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Macross
- Score
- 75%
- Episodes
- 36
- Runtime
- 26m
- Members
- 32.1K
Synopsis
The story
In 1999, a giant alien spacecraft crash lands on South Ataria island. Humanity proceeds to attempt to rebuild this marvel, but political conflicts centered around the Macross result in a global war. After 10 years, the Unification Wars are finally over, the new Earth United Nations Government is in power, and work on the Macross is complete. On the day of the launching ceremony, its main cannon fires on its own, destroying an alien spacecraft. This fateful day marks the beginning of the war between the humans on the Macross and the Zentradi, a race of humanoid aliens of giant proportions.
ActionDramaMechaMusicRomanceSci-Fi
Episode guide
85 episodes
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Characters & voices
500 credited
Misa Hayase
Main
Minmay Lynn
Main
Maximilian Jenius
Supporting
Milia Fallyna
Supporting
Hikaru Ichijou
Main
Roy Focker
Supporting
Hayao Kakizaki
Supporting
Vrlitwhai Kridanik
Supporting
Quamzin Kravshera
Supporting
Bruno J. Global
Supporting
Claudia LaSalle
Supporting
Exsedol Folmo
Supporting
Golg Boddole Zer
Supporting
Kaifun Lynn
Supporting
Kim Kabirov
Supporting
Moruk Lap Lamiz
Supporting
Shammy Milliome
Supporting
Vanessa Laird
Supporting
Production staff
500 credited
Mari IijimaTheme Song Performance (ED2)Mari IijimaInsert Song Performance ("Watashi no Kare wa Pilot"; eps 11-13, 16-20, 36)Mari IijimaInsert Song Performance ("Silver Moon - Red Moon"; eps 19, 20)Mari IijimaInsert Song Performance ("My Beautiful Place"; ep 20)Mari IijimaInsert Song Performance ("Zero-G Love"; 17, 18, 20)Mari IijimaInsert Song Performance (ep 4)Mari IijimaInsert Song Composition (ep 4)Mari IijimaInsert Song Lyrics (ep 4)
Haruhiko MikimotoCharacter DesignHaruhiko MikimotoCharacter Animation Director (eps 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 24, 27)
Narumi KakinouchiAssistant Animation Director (eps 19, 26)Narumi KakinouchiKey Animation (eps 7, 12, 19, 26, 31, 36)
Toshiki HiranoMechanical Animation Director (ep 23)Toshiki HiranoCharacter Animation Director (eps 4, 31)Toshiki HiranoKey Animation (OP, eps 19, 26, 31)Toshiki HiranoAnimation Director (eps 7, 12, 19, 26)
Shouji KawamoriOriginal CreatorShouji KawamoriMechanical DesignShouji KawamoriScript (ep 36)Shouji KawamoriDesign SupervisorThemes & motifs
AniList community tags
Space OperaTheme-Sci-Fi92%
WarTheme-Other92%
SpaceSetting-Universe90%
MilitaryTheme-Other-Organisations90%
Love TriangleTheme-Romance87%
AliensCast-Traits85%
HeterosexualTheme-Romance83%
IdolCast-Traits82%
Unrequited LoveTheme-Romance79%
Real RobotTheme-Sci-Fi-Mecha78%
AviationTheme-Other-Vehicle76%
PoliticsTheme-Other70%
Ensemble CastCast-Main Cast70%
UrbanSetting-Scene70%
Male ProtagonistCast-Main Cast68%
Female ProtagonistCast-Main Cast65%
Community pulse
32.1K members
Score spread
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Watch status
Current1,937
Planning17,511
Completed10,634
Dropped745
Paused1,299
Related titles
Series map
Macross ZeroPrequel · OvaMacross PlusSequel · OvaChoujikuu Yousai Macross: FLASH BACK 2012Summary · OvaChoujikuu Yousai Macross: Ai Oboete Imasu kaAlternative · MovieChoujikuu Yousai Macross THE FIRSTAlternative · MangaChoujikuu Yousai Macross: MY FAIR MINMAY - Yumemiru PreludeAdaptation · NovelMacross (Shinsaku Animation)Other · —Macross XXOther · Ova
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What viewers say
500 community reviews
The beautiful mess that is Macross
@JellySnake42/45 helpful
This classic and interesting take on mecha flies high for most of its run before suffering from a bumpy landing.
@Pockeyramune91916/19 helpful
An incredibly told romance that's painful and tough to watch play out. Protoculture reactions are comedy gold.
@SpiritChaser8/10 helpful
What do you get when you combine gundam, intergalactic warfare, idols, giants, and a harem? A timeless classic!
@bboyoatsnrice4/7 helpful