate that most important of issues facing the somewhat troubled production - were basset hounds adequately represented?
Episode 81 Timestamps 00:01:18: Latest Macross news (Manga, events, 35th anniversary) 00:06:30: New Ghost in the Shell animation announced 00:15:45: Everyones experiences with Ghost in the Shell 00:32:40: Ghost in the Shell (2017) impressions
http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/MSP_EP80.mp3 In an attempt to branch off into an anime which has only the most minimal of connections to Macross, the SpeakerPODcast Crew sit down to watch their freshly delivered bluray copies of Under The Dog (and yes, there IS a connection). Did it succeed in 'saving' anime? Of course, we also cover the latest Macross news as well, and Adrian has an eyewitness account of the debut of the latest Sheryl Nome song in Akihabara.
When this many people gather for a new 90 seconds of animation, it's safe to say that Macross Frontier's popularity hasn't waned.
Timestamps follow the jump.
Nice looking bike, isn't it? NOT THAT IT APPEARS IN THE ACTUAL SHOW!
EP.80 - Timestamps 00:02:24: Latest Macross manga news. 00:02:54: Sheryl Nome comeback announcement 00:06:19: 'Goooorgeous' reveal report (& why Adrian was chasing a truck) 00:28:21: Under The Dog: The kickstarter, the controversy, our impressions, and more.
WHY WASN'T THIS IN THE SHOW?!? cries
Renato and Gwyn grab a table corner in a local coffee shop and sit down with Dr. Craig Norris of the University of Tasmania to talk about all things anime.
For some reason the chat ended up including a lot of Ghost In The Shell, but that can't be a bad thing... can it?
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It's time to get everybody and their stuff together as the SpeakerPODcast Crew check out an orchestral performance of Cowboy Bebop, Macross Plus and Macross Frontier tunes. We also visit the 'World of Macross Delta Exhibit', Renato visits a 'Music Academy' by Yoshiki 'Basara' Fukuyama, Gwyn get's his ears blown off by the Gundam Thunderbolt music composer, and Adrian calls for rioting in streets while disecting the new Macross 35th Anniversary logo. But just what exactly WAS in the 'Miklumo's Mysterious Queen Juice' that we saw Minori 'Freyja' Suzuki drink?
Tune in to find out!
Photo gallery, setlists and timestamps follow the jump!
EP.78 – Timestamps 00:02:06: Thanks!K Orchestra: Cowboy Bebop and Macross Plus/Frontier. 00:14:40: Gundam Thunderbolt: Rumble & Silence. 00:16:33: Back to Thanks!K Orchestra. 00:40:20: The World of Macross Delta Exhibit. 01:03:20: Fukuyama Music Academy. 01:21:43: Dissecting the 35th Anniversary logo. 01:28:30: Chie Kajiura’s Laboratory 11 - m-mania -. 01:38:42: Minori Suzuki/Figuarts Talkshow.
Music this episode includes:
The amazing Thanks!K Orchestra!
The always talented Saaya Shiki!
And the AnimeSongCollabo group!
The special guest at Chie Kajiura's Laboratory #11 concert was Kaori Morikawa, best known for her work with Go-Bang's in the 80's & 90's.
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Is there a new Megazone 23 on the way? Adrian breaks the first English-language news on the potential new project.
Meanwhile, Gwyn and Egan have gotten through Wonder Festival for another year and have lived to tell the tale!
But why are Roid & Keith singing Walkure songs? And what do Makina's breasts have to do with anything?
All this, plus the latest Macross news, in the latest episode of the SpeakerPODcast!
(The Wonder Festival 2017 Winter photo gallery can be found here.)
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EP.77 - Timestamps 00:0:55: "Walkure Attack!" wins Japan Gold Disc Award. 00:04:13: Walkure in Anime Anime poll. 00:06:03: CR Macross F 3 Pachislot teased. 00:10:36: JUNNA mini-albun & concert announced. 00:15:45: Adrian gets the SCOOPUDA! New Megazone 23? 00:43:15: Wonder Festival 2017. 01:32:10: Deltama Fan Club Talkshow
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We're off to outer space... again?!? Tim Eldred from ourstarblazers.com is in Tokyo for the premiere of Chapter 1 of Yamato 2202 and joins the SpeakerPODcast Crew to discuss the first two episodes of the series. SPOILERS WARNING: Since we explain the entire plot for Chapter 1, this podcast includes spoilers. ...Lots and lots of spoilers.
Timestamps & photo gallery after the jump.
EP.76 - Timestamps 00:03:13: Yamato Party & Yamaket events 00:08:00: Tim's doujinshi collection 00:12:05: Original 1974 Yamato novelization. 00:18:28: The success of Yamato 2199 00:29:10: What's in a logo? 00:31:44: The English subtitle conundrum. 00:47:00: Yamato 2202 special preview screening. 00:51:56: Plot and impressions of Yamato 2202, Chapter 1. SPOILER WARNING!
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February 2nd is the birthday of Macross 7's Mylene Flare Jenius. And that means it's time for a party - a Mylene Party! The SpeakerPODcast Crew grab a table at Shakey's in the aftermath of this year's concert and discuss the acts and guests that turned up to celebrate.
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Multiple new projects have been announced for the Macross' 35th anniversary and beyond, and the SpeakerPODcast Crew and friends were at ground zero when the announcement occurred. What was actually announced? How did the fans react? We sit down with a couple of well-earned Chu-hi's and go over all the news.
But wait! Wasn't there some sort of concert that went with the announcement too? Yes, it was also Walkure's 2nd concert, 'Walkure Won't Stop' - over three hours of music, as well as some very special guests and terrific new footage of the Macross Elysion.
Wakure isn't stopping and neither is Macross. It's shaping up to be one hell of a 35th anniversary.
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This is what 17,000 Macross fans looks like.
EP.74 - Timestamps 00:02:29: 35th Anniversary project announcements (Planetarium, Theatre, VR, Shop, Toys, Amusement, Network). 00:18:21: New animation announcement and general. 00:21:45: Stripping in the lobby. 00:30:43: Walkure Won't Stop 00:33:35: Immediate post-concert impressions. 01:03:51: Detailed concert impressions
Music this episode comes from the talented Kana Hoo and Kuroto2000 - follow them on YouTube for more great music!
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How does ArtDink's eighth Macross game hold up? (Yes, you heard that right, their EIGHTH Macross game in as many years!). Is it worth buying a PSVita for? Gwyn is joined by Andrew 'Veef" Collie and Robert Hayes for an in-depth analysis of the game and just how great Aisha is.
Macross Delta Scramble is region-free and works on the PSVita and PSVita TV. A Japanese PSN account and point card are needed to download additional paid DLC outside of Japan. You can purchase it from PlayAsia or Amazon Japan.
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to a Walkure concert? Well wonder no more! With the second Walkure concert coming up in just a few weeks time, the SpeakerPODcast Crew sits down to talk about their experiences at the first ever Walkure tour, 'Walkure Attack'! What was the standout performance of the show? What's with that Messer funeral portrait? And what do black garbage bags have to do with all this? Join us in getting thoroughly vaccinated against the Var!
This was, by far, the cutest moment of the gig. (Image property of Animate Times)
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Axia - there wasn't a dry eye in the hall... (image property of Animate Times)
Frontier Songstresses unite at Walkure Attack! Aya Endo, May'n & Megumi Nakajima (Image property of May'n)
Once the concert ended, Macross staff past and present gathered for a pic. (Image property of May'n)
Adrian with 'Cobra' creator Buichi Terasawa.
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The end of 2016 is upon us, and the SpeakerPODcast Crew sit down to catch up on all the recent (and not so recent) happenings. Renato talks Crusher Joe, Gwyn meets the Mole Man, Adrian meets Buichi Terasawa, Egan gets a first-hand demonstration of a LEGO Draken by Shoji Kawamori himself, and Megumi Nakajima is BACK! Theres also toy talk, as we speculate about the true origin of a couple or recently announced third-party products. But just what does Hitomi Tanaka have to do with all of this?
Tune in to find out!
Megumi Nakajima's comeback performance at Venus Fort. (Photo property of okmusic.jp)
Miss Macross 30, Haruka 'Mina Forte' Chisuga's first concert!
Separated at birth? KitzConcept's upcoming SDF-1 (left) and Hasegawa's original SDF-1 kit from 2015 (right)
May'n symphonic concert - yes, that pipe organ on the back wall was used for Macross Frontier songs.
The devil is in the details. This is not an officially licensed Japanese product but it's origins may surprise you.
'Midnight Smoke' TV SDF-1 by Megahouse.
Doro-Off hobby show
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Macross World Convention 2016 was held at Torrance Cultural Arts Centre, California, on October 15 this year. In the warm afterglow of the con, Adrian sat down with Richard, Mike, Kyle, Annika, and many others involved with the con to discuss how this years largest overseas Macross event went and peer behind the curtain a little at just how much work goes in to putting it together.
Mike and his Macross Pachinko machine.
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The galactic-spanning conclusion to Macross Delta is here, and the Gertalk Gang sit down (finally) to try to make sense out of it all... aww, who are we kidding? VF-9! VF-9! VF-9! VF-9!... Music this cast includes covers by Hina. Be sure to subscribe to her youtube channel for more great Macross covers!
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Episode 25 of Macross Delta hits – the penultimate episode… but who or what does it actually reveal? Join the SpeakerPODcast Crew as they GerTalk all about it over some tasty Berger. Music this cast includes covers by Hina. Be sure to subscribe to her youtube channel for more great Macross covers! http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MSP_EP68.mp3
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OBJECTION! Episode 24 of Macross Delta is on trial and Mike and Chris visit SpeakerPODcast headquarters in Tokyo to discuss the traumatic events of the episode as they play out. Music this cast includes covers by Hina. Be sure to subscribe to her youtube channel for more great Macross covers! http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MSP_EP67.mp3
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What do angry nuns, King of Fighters and Haruhi all have to do with Episode 23 of Macross Delta? Tune into the latest Gertalk to find out! Featuring Craig and Karice and all the latest news and Delta happenings! Music this cast includes covers by Hina. Be sure to subscribe to her youtube channel for more great Macross covers! http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MSP_EP66.mp3
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Hayate has gone full Alto. And you should never go full Alto. With episode 22 having just hit the airwaves, Macross Delta hits the home stretch running. Craig and Karice join us again this week to discuss the latest episode, news, and a very special announcement. Music this cast includes covers by Hina. Be sure to subscribe to her youtube channel for more great Macross covers! http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MSP_EP65.mp3
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FLASHBACK 2016! What is Mikumo’s big secret? What is Roid’s fascination with big-screen TVs? What does Macross 2 have to do with… anything, really? Craig and Karice join us this week to discuss the latest episode and what might lie ahead. Music this cast includes covers by Hina. Be sure to subscribe to her youtube channel for more great Macross covers! http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MSP_EP64.mp3
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Episode 20 of Macross Delta is out and one thing is clear – it’s all a series of tubes! And then there’s Mirage’s big confession – but who is it to? Craig and Howard join us in Tokyo to discuss the latest episode as well as the implications of last weekend’s Comiket. Music this cast includes covers by Hina. Be sure to subscribe to her youtube channel for more great Macross covers! http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MSP_EP63.mp3
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Episode 19 of Macross Delta. It’s a lot of things. Its got nostalgia. Its got info dumps. Its got controversy. Its got Macross 7 references. But most of all, its got Berger. Lots and lots of Berger.
