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Summary: Only Robotech Fans need Apply
Review: This is the greatest epic animated series ever created for american TV. The original creators of Robotech had a greater vision then the diparate japanese series it was derived from. Make no mistake, I don't call this Anime because it doesn't compare well to the Anime greats like Akira in anything other than the animation. This is a uniquely american story line, the characters are american, the animation is japanese. If you're a fan of the originals: Macross, Southern Cross and Mospeada, then skip this. But if you want to see a great epic american animated series there is none better than Robotech.
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Summary: Robotech vs. Macross
Review: I've seen Macross and Robotech. I do prefer Robotech. The soundtrack saves the day. Plus, I don't want to sit through hours and hours of subtitles. My only criticism of Robotech is Minmay's songs. She sounds like the 10th place winner in an 8th grade talent show. For people who want a more "pure" version of Macross - check out Macross "Do You Remember Love" also called "Clash Of The Bionoids". This is the english translation (dubbed, not subtitled) of the 1984 Japanese film.
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Summary: Groundbreaking anime series for US!
Review: ALthough some regions of the United States remember Force Five, Battle of the Planets, and Star Blazers, Robotech was the true groundbreaking series that introduced most US people to anime. Adapted from the original Macross series in Japan, Robotech is an intense space opera about an alien ship that crash lands on earth and the changes it brings with it. Containing the science of robo-technology, powered by the mysterious force known as protoculture, the alien race Zentradi come looking for the ship and all it contains. Meanwhile Earth has learned to adapt the wondrous technology and all nations have come together as a single government concerned with alien invasion. The ship has been adapted into the SDF-1 and on its maiden flight the Zentradi attack. In an attempt to escape destruction the SDF-1 attempts a "space fold" warping itself and the surrounding Macross Island into space. The survivors are brought on board SDF-1, and young Rick Hunter, circus pilot finds himself joining the military to help defend the Earth those he loves. The SDF-1 travels through space chased by the alien aggressors and all they want is to return home. It is an intense series with transforming mecha, young love set against the backdrop of all out war in space.
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Summary: ....
Review: The "Macross Saga boxed set vol. 1 DVD" is more than just one DVD. It contains 3 DVDs, with the first 12 episodes, and an extra disc with nothing but bonus material on it. The "vol. 1" in the title is kinda confusing I guess. Anyway, if you don't want the extra disc you can just buy the episode DVDs separate ..., and for 6 episodes a disc, that's pretty darn cheap. The extra material on the bonus disc includes a different edit for the first episode, commentary by Carl Macek(writer, producer), clips of Robotech in different languages, and sketch art. Nothing major, but die hard Robotech fans will wanna pick it up.
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Summary: Robotech: the Nostalgia Flashback
Review: A long time ago as a kid, I watched a show, a very good show called Robotech. I always would remember this show, and how it always captivated me...well everything but the middle story(SDC Southern Cross in any form is no good). But Robotech pretty much disapeared for over ten years, and during that time I discovered SDF Macross and the truth about Robotech. Robotech was good for it's time, but it's been long outclassed. You can't take three different animes anymore and combine it into one show. And the fact that Harmony Gold is still supporting this is goofy. Instead of getting this DVD set, remember this- ADV is not doing any restoration of the series, veritechs are actually Valkyries in Macross and Legioss in Mospeada(new generation), the Macross was not destroyed and none of the bridge crew were killed, Streamline's translation in the perfect collection was really bad, look in to Animeigo's Macross restoration project, and always remember if people buy edited anime, companies will keep making edited anime. If you got the point of this review, then you are a true anime fan.
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Summary: Perhaps the greatest pre-anime-wave title in our history...
Review: What can I say? I used to watch all the episodes as a child and have spent my life since them early childhood years, trying like hell to hunt them down on VHS. Now they're out on DVD, so what are you people waiting for? We may never see something like this again. Robotech/ Macross is to me and many other 'genuine' Anime lovers as say, George Lucas is to his Star Wars series. We love it this much and this is just truly wonderful to be able to own this diamond in the rough... Viva la Rick Hunter and Minme!
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Summary: A Long Time Coming...
Review: The definitive anime series for me growing was Robotech. Everyday, I would be glued to the TV for that one half hour where all sorts of action and drama unfolded before my eyes. Now, that I'm older and hopefully wiser, the Robotech series still holds a magic and amazement for me that is timeless. The series is great from beginning to end. It's about time that the series is released in it's entirety on DVD. The only drawback appears to be that in the first installment, you're only getting one third of the Macross Saga. I think that each series should be released altogether. Money seems to be a factor here - but I will buy them all nonetheless after having owned VCD copies of these shows for years.
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Summary: A part of your History
Review: The series is a must have, It transports me to my childhood and is one cartoon series I want my children to see. The only question I have is: Is this in English or is it in japanese I cant find these info anywere do you Know? please answer.
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Summary: Before Digimon...Pokemon...and Sailor Moon.....
Review: There was Robotech. The very first Anime to hit North America. An 85 episode epic. It begins with alien technology hitting earth. The earthlings learn how to use this technology and it eventually becomes the main weapons of defense for Earth against aliens bent on destroying it. These planes (and aircraft carrier) are the veritech fighters that form the Robotech defense force. (Remember Skull Squadron and Roy Fokker? (Gee...wonder where "Meet the parents" got their name from??? Hmm?)) The first 36 is the Macross Saga. It has it's highs of action, adventure, excellent music, a love story, and tragedy. This started it all folks. If you want to see the absolute beginnings of the Anime craze in North America, this is it. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Best Anmie Ever !!!!
Review: This deserves more than 5 stars as far as i think. This is bye far the best. Macross Saga will get you addicted to robotech. Don't miss this one.
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