DVD
Robotech
Remastered Extended Edition
Volume 3

Starring (voice): Larry Abraham, Robert Axelrod and Bill Capeze
Manga Entertainment UK
RRP: £16.99
MANG2042
Certificate: PG
Available 23 January 2006


Following several years of intergalactic warfare, the survivors of the Robotech war are left to rebuild their lives on a planet torn apart by the conflict. But as the combatants on both sides struggle to find some common ground on which to found a peaceful resolution to the war, others remain determined to pursue the complete destruction of Earth and its inhabitants. Meanwhile, an even more deadly menace looms on the edge of the solar system, ready and waiting to claim the Robotechnology for themselves...

The third volume in this series of Robtech releases sees the shows first season draw to a close. As with previous volumes, all episodes have all been digitally remastered and feature extended, never-before-seen footage and outtakes.

Wedding Bells: Max's budding romance with Miriya takes a dramatic turn, as the once-proud Zentraedi warrior considers the unthinkable: marriage with a Micronian! The main Zentraedi likes the idea even less, and plans to do something about it.

The Messenger: An uneasy truce is called, as the Zentraedi send an envoy (Exedore) to discuss a tentative peace plan. This move not only shocks the citizens of the SDF-1, but also fuels the already smouldering fires of ambition in Khyron.

Force of Arms: The Earth is surrounded by Dolza's armada of over four million vessels, sent to destroy the Earth and the SDF-1. It's a time for final reflections, and a last attempt to defeat the vastly superior forces of the Zentraedi by Earth's Robotech Defenders.

Reconstruction Blues: The crew of the SDF-1 assess the damage that has been dealt to the Earth. It's a time for reflection and re-evaluation, in the wake of the near-total destruction of one alien culture, and the catastrophic remains of their once beautiful planet.

The Robotech Masters: War begins to creep back into the lives of those who have fought for the preservation of Protoculture. Some of the Zentraedi have returned to their violent ways. It is up to Admiral Gloval and the alien Exedore to come up with a solution to the current problem.

Viva Miriya: A liaison is established between Breetai and the survivors of the SDF-1, to convince the remaining Zentraedi warriors, stationed at a Robotech Factory, to join in an alliance for peace.

Khyron's Revenge: Rick Hunter patrols the skies of Earth's new civilisation, on a constant vigil against alien attack. The personal tragedies of the survivors pale in comparison to Khyron's plans, as he attempts a comeback by destroying the new society before it has had a chance to develop.

Broken Heart: Khyron succeeds in capturing Minmei and Kyle. He uses them in a plot to gain control of the SDF-1. The mission to rescue Earth's most honoured celebrities becomes near pandemonium.

A Rainy Night: Claudia gives Lisa Hayes a lesson in perseverance, as she recalls the first time she met the charismatic fighter pilot, Roy Fokker.

Private Time: A Zentraedi rebellion forms the dramatic backdrop, as Rick tries to sort out his feelings for Minmei and Lisa.

Season's Greetings: The inscrutable Khyron plans an unusual Christmas present for the citizens of Macross City.

To the Stars: Khyron plans his ultimate revenge, targeting the SDF-1, and the currently under-construction SDF-2.

While the animation is fairly crude in this series, the storytelling more than makes up it. Although, to be quite honest, as entertaining as this series is, I doubt many young kids will find it as entertaining as adults who want to recapture their childhood.

Nick Smithson

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