The SpeakerPODcast Crew is joined this week by Karice and Craig, as well as a new face to the cast, Celia, who calls in to tell us about her trip to the FirebomBAR! Music this cast includes covers by Hina. Be sure to subscribe to her youtube channel for more great Macross covers!
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Episode 18 of Macross Delta has aired and the SpeakerPODcast Crew is on the scene to talk all about it! We are joined this week by Karice and Craig, heck even our own Mysterious Venus is back in Tokyo and ‘Lady S’ is sending us messages about nekkid Windermerians! What’s it all about? Tune in to find out!
Music this cast includes covers by Hina. Be sure to subscribe to her youtube channel for more great Macross covers!
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This years Anime Expo was a special event in particular for Macross fans, with Shoji Kawamori himself in attendance! Richard Satelight gets the Jaznicks back together to talk all about meeting the man himself.
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MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA! MAKINA!
Music this cast once again includes covers by Saaya Shiki and Hina. Be sure to subscribe to their youtube channels for more great Macross covers!
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It’s an extra full house this week as both Karice and Craig join the Crew to discuss episode 16 of Macross Delta! And how about that new Vita game, eh?
Music this cast once again includes covers by Saaya Shiki and Hina. Be sure to subscribe to their youtube channels for more great Macross covers!
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Episode 15 of Macross Delta has just aired, which means it’s time for another episode of the GerTalk! Macross blogger/translator Karice drops by to discuss Windermerian air superiority with the SpeakerPODcast Crew.
Karice’s blog can be found here. Music this cast includes covers by Saaya Shiki and Hina. Be sure to subscribe to their youtube channels for more great Macross covers!
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The Crew has lost a few good men to Anime Expo this week, but that’s not going to stop us from discussing episode 14 of Macross Delta! We are joined, once again, by Craig from the Repacked Podcast – who is pretty much a regular cast member by this point.Welcome, Craig! You will believe that when an island class ship and a Macross class ship love each other very much, its electric. This weeks cover of “If I only love once” is by the incredibly talented Saaya Shiki. Be sure to check out her channel on Youtube! http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MSP_EP56.mp3
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Episode 13 of Macross Delta is out, bringing us to the halfway mark of the series. Wow, is it really halfway over already?
The official website described this episode as a midway climax and what a climax it was! With co-host Adrian away on a top secret sortie, the SpeakerPODcast Crew are joined by Craig from the Repacked Podcast to discuss their impressions.
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The SpeakerPODcast crew sits down to catch up on all the Macross events that have been going on over the last few months. Save fulfils a lifelong dream and finally meets Hiroko ‘Ishtar’ Kasahara! But before that, theres the tale of Mylene Party #02… and one of the greatest Macross standup comedy performances of all time. Oh, and something about Megumi ‘Ranka’ Nakajima singing Delta too.
Episode 54 Timestamps 00:00:54 – Delta anecdotes 00:18:08 – Mylene Party #02 & the world’s greatest Macross comedian 00:52:30 – First ever Macross Delta Fan Club event. The first showing of the Draken chogokin in Battroid, and what Megumi Nakajima sings backstage. 01:11:20 – Super Robot Spirits 2016 (a Macross music spectacular!). Adrian meets Hiroko ‘Ishtar’ Kasahara! 01:33:35 – Tamashii Features & Oshare Macross Δ
The Repacked Podcast’s Craig joins the gang to discuss episode 12 of Macross Delta and the horrors of mercat and jellyfish genocide by Elysion. What does next week’s episode 13 climax have in store? But most importantly, what does Mospeada have to do with this podcast?
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Mixing things up a bit in-between GerTalks this episode, Renato drops by the FireBomBAR in Osaka to see what people think of Macross Delta. Meanwhile, over in the US, Richard, Kyle and Jason discuss Wave’s recent announcement of a VF-4 model kit as well as – what else – Macross Delta!
So sit back, turn up the volume, and fly a kite, have a beer.
Early 3D modelling of Wave's newly announced VF-4 kit.
VF-4 Master File mock up.
Details tbd.
Ep.11 of Macross Delta has just finished airing and left the SpeakerPODcast Crew in a rather sombre and reflective mood. How does the cast of Delta cope with the aftermath of the dramatic events of episode 10? How do we? Join us to find out!
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Episode 10 of Macross Delta has just aired in Tokyo and Sarah joins the SpeakerPODcast Crew once again as we GerTalk about flying Jellyfish, Catfish finding love, and Protoculture Systems.
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Episode 9 of Macross Delta has just aired in Tokyo and the SpeakerPODcast Crew is here to talk about why Kaname is a terrific example of art imitating life.
Also, Messer. Lots and lots of Messer. (Don’t forget those VF-31A’s either!)
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Messer - a true idol fan?
The SpeakerPODcast Crew takes a break from GerTalkin’ to discuss Anime Japan 2016 and the meeting of 3 generations of Jeniuses. There’s also lot’s of discussion of Walkure and how the music of Macross Delta is being received here in Japan.
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Waiting for Walkure
EP.49 – A Meeting of Jeniuses! 00:01:50 – Anime Japan & the meeting of Geniuses 00:29:40 – Shibuya Parco karaoke event 00:40:15 – Outdoor screening of Macross Delta ep.0.89 00:45:10 – Walkure mini-live at Lazona Kawasaki 01:02:38 – Walkure on Mezamashi TV 01:10:28 – Music announcements & fan covers
There are 4 members of the SpeakerPODcast Crew hiding somewhere in this pic. (property of Victor Entertainment)
JUNNA & Minori Suzuki (property of Victor Entertainment)
3 generations of Jeniuses (property of animatetimes)
Karaoke time! Can you find the SpeakerPODcast member?
Mike approves of the Macross Delta merch at Anime Japan 2016.
Check out Hinatube on YouTube for some terrific Macross Delta covers and more!
Babystar Ramen!
Walkure on Mezamashi TV
Episode 8 of Macross Delta has just aired in Tokyo and the SpeakerPODcast Crew is here to let everyone know that food isn’t a weapon of war! And Freyja, you should NEVER go full Basara.
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Episode 7 of Macross Delta has just aired in Tokyo and the SpeakerPODcast Crew is here to give their initial impressions.
Joined for the first time by GerTalk newcomer Sarah, it’s a record 6-person panel this episode.
And the only thing on our minds is Messer … with cat ears.
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Episode 6 of Macross Delta has just aired in Tokyo and the SpeakerPODcast Crew is here to give their initial impressions.
Just what ARE Projection units? What do Valkyries and baby’s skin have in common? How is delta being received in Japan?
All this and more in the latest GERTALK!
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Episode 5 of Macross Delta has just aired in Tokyo and the SpeakerPODcast Crew is here to give their initial impressions. Is Freyja a spy? Will Hayate finally make peace with the Sea-cat? Tune in to find out!
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Draken transformations! Detachable aircraft carriers! New songs! Karaoke contests! New singers announced! Soundtrack album announced!
It’s all happening here at SpeakerPODcast central, so tune in and don’t forget to tell us what YOU think of Macross Delta!
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Macross Delta Ep.3 has just aired, and the SpeakerPODcast Crew weigh in with the first ever Gertalk Cast!
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While out on assignment, SpeakerPODcast co-host Save, managed to catch some audio of Les Claypool at Anime Los Angeles 2016. Listeners may remember Les from the US Renditions panel at Macross World Convention 2015. This panel covers some of the same territory, but also includes some amazing anecdotes about Akira and Macross Plus (head over to the 36:20 mark for Macross Plus). Since this is a panel recording, the audio is a little on the low side, but stick with it as the SpeakerPODcast Crew found many of Les’ anecdotes to be simply amazing, and hope that you do too.
Thanks again to Save for the audio!
Some people flew all the way to Japan for Episode 2!
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Completed versions of MacrossΔ episodes 1 & 2 received a limited theatrical screening in Tokyo on March 21, and the SpeakerPODcast Crew was on hand for the SCOOPDA! What’s been added to episode 1? What happens to Freyja & Hayate is episode 2? And just exactly how big IS Captain Johnson anyways? Be warned, this podcast contains SPOILERS! And Catseals!
Shoji Kawamori, Kenji Yasuda, Minori Suzuki (Freyja), Yuma Uchida (Hayate), Asami Seto (Mirage) & Ami Koshimizu (Mikumo). Photo property of WebNewtype.
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Late last year, the City of Yokosuka hosted an exhibit of works by SDF-1 Macross designer Kazutaka Miyatake….on a boat!
The SpeakerPODcast Crew donned their Powered Suits and headed straight to the Memorial Ship MIKASA to learn about world-building, the difference between reality and realism in mecha design, eccentric creators, and see a LOT of Eureka 7.
IS Miyatake involved with Macross Delta? Who originally came up with the term ‘Super Dimension’? Tune in to the latest episode of SpeakerPODcast to find out!
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For further reading, Renato has previously translated the following interviews with Kazutaka Miyatake: Megahouse Variable Action Hi-Spec Orguss Interview SDF-1 Macross; Through Dissection Interview
The exhibit was held on the Memorial Ship MIKASA in Yokosuka.
Exhibit signs were conveniently provided in Zentraedi.
Photo courtesy of Sunrise.
Kazutaka Miyatake talkshow. Photo courtesy of Sunrise.
Miyatake’s work on Eureka 7 was prominently featured.
Renato was impressed by the retro souvenir medal machine on-board the Mikasa.
Kazutaka Miyatake – Designing all this stuff is tiring workPhoto courtesy of @ayasekaz (Twitter)
Official Sunrise report on the exhibit (Japanese) can be found HERE.
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This episode, fans and listeners have their say. We put the call out for opinions on Macross Delta and opinions we got! Thank you to everyone who took time out to send us their opinions. Macross has always been about the fans, and the passionate opinions that Delta has stirred up proves that this hasn’t changed! Deculture!
EP.38 – Featuring the vocal talents of: 00:02:08 – Mike Toole (ANN’s The Mike Toole Show) 00:05:57 – Chicago Howard 00:11:12 – ‘Full Metal Guitarist’ Mike 00:28:24 - Daryl Surat (from Anime World Order Podcast) 00:35:55 - Frank ‘Hannou Heiki’ 00:46:37 - Leonardo Flores 00:54:07 - Mike & JD 01:04:19 - Arbit 01:14:36 - Craig ’Scream Man’ (from The Repacked Podcast) 01:24:34 - Robert ‘VF-15 Banshee) Ending cover by HINA.
As you might expect, Walkure gets talked about a lot. Are they destined for the charts or a one-hit wonder? Tune in to find out!
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The SpeakerPODcast Crew is back and is bringing ALL the latest Macross news! Renato reviews the latest Bluray release of Do You Remember Love, while Gwyn & Egan report back from Wonder Festival 2016 where the Delta hype train has left the station! We then dive headlong into the 1992 live action movie treatment and the circumstances surrounding its creation. You might be surprised by what we turn up. THREE writers?!?!?
You too can rock out like Mylene for the low low price of 350000 yen!
