A rip-off, and not even a good rip-off.

A plot crudely stenciled from the first "Macross," then filled in like a Mad Lib.

When attempted, which is seldom, development is jarringly abrupt.

Character designs are derivative. Battle sequences are shoddy and confusing.

It receives credit for passable grammar, but it's a no-frills direct translation.

Random people plucked from the street could do better dubbing.

(mild violence, some adult language)

Mash is slender and coquettish with stylish pink hair and a great sense of humor. Ready for a wild time? (1-900-Spa-ceTV)

Ishtar the alien has the tiniest mouth and biggest eyes in recent anime memory.