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Macross Frontier (MF) Movie Premier with a (boy) Ranka Lee!

Posted on 14 December 2009 by admin

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Macross Frontier (MF) are at it again.  Now with their new film that’s just been released a few weeks ago, according to this blog,  it’s come to dazzle the audience with incredibly stunning cutting-edge animation, wide array of VF-fighter jets flying all over the cinematic screens with its impressive air dog-fight sequences and the mesmerizing story-telling elements by none other than Shoji Kawamori, our legendary Macross director, himself.

Lots of character casts were there for the glorious evening. Shoji Kawamori is amongst the crew.

Following this anime fan’s blog, the entire MF gang were there to enlighten the MF-crazed crowd. You can see them performing the PR stage from the beginning to the every end.

What’s interesting of this blog, as you scroll down the pages while skim reading, you are reading the translated script of the individual voice actors (and Shoji Kawamori) who presented their speeches in front of large audience.  This way, you get the rough sense of what they were truly saying while the premier was going on.

It’s sure was a major hit for the crowd during that day!

As you slowly get to know the main voice actors of MF representing the film, there’s one particular (how should I say) star of the show really wowed the audience! And it’s this person’s cosplay as Ranka Lee.

And… IT’S NOT A GIRL!

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I just dropped myself dead on the floor laughing hard out how hilarious this turns out to be!!! :)

Apparently, this ‘gentleman’ is a Japanese kickboxer who’s well known in the boxing community, hence he’s pretty butch.  And he likes anime too.  One of his obvious favourite category in anime is the cosplay.   Looking at the above pictures, he’s certainly knows how to get in touch with his feminine side so acutely… :)  (He’s also got his own personal blog, if you’re keen to find more about his secondary life as an otaku)

So there you have it folks.  The MF movie premier for ya!

Source:  Networkedblogs.com, Gigazine.net

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Macross(Robotech) Creator Artist interviewed at Dako TV

Posted on 18 November 2009 by admin

Was watching this video clip last night, which I received as a group email from one of the mecha-related forums.

It’s a great thrill to know this interview was conducted almost a week ago and I bet there’s a lot exciting developments Shoji Kawamori (Macross founder) has in store for long-time Macross fan lovers!!

Here you’ll find many outstanding facts about his contribution, not only to his epic masterpiece, but  also to several globally well-known cartoon series like Transformers G1.  Especially on how he came up with the design of the transforming 18-wheeler truck, aka Optimus Prime.

Have a look!

Source: Youtube.com

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Macross Frontier Game Out Now: Hot in Japan!

Posted on 05 November 2009 by admin

Again. After reading the last post from JapanVideoGames.com blog, they mentioned Macross Ultimate Frontier Wii game is now available in stock for purchase. They’ve been out for a month or so.

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After reading through that, the game sure packs many incredible Macross mecha that you would never thought the original Macross crew would push this far to feature all mecha from the Macross franchise, everything from Macross SDF1, Macross II, Macross Plus, Flashback 2012, Macross 7, Macross Dynamite 7, Macross Zero, Macross Frontier (so to speak) etc etc. The video reveals all… :)

Definitely, a great suit for people who’s into the Macross/RoboTech universe heavily, like myself. I’m a such a big fan of Macross as my childhood upbringing was brought up during the 80’s and many 80’s cartoons such as these. They totally ROCK!

My only wish is that if they do actually sell these in New Zealand. Then I would love to go out and get one of these PSPs for a couple of hundred NZ bucks (if lucky!), hook up the game and you’re on way to a complete nostalgia haven.

Here’s an extra video clip on how the game looks when you first begin the game…

After watching it for a while, I could only start to imagine that people will be delighted to see all of their faviourite Macross characters return (such as Lynn Minmei, Captain Hikaru Ichiyo, Captain Roy Focker, Misa Hayase, Maximillian Maxiumus, Basara Nekki, etc) into the small screen (Darn! was hoping to say the opposite of that). Man! If only they have this item on sale in New Zealand. I would love to get my hands on them and get a taste of them! But no, this is impossible to change as New Zealand is too small a market to cater for this.

Looks like it’s best I’m gonna have to grab this offer from Play-asia or Ebay again.

Source: JapanVideoGames.com, Youtube.com

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