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I write this post with lots of happiness and yet, lots of sadness. Both for the same reason. By watching Macross 7, I have officially watched all the…
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Each and every season, anime viewers who keep up with the trends and airing shows speculate about which one will prove most popular and/or well-received. On a personal…
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May Updates: Passion
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Gender roles in Gundam and Macross
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After years of swearing off sequels, Shoji Kawamori returned to Macross with not one, but two new Macross projects in simultaneous production.
BLazed Passion Part 4
When you’re all alone, a bit low and horny, what’s better than reading some Boy’s love with an ounce of peppery playfulness, a pinch of drama and tablespoons…
Tari Tari: On Passion
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Macross Delta: Singing and Weapons of War
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The Wind Rises: Miyazaki’s Commentary of Art and Passion
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SAKUGAN – 04 – COLONY OF PASSION
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Review—A Passion for Japan
Snippets of life from people who have all come to live and search for a passion in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Les Fruits de La Passion
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Let me tell you about Macross 7 ft. TBS | MechaManDan (Spoiler Free)
►DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! --- SUPPORT MY CHANNEL! BUY ME A COFFEE: https://ko-fi.com/redbardiscool --- I've been wanting to make a video gushing about how great Macross 7 is for a while; let…
OtakuGeneration (Show #386) Macross
Shownotes :: (show 386) :: () :: () :: () :: () With Macross, recorded live October 28th, 2012. This week we had a semi-comprehensive discussion about Macross. Join…
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Skies, Planes, and Macross Plus: A Shoji Kawamori Interview
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Skies, Planes, and Macross Plus: A Shoji Kawamori Interview
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SDF Macross 34-36: Forever Flying Out and Onward
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Following in Macross’ proud tradition of money-making J-pop exploitation comes the ending that everyone already saw from Macross Frontier. Episode 26 has our motley crew of social misfits…
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A Franchise Retrospective: Macross Part 1
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“Hamilton” Is “The Passion of the Christ” For Liberals
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