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A 1980s Macross jet and Jim Lee's interpretation of Rick Hunter

Jim Lee's Revival of an '80s Mecha Sensation -- Robotech!

WildStorm attempted another '80s revival with Robotech, featuring rare interior art from comics legend Jim Lee.

The transforming bike mechs from the Genesis Climber MOSPEADA anime series

Crunchyroll Adds Robotech '80s Classic Genesis Climber MOSPEADA to Its Mecha Anime Lineup

Crunchyroll is adding two mecha anime shows to its lineup, with one being a recent video game tie-in and the other a classic that's tied to Robotech.

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Iconic Mecha Anime Macross Is Getting a Kabuki Collaboration

The iconic mecha series Macross -- known for its giant robots and idols -- is getting a kabuki celebration at one of the oldest theaters in Japan.

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10 Least Scientifically Accurate Mecha Anime (That Are Still Great)

Some of the best mecha anime embrace their outlandish and unscientifically accurate nature, letting the storytelling take center stage.

Video game covers for Super Macross and Robotech: Battlecry

Macross’ Long History of (Japanese-Exclusive) Games

A new Macross game is finally coming to international audiences, another in a long line of Macross and Robotech video game tie-ins.

Jonathan Joestar poses and the Daicon Bunny Girl prepares to fight

10 Most Famous Lost Anime

Plenty of famous anime like Zoids and Robotech have simply been lost to time, overshadowed by modern reboots or newer, currently successful shows.

A split image of Minemi from Robotech, Chi-Chi from Dragon Ball, and Lin from Fist of the North Star

10 Worst-Written Female Characters From '80s Anime

Anime women like DBZ's Chi-Chi have become iconic over time, but despite their popularity, these female characters are some of the worst-written.

A split image of Detective Conan, Ultimate Muscle, and Speed Racer anime.

10 Anime You Didn't Know Had A Different Title In English

From Detective Conan and Ultimate Muscle to Speed Racer, many anime have different names in English than their Japanese counterparts.

Robotech: Rick Hunter Exclusive New Artwork

EXCLUSIVE: Robotech Debuts First Issue Cover and Minmei Character Design Art

Titan Comics’ adaption of the hit 90’s anime Robotech unveils new artwork anticipating the release of its next epic saga in the series.

Macross Delta

Macross Delta’s First Foray Into the US Is a Massive Missed Opportunity

A Japanese Macross project is finally coming to the West, though it's not exactly what fans of the mecha anime franchise are likely expecting.

Goku brandishes his Power Pole in the original Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball’s First Dub Has Been Completely Lost to Time

The first English dub of Dragon Ball wasn't handled by Funimation, with the lost dub courtesy of Robotech's Harmony Gold being many fans' Holy Grail.

Cover image from Robotech archives

How Robotech Traumatized a Generation of Kids - and Converted Them to Anime

Robotech traumatized a generation of kids with its frank depictions of war -- but it also created a whole generation of anime fans.

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Robotech Is an ‘80s Classic - and Macross Fans Still Hate It

Though it introduced a generation to mecha anime, Robotech is hated by many due to its detrimental impact on the international release of Macross.

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Which Anime Franchises Dominated America's First Anime Cons -- And Where Are They Now?

Old anime conventions are fascinating time capsules. But what shows took center stage at them?

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Hawkeye Boss Set to Direct Robotech's Live-Action Film

Sony Pictures and Harmony Gold's long-delayed Robotech live-action movie finds a new director in Hawkeye's Rhys Thomas.

Hikaru Ichijo from Macross in a valkyrie cockpit.

Macross Changed the Fate of a Fan-Favorite Transformer

Macross had a popular design in the VF-1 Valkyrie, but its toy was best known for later being a Transformer.

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Besides Macross, Which Mecha Anime Became Robotech?

Robotech was comprised of different anime series', though most weren't as popular as main source material Macross.

8 Things You Didn't Know About DC Mech

Superman, The Flash, and Batman get their own Gundam-like super robots, essentially combining comic books and the mecha anime genre into one.

Isamu Dyson in the mecha cockpit during the movie, Macross Plus.

How Macross Plus Movie Edition Will Differ From the 1994 OVAs

Macross Plus was an OVA sequel to the original series, and its movie incarnation is finally being brought to American viewers.

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10 Intense Space Battle Anime That Give Star Wars A Run For Its Money

With so many options, the focus sometimes shifts from awesome space tech and intergalactic skirmishes to other things—even space comedy.

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