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Macross
By most standards, Macross is considered to be a mecha franchise second only to Gundam. Much like the original Gundam series, Super Dimension Fortress Macross was a war drama. But instead of powerful prototype robots, Macross set off a craze for transforming planes following its 1982 debut. The series also introduced two elements that have been enduring elements in each incarnation: love triangles and the power of music. The show's successful TV run was followed a year later by a theatrical retelling, Do You Remember Love? In 1985, Macross was brought over to the U.S. as the first third of Robotech, an edited compilation of three unrelated series, including Southern Cross and Mospeada. The franchise went into hibernation for several years following the 1987 music video OVA Flashback 2012.
The franchise returned in 1992 with the alternate universe OVA Macross II. Since then, new entries have been created under the supervision of Shoji Kawamori, one of the original creators at Studio Nue. The franchise jumped decades into the future with the OVA series Macross Plus and the TV series Macross 7, both released in 1994. Kawamori directed the prequel Macross Zero OVA for the franchise's 20th anniversary in 2002. The franchise's most recent entry is Macross Frontier, a TV series that celebrated the 25th anniversary. Because of its success, Frontier was followed by two movie adaptations. While the original Macross, Macross II and Macross Plus are available on DVD in the U.S., other entries remain unlicensed.
Macross, characters, images, and related items are copyrights of Studie Nue, Big West, and Satelight ©1982 to
. ©1984 to
Harmony Gold U.S.A. ©2005 to 2009 ADV Films. Macross II and Macross Plus ©1995 to
Manga Entertainment.
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