All of the "Macross" series are completely covered!
The "realistic depiction of mechanicals"—represented by the Variable Fighters—the "love triangle" that unfolds between the protagonist and the heroines, and numerous songs that are charming to the point that they end wars with aliens. These are the 3 large components that the "Macross series" fascinates its fans with. Now, when we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the memoriable first production "Super Dimensional Fortress Macross", a complete data file that summarizes all of the "Macross" series comes to your side!
Sheryl Nome: illustrated by Hirotaka Marufuji / Supervised by Risa Ebata (Studio G-1 NEOI) / Colour coordinated by Kumiko Nakayama / Finished by Tomomi Murakami (Hiyori) / Digital effect by Naomi Takanashi
Production titles along the bottom:
Super Dimensional Fortress Macross
Super Dimensional Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?
Super Dimensional Fortress Macross: Flash Back 2012
Macross II
Macross Plus / Macross Plus Movie Edition
Macross 7
30 Years of the Progression of Macross is Collected Here!
⊘ Approaching the Launch of the "Macross Chronicle Revised Edition"
I blinked and it went from the 25th anniversary of the telecast of the "Super Dimensional Fortress Macross" to the 30th anniversary. Looking back these past few years, it was with the support of many fans and staff that "Macross", together with "Macross F", galloped by.
The basic structure of the story having not changed up until now, and the series continuing for 30 years are things that I couldn't image at the initial start of the "Super Dimensional Fortress Macross". When looking back, even though the many Macross series have inherited the structure of "love triangle", "song", and "fighting", I think that my image of the changes are a "helix" that's ascending a little bit at a time. Although there's a feeling of a great evolution by saying that Macross is galloping up a helix, when seen from the several hundred million year history of the Earth, 30 years is merely an instant. Even if the surface of the productions change, I feel that their fundamentals are universal. That is to say, a song stopping the fighting might be the power of the mythical structure that the Macross series has.
This time, at the launch of this "Macross Chronicle" Revised Edition, I feel that you will be able to enjoy the concept of this book—that is to say, a "chronicle"—by compiling the Macross series up until "Theatrical Macross F" and "Macross FB7". In addition, if I dare say it, none of each of the TV series or theatrical versions that are from the concept of "Macross" are the official history of Macross. I think that you can enjoy Macross by comparing the different versions of the stories, and feeling the truth of the history of Macross in the differences between them.
Although history is something that consists of the accumulation of facts, history is something whose form changes when handed down due to the interpretation of the people who experienced it. Various interpretations arise with the flow of the months and years, and many myths arise. As a result, would it not be a chronicle? History is always something of its era, and is something that is rewritten due to the differences in the speculation and information that the officials have. History might be told completely differently if the same fact is seen from a different angle. Nevertheless, among the fragments of several histories, a universal truth is etched. That message is probably in the great waves that undulate through those surface events.
This "Macross Chronicle" is produced with the stance that it's a collection of records that bring together the interpretations by various personalities of the history that flows behind the Macross series. I hope that the readers will discover their own true "Macross" by using this book to take in the adventures that are among the 30 years of accumulated Macross history.
Kawamori Shoji
Ranka Lee: illustrated by Risa Ebata (Studio G-1 NEOI) / Colour coordinated by Kumiko Nakayama / Finished by Haruko Nobori (Hiyori)
SDF-1: illustrated by Hidetaka Tenjin
Production titles along the bottom:
Macross 7: the Galaxy is Calling Me
Macross Dynamite 7
Macross Zero
Macross Frontier
Theatrical Macross Frontier: the False Princess
Theatrical Macross Frontier: the Wings of Goodbye
Weekly "Macross Chronicle Revised Ed." is composed of 12 sections.
⊘ Mechanic Sheet
Sheets which introduce the mechanics that have appeared in "Macross". The main mechanics are introduced with fold-out sheets that are combined with illustrations painted specifically for Macross Chronicle. Besides the VF (Variable Fighters), such things as Destroids and military vessels are explained in detail.
Illustrations Drawn specifically for Macross Chronicle:
These are illustrations painted by Mr. Tenjin Hidetaka, an illustrator who became famous for "Macross" related plastic model package art. Of course he's painted the main mechanisms, even the maniac aircraft!
Detailed Data/Specs:
Detailed data appears in the data columns with such things as each mechanic's specs and a size comparison. In addition, the aircraft's special characteristics, features and so on are explained in detail; and we have also pressed the creative staff for the development backgrounds of the mechanics with regards to the "Macross" world.
Explained by a Wealth of Setting Data:
All the information on the vehicle is gathered together, such as operation records, the features of each of the 3 forms, cockpits and standard armaments, transformation sequence, additional equipment, colour variations and so on.
