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
Start Your Engines and Stand-by to Launch!
Row 1 [L to R]:
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▲ 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!
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