Episode 37 00:00:58 – NEWS! -New Key Visual -Macross Delta Manga Announced -Episode 2 Screening Announced -Anime Japan & Fan Club talkshows, Super Robot Spirits 2016 Announced -Sapporo Snow Festival 00:13:23 – Bluray reviews 00:27:20 – Wonder festival 2016 Report 00:55:51 - Movie Treatment Synopsis 01:04:03 - Movie synopsis background and context
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Back in 1994, a script for a live action Hollywood adaptation of Macross was briefly shown during a Newtype.Shonen Ace video special, a VHS bonus for readers of Newtype & Shonen Ace magazine. While entertainment industry insiders like Harry Knowles claimed to have heard Hollywood rumours four years later in 1998, very little has ever been revealed about what was actually in the script.
Until now.
This pre-vis concept of a Zentraedi came 2 years later with the script, but shares common elements with the Zentraedi described in the initial treatment.
Doug ‘Calamori’ has uncovered an initial treatment for a possible Macross live action movie from 1992. Auto-tuned idols? A 4000 meter long Macross? Cycloptic, insect-like Zentraedi?
Tune in as Doug shares his discovery with the SpeakerPODcast American Crew in this World Exclusive. (Yes folks, Darkwater is back.)
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With the Tokyo Crew having had their say, it’s time for the SpeakerPODcast America Team to weigh in on the preview episode of Macross Delta. And why not? After all, it’s fun to think about! But be warned – SPOILERS AHEAD!
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On Dec. 26, 2015, a special Macross Delta preview theatrical screening was held at a select cinema in Tokyo. Rampaging Zentraedi couldn’t keep the SpeakerPODcast Crew away, nor stop us from hitting up a nearby bar to record our impressions immediately afterwards.
Want to know what exactly Walkure is? What the music is like? The secret behind the VF-31’s weapons container? We have all those SPOILERS and more, exclusively on SpeakerPODcast!
Yes, that IS an idol singer (Mikumo) riding a Valkyrie like something out of Giant Robo.
Episode 34 00:00:00 – Intro & Non-Spoiler Impressions 00:18:15 – SPOILER SECTION – plot, details, and everything else about Ep. 0.89.
Bandai prototypes were also on display at the screening.
THIS. Lots and lots of THIS and more…
Photo by Dennis Chu
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Last episode we referred to a panel at Macross World Convention 2015 by many of the great folks behind U.S Renditions. This panel contained some great tales about DYRL, Orguss, Macross 2, meeting Shoji Kawamori and much much more. So, while we don’t usually do this here at SpeakerPODcast, this episode consists primarily of the audio from the U.S Renditions panel for those who were unable to make it to the Con. (Many thanks to Save for the audio.) Enjoy
Photo by Dennis Chu
Photo by Dennis Chu
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Alternatively known as ‘We are tired. So very, very tired’. In the aftermath of Macross World Convention 2015, held on October 17, we sat down to discuss Run Sasaki, U.S.Renditions, Orguss, Kyle’s new motion comic, and more. And yes, we all sound like we just finished helping out at a convention. But more importantly – Big Klan!
Hidetaka Tenjin with an original sketch of the infamous Orguss Valkyrie
For a terrific writeup of the convention, check out Geek x Girls!
Run Sasaki (Vanessa) & Mari Iijima (Minmay) – Photo by Dennis Chu.
Art contest entries – Photo by Thomas Perez
Jet doing a stunning rendition of ‘Do You Remember Love’ – Photo by Dennis Chu
Seeing double (Max)
That hot new game, ‘Macross Tactics’ (lol)
Ready to podcast!
What could be better than an exhibit dedicated to the designs of Shoji Kawamori? How about a private tour of said exhibit by THE MAN HIMSELF?
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This is what an entire wall of AQUARION designs looks like.
Episode 31b 00:00:00 – Look it’s ALL Kawamori. All of it.
Kawamori’s ‘take on the ‘Ambassador Magma’ design.
The impact of Thunderbirds on Shoji Kawamori’s development as a designer and design philosophy cannot be overstated.
Many concepts he came up with for ‘Ulysses 31′ ended up being cut but were later repurposed for Macross 7.
Nissan Dualis
The opening from ‘Armored Core For Answer was also played at the exhibit.
With ‘Cyber Formula’, Kawamori kept future racing regulations in mind when designing the cars. There have been rumours recently of a possible new entry into the franchise.
Renato’s favourite mecha game.
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In Part 1 of this double episode of SpeakerPODcast, Renato and Tochiro recount their experiences at ‘The HENKEI – Shoji Kawamori’s Design Works Exhibit’ back in September. Renato also drops by the FireBomBAR to talk Macross with some fellow expat fans in Osaka and discuss the current state of the franchise. …..and just WHAT is in Renato’s tea this episode? I mean…seriously.
PART 2 of this podcast can be found HERE.
Two books referred to extensively in this double episode. LEFT: The HENKEI Exhibit booklet. RIGHT: ‘The Viewpoint of a Visionary Creator.’
Episode 31, Part 1 00:00:00 – Intro. Also, COBRA! 00:03:30 – Shoji Kawamori’s ‘The HENKEI’ Exhibit. 01:03:00 – Live from the FireBomBAR!
Lots of talk about this guy. But with less goat.
The Exhibit was held at the Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum.
The designs for Subaru Eyesight were used as animated banners and can be found here.
Subaru EyeSight
Designs and models from GUNHED were included in the exhibit.
The Grampas mini-sub from ‘Blue Submarine No.6′ is one of Kawamori’s more interesting designs.
No Kawamori exhibit would be complete without some Omega Boost!
Renato’s favourite toy.
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MACROSS DELTA LIVE STREAM! TEASER FOOTAGE! TAMASHII NATIONS 2015! MIYAZAWA MOKEI & THE VF-2SS! What more can we possibly say? Listen to it. Now!
Aerial Knights & Walkure
Episode 30 00:00:00 – Macross Delta Announcement! 01:00:33 – Tamashii Nations 2015. 01:37:20 – Miyazawa Mokei Autumn 2015 Showcase
Lend us your Zolan ears…
What’s in the weapon box?!?!
Big-screen Regult action!
(c)Mari Iijima/Mari Music
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It’s a musical deculture episode as Tochiro & Renato report on Mari Iijima’s 2015 Tokyo gig and then wax nostalgic about some of the lesser-known songs of the galaxy’s favourite singer song writer.
Episode 29
00:00:00 – Renato’s impressions of the All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2015. 00:10:30 – Mari Iijima Live in Tokyo 2015 – ‘For You’ – Report!
And remember – you can support Mari by purchasing her music either via Marimusic or Amazon!
Mari Iijima Live in Tokyo 2015 “For You” September 19, 2015 Set Lists
AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE (1)Tight Rope (Midori) (2)レダ – Leda (blanche) (3)恋は気ままに – Koi Wa Kimama Ni (Midori) (4)Oh England My Lionheart (a Kate Bush cover) (5)Arion (Sharp As a Knife, Sweet As Strawberries) (6)You Don’t Love Me (Right Now) (7)Flying Leaves (From the film Line Disconnected) Piano solo (8)Sayonara (The Lorna Doone Soundtrack) Piano solo (9)Churiru Churira (Churiru Churira EP) (10)あなたの花になりたい – Anata No Hana Ni Naritai (Churiru Churira EP) (11)私たち – Us (Good Medicine) (12)セシールの雨傘 – Cecil No Amagasa (Mari Iijima Golden Best) (13)ぶんとママ – Bun To Mama (New Song) (14)Eternal Forest (Eternal Forest EP) (15)No Limit (No Limit) (16)天使の絵の具 – Tenshi No Enogu (Mari Iijima Golden Best) (17)愛 おぼえていますか – Do You Remember Love (Mari Iijima Golden Best) 1st Encore (18)おでこにKISS – Odeko Ni Kiss (Rose’) *Ballet (19)ひみつの扉 – Himitsu No Tobira (Rose’) 2nd Encore (20)Birthday (blanche) (21)まりン – Mari’n(Rose’)
(c)Mari Iijima/Mari Music
EVENING PERFORMANCE (1)Tight Rope (Midori) (2)Cinderella (blanche) (3)Oh England My Lionheart (a Kate Bush cover) (4)Arion (Sharp As a Knife, Sweet As Strawberries) (5)You Don’t Love Me (Right Now) (6)もののかたち – Monono Katachi (Midori) Piano solo (7)True Love (The Lorna Doone Soundtrack) Piano solo (8)Churiru Churira (Churiru Churira EP) (9)あなたの花になりたい-Anata No Hana Ni Naritai(Churiru Churira EP) (10)私たち – Us (Good Medicine) (11)１グラムの幸福 – 1 Gram No Shiawase (Mari Iijima Golden Best) (12)ぶんとママ – Bun To Mama (New Song) (13)Eternal Forest (Eternal Forest EP) (14)No Limit (No Limit) (15)天使の絵の具 – Tenshi No Enogu (Mari Iijima Golden Best) (16)愛 おぼえていますか – Do You Remember Love (Mari Iijima Golden Best) 1st Encore (17)おでこにKISS – Odeko Ni Kiss (Rose’) *Ballet (18)ひみつの扉 – Himitsu No Tobira (Rose’) 2nd Encore (19)Birthday (blanche) (20)まりン – Mari’n (Rose’) 3rd Encore (21)ガラスのダーリン – Garasu No Darling (Miss Lemon)
(c)Mari Iijima/Mari Music
A few notes & corrections, courtesy of Renato: Yasui Kazumi, the famous musician who wrote DYRL and was the wife of composer Kazuhiko Kato, died not from leukemia, but from lung cancer. While Yasui Kazumi doesn’t Kato himself actually does have a Wikipedia entry, so this might be helpful: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazuhiko_Kato_%28musician%29 *Here is “Kaettekita Yopparai (I only live twice)” song that I mentioned- someone has helpfully translated the lyrics into English and included them as a comment:
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The first information on MACROSS DELTA is here and the SpeakerPODcast crew were at ground zero at the All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2015 to hear what Shoji Kawamori himself had to say about it. Then everyone rocks out with Ranka and Co. at the inaugural Totsugeki Deculture fan concert!
We talk about THIS. A lot.
Episode 28 00:01:32 – Macross Delta! 00:46:45 – Totsugeki Deculture! Fan Concert
Rock on, Mylene!
RELEASE THE DRAKEN!!!
The SpeakerPODcast Crew & Hisame with Tsutomu Takayama.
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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!)
‘Look! It’s Optimus Prime!’
Renato’s full translation of Mr.K’s blog post can be found here.
Warmer than an Emulator outfit.
Episode 27 00:03:28 – BrickFest 2015. 00:06:05 – Macross 2 fan gathering. 00:28:58 – The T-shirt Adrian has always wanted. 00:39:13 – Arcadia, toy prices, and Mr. K’s blog post.
‘That’s a Transformer!’
Pop Quiz Hotshot: ‘Who does Ishtar want to take her to the moon?’
SpeakerPODcast takes home the prize!
Inspiration for Ishtar – Mia Masuda (L) & Yumiko Takahashi (R)
Nailed it! (Photography and Direction by Adrian)
Rare!
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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!