⊘ Character Sheet
Sheets which introduce in detail the characters who overflow with appeal, such as Lynn Minmei, Nekki Basara, and Sheryl Nome. Making use of a wealth of colour setting pictures, we've pressed the creative staff for the characters' charms.
Character Explanation:
The characters are explained from various points of view, such as what kind of person are they, and how were they active? The main characters are explained in more detail by using several sheets.
Character Interrelation Chart:
The character's sphere of companions can be understood with the introduction to a selection of characters in the series that are relevant to the character on the sheet. Will the interactions between unexpected characters also become clear!?
⊘ Timeline Sheet
A chronology of the all of the "Macross" series. The history of "Macross" is reconstructed in chronological order, and events that occurred in the "Macross" world that run parallel to the chronological order within the productions are introduced in detail.
Episode Guide:
It explains representative events on the chronology in detail with pictures. In addition, it introduces related setting material, relevant matters and so on, to verify the history of "Macross" from various aspects.
Chronology:
The events of all of the "Macross" productions appear one by one, reconstructed into chronological order. When all the sheets are collected, you will have completed this great chronology.
⊘ History Sheet
Sheets which collect great scenes that introduce historical events that occurred in "Macross", combined with illustrations drawn specifically for the page. There are also scenes that are distinctive of "Macross", such as Lynn Minmei's debut and Fire Bomber's live performances..
Illustrations Drawn Specifically for the Sheet:
The Interstellar Wedding Ceremony, Project Super Nova and so on, and of course such things as Lynn Minmei's and Sheryl Nome's concerts... these famous scenes that remain in your memory are resurrected in illustrations drawn specifically for the pages.
Related Matters:
Related episodes, data and so on are introduced in a column that appears on each sheet. The "Macross" world is picked up in its multi-faceted components.
⊘ Technology Sheet
Fold Navigation, Pinpoint Barriers, Reaction Warheads, and of course the Variable Fighter (VF), the pronoun of Macross... these sheets introduce the characteristic Macross technologies.
Illustrations Drawn Specifically for the Sheet:
The characteristic technologies are reproduced by illustrations on the Technology Sheets. There are plenty of highlights, such as the aircraft when it was under development.
Explanations of the Characteristic Technology:
Articles that press the creative staff for unknown technologies and illustrations that reproduce the back side of weapons development. We will unravel the technology of "Macross" with these two elements.
⊘ World Guide Sheet
Various matters in the "Macross" world—such as culture, facilities and planets—are extensively taken up by these sheets. Together with illustrations drawn specifically for the sheets, we pressed the creative staff for the "Macross" world by composing the sheets with importance placed on the visuals.
Sheets Explain the "Macross" World:
With such things as an abundance of setting data and figures drawn specifically for it, the sheets provide a multifaceted explanation of the "Macross" world.
Illustrations Drawn for the Sheets:
Characteristic matters of Macross are introduced visually using illustrations by famous illustrators drawn specifically for the sheets.
⊘ Episode Sheet
Sheets that explain the episodic story in details, one-by-one, as they were on-air. Each episode is cut into 4 pages, and the story is explained with care. You'll deepen your knowledge even more if you read such things as the explanations of the points of note and the mini columns.
Each Episode's Data:
All sorts of data are included, such as staff, cast, the songs that run during the show, and the icons of the mechanics and characters that appeared in it.
Mini Column:
It explains things from a point of view that differs from that of the Timeline and History sheets, such as information for devoted fans and the secret stories behind the productions.
⊘ Goods Sheet
Sheets that introduce "Macross" related goods together with valuable data about such things as CDs, DVDs and figures, and of course the transforming toys by Takato Toys, Yamato, and so on. The photos taken of the toys specifically for the sheet are a must-see.
Classified in Each Respective Category:
The Goods Sheets are classified into 8 categories. Please file the sheets in your preferred order after putting each category together, as there are no sheet numbers.
01 Transforming Toys
02 Action Figures
03 Plastic Models
04 Character Goods
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05 Music, Images, Publications
06 Games
07 Pachinko, Pachi-slot
08 Events
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The Features of the Goods are Explained in Detail:
Episodes at the time the goods went on sale, the features of the goods and so forth are introduced with photos taken specifically for the sheets.
⊘ Gallery Sheet
Gorgeous visuals for each work appear in large size, such as the now valuable "Macross" series advertising posters and LD and plastic model package illustrations. You can encounter nostalgic images!
Introduces Illustrations Which Have Been Left in Memory:
Gorgeous visuals are picked out from "Super Dimensional Fortress Macross", broadcast in 1982, to "Theatrical Macross F". The sheets are fully-loaded with nostalgic illustrations, such as the poster for the "Super Dimensional Fortress Macross: Do you Remember Love?" theatrical edition, and package art for plastic models that have been released since Imai.
