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... 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 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! 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. THIS guy.

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.

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/MSP_EP130.mp3 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!

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/MSP_EP129.mp3 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!!!

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/MSP_EP128.mp3 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) Photo property of animatetimes.com 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!)

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MSP_EP127.mp3 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.

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MSP_EP126.mp3 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

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MSP_EP125.mp3 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!

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MSP_EP124.mp3 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.

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MSP_EP123.mp3 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?

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/MSP_EP122.mp3 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)

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/MSP_EP121.mp3 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.)

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MSP_EP120.mp3 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 http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MSP_119.mp3 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! Audience shot at the Superdimensional Orchestra. (Photo courtesy of Kenichi Shimura) 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?!

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MSP_EP118.mp3 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...

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/MSP_EP117.mp3 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!

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/MSP_EP116.mp3 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.)

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/MSP_EP115.mp3 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. Photo property of Animatetimes.com 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! !!!!!

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/MSP_EP114.mp3 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!

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MSP_EP113.mp3 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    

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MSP_EP112.mp3 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.

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MSP_EP111.mp3 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

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MSP_EP110.mp3 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.

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MSP_EP109.mp3 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.

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/MSP_EP108.mp3 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!

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/MSP_EP107.mp3 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 :-)

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/MSP_EP106.mp3 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?

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/MSP_EP105.mp3 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.

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/MSP_EP104.mp3 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"... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRj6EnM9mTI ...and Saaya Shiki's cover of "Our Battlefield." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5hxuIZUQNk 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-OE8aoj48c&t=78s

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/MSP_EP103.mp3 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.

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/MSP_EP102.mp3 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 :)

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/MSP_EP101.mp3 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.

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/MSP_EP100.mp3 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.

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/MSP_EP99mp3.mp3 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

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/MSP_EP98.mp3 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.

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/MSP_EP97.mp3 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

http://www.decultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/MSP_EP96.mp3 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj8mN_7Apcw