“Alien ship crash unites Earth; Macross flees Zentradi war, carrying civilians across space.”
Super Dimension Fortress Macross
超時空要塞マクロス
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Synopsis
Alien ship crash unites Earth; Macross flees Zentradi war, carrying civilians across space.
After a mysterious spaceship crashes into Earth, humanity realizes that they are not alone. Fearing a potential threat from space, the world pushes aside their nationalism, conflicting interests, and cultural differences, unifying under the banner of the United Nations. The newly formed UN forces decide to repurpose the alien spacecraft, naming it SDF-1 Macross. Unfortunately, on the day of its maiden voyage, a fleet of spaceships belonging to a race of aliens known as the Zentradi descend upon Earth, and the SDF-1 Macross, acting of its own accord, shoots down the incoming squadron, sparking an intergalactic war. In an attempt to escape, the Macross tries to launch itself into the Moon's orbit, but the ship—as well as the city it was in—is teleported to the far reaches of space. Caught up in this mess are Hikaru Ichijou, a free-spirited acrobatic pilot, and Minmay Lynn, an aspiring singer. These two, alongside Macross' crew, experience an epic journey rife with grief and drama, coming face-to-face with the cruelties of war along the way.
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Derived from 43 sampled reviews
What 43 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.17 · split reception
6.9 pts
Recommenders 8.9 · others 2.0
↑ 1.00
Running avg · Apr 2008 → Oct 2025
- 10 “Macross stands as one of the greatest space operas ever created, featuring a masterful love triangle and a compelling "married to an alien" narrative. While Minmay can be frustratingly childish at...”
- 9 “This anime is a fantastic blend of 80s nostalgia, great characters, and just enough ridiculousness, all elevated by a truly stellar opening theme. While the story is unique and engaging enough to...”
- 10 “Robotech: The Macross Saga is a phenomenal series that masterfully blends an engaging alien invasion premise with the complex psychological development of its protagonist, Rick Hunter. The...”
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A Tv Production · Fall 1982
Tatsunoko Production.Artland · Mainichi Broadcasting System
- Format 36 × 25′ eps × min
- Total runtime 15h 00m all episodes
- Aired Oct 1982 – Jun 1983 Fall 1982
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0989 catalog
Produced by
- Artland Producer
- Mainichi Broadcasting System Producer
- Studio Nue Producer
- Big West Producer
- Anime Friend Producer
Licensed by
- ADV Films Licensor
- AnimEigo Licensor
- Harmony Gold Licensor