The new Macross F 娘クリ (Nyan-kuri) is the latest big release for the series, and is made up of a collection of music videos set to many of the anime’s many songs, mixing in both new and old animation.
The BD / DVD has the somewhat awkward official title of マクロスF MUSIC CLIP集 娘クリ / Macross F MUSIC CLIP-Shuu Nyan-Kuri and is brand-new, having just come out December 15th.
There are 26 chapters, or “tracks”, on the disc, but as 10 of them are interviews with either Ranka or Sheryl, plus a few other tracks being in short CM-format, there are no more than a dozen of the big-name songs from the series that have been given the music video treatment.
Luckily, that includes most of the favorites, such as Lion, Iteza☆Gogo Kuji, Seikan Hikou, What ’bout my Star, and Diamond Crevasse.
A PV for the disc was released sometime ago, and gives a decent idea of what to expect, aside from simply being a treat to rewind and watch repeatedly:
The two songs are, of course, Ranka’s “Anata no Oto” and Sheryl’s “Northern Cross”, neither of which are known as the two starlet’s best songs, but in December 2010, there have been so many Macross F music releases that songs like “Lion” or “Triangler” have been used more than enough times in promo videos.
As is the norm for a new release from any big-name series, Akiba otaku stores have been decorated with many display booths and banks of monitors showcasing the videos:
These two heart-signs in Tora no Ana are lovely enough to set any Macross F’s fan heart aflutter!
(Note Nanoha peeking in from way in the background!)
The Sofmap store.
Akiba stores like this Gamer’s above are fortunate that Japan’s crime rate is as low as it is, or otherwise these enticing posters might be in some danger of going missing.
Camera snapshots from the various monitors looping PVs for the video:
Here follow some screens from the older PV video embedded above (hence the poor quality):
The magical-looking bubbles are a sure sign than Ranka is powering up a massive Kira:
Truly, it was a missed opportunity that Seikan Hikou wasn’t playing during this bit!
During Sheryl’s Northern Cross, a list of all the songs on the disc scrolls along the bottom.
In one of the scenes with new animation, Sheryl is seen doing May’n’s normal Northern Cross dance routine, definitely a great wink at the fans that have been to any of the numerous Macross concerts done so far.
The bottom line here mentions the numerous “interviews”, which are sure to take up the lion’s share of the disc’s running time owing to the relative thrift a quiet talking scene can be animated with, even if some of the animation is pulled from the TV, movie, or past CMs.
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KIRA!~
Giant Galactic Bunny Ass FTW!
Sexy BR Quality! Gotta buy this Blu-ray disc!
ゝ∀･キラ☆!
Yes KIRA!~ FTW
All I can say is Sweeetness
I think I seriously might buy this, price permitting.
That's some BD quality we had
I love Macross Frontier but i wonder when they going to start on a new series...
Considering the anemic state of sales and ratings in many anime series nowadays, maybe they're shoring up some sales before they attempt it again.
I just hope we don't need to wait something crazy like 10+ years like the span between Macross 7 and Macross Frontier. Though some spinoffs like Macross Zero did come inbetween... maybe we're due a spinoff OVA?
I want a full-blown series detailing what exactly became of the Megaroad 01...
moar sexy robots action?;D
I wonder if I should consider the anime. Have not watched it yet
IMO, the movie is far superior to the series. Even as a long-time Macross fan, I didn't enjoy the series much. Probably because they changed so many aspects of the established universe it was almost alienating. The movie makes up for this with better animation and pacing, so you can just enjoy it for what it is. When time is an issue, I'd recommend you go with the movies only - but then you might want to wait until the 2nd movie is out on BluRay.
Go watch it, quite an enjoyable series. It's also out in blu-ray which makes it a re-watch for series fans. I just finished the movie, and can't wait for the second movie to be released.
Watch it now. I loved the series. So much crowning moments of... everything!!
Must watch the movie.
Lol. Nanoha's gonna getchu if you don't buy her dvds and blurays.
KIRA~! To the MAX !
The best Christmas present !
so i guess milking is gonna be succesful?
god damn the blu ray quality in japan is too awesome :)
more macross frontier FTW :D
unlike in the US. blu ray release here are just upscaled bullshit.
fuck you failimation.
I would buy it if Macross F music sound track Blu-ray DVD.
HHNNNGGGHHH RANKA!!!!
YES !
Another KIRA~ !
Northern Cross!
I could care less about Ranka and Sheryl. They need to bring back Fire Bomber.
So awesome! *Kira!* Just recently finished the series and it was excellent! Loved every minute of it. Yoko Kanno's best work musical indeed. I really want to watch the film now! This Blu-Ray may actually become my first anime imported from Japan. (I love the music!)
Also Image 12... http://img4.sankakustatic.com/wp-content/gallery/safe-ix/macross_f_nyan_kuri_12.jpg
Doesn't that girl (opposite Ranka) look just like Yuu from Black Rock shooter?? Just with green hair. Has the same style as BRS as well. Cool that the artists from BRS were incloved in this. :3
that girl looks like Mizuno You from star driver to me.
but this being anime she probably looks like 10 other people from different series. :p
In who moment Macross saga turn into a moe echii anime????.