{"product_id":"macross-super-dimension-fortress-macross-vol-1-upon-the-shoulders-of-giants","title":"Macross Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Vol. 1 - Upon the Shoulders of Giants","description":"Amazon.com\n\nAmericans know Super Dimension Fortress Macross (Chojiku Yosai Macross, 1982) as the first of the three series that were combined to create Robotech in 1985. (The others were Genesis Climber Mospeada and Super-dimensional Cavalry Southern Cross). Although there are story differences between Robotech and Macross, the basic plot remains the same: a gigantic derelict spaceship crashes on an island in the Pacific, changing the course of human history. After a decade of restoration, the Earth forces re-launch the flying fortress now called the Macross, just as the alien Zentraedi attack, hoping to recapture their ship and its long-lost technologies.\nFor this reissue, ADV prepared a new translation and English dub. These actors offer performances that are livelier and less stilted than the casts of Robotech and the previous version of Macross. Vic Mignogna makes brash young pilot Hikaru Ichijo more likeable and his relationship with his ex-trainer Roy Fokker (Brett Weaver) more believable. Mari Iijima, the original Japanese Lynn Minmay, re-creates her role in English, but her thick accent doesn't help the already brittle pop-diva in-the-making. ADV has restored the faded visuals, pumping up the color and restoring warm flesh tones to the ghostly white faces. But there are trade-offs: the increased color saturation gives Roy pumpkin orange hair.\nUltimately, the historic significance of Super Dimension Fortress Macross outweighs the quality of its animation, direction, and storytelling. (Rated TV PG, suitable for ages 10 and older: mild profanity; violence restricted to spaceship and robot battles) --Charles Solomon\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B000C1VAWO\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.B000C1VAWO.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Arihiro Hase|Mari Iijima|Mika Doi|Tsutomu Fujii|Sh Hayami|Michio Hazama|Osamu Ichikawa|Minoru Inaba|Noboru Ishiguro|Akira Kamiya|Eiji Kanie|Yoshio Kawai\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Dvd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case may show wear and may be in library packaging. Ships Fast!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41498927136826,"sku":"DBV.B000C1VAWO.G","price":16.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/B000C1VAWO-0.jpg?v=1783014376","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/macross-super-dimension-fortress-macross-vol-1-upon-the-shoulders-of-giants","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}