SpeakerPODcast -Macross news & anime reviews!

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.

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Hey, I think I've heard of this "Haruhiko Mikimoto" guy somewhere before...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWJKEW_p2rA

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

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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

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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!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBIcCt1j_CY

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.

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/MSP_EP133.mp3

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

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MSP_EP132.mp3

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a74NY0MDw6s&feature=youtu.be

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.

https://www.facebook.com/grandstrateguerredevega/videos/527823101325665/

This is apparently a recreation of Go Nagai's desk.

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MSP_EP131.mp3

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.