Which version of SDF Macross to buy?

[Akilae]

Hey guys, returning after a long hiatus. Quick question, I remember back in the day the Animeigo version of SDF Macross was THE version to get, however in my cash strapped student days that was a difficult pill to swallow. These days the Animeigo version is out of print. Is there anything comparable on the market now? I've heard the ADV version is... not as good.

[Keith]

If you don't need subs, the Japanese BD release is the most technically perfect version you can get.

[Akilae]

While these days I know Macross like the back of my own hand, one of my primary motivations is to be able to share Macross with whatever spawn I create in the coming years...

Maybe for the 50th anniversary they'll be able to shake off the shackles of HG and finally release the set with English subs.

[Akilae]

On a related note, correct me if I'm wrong on these:

Macross Plus BD: OVA no subs, movie has subs?

Macross Frontier BD: TV series no subs, movies have subs?

I'm sensing a pattern here...

Edited May 21, 2014 by Akilae

[jvmacross]

Assuming no spawn have left the gate.....and you are in no rush to see a subtitled SDFM......perhaps it may be worthwhile waiting.....who knows what good things may come as a result of the latest Macross F English-subtitled movie release.....

In either case....an Animego boxset can be found on ebay for relatively cheap.....like this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Animego-Macross-Robotech-Series-DVDs-/231169192471?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35d2c1f217

[Tochiro]

Small correction regarding the Macross Plus set - OVAs have dub but no sub. Movie has sub but no dub. (And both look gorgeous!).

Other than that, yes, your understanding is correct.

[Keith]

Also, only the hig expensive Frontier movie box has subs, the previous hybrid movie/game release had no subs. With that said, if they released the blurays without the big box and artbook, I'd pick up aj extra copy to share.