Episode 26 00:02:45 – Renato’s AX Panel ‘New Directions in the Japanese Animation Industry.’ 00:08:18 – Richard and the Satelight booth. 00:21:08 – Momoiro Clover Z x KISS. 00:25:58 – Hasegawa 1:4000 SDF-1 (Movie Ver.) Model kit. 00:31:58 – Bandai VF-19 Advance. 00:36:57 – Bandai VF-171EX Nightmare Plus EX (Maruyama). 00:50:23 – Macross The First Vol.6. 01:12:06 – Arcadia VF-0A/S. 01:14:58 – Annika’s AX cosplay experience. 01:17:15 – AX Robotech 30th Anniversary panel report.
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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!
Mylene Party #01
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.
Yoshiyuki Takani & OMEGA BOOST!(image (c)takaokad.exblog.jp)
Episode 25 00:00:00 – 10th Anniversary Aquarion Exhibit. 00:03:44 – Yoshiyuki Art Works Exhibit & meeting the man himself. 00:39:01 – Mylene Party #01. 00:47:12 – We get thrown out of the Suginami Animation Museum ^^; 00:54:30 – Live from the Nyan Nyan Cafe!
Gwyn with Satoru Ozawa, creator of Blue Submarine No.6.
You will believe that a Fire Valkyrie can sing ….
Fan messages at the Nyan Nyan Cafe
Oh hai Renato….
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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.
Episode 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!
(c)Tomo Sakurai
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Renato, Gwyn and returning ANN champion EGAN LOO grab a seat with a huge Mazinger at the RO-BO-TA in the aftermath of a Chie Kajiura concert to discuss the Macross 7 diva’s latest performance.
But what on earth is the secret behind Tomo Sakurai’s Pink Box?
Then, Richard, Kyle, and Collection DX’s Leonardo check in for the second part of their plastic model kit retrospective which can be summed up in a single word – HASEGAWA!
Episode 23 00:00:00 – Chie Kajiura – 3920 #01 Explosion & Inside 00:21:35 – Model Retrospective Part 2 – HASEGAWA!
The Gaijin-butai representing’!
The RO-BO-TA. Yes, theres actually a few tables and a bar squeezed in between all that stuff.
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SpeakerPODcast’s roving reporter Richard grabs Leonardo Flores from Collection DX to chat about Macross model kits from the 80’s to mid 90’s. If companies like ‘Arii’ and ‘Nichimo’ sound familiar then this is the podcast for you!
Oh, and Kyle pops up too. For a while. We think.
You want this ‘junk’, don’t you Leonardo?
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Having confessed his true feelings about Macross 7’s Mylene, Repacked Podcast’s Craig gets into what really matters – toys, toys and more toys! – on part 2 of this Deculture Down Under special of the SpeakerPODcast.
Thanks to Albie Lim for the pic!
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While visiting Sydney last December, Tochiro visited forum member Craig, host of the Repacked Podcast to check out his collection and chat about Macross, growing up as an anime fan in Australia in the 80’s and 90’s, and learn the shocking truth about his anti-Ninja Scroll campaign!
Some of Scream Man’s handiwork.
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SpeakerPODcast’s roving reporter Gubaba sat down with Falconkpd just prior to Macross World Convention last year to talk about the Variable Fighter Master File book series. With 7 volumes out already and hopefully more on the way, they discuss the history of this controversial publication and why it is a must-have for all hardcore Valkyrie fans!
Proving that you can still podcast when yer drunk….or…Ranka?
Coming soon?
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In December. the SpeakerPODcast crew sat down to talk about what we do and don’t know about Macross Δ , before reporting on seeing Arcadia’s VF-0D up close and personal, meeting Mikimoto Haruhiko, crashing Sheryl Nome’s birthday celebrations, thrilling to a Shoji Kawamori & Hidetaka Tenjin talkshow, and rocking out at Firebomber BASARA EXPLOSION 2014!
Oh, and has Renato found a clue as to the fate of the Megaroad 01 that has been sitting right under our noses for the past 20 years? Tune in to find out!
SpeakerPODcast – listen to it. Basara & Mylene do. To see more of Hisame, Macross cosplayer extraordinaire, be sure follow her on Facebook.
“Oh hey there, I made this.” Episode 19 00:01:13 - The Delta Report 00:07:16 - Macross THE MUSEUM is comin’ to Tokyo 00:08:00 - Oshare Macross & Mikimoto Haruhiko signing 00:20:40 - Chie Kajiura’s LABORATORY #09 00:34:43 - Firebomber 2015 BASARA EXPLOSION! 00:51:16 - May’n’s RE: May’n Act 00:54:37 - Miyazawa Mokei Winter Exhibit & the VF-0D. 01:06:57 - Has Renato discovered the fate of the Megaroad o1?!? 01:09:42 - Sheryl Nome Birthday Celebrations & Hi-Metal R! 01:27:54 - Shoji Kawamori x Hidetaka Tenjin Talkshow
Happy Birthday Sheryl…both of you ^^;
SpeakerPODcast STRIKES!
Wait, why are they playing Macross 2 at Sheryl’s bir…oooohhh Ishtar ♥︎
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The SpeakerPODcast Crew are reunited and have a room full of Macross fans with an open bar. What can possibly go wrong?!?
Being recorded literally in the middle of the MWC2014 afterparty, this episode is a little noisier than most but bear with us as you never know WHO will turn up next!
Featuring the vocal talents of: Jet Spectacular, Tim, Kyle, Leo, Chris, Sirian, Tom, JasonC, Hisame, Hidetaka Tenjin, and the SpeakerPODcast Crew.
TOM-AHAWK!!!
A big shoutout to Kyle who helped us design these deculturific SpeakerPODcast hoodies just in time for MWC!
Episode 18 00:01:25- Jet Spectacular is lurking! 00:06:01- Tim has to go. 00:07:18- Richard remembers the SDF-3. 00:18:52- Kyle’s sordid history. It’s just a cartoon. 00:34:04- Leo remembers love in a back room. 00:46:28- Renato shows off his quickdraw skills, while Kyle gets noticed by sempai. 00:52:00- Chris gets touched in all the right places. 00:56:16- Adrian gives his verdict. 00:57:23- Sirian crashes the party. Custom, Costume, it’s all the same. 01:08:00- Jason is BACK to LISTEN TO HISAME’S SONG! (Video available) 01:19:56- Tom needs to stop playing with his Tomahawk. (Video available) 01:23:36- Tenjin and Adrian remember the Metal Siren. (Video available)
MOVIES!
Oh, and Richard talks just a little bit about the SDF-3 (pictured above)
VF-2SS! VF-2SS!
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Back in August, on a quiet evening, Ken ‘Valkyrie’ Brennan dropped by the Ishbar to talk about WonderFest, the history of MacrossWorld, and all things garage-kit related. Richard and Jason check in from the US to discuss Macross THE FIRST, and Adrian wakes up long enough to discuss the joys of software copyright infringement.
Due to some major technical difficulties, this episode of SpeakerPODcast very nearly became our first unreleased episode. As it is there is still a lot of background noise (still trying to work out where it was coming from!), but hopefully we managed to clean the audio up enough to make it listenable.
Episode 17 00:00:00 – Introducing Ken 00:18:09 – Summer WonderFest 2014 00:47:17 – Roving Gubaba: Macross THE FIRST Retrospective 01:14:27 – Garage Kit History 101
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What exactly are Minmei, Hikaru and Misa doing in the year 2060? Why are Max and Milia shooting at Mylene? (well… haven’t we all wanted to at some point?). But more importantly, is all this canon? This episode of SpeakerPODcast reaches across time and space to assemble a crack team of gaming experts to discuss the characters, story, and gameplay of MACROSS 30. (Try taking a shot of something every time the word ‘niche’ is used. It helps everything make sense, we swear!) Featuring special guests Andrew “Veef” Collie and Kyle ‘falconkpd” Dunn. Special thanks to MW forum member Vashzaron for asset assistance.
Episode 15 00:00:00 - Introductions & play histories 00:12:07 – Production history 00.19:24 - Characters 00:26:08 - Story (SPOILER ALERT!!) 00.54:37 - Voice acting (among other things) 01.43:00 - Final thoughts
FEATURING...
Andrew ‘my copy of the game is signed, nyanya nyanyanya’ Collie
Kyle ‘you know you wanna touch my shoulder pads’ Dunn.
BEST.PAUSE SCREEN. EVER!
Soooo puhrty….
Many things go ‘BOOM’.
Ok, for this photo I wan’t all girls who WIN their love triangles to the left, and the losers to the right, please! …what? We SAID there would be SPOILERS!!!
Yes, yes, we GET it Andrew! You got THREE autographs. Yeesh. ;-)
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Wondering what the upcoming Macross 2 Bluray remaster is like? The SpeakerPODcast Crew got a sneak peak at a theatrical screening and get together to talk all about it. It’s good, but is it good enough to entice MW members Jason and Cheryl to fly all the way to Japan to attend the event? In a word – YES! Featuring special guests Jason & Cheryl Cline and a whole bunch of musical shenanigans.
Episode 15 00:00:00 – Jason & Cheryl C are in town – but for what? 00:49:00 – Firebomber EXPLOSION 2014 controversy 00.58:10 – Macross 2 remastered on the silver screen! 01:33:34 – Richard folds out
Jason & Cheryl – visiting Japans important cultural sites.
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Tom has questions – and hopefully the SpeakerPODcast Crew has answers!
So join us, as we discuss the history and production of Macross – and bust wide open some long-held misconceptions along the way. Macross SpeakerPODcast – now with 100% more mysterious German MC!
Did we mention that Tom likes Gundam?
Episode 14, Part 3 00:00:00 – Who came up with the idea of Macross? 00:07:10 – Origins of Studio Nue 00.09:53 – Battle City Megaroad 00:17:10 – What’s in a name? 00:20:15 – A fateful meeting 00:23:50 – Counting Episodes 00:30:36 – Who animated what? 00:45:23 – Do You Remember the A-Team? 00:54:23 – Why Flashback 2012? 00:56:30 – Why no sequel? 00:58:50 – The Return of Kawamori
‘Let us tell you about Studio Nue…’
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Renato travels to the Ishinomori Mangattan and tries to remember love – but ends up just feeling cold instead. In the meantime, after getting some not-so-new-news out of the way, the SpeakerPODcast Crew gasps as Mina questions Basara’s parents and goes behind the scenes with Hidetaka Tenjin on the set of ‘Face Off’, while Save watches a man in a Gundam suit dance to Ishtar. And then runs into Shoji Kawamori. Again.
Ishtar still draws quite a crowd …
Spotted at the SDF-1 Launch Ceremony Anniversary. That sure is a lot of Sheryl for one bike.
Ep 14 Part 2 00:00:00 – Macross the First on ComicWalker. 00:05:00 – Macross 2 screening announced. 00:06:50 – New edit of Valkyrie Project cancelled. 00:14:40 – Firebomber 2014 Basara Explosion announced. 00:16:23 – 5th Anniversary Celebration of the SDF1 Launch Ceremony. 00:27:00 – VF-25 IS BACK! 00:37:10 – Nyan Kora 00:49:00 – Hidetaka Tenjin makes a guest appearance on FACE OFF. 00:58:50 – Super Robot Spirits 2014 01:06:47 – DYRL outdoor screening at the Ishinomori Mangattan.
And the fans have SPOKEN – Big Klan WINS!
