‘Robotech’ Cult Classic Anime ‘Macross Plus’ Is Coming To U.S. Screens for the First Time in December

Upon its initial release in 1994, MACROSS PLUS became a cult sensation paving the way for some of anime’s greatest hits and the creators behind them.

Den of Geek: For a long time the Macross anime franchise couldn’t escape the shadow of Robotech, at least in America. Ever since Robotech utilized the first Macross series as part of its amalgamation of three shows in the ‘80s, it’s been difficult for Macross to make its own place in the United States. Due to complicated legal problems most of the franchise besides the original series wasn’t legally available in the U.S. for the past 20 years. This was a shame since the Macross franchise continued on from its original series with multiple sequels, films, manga, and more.

Now we’re finally getting it. After the agreement earlier this year between all parties involved with Macross and Robotech, the theatrical film Macross Plus is coming to US theaters on December 14th. The synopsis for the film, set in the same universe as the first Macross series, is below.

The ground-breaking, 4-episode Original Video Animation (OVA) struck a chord with audiences worldwide with its blazingly fast dogfighting in detail that had never been seen in anime before. On December 14, MACROSS finally comes to U.S. cinemas with, MACROSS PLUS MOVIE EDITION, which adds all-new animated scenes never seen in the OVA, streamlines the storyline, and creates a more focused and action-packed viewing experience.

In the year 2040, on the distant planet Eden, former childhood friends Isamu Dyson and Guld Bowman find themselves pitted against each other as test pilots of rival teams in a competition to decide the next generation of variable mecha fighters. The two must also deal with their own unresolved history with mutual love interest, Myung Fang Lone, who has returned as the manager of Sharon Apple, the AI pop star (virturoid) and the galaxy’s biggest singing sensation. When Sharon’s advanced artificial intelligence gains consciousness, Isamu, Myung, and Guld must face their turbulent past and come together as Sharon Apple becomes self-aware and takes control of the Macross battlefortress itself!

In addition to the feature, attendees will view an exclusive special interview with creator/chief director Kawamori.

MACROSS PLUS combines the intricate designs of Kawamori, character direction from Shinichiro Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop), and the musical stylings of renown composer Yoko Kanno (Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in The Shell: SAC).

Tickets are available for purchase here.