How can I get copies of Macross Plus or Macross 7 on video?
Macross Plus is being distributed in the United States, United Kingdom, and other places by Manga Video on VHS tape and laserdisc, both subtitled and dubbed in english. Dubbed tapes are about $15, subbed tapes $25, and laserdiscs are $40. Check Manga’s web page at http://www.manga.com/ for details and purchase info. As of 05/01/97 no one has purchased the rights to distribute Macross 7 outside of Japan, so currently there is no commercial way to get Macross 7 subbed or dubbed in the U.S. Some fan subtitlers have translated Macross 7 episodes for American fans, however. Check with your local anime club to see if they have any copies of subtitled episodes. You can also buy the original episodes on laserdisc from import companies if you have money to burn. Two import companies I commonly deal with and highly recommend are Nikaku Animart and the UCI Anime Store. • Since I can’t get Macross 7 on video, can you tell me the storyline of the series? The storyline in a nutshell: “Set in 2045, s