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Macross enthusiast Tom Bateman visits Tokyo and stops off to chat with the SpeakerPODcast Crew about his early history with Macross and what it was like working at HG. What on earth happened to those 1/55 re-issues anyway? I guess they must still be on that darn boat.
Macross SpeakerPODcast – now with even more dramatic readings by Renato. You’ve been warned.
(Since this recording is more of a general chat that our usual structure, there are no timestamps this time around.)
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With so much Macross news breaking over the last 2 weeks, the SpeakerPODcast crew holds an emergency session to try to make sense of it all!
SAVE gets up close and personal with the YF-30 CHRONOS while waiting impatiently for MACROSS 2 to COME OUT ON BLURAY! We also discuss the new Macross Card Fighter commercial an….oh who cares, NEW MACROSS TV SERIES ANNOUNCED! YAHOOOOOO! We discuss what we know, what fans on both side of the pond are saying, and we think viewers can reasonably expect when the new series eventually lands.
Episode 13 00:00:00 - MACROSS 2 BLURAY BOXSET ANNOUNCED! 00:10:40 - Macross Card Fighter & TV commercial. 00:30:30 - Oshare Macross Kyoto. 00:32:20 - Macross Crusade update. 00:39:00 - Macross F Pachislot 2 (Anime Japan) 00:47:25 - YF-30 Chronos (Anime Japan) 00:50:14 - Comic Walker and MACROSS THE FIRST GOES DIGITAL! (Anime Japan) 01:00:50 - NEW MACROSS TV SERIES ANNOUNCED!
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Feb. 11, 2014 – in the second half of Episode 12 of Macross SpeakerPODcast… CONTROVERSY STRIKES!
We report back on Mylene Night #04 and try to work out why the event was shuttered after only four years. The Crew then weighs in on the controversy surrounding the Valkryie Project fan film – we may not know why it was shut down, but we can say with certainty who WASN’T behind it! Finally, Renato takes the mic for his inaugural ‘SuperdiMENTIONABLES Corner‘ – a new segment where we discuss recent issues and forum topics. This episode we look at the cost of being a Macross fan. Has Macross priced itself out of the market? Is it beyond the reach of newer fans? Tune in to find out!
Part 1 can be hound HERE. Episode 12: Part 2 00:00:00 – Mylene Night #04 00:35:50 – Valkyrie Project 01:04:00 – Renato’s SuperdiMENTIONABLES Corner
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Episode 12, Part 1 00:03:00: Let’s News! -Macross Frontier Movie Bluray Boxset – with English Subtitles! -Megumi Nakajima puts singing career on hiatus. -Macross the Museum is BACK! -Life-sized VF-25 is also BACK! -New Macross smartphone games -Nyan Kora (Nyan Collaboration) album (does this mean that music is BACK?) -Haruka Chisugaaaaa… is BACK! -YF-29 Ozma colouring (the YF-29 is BACK!) 01:00:12: Macross Fan VOX POP! – Introducing Yukari Izumi 01:06:25: Winter Wonderfest 2014 report.
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Ever wondered what it would feel like to sit in a Valkyrie cockpit? Well, the Macross SpeakerPODcast is here to tell you all about it! Also, why is Hidetaka Tenjin walking like a robot? What is the all-Macross 7-themed Fire BomBAR like?
And where does Macross 2 fit into all of this?
All this and more in Part 2 of Episode 11 of Macross SpeakerPODcast!
Just another night being a Macross fan ...
Episode 11, Part 2 00:00:00: Macross The Museum (& cockpit!) 00:31:20: Hidetaka Tenjin talkshow & signing 01:08:10: Alto Festival 01:10:50: The TRUTH behind the theatrical version of Wings of Farewell 01:12:07: FirebomBAR! 01:26:00: 1:1 VF-25 in Yokohama 01:28:25: The OTHER ‘Macross Con.’
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The SpeakerPODcast Crew gathers again to discuss all the news and goings-on in Japan. In Part 1 of Episode 11, SAVE visits the offices of ARCADIA and comes back with advice on what to do with those 1/48 talks everyone has lying around. GUBABA discusses the secrets behind translating “Misa Hayase White Reminiscences’. We also leave our mark on Sheryl Nome’s birthday celebrations (literally) and RENATO manages to find yet another excuse to talk about ORGUSS .
All this and more in Episode 11 of Macross SpeakerPODcast!
Episode 11, Part 1 00:02:00: Misa Hayase White Reminiscences 00:08:55: YF-30 Chronos (Bandai) 00:12:50: YF-19 (Arcadia) 00:16:55: Macross Frontier TV BD Boxset 00:19:40: Sheryl Nome Max factory figure 00:22:00: Sheryl Birthday event @ Akihabara/Ichiban Kuji 00:26:00: Oshare Macross & Christmas SDF-1 00:28:55: Orguss BD Box Set Impressions 00:36:00: Macross VOX POP! – Introducing Xavier. 00:40:00: SAVE visits the Arcadia office!
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Back in August (ORGUST!) the SpeakerPODcast crew sat down to discuss their experiences at the largest gathering of Macross musicians EVER – Macross Crossover Live 30!
Episode 10 00:00 – 00:41: News! -Ichiro Itano hospitalized. -Katare! Macross! -Bandai NicoNico Special -Wonderfest Report 00:41 – 00:51: We get totally derailed by MACROSS ONE-NIGHT STAND! 01:07 – 01:13: Macross VOXPOP! – Introducing Cassie 00:51 – 02:27: Ok, here we go… MACROSS CROSSOVER LIVE 30!!!
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The remastered Bluray Boxset of Macross Plus hits later this month and the Macross SpeakerPODcast crew have gotten an advance look at the Movie Edition on the big screen! What’s changed? What’s the same? Why doesn’t Guld like flying? Why is Renato singing so much? All that and more, coming at you straight from the source, here on Part 2 of Episode 9 of Macross SpeakerPODcast!
Timestamps follow the JUMP!
Episode 9, Part 2 00:00:00: Richard enters the UNEXPLORED HANGAR! 00:02:00: Macross Plus Theatrical Screening impressions. 00:51:40: Dedicated to all future podcasts
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The Macross SpeakerPODcast crew have seen the remastered Macross Plus Movie Edition! Before we get to that though, we discuss new books, figures and toy news, Macross the Museum and the bluray release of FB7. Also, the return of the Macross Voxpop! Introducing…. Nobby?
Timestamps follow the JUMP! Episode 9, Part 1: 00:00:00: We start talking! 00:03:00: News! -Macross the First Volume 5 -Macross 30 novelization -Macross 30 Complete Guide -Macross F Fortissimo -Macross Famous Quotes book 00:27:00: Macross VOXPOP! – Introducing Nobby 00:44:04: Toy news -Yamato/Arcadia -Max Factory 1/7 Sheryl -Banpresto crossover figures -Ichiban Kuji -Phone straps???? 01:10:48: Macross FB7 on bluray and Renato’s treacherous flipflop! -Firebomber 2012 ‘digest’ -New music videos and how to put a toy into a filmclip. 01:34:50: Macross Worldcon 2013! 01:36:15: Macross THE Museum is coming! Get your life-sized VF-1S cockpits here!
Because one can never have too much Mylene
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Macross SpeakerPODcast returns, this time with special guest, Anime News Network‘s own EGAN LOO! (This means we’re legit now or something, right?). You might know him better as the author of the original Macross Compendium.
Timestamps follow the JUMP! Episode 8, Part 2: 00:00:00: Anime News Network’s Egan Loo SPEAKS! 00:50:36: Macross 30 impressions and the secret of the Digital Contents Catalogue!
Now THIS is a reason to buy a PS3!
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In between the latest Chie 'Mylene' Kajiura's latest gig, we report on the Oshare Macross VD event, visit Wonder Festival for all the latest toy news, reveal the secret behind Macross 30’s extras and check out Yamato Toy’s old office.
Oh yeah, we also meet some guy called Shoji Kawamori.
There have been a few changes made to the podcast format this time around. For starters, we’ve dropped the ‘what we’ve been watching’ segment in order to focus more on Macross-related stuff. Since we also went more than a little overtime, theres no Macross Fan Voxpop this episode.
And what did we learn from all this? Well, for starters, its not a very good idea to record a group of people while theres a box of jellybeans on the table. Also, what is seen at Comiket cannot be unseen, no-matter how hard you try.
Timestamps & more after the JUMP!
Episode 8, Part 1 00:02:05: The Macross SpeakerPODcast Crew meets Shoji Kawamori. 00:21:40: Oshare Macross VD – Hirotaka Marufuji Macross 30 Autograph Event. 00:33:41: Mylene Night #03 00:49:40: Osaka Report – 1:1 Valkyrie, FirebomBAR and the local doujin scene. 01:11:07: Recent Macross publications: Macross Chronicles, Modelling Guide & more! 01:20:35: Macross Stage @ Wonderfest 01:26:45: Yamato Toys @ Wonderfest 01:32:12: What’s going on at Yamato Toys? 01:42:20: Macross Crossover Live 30!
Haruka Chisuga~~~~ WAS HERE!
FireBomBAR!
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Episode 7, Part 3 00:00:00-00:17:57 Firebomber in concert 2012 00:17:58-00:26:51 Megumi Nakajima’s 5th Anniversary Concert ‘MeguMagic’ 00:26:51- 00:51:30 Macross 30 and final words from Antibiotictab
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Episode 7, Part 2 00:00:00-00:30:56 Musicalture 00:30:57-01:01:00 Macross FB7 01:01:01-01:05:40 Macross Voxpop! 01:05:41-01:21:42 Yamato Open Showroom 2012 & VF-4G impressions
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With the final (that we know of) 30th Anniversary events drawing to a close, we decided to try something special this episode by renting/recording in the special Firebomber-themed karaoke room at Ikebukuro Joysound.
As such, the sound is little different than usual, but hey, what better ambience for a Macross podcast than rooms full of people singing Firebomber and Frontier songs in the background while we discuss our impressions of The MUSICALTURE, the FB7 movie, Firebomber live in concert, the VF-4G, Macross 30, and the fateful day when Renato, Gubaba, Yoshiki Fukuyama and a bag full of Orgus VHS tapes collided….literally!
Also, this episode features another Macross Voxpop, as well as the debut of Antibiotictab!
WARNING – Part 1 includes spoilers for Evangelion Q (3.0). And yes, we forgot to tell the ‘Lego story.’
[Edit by Renato:] Antibiotictab was kind enough to film, edit and upload a trailer for this episode onto Youtube! Check it out below:
Timestamps follow the JUMP!
Episode 7, Part 1 00:00:00-00:24:29 Opening & introduction to Antibiotictab 00:24:30-00:51:44 What we’ve been watching 00:51:45-01:41:21 SPOILERS>>><<>> SPOILERS!!!
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– Megaroad Launch Ceremony 2012 – Macross VOX POP! – Macross Superdimensional Seminar update – Macross Emergency Broadcast! – Noboru Ishiguro Memorial Service Report
Notes: Renato’s two-part writeup on Ishiguro can be found here: PART 1 & PART 2
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After the craziness that was last episodes M.ALTcast, the crew takes things down a notch to discuss the first set of 30th Anniversary events.
Hear what Miyatake has to say about Macross on Bluray, Richard’s encounter with Aya Endo, why Chie shouldn’t wear pink, and Renato’s first hand account of Noboru Ishiguro’s Memorial Service.
