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Series Guide - All Macross Series Guideline

• "Series Guide." Macross Chronicle Revised Ed. 15 Jan. 2013: 01-04.

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Pgs 09-10 [Front]

The Complete Preserved Edition—All Macross Series Guideline
Legend
  • Production Icon
  • Release Year
  • Episode Number and Medium
  • TV = Television Series
  • Movie = Theatrically Released Production
  • OVA: Original Video Production

  • Production Icon Zero
    Release Year: 2002
    Episode Number and Medium: 5 episode OVA

    Macross Zero An OVA series set in the Unification War period. It depicts the confused state of the Earth before the completion of the SDF-1 Macross along with finely depicted mechanics. Attention was also focused on rendering the mechanics in 3DCG.

    Setting: 2008 A.D.

    Love Triangle:
  • Shin Kudō x Sara Nome x Mao Nome
  • Songs:
  • "Arkan" Holy Raz
  • "Life Song" Fukuoka Yutaka (Yen Chang) and Holy Raz
  • "Yanyan" Nanri Yūka
  • Mechanic:
    ▶ VF-0A Phoenix
    ▲ CVN-99 Asuka II

    Production Icon: M
    Release Year: 1982
    Episode Number and Medium: 36 episode TV

    Super Dimensional Fortress Macross The first memorable production. It depicts the conflict with the Zentrādi, the first aliens that humans encountered. Popular characters, such as Lynn Minmei and Roy Fokker, were born in this series.

    Setting: 2009 A.D.

    Love Triangle:
  • Ichijō Hikaru x Lynn Minmei x Hayase Misa
  • Songs:
  • "Macross" Fujiwara Makoto
  • "My Boyfriend is a Pilot" Lynn Minmei (Ījima Mari)
  • "Little White Dragon" Lynn Minmei (Ījima Mari)
  • Mechanic:
    ▶ VF-1J Valkyrie
    ▲ SDF-1 Macross

    Production Icon: FB
    Release Year: 1987
    Episode Number and Medium: [single episode] OVA

    Super Dimensional Fortress Macross Flash Back 2012 A production that depicts the world after "Super Dimensional Fortress Macross" in addition to Minmei video clips. Attention should be paid to it, as there are many mechanics that can only be seen in this production, such as the Megaroad and VF-4 Lightning.

    Setting: 2012 A.D.

    Love Triangle:
  • Ichijō Hikaru x Lynn Minmei x Hayase Misa
  • Songs:
  • "The Paints of Angels" Lynn Minmei (Ījima Mari)
  • "Sunset Beach" Lynn Minmei (Ījima Mari)
  • "0-G Love" Lynn Minmei (Ījima Mari)
  • Mechanic:
    ▶ VF-4 Lightning III
    ▲ SDF-2 Megaroad

    Production Icon: Plus
    Release Year: 1994
    Episode Number and Medium: 4 episode OVA

    Macross Plus An OVA produced at the same time as "Macross 7". The detailed depiction of mechanical action is the subject in a story centred on the two test pilots of the new Valkyrie models. The OVA gave birth to popular mecha such as the YF-19 and YF-21.

    Setting: 2040 A.D.

    Love Triangle:
  • Myung Fang Lone x Isamu Dyson x Guld Goa Bowman
  • Songs:
  • "Information High" Sharon Apple
  • "After, in the dark" Sharon Apple (Mai Yamane)
  • "Voices" Myung Fang Lone (Arai Akino)
  • Mechanic:
    ◄ YF-19
    ▶ YF-21
  • SDF-1 Macross

  • Production Icon: Plus
    Release Year: 1995
    Episode Number and Medium: Movie

    Macross Plus Movie Edition The theatrically released production of "Macross Plus". The OVA series was reorganized and increased by about 20 minutes of newly produced new footage; the content of which puts the love triangle—consisting of the 2 test pilots and 1 woman—in the spotlight.

    Setting: 2040 A.D.

    Production Icon: 7
    Release Year: 1994
    Episode Number and Medium: 49 episode TV + 3 unbroadcast episodes

    Macross 7 A production that depicts the activities of Fire Bomber—the band led by Nekki Basara—set in the Macross 7 Emigrant Fleet. A pilot who sings without fighting stands out even among the "Macross" series.

