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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.

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10 Most Important Anime From The 1980s, Ranked

Every decade is full of formative anime, but the 1980s were especially important and dense in groundbreaking series that have changed the industry.

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10 Dated 80s Anime That Are Still Worth Watching

Plenty of retro anime series are products of their times, but these '80s anime stand out among their decade's peers and still hold up today.

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10 Best Sci-Fi Anime For Star Wars Fans, Ranked

Star Wars is an iconic and far-reaching sci-fi franchise, and even the most devoted fans can enjoy great sci-fi anime like Macross and Cowboy Bebop.

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10 Ways Macross Embraces Shonen Clichés

Macross is one of anime and manga's most iconic mecha series, yet its reliance on shonen genre clichés has helped it thrive for 40 years!

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10 Classic Anime That Should've Never Gotten A Second Season

Some of the most celebrated anime are classic shows from the past, but series such as DBZ and The Big O should have quit while they were ahead.

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The Best Macross Anime Is Rereleasing Outside Japan — Here's Why That Matters

Macross Plus is finally releasing outside Japan again, increasing the series' popularity while priming it to succeed alongside one of its main rivals.

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10 Best Fantasy Anime From The '80s & '90s, Ranked

The '80s and '90s have produced some of the best anime in history, especially fantasy titles like Saint Seiya, Dragon Ball, and Macross.

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10 Amazing Anime With Almost No Fans

Not every great anime gets the love it deserves. Even legendary franchises like Macross and Patlabor can struggle to get the fans they need to survive

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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.

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10 Best Space Opera Anime of All Time

Anime is the perfect medium to tell a thrilling space opera story and these series offer the perfect mix of storytelling and visuals.

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Macross’s Newest Anime Must Fix the Franchise’s Worst Trend

A new Macross anime is coming from Sunrise, but it needs to balance the mecha and idol elements to better position the franchise for success.

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10 Anime Sequels That Saved Their Franchise

Sequels to iconic anime like Dragon Ball, Digimon and Bleach have reignited fan interest, saving their franchises and generating brand-new content.

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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.

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10 Anime Movies That Wasted Great Premises

It's devastating when an anime film with a strong idea fumbles the execution and becomes a forgettable misfire, like Netflix's 2022 movie Bubble.

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10 Great Anime That Look Terrible

Disastrous animation didn't keep these popular anime from success.

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10 Darkest Anime Weapons

Unethical and with the potential to cause mass destruction, these weapons are the most abominable creations used in all of anime.

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10 Most Whimsical Anime, Ranked

Anime with a strange and otherworldly edge makes for odd but refreshing whimsical stories with thoughtful themes and a sense of wonder.

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10 Anime Inspired By Ballet & Dance

Anime about dance and ballet may seem uninteresting, but the truth is that some dance- and ballet-focused series have a lot to offer audiences.

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10 Most Prolific Anime War Criminals, Ranked

These criminal anime characters commit the worst sort of war crimes imaginable.

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