Also debuting this episode is the very first MACROSS VOX POP. These are small, 5 minute interviews that members of the cast do with fellow Macross fans that they stumble across in Japan.
Timestamps and more follow the jump…
Episode 6, Part 1: 00:02:25 – What we’ve been watching 00:17:06 – Otakon 2012 – Hidetaka Tenjin & Studio Satelight panels 00:26:33 – Chie Kajiura’s Birthday Live 00:41:15 Macross The Gengaten Exhibition 01:15:04 – Meeting Miyatake 01:20:35 – Richard gets spanked by Aya Endo 01:28:32 – Tomo Sakurai’s Lemon Angel Club Special Edition 1988
Notes: Renato’s two-part writeup on Ishiguro can be found here: PART 1 & PART 2
SEE? They included Macross 2!! See?? SEE?????
Patrick "Moepocalypse' Galbraith
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Episode 5, Part 2 00:00 – More Macross 7 (or something like that) 00:56 – Whatcha been watchin? 01:06 – Let’s news -Yoshiki Fukuyama hospitalized -Super Dimensional Seminar -DYRL documentary – “The Men Who Made Macross.’ -Valk news -Macross the Musicalture -DYRL theatrical screening impressions.
You can find Matt’s interview of Patrick here.
While you’re at it, Patrick’s books can be found here and here.
Mats can be found here, here and here.
Matt 'part of a balanced breakfast' Alt
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The gang is back together with special guests Matt Alt and Patrick Galbraith for a drunken cacophony of sushi shirts, the moepocalypse, Renato’s Grandmother and the truth about Matt’s relationship with Lord Graham.
Oh and there’s something about Macross 7 and Frontier in there too. Sorta. I think.
The chaos simply couldn’t be contained, so I ended up splitting the cast in two:
Episode 4, Part 1 00:00 – Has Macross changed? (Things start off fairly normal, until…) 00:28 – The MOEPOCALYPSE! 01:13 – Macross 7
While you’re at it, Patrick’s books can be found here and here.
Mats can be found here, here and here.
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AKB 0048! The dramatic saga of Howard’s hat! Valk Shortages! ……oh and something about a 1:1 Valkyrie too
With the 30th Anniversary of Macross in full swing, it’s time for another episode of Macross SpeakerPODcast!
So that's where all the YF-29 chogokins went.
Timestamps & more pics after the JUMP!
Episode 4 00:00 – 00:53 - What we’ve been watching (Lupin, Space Brothers, Yamato 2199, AKB0048 and more!) 00:54 – 02:24 - 30th Anniversary event reports 02:24 – 03:14 - Topic roundup (Bandai valk shortages, Yamato valk news, TV BD box impressions, Macross the First, Forum feedback)
I think we’ve gotten a better grasp of some of the audio issues that past episodes had, although I’m still trying to balance the quality with the file size – an ongoing challenge. Either way, we always appreciate any feedback, comments or questions you may have!
This is the second-happiest I've ever seen Richard.
Renato. Also known as Renato.
Isamu, eat yer heart out!
The secret to a good SpeakerPODcast.
At the Happy Nyan Year Festival in Yokohama
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It's been a few months since we last checked in, but Macross waits for no-one! In this episode, we discuss the HAPPY NYAN YEAR FESTIVAL in Yokohama, Chie Kajiura's inaugural MYLENE NIGHT, and special guest TIM ELDRED drops by to discuss his history with Macross and comics. So sit back, pump the volume up, and remember, as Save says, ‘Who cares? Aya Endo!’
Mylene Night #01 (photo property of Chie Kajiura)
Macross-themed cocktails.
HappyNyan Year Fes.
Captain on the bridge!
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Gubaba makes his first ever podcast appearance, and the SpeakerPOD Crew sit down to talk about recent fan club events, meeting Chie 'Mylene' Kajiura, and (FINALLY) seeing Shoji Kawamori in person!
And then, there's Save's favorite song ... ^^;
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This is the first episode of SpeakerPODcast we attempted to record. It was done on the weekend after Wings of Farewell hit cinemas in Japan. This was long before any sort of English translations were available so we discuss general opinions about the film at the time, as well as report on the various events that were happening in Japan to commemorate both its opening and the final end of the Macross Frontier rollercoaster that had been going strong for the past 3 years.
Please keep in mind that there were several technical issues and the acoustics were far from great (this is something we have improved in subsequent episodes).
I hope you have as much fun listen to it as we had recording it.
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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Welp, we're late but here are our impressions of the Vita. We cover everything from the system itself to all the games we collectively played. Enjoy!
The Obtaining The Hardware The OS The Games * Little Deviants * Touch My Katamari * Hot Shots Golf * Ridge Racer * Army Corps of Hell * Sumioni * Gravity Rush * Uncharted: Golden Abyss
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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Hey everyone, it's that time of the year again. Once again Kyle, Richard, and myself sit down and talk about the best games of year for nearly 3 hours. Hope you all enjoy listening! In this episode: Late to the Party (Best non-2011 game we played) Guilty Pleasure Biggest Suprise Most Anticipated 2012 Game Worst Game/Biggest Disappointment Best Portable Game Top 3 Games of 2011
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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This Out-Cast was sceduled to have a very special 4th chair guest but instead of that, we found our selves down by 2! So what you get is an Out-Cast unlike any other. Me, Gwyn, and a complete lack of time limits. This cast clocks in at three-and-a-half hours, so I hope you all enjoy!
0:00:00: Introduction 0:03:47: What's the Happs?
Richard --Arkham City --Jurassic Park the Game --Vita Launch
Gwyn --New job --Modern Warfare 3 --iPhone + iPad2 --Infinity Blade --Macross Frontier the Wings of Goodbye --Animax Musix
0:56:59: Final Fantasy Type-0
2:06:41: Uncharted 3 (Spoiler Free)
2:41:39: Uncharted 3 (Spoilerific)
Song List: Light My Fire - KOTOKO Final Fantasy Type 0 - Main Theme Uncharted 3 - Drake's Theme Magia - Kalifina
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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Hey there Out-Cast listeners! The podcast you are about to listen to was edited on a plane. Unfortunately, as a result, we don’t have any music, but . . . on A PLANE!
Feel free to take a moment to dwell upon just how awesome that is. A plane. That’s possibly even more awesome than editing something on a boat. And speaking of boats, there’s quite a bit of boat discussion to be had this episode, along with some chat about a tiny little event that seems to have almost slipped by us unnoticed . . . TGS 2011. So here it is at long last. The Out-Cast’s TGS 2011 Special. Enjoy it however you can. Preferably on a boat. Or even A PLANE!
00:00:00: Introduction 00:00:55: What's the Happs? 00:01:06: Kyle 00:19:40: Richard 00:38:55: Gwyn 00:58:33: Pre-TGS Pressers & HD Remakes 01:38:22: Tokyo Game Show 2011 03:04:32: Outtro
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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00:00:00: Introduction What's the Happs 00:01:52: Pre-E3 - Gwyn, Richard, and Kyle 01:16:38: Post E3 - Gwyn and Dan
Song List Atarashii bunmeikaika - Tokyo Jihen How Crazy Are You? - Meja Pearl Blue Soul - R
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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Life is busy for us here in Japan, but we already have two episodes in the can for the coming weeks. First up is this, our reactions to E3 2011. Enjoy! 00:00:00: Introduction
The Press Conferences
00:03:38: Microsoft
00:21:12: Sony
01:07:23: Nintendo
01:49:50: Other Developers
02:02:26: Winner of E3
03:32:18: Most Anticipated Top 3
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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Its been nearly 2 months full of games, earthquakes, and moving since out last episode. But fear not, we are back with over three hours of podcast for your listening enjoyment. 00:01:03: The Quake / Tsunami / Blackouts / Radiation
What's the Happs? 00:38:50: Kyle
3DS Pilotwings Sword & Sorcery Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection Star Ocean: The Last Hope
00:56:06: Richard
Suda51 Games Fatal Frame IV Blood+ One Night Kiss Super Robot Wars Z2 Mass Effect 2: The Arrival
01:32:36: Gwyn
Macross Frontier: The Wings of Goodbye X-men Anime Wolverine: X-Men Orgins Mortal Kombat Red Dead Redemption Yakuza of the End
02:16:17: Death of the PlayStation Network
02:27:47: The Wii 2
Song List:
Moshimo kimi ga negau no nara - May'n Mortal Kombat - Techno Syndrome 12 mix Shooting - May'n & Megumi Nakajima (featuring Gwyn in the crowd of chanting fans at the beginning!)
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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Hey everyone, we're back for the Out-Cast Episode 16. We have a lot to talk about in this one. We give our thoughts on the AOU2011 Arcade Show along with Dan Feit once again in the 4th chair. Then each of us picks one game to talk about in depth before we move into our "heated" discussion of Sony's PSP2, the NGP.
04:38: AOU2011 Arcade Game Show
Sega Konami Bandai Namco Taito
52:45: Ni no Kuni
1:04:57: The Last Story
1:23:45: Catherine
1:41:20: NGP/PSP2
Show Notes
Other Studio 4C Productions: Memories Spriggan Mind Game Tekkon Kinreet Detroit Metal City Genius Party Genius Party Beyond Music: Shinjitemiru - May'n Catherine OST (Holst - Mars & Jupiter) Catherine OST - OP Simulacra - Yousei Teikoku Kimi no sei - Maaya Sakamoto
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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Hey everyone, this is the Out-Cast Episode 15 where we talk only about "The 3rd Birthday." Like past specials, we will keep the spoilers contained to what you find out at the first hour of play as we talk about the story and gameplay. However, unlike past specials, we have a large section after the credits where we dive into spoiler city and discuss the ending and everything else. But don't worry you'll be warned many times before it starts.
00:00:00: Introduction 00:03:34: Our History with the Parasite Eve series 00:13:14: Why a new Parasite Eve game?
00:16:07: The 3rd Birthday
Story Gameplay Graphics Voice Acting/Music Overall Quality
01:16:08: Spoiler Section The Ending The Characters
Song List: Happy Birthday - The Beatles Theme from The 3rd Birthday
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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Welcome to the Out-Cast Episode 14! This time, the podcast is split cleanly into two parts. The first is our discussion on the Square-Enix First Production Department Premiere and what it means for Square-Enix in the coming year. For the second half of the podcast, we are once again joined by 1UP and Wired's Dan Feit where we talk all about the best and worst games of 2010. Feel free to post your own bests and worsts in the comments bellow. Enjoy!
00:00:00: Introduction
00:00:30: The Square-Enix First Production Department Premiere
Final Fantasy Versus XIII Final Fantasy XIII-2 Final Fantasy Type 0 (Agito XIII) Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Dissidia 012: Prologus
00:32:50: State of Square-Enix
00:38:05: Follow up 3DS News
00:48:12: 2010's Games of the Year!
