Macross is a Japanese science fiction mecha anime media franchise, created by Shoji Kawamori of Studio Nue in 1982. It features a transforming fighter jet mecha, which is used by a group of characters to defend the Earth against alien threats.
First aired as a TV series in 1982 in Japan and was named 'The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'.
It was later adapted into a movie, 'The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?', in 1984.
There have been many different Macross TV series, movies, and video games since then, each with different storylines and characters.
One of the most popular TV series in the franchise is 'Macross Frontier', which aired in 2008.
The franchise has also inspired a variety of merchandise, including toys, model kits, and clothing.
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Robotech is an American animation franchise that was created by combining three different Japanese anime series (including Macross) into one show. It follows the adventures of a group of humans who use transforming fighter planes to defend the Earth against alien threats.
Neon Genesis Evangelion is a Japanese mecha anime series created by Hideaki Anno in 1995. It features giant robots, called 'Evangelions', which are used by various characters to fight supernatural threats in a post-apocalyptic world.
Macross Delta is a 2016 anime television series.
Macross Frontier is a 2008 anime television series.
Macross 7 is a 1994 television series.
Macross Plus is a four-episode anime OVA from 1994.
Macross Zero is a six-episode anime OVA from 2002-2004.
Macross is a Japanese science fiction mecha anime media franchise, created by Shoji Kawamori of Studio Nue in 1982. It features a transforming fighter jet mecha, which is used by a group of characters to defend the Earth against alien threats.
There is no definitive order to watch all Macross series and films, as each has a different story and setting. However, to get started, you can begin with the original Macross TV series, then move on to Macross: Do You Remember Love? and then proceed to other series and films based on your interest.
The mecha in Macross are transforming fighter jets, which can transform from a jet to a robot armed with a variety of weapons.
Yes, romance is a major theme in Macross series. The main characters often have romantic relationships or love triangles that drive the story, and some series feature pop idol singers who play a major role in the romance subplot.
Macross and Robotech are similar, as Robotech was created by combining three different Japanese anime series, including Macross, into one show. However, Robotech has a different storyline and characters compared to Macross, and it was also dubbed and edited for an American audience.