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• Actors: Jean-Claude Ballard, Cam Clarke, Rebecca Forstadt, Tony Oliver, Gregory Snegoff
• Directors: Robert V. Barron
• Writers: Gregory Snegoff, Robert V. Barron, Ardwight Chamberlain, Greg Finley, Jason Klassi
• Format: Animated, Color, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Section 23
• DVD Release Date: September 18, 2001
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005NG67
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #226,009 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Robotech - War & Peace (Vol. 5)" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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As the Macross segment builds to its climax, Max shocks everyone by marrying Zentraedi pilot Miriya. Recent events give Captain Gloval's wedding speech about forgiveness, understanding, and tolerance a new poignancy. Fearing "Micronian" contamination, the Zentraedi launch an assault on Earth with 4.8 million vessels. Minmei's singing becomes a key element in the conflict, as the Zentraedi consider her bubblegum pop performances a form of "psychological assault." (They have a point.) Although the Earthlings emerge victorious, much of the planet is devastated, and the efforts of the survivors to live in peace soon founder. A new threat appears in the form of the Robotech Masters, who are attempting to resurrect Zor, the creator of the mysterious Protoculture. Unrated; suitable for ages 8 and up: Mild violence restricted to spaceship and robot battles. --Charles Solomon

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ROBOTECH: MACROSS SAGA - WAR & PEACEXX (DVD MOVIE)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Action Reaches a Climax..., October 2, 2001

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Mr. JKW "jkw" (Honolulu, Hawai'i) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Robotech - War & Peace (Vol. 5) (DVD)

Robotech The Macross Saga 5: War and Peace, contains episodes 25 through 30 of the legendary anime series from the mid 1980s.

Robotech was the most popular of the Americanized Japanese anime series to hit American TV waves during the 1970s and 1980s (along with Star Blazers, Voltron, Transor Z, etc.) Known for its cutting edge animation, high tech battle scenes, futuristic weapons (planes, tanks, motorcyles that transform into robots), cool alien invaders, and realistic and compelling storylines, Robotech swept an entire generation and helped put Japanese Anime forever on the map of American pop culture.

Set in the 21st century, Robotech's sweeping saga spanned three generations, weaving together three separate actual Japanese anime series. The basic story premise is that the earth became forever changed when a mysterious alien battleship crashed on earth. The people of the world, now knowing that they are not alone in the universe, end all wars and unite to understand and assimilate the advanced technology and prepare for the inevitable alien invasion that is sure to come. As the story unfolds mankind would go on to become embattled in an intergalactic struggle, battling three separate alien races over the next 60 years. The sweeping intergalactic saga itself though, merely becomes the backdrop of a deeper 'human' saga.

This volume chronicles adventures from the first season ' The Macross Saga. In this volume the action reaches its huge climax as we see the ultimate showdown between the alien invaders and earth's defenders, and its subsequent fallout. Here are the episodes featured on this DVD:

Episode 25 - Wedding Bells: The unusual courtship of Max and Miriya which leads to the historic union between mankind and Zentraedi. Also, Dolza on the move.

Episode 26 - The Messenger: Exedore visits the SD-F1 on a historic mission. Also, Dolza's sentence: Death to All. Send the Main Fleet!!!

Episode 27 - Force of Arms: The historic final confrontation between Earth's defenders and Dolza's armada of 6 million. An unlikely alliance and an unconventional counter attack. Plus, Rick saves Lisa from what remains of the Earth'

Episode 28 - Reconstruction Blues: Set two years after Dolza's attack, the Earth's survivors attempt to rebuild their lives, Zentraedi survivors and renegades roam the earth and Lisa Hayes' feelings for Rick Hunter continue to grow. Plus, Max and Miriya's baby and Lynn Kyle becomes unstable.

Episode 29 - Robotech Masters: Amidst problems with Kyle, Minmei returns to visit her family and starts to realize her true feelings for Rick. Restless Zentraedi renegades cause havoc. Also, who are the Robotech Masters?