    Setting: 2045–2046 A.D.

    Love Triangle:
  • Mylene Flare Jīnasu x Nekki Basara x Gamlin Kakizaki
  • Songs:
  • "Seventh Moon" Fire Bomber
  • "Storming Love Heart" Fire Bomber
  • "Try Again" Fire Bomber
  • Mechanic:
    ▲ VF-19 Kai Excalibur "Nekki Basara Special"
    ◄ Macross 7

    Production Icon: 7Gin [7銀]
    Release Year: 1995
    Episode Number and Medium: Movie

    Theatrical Macross 7 The Galaxy is Calling Me! The theatrical release of the popular "Macross 7" production. This is an extra episode of the TV series, in which the Zentrādi Emilia Jīnasu and Basara engage in a singing battle.

    Setting: 2045–2046 A.D.

    Production Icon: D7
    Release Year: 1997
    Episode Number and Medium: 4 episode OVA

    Macross Dynamite 7 An OVA that depicts things after "Macross 7". The activities of Nekki Basara after leaving Fire Bomber are depicted in a production that was produced to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the birth of Macross. Its unique subject is a giant going after Galactic Whales.

    Setting: 2047 A.D.

    Love Triangle:
  • Nekki Basara x Elma Hoily x Graham Hoily
  • Songs:
  • "Dynamite Explosion" Fire Bomber
  • "New Frontier" Fire Bomber
  • "Feel Universe" Fire Bomber
  • Mechanic:
    ▶ VF-19P Excalibur
    ▲ Macross 7

    Production Icon: F
    Release Year: 2008
    Episode Number and Medium: 25 episode TV

    Macross F (Frontier) The newest work that depicts the conflict between the Macross Frontier Emigrant Fleet and the Vajra, an enigmatic life-form. It is a high quality production that combines 3DCG mechanics with characters that overflow with charm.

    Setting: 2059 A.D.

    Love Triangle:
  • Saotome Aruto x Ranka Lee x Sheryl Nome
  • Songs:
  • "Triangular" Sakamoto Māya
  • "Interstellar Flight" Ranka Lee = Nakajima Megumi
  • "Sagittarius☆9 PM, Don't Be Late" Sheryl Nome starring May'n
  • Mechanic:
    ▶ VF-25F Messiah
    ◄ Macross Frontier

    Production Icon: FB7
    Release Year: 2012
    Episode Number and Medium: OVA

    Macross FB7 Listen to My Song! A special chapter that blends the worlds of the TV version of "Macross F" with "Macross 7". Its subject is Ranka and Sheryl et al browsing recorded clips of Macross 7 that were left behind by an enigmatic creature.

    Setting: 2059 A.D.

    Production Icon: Ai [愛]
    Release Year: 1984
    Episode Number and Medium: Movie

    Super Dimensional Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? A theatrically released production that was completed by the main staff of the "Super Dimensional Fortress Macross". In a production with overwhelming quality, it centers on a new story arc that uses a setting that differs from that of the TV version.

    Love Triangle:
  • Ichijo Hikaru x Lynn Minmei x Hayase Misa
  • Songs:
  • "Do You Remember Love?" Lynn Minmei (Ījima Mari)
  • "The Paints of Angels" Lynn Minmei (Ījima Mari)
  • "Cinderella" Ījima Mari
  • Mechanic:
    ▼ SDF-1 Macross
    ▲ VF-1S Strike Valkyrie

    Production Icon: TF [劇F]
    Release Year: 2009*
    Episode Number and Medium: Movie

    Theatrical Macross F ~The False Songstress~ The first chapter in the theatrically released "Macross F" productions. The VF-25's Tornado Pack appears as the new mechanic. With high quality live concert scenes, it focuses on "What if Sheryl was a spy?"—a story development that is a complete change from the TV series.

    * Translator's note: indicated as errata in issue #80. Originally was "2010".