⊘ Heroine Gallery Sheet
Famous illustrators and manga artists have drawn new illustrations of the historical heroines for this magazine, starting with Ms. Ebata Risa, the character designer for "Macross F".
All of the Illustrations are Newly Drawn for the Sheets:
Centring on Ranka and Sheryl—the two heroines of "Macross F (Frontier)"—there will be such things as illustrations of the heroines dressed in new costumes or clad in VFs; and the sheets are precious illustrations which can only be seen in this publication.
⊘ Glossary Sheet
A glossary which passes through all of the "Macross" series. The technical terms that are unique to "Macross", and of course the characters, mechanics, etc that appear, can all be easily understood.
Smoothly Looked Up:
Unknown words can be smoothly looked up as they are in Japanese syllabaric order. You can also understand with a glance which series the term appears in if you look at the series icon.
⊘ Song Sheet
Sheets which feature "songs", the great fascination of "Macross". The songs are introduced in detail with such things as explanations of the tune and pictures of the album jackets; and of course the song lyrics.
Data & Song Explanations:
They explain matters concerning the song, such as which scenes it ran in and the melody, and what famous scenes are recalled with the tune. The data is also rounded out with such things as the songwriters and the CD the song was recorded on.
By filing this magazine in the specially made binder, you'll
complete this Great Macross Visual Encyclopedia!
The "Macross Chronicle Revised Edition" is a unique magazine where you file it into the specially made ring binder and the 12 dividers included with it. By filing it according to the following method, you'll finally complete the Great Macross Visual Encyclopedia.
A) Sheets that are filed according to each production:
Mechanic Sheets / Character Sheets / History Sheets / Episode Sheets / Gallery Sheets / Song Sheets
Step ①: Referring to the chart below, categorize each sheet by its production icon.
Step ②: Mechanic and Character Sheets refer to the chart below, and are categorized respectively by the power icon.
* As the sheets with the Sheet Number "00" don't have power icons, please file them at the start of the sheets for their respective productions.
Step ③: File them in the order of the sheet numbers. When there are two or more sheets with the same number, arrange them in alphabetical order with the letter that appears to the lower-right of the sheet number.
* Gallery and Song sheets don't have numbers. Please classify them by their production, and file them in your preferred order.
The order arrayed by production and power icons:
Please arrange the sheets in the order of the production icons, referring to the example below. (The following is one example of the filing method.)
Zero (Macross Zero)
Unified Forces
Civilian
Anti-Unification Alliance
M (Super Dimensional Fortress Macross)
Unified Forces
Civilian
Zentrādi
FB (Flash Back 2012)
Unified Forces
Civilian
Plus (Macross Plus)
Unified Forces
Civilian
Zentrādi
7 (Macross 7)
Unified Forces
Civilian
Varōta
Zentrādi
7Gin [７銀」 (Macross 7 Theatrical Edition: The Galaxy is Calling Me!)
Civilian
Varōta
Others
D7 (Macross Dynamite 7)
Unified Forces
Civilian
Others
F (Macross F [Frontier])
New Unified Forces
S.M.S.
Civilian
Others
FB7 (Macross FB7 Listen to my Song!)
New Unified Forces
S.M.S.
Civilian
Others
Ai ｢愛｣ (Super Dimensional Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?)
Unified Forces
Civilian
Zentrādi
Meltrandi
Protoculture
TF 「劇F」 (Macross F Theatrical Edition - The False Princess / The Wings of Goodbye)
New Unified Forces
S.M.S
Civilian
Others
II (Super Dimensional Fortress Macross II ~Lovers Again~)
Unified Forces
Civilian
Mardūk
Other ｢他」 (Others)
ALL (the entire series)
"Other" is comprised of the mechanics and characters that appeared in such things as the video games. "All" are sheets that apply to the entire Macross series. Because there are no power icons among these sheets, please arrange them by their sheet number order.
A) Sheets filed in numerical order:
Timeline Sheets / Technology Sheets / Worldguide Sheets / Glossary Sheets
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Put the sheets into their sheet number order. When there are two or more sheets with the same number, arrange them in alphabetical order with the letter that appears to the lower-right of the sheet number.
*"Do You Remember Love?", "Theatrical Macross F", "Macross II": only these 3 productions are allocated from sheet number 01 according to each production.
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The icons of the corresponding productions are coloured. You can instantly understand which production the sheet applies to.
Goods Sheets
The Goods Sheets are classified according to the category. As there are no sheet numbers, after bringing the sheets together according to each category, please file them in the order of your preference.
Heroine Gallery Sheets
There aren't sheet numbers on the Heroine Gallery Sheets. Please file them in the order of your preference.
