International Distribution of Macross Anime Series Finally Unlocked By Deal Between Bigwest and Harmony Gold
International Distribution of Macross Anime Series Finally Unlocked By Deal Between Bigwest and Harmony Gold
The Macross anime franchise is one of the most beloved among those who appreciate sci-fi stories, and the missing parts can finally come west.
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Giuseppe Nelva
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The Macross anime franchise is one of the most beloved among those who appreciate sci-fi stories, but the international distribution of most of the series has always been hindered by an extremely murky licensing situation.
Big West Officially Recognizes ‘Macross’ License by Harmony Gold
As related by an unnamed special contributor on the Funimation blog tonight, Big West has officially recognized the licensing of
Macross by Harmony Gold which happened in the 1980s as part of the creation of
Robotch alongside two other series. The recognition is part of a long, complicated, and a byzantine series of lawsuits and claims made over the decades.
According to the press release from Big West, this is the critical part;
“The landmark agreement immediately permits worldwide distribution of most of the
Macross films and television sequels worldwide, and also confirms that Big West will not oppose the Japanese release of an anticipated upcoming live-action Robotech film. The agreement also recognizes Harmony Gold’s longstanding exclusive license with Tatsunoko for the use of the 41 Macross characters and mecha in the Robotech television series and related merchandise throughout the world ex