Category: SpeakerPodCast

Alternatively known as ‘We are tired. So very, very tired’.
In the aftermath of Macross World Convention 2015, held on October 17, we sat down to discuss Run Sasaki, U.S.Renditions, Orguss, Kyle’s new motion comic, and more.
And yes, we all sound like we just finished helping out at a convention.
But more importantly – Big Klan!

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For a terrific writeup of the convention, check out Geek x Girls!

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What could be better than an exhibit dedicated to the designs of Shoji Kawamori?
How about a private tour of said exhibit by THE MAN HIMSELF?

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PART 1 of this podcast can be found HERE.

EP.31b
00:00:00 – Look it’s ALL Kawamori. All of it.

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In Part 1 of this double episode of SpeakerPODcast, Renato and Tochiro recount their experiences at ‘The HENKEI – Shoji Kawamori’s Design Works Exhibit’ back in September.
Renato also drops by the FireBomBAR to talk Macross with some fellow expat fans in Osaka and discuss the current state of the franchise.
…..and just WHAT is in Renato’s tea this episode? I mean…seriously.

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EP.31a
00:00:00 – Intro. Also, COBRA!
00:03:30 – Shoji Kawamori’s ‘The HENKEI’ Exhibit.
01:03:00 – Live from the FireBomBAR!

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MACROSS DELTA LIVE STREAM!
TEASER FOOTAGE!
TAMASHII NATIONS 2015!
MIYAZAWA MOKEI & THE VF-2SS!
What more can we possibly say? Listen to it. Now!

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EP.30
00:00:00 – Macross Delta Announcement!
01:00:33 – Tamashii Nations 2015.
01:37:20 – Miyazawa Mokei Autumn 2015 Showcase

It’s a musical deculture episode as Tochiro & Renato report on Mari Iijima’s 2015 Tokyo gig and then wax nostalgic about some of the lesser-known songs of the galaxy’s favourite singer song writer.

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EP.29
00:00:00 – Renato’s impressions of the All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2015.
00:10:30 – Mari Iijima Live in Tokyo 2015 – ‘For You’ – Report!

And remember – you can support Mari by purchasing her music either via Marimusic or Amazon!

Setlists & photos after the JUMP!

The first information on MACROSS DELTA is here and the SpeakerPODcast crew were at ground zero at the All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2015 to hear what Shoji Kawamori himself had to say about it.
Then everyone rocks out with Ranka and Co. at the inaugural Totsugeki Deculture fan concert!

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Arcadia’s ‘Mr. K’ posted a blog entry recently that’s been a hot topic of discussion among Macross toy aficionados, as of late. Why do Arcadia’s valkyries command the prices they do? What goes into making them? The SpeakerPODcrew weighs in with their thoughts on the piece.
But first, we get together with a room full of Macross 2 fans (YES, they DO exist!) and meet the voice actor for Hibiki Kanzaki, Tsutomu Takayama.
(Many thanks to Hisame for organising the event. For more of her Macross cosplay, follow her on Facebook!)

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Renato’s full translation of Mr.K’s blog post can be found here.

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In our first all-American episode, Richard and the SpeakerPODcast AMERICAN gang go to Anime Expo and report in with all the latest gossip.
Renato hosts his very own panel, Richard works at the Satelight booth, and everyone stops by the Robotech 30th Anniversary panel wondering if there’s any news about that supposed live action movie…
SpeakerPODcast AMERICAN – fuelled by Blue Moon!

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Gwyn and Renato sneak into the Suginami Animation Museum to talk about meeting the legendary Macross artist Yoshiyuki Takani and experiencing the musical madness of Mylene Party.
The SpeakerPODcast Crew then gathers at the NyanNyan Cafe to say farewell to the popular Macross venue, only to be attacked by the Vajra mid-discussion.
Also, Renato gets a singing lesson from none other than Chie ‘Mylene’ Kajiura herself!

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All music in this episode is by Macross tribute bands Teshima Explosion (Macross 7) and BABA Testflighters (Macross Plus)!

Information regarding the Yoshiyuki Takani art auction that is mentioned during the cast can be found HERE.

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Recorded back in April, this was originally going to be a regular episode where we discuss the SDF-3 with SDF-1 designer Kazutaka Miyatake.
But then, a VF-2SS happened.

So crack open a can of Genki Apple, and relax as the worlds number one Macross 2 fan explains the origins of the newest member of the Macross toy family and reveals just who exactly Evolution Toys are.

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EP.24
00:02:55 – Macross Delta Update
00:04:56 – News! Macross Card Fighter, Nyan Nyan Cafe, Variable Fighter Episode Archives & more!
00:10:16 – Wonder Festival Winter 2015 & meeting Kazutaka Miyatake.
00:21:23 – Renato remembers Studio Nue
00:31:50 – Orguss!
00:38:36 –  Miyazawa Mokei…OMG IT’S A VF-2SS AND ADRIAN LOSES HIS SH$T!