Hello listeners! Life got in the way again but we're finally back to discuss the final parts of the Macross 7 anime and to say goodbye to our Macross retrospective in general as this as far as we go with the series. The Macross shows that follow this one are much more modern and our … Continue reading Episode 16: The rest of Macross 7 (Macross series Retrospective Part 4 – FINAL)
Hello again Mecha heads! Craig here. Due to having a lot going on in our lives lately (as per usual) Ian and I haven't been able to bring you an actual Podcast episode yet in 2025. Yet is the operative word here though. We're hoping we can get together in September to record everything we … Continue reading Arcade Archives: MAZINGER Z Review (PS5/Switch)
We're back with our 15th episode. This one's a deep dive into a show with a hugely enduring legacy: Golden Warrior Gold Lightan! Lightan is an unusual show with a unique place in Mecha history. Seemingly inspired by the Japanese toy trends of the time Lightan features extremely simple robots based on everyday items (including … Continue reading Episode 15: Golden Warrior Gold Lightan (1981)
Hello again everyone. Craig here, as always with a brief introduction to the latest episode of Retro Mecha Podcast. This time we're discussing Uchū no Kishi Tekkaman (Tekkaman: The Space Knight) (1975) a 26 episode TV anime from the legendary studio Tatsunoko Productions. The show has a pretty unusual history with a few failed attempts … Continue reading Episode 14 Tekkaman: The Space Knight
Ian and I make our Japanese TV debut!
Hello again. Craig here, back to introduce another episode of Retro Mecha Podcast. This time Ian and I check out a well loved classic that straddles both the real robot and super robot genres Chōjū Kishin Dankūga (Super Beast Machine God Dancouga). You might have noticed the "part one" of the title. Well we've decided … Continue reading Episode 13: Dancouga Retrospective (Part One)
Hi everyone. Craig here. If you're looking for something to tide you over while you wait for our Dancouga episode (Hopefully recording this week) here's a bonus for you. For Mecha March last year Ian and I announced via twitter that we'd be recording our first crossover episode: Retro Mecha Podcast is combining with Ian's … Continue reading Mecha March: X-Bomber
We're back! It took a little longer than anticipated to get this one out but hopefully it's worth the wait. As part of our ongoing Macross retrospective this time we're talking about Macross 7 (the TV series and the "Encore" OVAs). Because 7 is such a huge series we'll be covering the rest of its … Continue reading Episode 12: Macross Retrospective Part 3 (Macross 7)
I take a look at Threezero's take on the iconic Patlabor AV Ingram 1.
As you've probably guessed from the title it's time for another episode of Retro Mecha Podcast! This time we review Go Nagai's iconic 1975 super robot anime "Kotetsu Jeeg" (Steel Jeeg). A show that made a huge cultural impact not only in its native Japan but also in European countries like Italy and Greece creating … Continue reading Episode 11: Steel Jeeg
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