Late to the Party Award (Best Non-2010 Game) Guilty Pleasure Award Biggest Surprise Award Worst Game of 2010 Top 3 Games of 2010 Most Anticipated of 2011
Song List:
Koi wa dogfight - Megumi Nakajima Sophitia's Theme - Soul Calibur OST G-Blast Ver. - Tekken 6 OST
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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On this episode of the Out-Cast we talk about our hands on time with the 3DS at last week's Nintendo World 2011 game show. We are also joined once again by Daniel Feit who has written for 1UP, Wired Game|Life, Bitmob and Gamepro magazine. On this episode we talk about the 3DS and the following games:
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Pilotwings Resort Resident Evil: Revelations Kid Icarus: Uprising Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater Kingdom Hearts 3DS ...and many more!
In a week or two expect our "Best of 2010" show and our special episode all about "The 3rd Birthday"
Song List:
Destiny Girl - Minato Help Me - Erin
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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As the year winds down we at the Out-Cast are back with a “What’s the Happs?” special. In this episode we take a brief look at the games we played and events that we’ve attended since TGS in late September. We even have a few stories of adventure in here so download and enjoy!
00:03:09: Kyle
Red Dead Redemption Parasite Eve 1 and 2 Sola to Robo Golden Sun DS Radiant Historia Donkey Kong Country Returns Thanksgiving Traditions
00:34:56: Gwyn
Final Fantasy VII Halo Reach Soul Calibur Broken Destiny Tekken 6 Gundam Concert New X-Box 360 Macross Trial Frontier Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Distant Worlds Concert
01:35:28: Richard
Buying a new 360 Gundam vs Gundam Pokemon White/Black Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Halo Reach/ODST Rez Malicious Enslaved
Song List: サイレントでなんかいられない - May'n & Megumi Nakajima (Cosmic Cuune) Samurai Soul - JAM Project Panty & Stocking OP
彼のシフトはブンブンブン - James Shimoji (Redline OST)
Show notes: Tekken 6 OST was actually composed by a large group of well known Namco artists, not largely by one person. FF13 OST was composed by Masashi Hamauzu
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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There's a long story behind this, our "lost episode" of the Out-Cast that we recorded way back in September before TGS. But I'll talk about that in the cast itself. We're joined again by friends of the Out-Cast Kat Bailey (1UP, G4, GamePro, EGM, and Active Time Babble) and Daniel Feit (Wired Game|Life and 1UP). So here it is, a long time coming, but very much worth the wait. 00:00:00: Introduction 00:04:27: What's the Happs
Dan
Castlevania: Harmony of Despiar vvvvvv Mass Effect
Kat
Back in Japan Dragon Quest IX Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Super Robot Wars K
Gwyn
Press Start Taiko no Tatsujin 14 Project Diva Arcade Quantum Vanquish
Kyle
Dragon Quest IX
Richard
Pre-TGS News
01:38:46: The JAMMA 48th Ammusement Machine Show
The arcades industry in Japan Arcades we've played in Japan Our first Japanese arcade experience
02:09:08: What we played at JAMMA
Darius Burst Pac-Man Battle Royal Border Break Gundam Extreme Vs.
Song List: Time's Scar - Chrono Cross OST Far Away - Red Dead Redemption OST I Want You - Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt OST
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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Well, our next podcast episode is fully complete, ready to upload, and locked in a room that none of us have the key to... So you guys get a mailbag special instead! This time it's just me and Kyle so get ready for the Out-Cast as you've never heard it before-- without Gwyn keeping us on track!
Mailbag Special #2!
Do you think that Matsuno's return to Square for Tactics Ogre will be permanent and will games like Vagrant Story 2 will be made? How are the SD upscales on JP blu-rays? Should small developers go portable only, and leave the big HD games for Square and Capcom? What in the hell is wrong with Japanese TV? What do you guys think of the new Devil May Cry reboot? Is it possible that Halo 4 is a handheld game? Will Nintendo push the 3DS as their lead system? Has the success of Monster Hunter in Japan had a bigger impact than it seems world wide ? What is this I hear about arcade games in Japan having member cards that track your wins/losses and unlockables? (And more arcade related questions!) What did each of you think of Parasite Eve 1 and 2? Did any of you manage to check out Tales of Graces f for the PS3? At which price does the PSP2 need to enter the market to have the slightest chance of outselling the 3DS? What do you know about the pet interaction system in the Last Guardian? How often do you 3 meet outside the podcast and what are your main activities? What was the mysterious game Richard played? Why would a company allow people to play their game but not allow them to tell anyone about it? Is Child of Eden really that good? Is there a PS3 version of Child of Eden with the PSMOVE? Richard, did you really buy a 360 without the Kinect bundle? Is Japan a nice place to live in general? What was the most striking difference between America and Japan? Other than all the different types of writing is Japanese an incredibly hard language? If you had to play ONE game for eternity, cant be before the PS1 and N64 days, what game would it be?
Song List: Carving the Rock - YMCK Leo's Palace - Anamanaguchi Totsugeki Love Heart - May'n and Yoshiki Fukuyama
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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Well, here's our long awaited TGS special. Not only do we do out best to cover everything that happened in TGS this year but we were also joined by some very special friends.
Our first guest on this all-star episode is Kat Bailey. She is a freelancer who writes for 1UP, G4, GamePro and EGM. She is also the host of the podcast Active Time Babble.
Our second special guest is Daniel Feit. Dan lives in japan is a freelance writer for Wired Game|Life and 1UP. He also regularly contributes to Bitmob.com. Well, this episode we dive in with little preamble so here's what we cover:
Square-Enix 3rd Birthday Dissidia 012 Lord of Arcana Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded
Sony Tokyo Jungle Last Guardian/Shadow/ICO Killzone 3 Resident Evil 5 on Move New PSP
Microsoft Idol Master Dreamclub Gal Gun Kinect
Capcom Marvel versus Capcom 3 Megaman Universe Monster Hunter 3rd Bionic commando 2 Gyakuten Keiji 2 DMC Asura's Wrath Zombies
Sega Yakuza of the End Valkyria 3 Vanquised
Konami Dance Evolution Castlevania Zack and Ombra and the Amusmentpark of Illusion
Bandai Namco Gundam Muso 3
Level 5 Ni no Kuni
Ignition El Shaddai
Top 3 Games of the Show/Top Disappointment
Song List:
Maya Sakamoto - DOWN TOWN Yoko Shimomura (Parasite Eve Remixes) - A.Y.A (Primary Mix)
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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We're back with our last show before TGS 2010. This is really crunch time for all of us, so this episode we attempt the podcast for the first time over Skype and cover our predictions for Japan's biggest video game expo. And while the mail bag may not return till after TGS, please don't let that stop you from leaving any comments or questions in the section bellow.
00:00:00: What's the Happs?
Concerts and Conventions Akira in the Opera House Scott Pilgrim vs the World Scott Pilgrim vs the World: The Game Hyperdimension Game Neptune Fuji-Q Highland Evangelion Another Century's Episode R Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance New TV Mirrors Edge
01:19:05: Tokyo Game Show 2010 Predictions
PSP 2 3DS Move Metal Gear Solid Arcade Kinect Cathrine The 3rd Birthday Final Fantasy Agito XIII Final Fantasy Versus XIII Final Fantasy XIV Monster Hunter 3rd Macross Games Idol Master 2 God Eater Burst The Last Guardian Shadow of the Colossus/ICO HD Vanquish Quantum Capcom fighting games Gran Turismo 5 Ni no Kuni Yakuza the end Kingdom Hearts Re: Coded Kingdom Hearts 3DS Metal Gear Solid: Rising
Song List: Maria & Joker - Nana Mizuki Let me be with you - Anime House Project, Oshare Selection Vol. 1 Shackles of Night (Vocaloid ver.) Fly me to the moon - Anime House Project, Oshare Selection Vol. 1
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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Well, this is our first try splitting up the podcast. In this way, we are giving you a podcast of a more manageable length and at the same time giving you content more frequently. If you like the idea and think it works or think its a bad idea, please tell us so in the comments section.
Mailbag Special!
What are the taboo topics in games in Japan? What are your thoughts on Infamous 2? What do you think of the 2010 summer anime season? How should I go about learning Japanese? Don't you think you're being a bit to hard on the Japanese? Why is High School life so romanticized? What should I buy to support the anime industry? Why is Dragon Quest more popular than Final Fantasy in Japan? What do you think of the Final Fantasy Versus XIII pictures? What Japanese music do you recommend? Will the Out-Cast Team be at TGS? Is there anyway to watch TGS? What is Akihabara like? What are Hikikomori and Neets? How was Peace Walker for Kyle? Will we do dedicated special podcasts on big name titles? Do we get paid for making the Out-Cast? What kind of mic are you using? Can the Out-Cast become bi-weekly? What's with the secrecy on our jobs? What is the deal with working in Japan? How can I get a job in the games industry in Japan?
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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This is the eighth episode of the Out-Cast. In this episode, we talk about the "Japan only" games we have played. We report on not only if the games were good or bad, but our experiences, how they hold up over time, and if those with no Japanese ability can play them. Please leave any comments or questions in the section below.
00:00:00: Introduction 00:01:51: What's the Happs? Kyle
Used DS XL Michael Jackson Memorial Party Peace Walker Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Richard
GameZone Split/Second Bayonetta Ouendan I/II Dragon Age
Gwyn
Castle Crashers Fallout 3 Surgery Nakajima Megumi Kano Yoko Fan Event Yamato Event
00:55:15: News
Giant Eva Idol Master 2 Karigurashi no Arietti (The Borrower Arrietty) Tactics Ogre Gundam Unicorn
01:17:32: Japan Only Games
16-Bit Era
Super Dimensional Fortress Macross: Scrambled Ranma ½: Bakuretsu Rantōhen (Released in the US as Ranma ½: Hard Battle) Umihara Kawase
32/64-Bit Era
Tobal 2 Vib Ribbon Evangelion 64 Soukaigi X-Men vs Street Fighter (Sega Saturn) Ore no Shikabane Koete Yuke (Walk Over My Dead Corpse) Sampugita Gunparade March Ace Combat 3 Remote Control Dandy Tokimeki Memorial 2 Macross: Do You Remember Love? (Sega Saturn) Robbit Mon Dieu Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel (Windows 95) Gepi X Radiant Silvergun
PS2/GC/XboX
Berserk: Millennium Falcon Hen Seima Senki no Sho Blood+: One Night Kiss Metal Wolf Chaos Gundam Seed: O.M.N.I. vs Z.A.F.T. I/II Sonic Gems Collection Rhythm Heaven (GBA) Another Century's Episode I/II/III Super Dimensional Fortress Macross (PS2) Namco X Capcom Sakura Wars III/IV
PS3/360/Wii/DS/PSP
Shikitei Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland Macross Ace Frontier/Macross Ultimate Frontier Princess Crown
Song List: Phantom Minds - Nana Mizuki Plenty of Grit - Megumi Hayashibara Tobal 2 OP - Checkered Career (original album version) dear FLOWER -Chie Kajiura
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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This is the sixth episode of the Out-Cast. In this episode, we talk about E3 2010. This episode was recorded right after E3 and we had hoped to have it up right away. However, in the middle of editing, Gwyn's appendix burst and he spent a week in the hospital after it went a bit septic. So here we are, better late than never. Please leave any comments or questions in the section below.
