T5W#566-Top 5 Favorite Studio Sunrise Titles (That Arent Gundam)

Studio Sunrise, what kind of an Anime fan would I be without them?  Incase you’ve never noticed by the adorable little green robot that rolls across their logo in most features, Sunrise is most well known as the stewards and creators of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise.  Since then and before then, they have been one of the biggest Anime studios of all time, in particular they are the masters of the Mecha Anime Genre.  While Mecha might be their bread and butter, Sunrise does a lot more in it’s downtime between Gundam titles.  Since the Studio is turning 50 next year and there’s talk of some celebratory projects in the works, figured I’d give Sunrise a shoutout on this weeks Top 5 Wednesday.  And just to be fair and a little less predictable…Gundam will not be on the list (I mean it’s my all time favorite by default, that’d be cheating even if it is honest),  So without further ado, here are my Top 5 Favorite Studio Sunrise Titles (That Arent Gundam). 

 

Macross Delta Part 3 Episodes 11-15

As Walkure and Delta Flight mourn a terrible loss, Windermere launches an all out offensive, using the power of the Protoculture Ruins to claim more systems in the Globular Cluster with little resistance.  The war seems to be coming to a head as all eyes fall to the last free planet of the system: Ragna. Combining what forces are left in their military, the Macross Elysium launches into battle, with Delta Flight and Walkure taking point as the ultimate battle with Windermere begins.

So here’s the thing I’m starting to slowly realize about Macross Delta. My feelings towards it have so far been positive.  The more I watch though, I still mostly feel that way but not in a mind blown “this is awesome” kind of way.  It’s more of a “It’s…ok” kind of way.  IDK maybe part of the reason I feel more positively about Macross Frontier is because I watched it after the horendeous Macross 7 and it was a major breathe of fresh air and relief.  Delta tries to continue in the same vein but it’s just fine, not terrible but not quite on Frontier’s level either.  Let’s breakdown why this weeks set has me more on the fence than before and my concerns going forward.
 

T5W#565-Top 5 Favorite Reveals from Summer Game Fest 2026

2026 has had a nice showing of incredible video games like Resident Evil: Requiem and 007: First Light and we’re all waiting to see what kind of sales records Grand Theft Auto VI makes in the Fall.  But ngl, 2027 is looking to be an even bigger year for gaming if last weeks Summer Game Fest is to be believed.  From long awaited conclusions to new remasters and even some no brainer add ons to fighting rosters that should have happened forever ago, I was definitely cheering at some of these announcements.  Just how pumped am I for the games of 2027?  Let’s find out in todays Top 5 Wednesday as I share my Top 5 Favorite Reveals from Summer Game Fest 2026.
 

Macross Delta Part 2 Episodes 6-10

The Kingdom of Windemere has declared war on the New UN Spacey government.  To the shock of all, they are able to use Var Syndrome as a way to mind control the military’s of various worlds, seizing them without a fight. Pressed into service, Walkure undertakes a risky recon mission.  Waiting for them are Windermere’s elite Aeriel Knights and their first taste of war.  Hayate and Freya face pressure from their peers to perform well in these new conditions.  But this isnt what either of them signed up for.  Will true combat make or break the two of them?

I don’t get why people have been ragging on Macross Delta.  From what I’ve heard, this show is supposedly so idol focused over the Mecha action that it could very well be the reason we haven’t heard a peep from Macross in over a decade.  But I call fowl on that assumption because this second outing was just as strong as last weeks premiere and it hasn’t skimped on anything that makes Macross, Macross.  It isnt perfect but there’s still 15 episodes left to iron out some continuing wrinkles.  Anyway, onto this latest set of episodes.
 

T5W#564-Top 5 Anime Characters Who Belong on Battlestar Galactica (2004)

Recently Paramount+ became the new streaming home for one of my favorite TV Series of all time: the 2004 Reboot of Battlestar Galactica.  For those maybe not in the know: the reboot follows the original premise of the 1978 scifi classic, following a fleet of human refugee ships, led by the titular Battlestar Galactica, fleeing from a race of robots known as the Cylons.  This show means a lot to me, mostly due to me and my Dad doing our best to watch it together week after week even while I was away at college.  I’m about halfway through my rewatch so naturally, the topic turns to how would this show work as an Anime?  Probably quite well, especially considering shows like Space Battleship Yamato had similar themes and setups back when it was airing well before the original Galactica itself.  So new question then: if I were to assemble a cast for a BSG Anime, who would I pick from the countless number of SciFi Anime pilots, Captains and femme fatales?  That’s the question I’m gonna answer on todays Top 5 Wednesday as I list the Top 5 Anime Characters Who Belong on Battlestar Galactica (2004).  So Say We All.  Quick Note: I’m sticking to a one character per franchise rule on this one otherwise most of it would be Gundam characters…maybe a thought for a later list?