A new product listing on the AllTheAnime Store has revealed that the upcoming Macross Plus Ultimate Edition, of which contains both the Movie and OVA variations of the title on Blu-Ray, is currently scheduled for an October 2024 release with an RRP of £149.99.
Pre-orders for the Macross Plus Ultimate Edition Blu-Ray have yet to begin, but it will be available in the UK via AllTheAnime Store, in France via AllTheAnime FR, and in North America via Crunchyroll Store. In addition to the expected release window, and retail price, the product listing also gave a detailed breakdown on what to expect from this Ultimate Edition release of Macross Plus.
Ultimate Edition Contents:
Macross Plus Movie Edition on 1 Blu-Ray Disc
Macross Plus OVA Edition on 1 Blu-Ray Disc
184-page Art Book
Sharon Apple A4 Poster
9 Art Cards
Laser disc Styled Collector’s Box
Synopsis:
In the year 2040, on the distant planet Eden, former childhood friends Isamu Dyson and Guld Goa 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!
The Blu-Ray Discs:
Macross Plus Movie Edition
Video:
1 Film (114 Minutes)
1080p High Definition
Audio:
Japanese 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Subtitles:
English subtitles (Manga Entertainment by Neil Nadelman & Bandai Visual)
Extras:
Shoji Kawamori interview #1
Shoji Kawamori Interview #2
Macross Plus Game Edition Promo
Macross Plus Game Edition OP
Macross Plus Game Edition – Isamu Clip
Macross Plus Game Edition – Guld Clip
Macross Plus OVA Edition
Video:
OVA Episodes 1 – 4
1080p High Definition
Audio:
Japanese LPCM
English LPCM
English LPCM Audio from Manga Entertainment (OVA 4 Only)
Subtitles:
English Subtitles
Extras:
OVA Edition Promo
OVA 2 Preview
OVA 3 Preview
OVA 4 Preview
The Art Book:
The 184-page hardback art book contains a wealth of materials, information and interviews from the production of Macross Plus. Inside fans will find content such as:
Introduction and message archives
The history of the world of Macross Plus
Cross-talk interview with Shoji Kawamori, Shinichiro Watanabe and Keiko Nobumoto
Interview with Ichiro Itano
Interview with Katsufumi Hariu
Interview with Yoko Kanno and Shiro Sasaki
Episode discussions and selected storyboards
Character artwork and info
Cover artwork gallery
Mech design artwork
Background artwork
Key animation artwork gallery
Further details relating to this Ultimate Edition release of Macross Plus can be found on the AllTheAnime Store, but in the meantime this set is scheduled for an October 2024 release with an SRP of £149.99.