00:00:00: What's the Happs? Gwyn
Splinter Cell Convition Super Street Fight 4 Space Adventure Cobra Nagabuchi
Richard
Red Dead Redemption Mass Effect 2 Chrono Trigger
Kyle
Soccer and Summer Fami-case Exhibition Muteki Mario
36:44: E3
History of E3
40:02: Microsoft
Press Conference Kinect Gears of War III Halo: Reech Medal of Honor
1:04:38: Sony
Twisted Metal 3D Move Gran Turismo 5 Portal 2 The 3rd Birthday
01:32:23: Nintendo
Zelda Kirby Donkey Kong 3DS
02:09:47: Third Party
Metal Gear Rising Child of Eden Rayman The Old Republic Assassin's Creed Brotherhood Castlevania Scott Pilgrim vs the World El Shaddai Enslaved
02:39:19: Dissapointments and No Shows
Milo Mega Man Legends 3 The Last Guardian SSX Half Life 2: Episode 3 Dreamcast 2 Natural Selection 2 Dudebro: My Shit is Fucked Up So I Gotta Shoot/Slice You II: It's Strait Up Dog Time
02:50:49: Best Showing at E3
02:52:20: Mail Bag
Favorite things about living in Japan? What do you miss from home? Why did you move to Japan? How safe is Japan? Will iPhone rule western portable gaming? Is there self-segrgation between western and Japanese gamers? Which is more popular in Japan, Evangelion or Macross? What are the differences between Eva 2.0 and 2.22 Do you prefer Japanese or Western Games? What music do you play during the cast? What are some awesome PS1 or PS2 titles? Are games cosidered a lesser form of media? What is "Moe"? What is so popular about the Japanese High School setting?
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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This is the sixth episode of the Out-Cast. In this episode, we talk about the the supposed "death" of the Japanese gaming industry and the recent evolution of the Japanese gaming market here in Japan. Please leave any questions or suggestions in the comments section below.
What's the Happs? Richard 00:42: Gundam Senki and Licensed Anime Games 12:05: No More Heroes Paradise
Kyle 19:54: Mario Galaxy 2 32:14: Final Fantasy IX 35:45: Evangelion 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance 44:30: Death of the Japanese Gaming Market?
Change to a Portable Market
49:41: How has the Market Changed? 52:55: Why Has the Market Changed?
Age of Gamers Hobby Culture in Japan Commuting Culture Shift in how/where games are played HD TV Adoption
83:40: Multiplayer Gaming 90:27: Companies Shifting to fit the new market 94:44: Where will Japanese Gaming Go From Here?
Song List: Miracle Upper WL - Masami Okui featuring May'n Roundabout - Lumines OST Theme of Sakura - SF4 OST
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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This is the fifth episode of the Out-Cast. This time we have one thing and one thing only on our minds: Metal Gear. So join us as we spend nearly three hours on Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Download below and please leave us any comments on how we can improve this podcast. Thanks for listening.
Introduction
00:00: Introduction
What's the Happs? 01:56: Richard
- Mass Effect 2
- No More Heroes' Paradise
- Lost and the Damned/Ballad of Gay Tony
- Moving
11:40: Kyle * Jamming on the Roads * Muteki Mario * Evangelion Convenience Store * Relevance of Evangelion in Japan
31:43: Gwyn * PSP in Australia * Misinformation in game stores * Trigun: Badlands Rumble and King of Thorn * Halo Reach Beta
- What have we played?
- Our first Metal Gear Experiences
- The Hayter Hater and Otsuka Akio
- Themes in Metal Gear
- Past Hype for Metal Gear
01:39:49: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker * Peace Walker Hype and the PSP * Graphics * Gameplay and Camera * Getting your army and weapons * Japanese Cast * Co-Ops * Story * What you can do post game and the epilogue * Extra Missions * Final Thoughts
2:22:32: Let's E-Mailing! * How fast to games price drop in Japan? * Does Amazon.jp ship games to America? * Is the PSN a world wide network? * How much is an apartment in Toyko? * What Japanese music do we like? * Why didn't Fatal Frame 4 come out in the west? * What is this Macross thing you keep talking about? * How is the cell phone gaming market in Japan?
Song List
Metal Gear Solid Main theme Zankokuna Tenshi no Teze - Evangelion The best is yet to come - Metal Gear Solid end theme Heaven's Divide - Donna Bourke (MGS: Peace Walker) Snake Eater - Metal Gear Solid 3 Metal Gear Solid Control Mix
Eva Race Team Pic is property of the official Evangelion Website http://www.evangelion.co.jp/
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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Welcome to our fourth regular episode of the outcast. This one runs for a bit over three hours and we look in-depth at being a gamer in Japan and the PSP's 5th Birthday. Download below and please leave us any comments on how we can improve this podcast. Thanks for listening.
Introduction 00:00: Introduction
What you been doing? 03:13: Gwyn
Tokyo International Anime Fair Maaya Sakamoto Concert Monkeys/Nagano Trip Golden Week Movies
22:41: Kyle
Bargains in Japan/360 Halo in Japan/Halo Legends Lost Odyssey
37:37: Richard
Nier Quantum Theory Psychonauts RE5: Lost in Nightmare/Desperate Escape Scott Pilgrim vs the World Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo (The Japanese Japanese People Don't Know)
1:07:43: News
Big Gundam is back! Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker J-Pop Music Video God of War 3 without English 3DS
1:29:26: Happy 5th Birthday PSP!
Our personal PSP stories and favorite PSP titles DS vs PSP The Future of the PSP
1:56:57: Being an "International Gamer" in Japan (Region Locking, Language Tracks, and Censorship)
Playstation 3 PSP 360 DS Wii
2:36:37: Let's E-Mailing!
How is Silent Hill viewed in Japan? Who is your most loved/hated Final Fantasy XIII character? Does Square care more about FFXI's Japanese player-base? Do Japanese gamers really have multiple DS systems? Where should I study in Japan? Why has there been a recent spike in Japanese PS3 sales? How can I help out the Out-Cast? What is the Out-Cast's release schedule? What would Mario's voice sound like?
Song List Everywhere - Maaya Sakamoto Koi no yokushiryoku - Nana Mizuki Under the apple tree - FF7 Crisis Core Movin' in Circles - Ridge Racer 4 Silent Hill theme - Akira Yamaoka Kiseki no Umi - Maaya Sakamoto
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/The-Out-Cast-ep03.mp3
Welcome to our third regular episode of the outcast. This one runs for a bit over two and a half hours and we look in-depth at Yakuza 3 and 4 as well as into other gaming news from around the world. Download below and please leave us any comments on how we can improve this podcast. Thanks for listening.
Introduction 0:00: Introduction
What you been doing? 01:37: Richard
Disappearance of Haruhi Miles Edgeworth: Ace Attorney Investigations Tomb Raider Underworld Heavy Rain
18:40: Gwyn
Fist of the North Star Dynasty Warriors Shoko-Tan Resident Evil 5: Desperate Escape Gundam Unicorn May'n Consent DVD
32:00: Kyle
X-Box Live Bioshock Banjo Kazooie Fatal Frame 4 Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker PS1 Archives: Metal Gear Solid/Grandia
47:45: News
Tomodachi Collection Playstation Move Hatsune Miku
1:03:05: Final Fantasy XIII Western Release/Response
Critics and complaints Linearity Cuts Names
1:11:28: SPECIAL GUEST!
FFXIII and the process of making a game More on Linearity! The JRPG vs the Western RPG
1:26:30: Yakuza 3
Cuts, boycotts, and the history of the series Is the west entitled to all Japanese games? Name of the game
1:47:54: Yakuza 4
New features New characters Demo play-by-play Real to life?
2:13:00: Let's E-Mailing!
How was XIII received in Japan? Why EoE name change? What's with the Asian peace sign? How is P3 different from P3 - PSP? How was FFXIII's Crystarium System? How does Japan compare to the west? What was the first song in Out-Cast ep02? Do we listen to 1UP podcasts? Have we played Dragon Quest IX?
Song list Butterfly City - Zeebra Don't Say Lazy - Shokotan (cover) Encounter - Metal Gear Solid 2 Yakuza kicking yo' a$$! Yakuza 4 tv cm Miku Miku ni shite ageru - Hatsune Miku God knows... - Shokotan (cover)
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/The-Out-Cast-ep02.mp3
Welcome to our second regular episode of the outcast. This one runs for 3 hours due to our special guest Daniel Feit. Dan also lives in japan is a freelance writer for Wired|GameLife and regularly contributes to Bitmob and his own web-page, Feitclub.com. Download below and please leave us any comments on how we can improve this podcast. Thanks for listening.
2:48: Interests in Japan
5:22: Borderlands and PJM Encore 13:49: Valkyria Chronicles 2 23:42: Heavy Rain 34:07: Gundam Senki 37:19: Fate Stay Night and Haruhi Movies 42:09: Battleship Yamato Expo and Pachinko 46:58: Resident Evil 5 DLC 49:51: 100-Man Ton Barabara 54:41: Xenogears 56:51: Miyazaki Movies and Speed Racer
1:01:12: News in japan
Silent Hill Composer leaves Konami God Eater Released Final Fantasy XIII comparison screenshots Director responds to FFXIII western scores God of War III censorship is wanted!? Evangelion 2.2 Blu Ray Misinformation about Japanese interviews
1:30:26: AoU Arcade Show
Metal Gear Arcade Booth Babes and Body Pillows Vocaloid Attack! Music GunGun and Gaia Attack 4
2:02:34: End Of Eternity - Part 2 2:13:57: Mailbag - We Reply to You!
Demon's Souls in Japan White Knight in Japan Final Fantasy Versus XIII Impressions Playing Final Fantasy XI Playing XIII in English Getting Jobs in Japan Cultural Differences How is it in Japan?
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
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00:00: Introduction 01:36: Context within the Japanese Gaming Industry 08:23: What's new in Japan
Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva Final Fantasy; 4 Warriors of Light Recent Concerts Battlefield Bad Company 2 M.A.G.
34:06: Gaming News in Japan
Borderlands censorship Monster Hunter Frontier on the 360 Gears of War in my Lost Planet 2
42:15: Final Fantasy XIII Revisited
Open World Liniarity Responce to comments Voice acting and localization
53:17 End of Eternity
Resonance of Fate vs Dragon Quest VI Will it sell?
01:04:20: Looking Back on 2009
Best of the Year Favorite Game of the Year Guilty Pleasure of the Year
01:28:57: Biggest Effect on the Industry Japan 01:45:25: Looking forward to 2010
What on earth is the Out-Cast? Well, this was a series of podcasts I did back in 2010~2012 on videogames and videogame culture in Japan for an old website with a completely different crew. I'm republishing them here on DecultureShock, but for anyone who is interested, the original website can be found here.
http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/The-Out-Cast-ep00.mp3 This is our first episode of our new Podcast, The Out-Cast, where we talk in depth about Final Fantasy XIII. It clocks in at 93 minutes. Download it below and please leave us your comments.
00:00: Introduction 04:47: Personal History With Final Fantasy 11:26: Why is Final Fantasy XIII Important and the Japanese Market 17:49: Linearity and Comparisons to Other Final Fantasys 27:07: Game-play of Final Fantasy XIII 39:13: The Good Things and the Bad 47:11: Characters and Localization Issues 69:55: Voice Acting, Translation, and Music 83:41: Final Thoughts
Note: When talking about the "black stereotype" in Japan I was actually thinking of Bobby Olugun, not Bob Sapp, in that "son's question" television anecdote. Correction by Dan Feit.