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| By AARON SKETCHLEY (aaronsketch@HOTdelete_thisMAIL.com) | Ver 1.0 2013.07.30 |
| Episode: F08A: Macross F Eps. 8 "High-school Queen" |
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Story
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Commentary
This is the time where one can enjoy the charm of the campus comedy, which can be said is a part of the individuality of this series. Even though it begins as the drama of Ranka moving into a new school, "queen" Sheryl's appearance is depicted as the main axle of the episode, and the commotion she creates within the academy. Sheryl's slapstick performance, which overflows with vitality, induces the viewer's laughter while interweaving somewhat lewd ideas, such as a shower scene and turmoil over panties. Despite Aruto being treated as a slave, its promising when he properly fills the roll of the queen's knight in the end. On the other hand, Ranka declines a job introduction from Sheryl with her own special kind of pride. Even though the depiction of the idleness that results from that zeal is heartrending, this episode includes the meeting of the important characters Brera and Ai-kun, and is an important episode that leads to Ranka's future progress. We would like you to note the nonchalant and suspicious words and deeds of Mishima and Grace in the episode.
Staff
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Cast
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Song
"Carrots Loves You Yeah!" Ranka Lee (Nakajima Megumi)
"Aimo" Ranka Lee (Nakajima Megumi)
Characters and Mechanic that appear
Note: items that appear in colour with a yellow background are indicated with a (y) in the following. Items that don't appear are black and white.
Character
(y) Saotome Aruto / (y) Ranka Lee / (y) Sheryl Nome / (y) Ozuma Lee / (y) Catherine Glass / (y) Mihaeru Braun
(y) Luca Angeloni / Kuran Kuran / Nene / Laramia / Canaria Berstein / (y) Matsuura Nanase / Geoffry Wilder
Bobby Margo / Monika / Miina / Ram / (y) Grace O'conner / (y) Leon Mishima / (y) Burera Stern
(y) Elmo Kuridaniku / (y) Tokugawa Ichiro
Mechanic
(y) Macross Frontier / (y) Macross Quarter / VF-25S / (y,N) VF-25F / VF-25G / RVF-25
Koenig Monster / Quadoran-Rhea / Cheyenne II / VF-171 / RVF-171 / VF-171EX (Aruto) / VF-171EX (standard)
RVF-171EX / AIF-7S / (y) VF-27ƒÁ / AIF-9V / (y) Macross Galaxy / Vajra (small) / (y) Vajra (large)
(y) Kaitosu / (y) Darufimu / (y) Vajra Carrier / QF-4000 / VF-25 (General Craft) / (y) VF-27ƒÁ (General Craft)
(y) Darufimu / (y) Vajra Carrier
N: Normal, S: equipped with Super Parts, A: equipped with Armour Pack
Topics: What Is Mihoshi Academy?
Frontier's best specialist training school, which was established keeping in mind the acquisition and inheritance of traditional culture and technology. The students select their optional educational subjects from a total of 8 courses, from such departments as public entertainment, integrated technology expert, information, and space flight; and they take in their respective technical studies. Also, a VF-1 model Valkyrie adorns the rooftop of the schoolhouse as the symbol of the academy.
Topics: The Egg Grasping Test
A test for beginners where the test taker is equipped with EX-Gear, which augments the power of the body, and grips and raises a raw egg without breaking it. Even though Sheryl failed this operation many times over, it is actually something that is presumed to have been practised since the time of the VF-1 from the first generation "Macross", and is also a practical skill test in the Battroid form to acquire a Valkyrie Flying Licence. Professional pilots are required to have delicate skills when using the giant Valkyrie's fingertips.
Preview of the Next Episode
Michael Blanc is the greatest sniper in S.M.S.. What is the memory of the pain that is concealed at the bottom of his capricious attitude? Next time, "Friendly Fire", the song of love and hate resounds in the galaxy.