Episode 30 - Rick, Lisa, Max, Miriya (w/ baby Dana) and Claudia join Breetai on a secret mission to a Robotech Fortress' Also, the Robotech Masters make Zor???

Incidentally, these volumes DO NOT have special DVD features (aside from trailer ads for other anime series coming out on DVD from ADV). Not to fear though. If you purchase the boxed set collections, each boxed set collection will come with an 'Extra: Elements of Robotechnology' DVD special which will contain all the DVD special features you could want on DVD: interviews, trailers, commercial spots, specs, etc... So by all means, get the boxed set if you are planning on buying.

Robotech is BY FAR one of THE BEST animation products EVER. If you've never seen Robotech, simply put YOU MUST. The action and the drama are compelling, clearly showing why Robotech became a pop culture icon. It is the series that forever put Japanese anime on the map in the US. If you did grow up with Robotech, give these a watch again. They're great for a trip down memory lane. Honestly, watching these episodes now I can honestly say that they are better than I remember. You can't lose!!!

Highest Recommendation

5.0 out of 5 stars Imagine what if?, July 10, 2010

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lawnmowermantx (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Robotech - War & Peace (Vol. 5) (DVD)

I feel, if Jerry Bruckheimer, and Robert Zemeckis, ever took the story line
and adaptation of Macross and Robotech into a live action sci-fi survival
style movie. With attention to detail, and have a strong story of human
survival against all odds what possibilities exist!

If I can have a few wishes, or choices to make, I hope that Jerry and Robert,
would design and realistically apply "Booby Trap" with 1999 Counterpart Space
tracking and detection of "Zor's ship" dropping out of space fold, crashing
landing on earth, exposing to the global community to the beginning story
line: "Earth Is Not Alone!" Bruckheimer, and Zemeckis would construct and
also build the world's response in such detail if possible as accurate of
what would man really do if "Zor's ship" arrived laden with technology
beyond all of mankinds efforts put together?

Throw in the love story of "Minmei: 'Oh Rick...' " as the beginning of her
debut. With an ominous warning from Dr. Stephen Hawkings "Aliens might hate
us." as a warning of what is yet to come in the flow of the movie. Ok I wanted to see if Jerry, would apply his world renown detail, as he did in
the CSI universe!!

I had the crazy idea of what would a live action Robotech / Macross Saga
movie would be like (condensing all the episodes into a 2 to 3 hour movie)
bringing the impact of a 'possible' alien invasion and how we as humans
might survive, or fight back! It's the eternal question is man really up to
facing the challenge of interstellar conflict with alien life forms?

Then again, the producers of the OLD and almost forgotten "Star Trek"
Universe are dead, long gone, and forgotten, with a time altered line after
the 2009 version of "Star Trek" arrived on the screen, leaves one tangible
question.... when do the Romulans arrive to whup human tuchus (butt) and
what makes the Romulans so mad at us humans? What did we do to the Romulans
to make them hate us and want to wipe us out of existence?

If anyone can answer that, let me know, I'll treat that lucky person to a
FREE Mexican dinner at El Jardin, or Ortega's Mexican Restaurant. In Central
Texas. Just thought I'd comment on the "WHAT IF" Factor?

Thank You,
lawnmowermantx

3.0 out of 5 stars Top-notch Anime - Volume 5, January 31, 2002

By 

James M. Stafford III (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Robotech - War & Peace (Vol. 5) (DVD)

The fifth DVD volume of the Robotech series contains six excellent episodes concerning various efforts to bring peace among the Humans and the Zentradi, including the eyecatches to and from commercial breaks. In the late 1980s, F.H.E. had released a videotape of these same episodes edited together to form one "movie;" while that was okay, this presentation by ADV Films is far superior, allowing easy access to any particular episode on may wish to view.

This is one of my favorite anime series. However, I can only rate this DVD as a "3" for two reasons. First, concerning the DVD construction, the main menu begins with a brief clip from the series without any actual menu selections immediately available, which can cause confusion for some users. Secondly, and by far the most significant downfall, this DVD is NOT compatible with the PlayStation2, whereas the first DVD in the series worked flawlessly with the PS2.