Robotech - Battlefront (Vol. 4)

Robotech - Battlefront (Vol. 4)

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Movie Review: The Action Picks Up...TOTALLY!!! Can't Lose!!!
Summary: 5 Stars

For the uninitiated, Robotech was the most popular of the Americanized Japanese anime series to hit American TV waves during the 1970s and 1980s (along with Star Blazers, Voltron, Transor Z, etc.) Known for its cutting edge animation, high tech battle scenes, futuristic weapons (planes, tanks, motorcyles that transform into robots), cool alien invaders, and realistic and compelling storylines, Robotech swept an entire generation and helped put Japanese Anime forever on the map of American pop culture.

Set in the 21st century, Robotech’s sweeping saga spanned three seasons and weaved together three actual separate Japanese anime series: Season 1- The Macross Saga, Season 2 - The Robotech Masters (The Southern Cross in Japan), and Season 3 - The New Generation (Mospeada in Japan). The basic story premise is that the earth became forever changed when a mysterious alien battleship crashed on earth. The people of the world, now knowing that they are not alone in the universe, end all wars and unite to understand and assimilate the advanced technology and prepare for the inevitable alien invasion that is sure to come. As the story unfolds mankind would go on to battle three separate alien races over the next three seasons. The sweeping intergalactic war saga itself though, merely becomes the backdrop of a more deeper “human” saga.

This volume chronicles adventures from the first season – The Macross Saga. In this volume the story is off at full steam with TONS of INTENSE ACTION and intense loss as the enemy attacks relentlessly. Also at full speed is the equally intense soap opera love triangle between Rick, Lisa, Minmei and Kyle. Here are the episodes featured on this DVD:

Episode 19 – Bursting Point: With the loss of Roy Fokker, a new Skull Leader emerges just in time for another cataclysmic battle with the Zentraedi. The plan to unload the civilian refugees goes awry as for the second episode in a row, tragedy strikes again… Also, Miriam plans for revenge and Kyle calls for peace.

Episdoe 20 – Paradise Lost: Rick copes with the strains of leadership. Dolza restores Breetai to power. The spies return home sharing and reflecting on their life changing earth experience. Also, BANISHED – the SD-F1 without a home!

Episode 21 – A New Dawn: Rick and Lisa bond while trapped in a section of the SD-F1 during an attack. Minmei and Kyle make their big screen debut (with EVERYONE tuned in)! Plus, Miriam continues her search for her nemesis…

Episode 22 – Battle Hymn: Macross City invaded! Plus, Minmei’s music FOREVER changes the Zentraedi empire…

Episode 23 – Reckless: Desertion in the Zentraedi ranks! Plus, more fighting and more soap opera escapades with our four star-crossed lovers…

Episode 24 – Showdown: Lisa returns to Earth to lobby for peace in light of the events in the last episode, IF she can get past enemy lines to make it… Miriam gets her rematch with Max, at the arcade! Plus, Rick confesses something to Lisa!

Incidentally, these volumes DO NOT have special DVD features (aside from trailer ads for other anime series coming out on DVD from ADV). While on its own this may be considered a crime, not to fear. If you purchase the boxed set collections, each boxed set collection will come with an “Extra: Elements of Robotechnology” DVD special which will contain all the DVD special features you could want on DVD: interviews, trailers, commercial spots, specs, etc... So by all means, get the boxed set if you are planning on buying.

I am personally very happy that ADV and Harmony Gold have finally released this series on DVD. This is BY FAR one of my favorite cartoons from childhood. If you’ve never seen Robotech, simply put YOU MUST. The action and the drama are compelling, clearly showing why Robotech became a pop culture hit. It is the series that forever put Japanese anime on the map in the US. If you did grew up with Robotech, give these a watch again. They’re great for a trip down memory lane. Honestly, watching these episodes now I can honestly say that they are better than I remember. You can’t lose!

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