    Love Triangle:
  • Saotome Aruto x Ranka Lee x Sheryl Nome
  • Songs:
  • "That is so" Ranka Lee = Nakajima Megumi
  • "Universal Bunny" Sheryl Nome starring May'n
  • "Obelisk" Sheryl Nome starring May'n
  • Mechanic:
    ▲ VF-25/TWI Tornado Valkyrie

    Production Icon: TF [劇F]
    Release Year: 2011
    Episode Number and Medium: Movie

    Theatrical Macross F ~Wings of Goodbye~ The concluding chapter that continues from "~the False Songstress~", which explains the concealed mystery of Sheryl's and Ranka's singing voices. It presents one more answer to the whereabouts of the love triangle that has concerned and interested fans since the TV series.

    Love Triangle:
  • Saotome Aruto x Ranka Lee x Sheryl Nome
  • Songs:
  • "The Wings of Goodbye - The End of the Triangle" Sheryl Nome starring May'n, Ranka Lee = Nakajima Megumi
  • "After School Overflow" Ranka Lee = Nakajima Megumi
  • "Prohibited Elixir" Sheryl Nome starring May'n
  • Mechanic:
    ▲ YF-29 Durendal

    Production Icon: II
    Release Year: 1992
    Episode Number and Medium: 6 episode OVA

    Super Dimensional Fortress Macross II ~Lovers Again~ Although it is set in the "Macross" world of 2091, it is an independent story spun by completely new characters and mechanics. It depicts the conflict between Earth's mankind and the Mardūk, aliens with a culture of singing.

    Love Triangle:
  • Kanzaki Hibiki x Silvie Geena x Ishtar
  • Songs:
  • "Love You Once More" Kasahara Hiroko
  • "A Hush Like 200 Million Years Ago" Kaneko Mika
  • "Tempted by the Valkyrie" Sato Yukiyo
  • Mechanic:
  • SDF-1 Macross
  • ▲ VF-2SS Valkyrie II

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    Pgs 11-12 [Back]

    Start Your Engines and Stand-by to Launch!

    Row 1 [L to R]:
    Planning to publish: an introduction to a part of the illustrations drawn for this magazine!! (Illustrator: Tenjin Hidetaka)
    VF-0S Phoenix
    VF-0A Phoenix
    VF-0D Phoenix
    SV-51γ
    SDF-1 Macross
    VF-1J Valkyrie
    VF-1S Valkyrie
    VF-1A Valkyire
    Row 2 [L to R]:
    VF-1D Valkyrie
    VF-1J Armoured Valkyrie
    VF-1J Super Valkyrie
    MBR-04-Mk VI Tomahawk
    HWR-00-Mk II Monster
    Rigādo
    Nūjaderu-Gā
    Quadoran-Rō
    VF-4 Lightning III
    Row 3 [L to R]:
    VF-3000 Crusader / Variable Guraaji
    VF-9 Cutlass / VF-14 Vampire
    YF-19
    YF-19
    YF-21
    VF-11B Thunderbolt
    Macross 7
    VF-19 Kai Excalibur "Nekki Basara Special"
    VF-19 Kai Excalibur "Nekki Basara Special"

    Row 4 [L to R]:
    VF-11MAXL Kai Mylene's Craft
    VF-17T Nightmare Kai
    VF-22S Sturmvogel
    VF-11 Thunderbolt
    VF-17 Nightmare
    VF-19 Excalibur
    VF-5000 Star Mirage
    VA-3C Kai Invader
    Macross Frontier
    Row 5 [L to R]:
    VF-171EX Nightmare Plus
    Macross Quarter
    VF-25S Messiah
    VF-25F Messiah
    VF-25G Messiah
    RVF-25 Messiah
    VB-6 König Monster
    Quadoran-Rea
    VF-27γ Lucifer
    SDF-1 Macross
    Row 6 [L to R]:
    VF-1S Valkyrie
    VF-1A Valkyrie
    VT-1 Ostrich / VE-1 Elint Seeker
    VF-1S Strike Valkyrie
    Quadoran-Rō
    VF-2SS Valkyrie II
    VA-1SS Metal Siren
    YF-29 Durendal
    . . . and more!

    All Systems Green, Good Luck To The Recruits!

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