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Robotech

Robotech
★ 8.6/10•1985•25m•PG•Animation•Drama•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Robotech is an 85-episode adaptation of three different anime television series made between 1982-1984 in Japan; the adaptation was aired in 1985. Within the combined and edited story, Robotechnology refers to the scientific advances discovered in an alien starship that crashed on a South Pacific island. With this technology, Earth developed giant robotic machines or mecha to fight three successive extraterrestrial invasions.

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 4, 1985

Episodes

Episode 1 - BoobytrapE1

Boobytrap

In the year 1999, an abandoned alien battle fortress crash-lands on the planet Earth. Our most brilliant scientists and engineers spend the next ten years reconstructing the damaged ship, and studying its highly advanced technology, known as Robotech! A race of warriors from deep space, the Zentraedi, enter the scene, bent on recovering the lost ship and destroying Earth's civilization. A battle for our planet's survival is on, and young Rick Hunter finds himself caught up in the war, piloting an unfamiliar fighter plane, with sophisticated engineering he can't begin to understand!

Mar 4, 1985

Episode 2 - CountdownE2

Countdown

The aliens strike in full force, and the desperate battle for the planet Earth reaches the very streets of Macross City. Human courage and skill are tested to the limit, against the superior weapons of the Zentraedi. A heroic rescue attempt (by Rick Hunter, to save Lynn Minmei) turns into a nightmare experience.

Mar 5, 1985

Episode 3 - Space FoldE3

Space Fold

The Zentraedi invaders continue to close in, and the battle for planet Earth becomes even more intense. Attempting to escape the superior alien forces, Rick & Minmei become stranded in space, while trying to rejoin the others. Captain Gloval makes a desperate decision to execute a hyperspace jump, which may take his ship to safety, or which might mean the end for everyone!

Mar 6, 1985

Episode 4 - The Long WaitE4

The Long Wait

Rick & Minmei learn they have landed in a closed-off and forgotten section of the SDF-1. Try as they may, they can find no way out, and no one aboard the ship has any idea where they are! Time passes slowly and cruelly for the imprisoned pair, as what started out to be a fun adventure, turns into a deadly nightmare of hunger and exhaustion, driving them to the edge of hysteria.

Mar 7, 1985

Episode 5 - TransformationE5

Transformation

The citizens of Macross Island attempt to normalize their life aboard the giant battle fortress. Human drama is played out against the backdrop of interplanetary war, as the Zentraedi forces follow after the SDF-1, and continue the war begun back on Earth. Captain Gloval must make a life-or-death decision, which will determine the fate of nearly 70,000 refugees!

Mar 8, 1985

Episode 6 - BlitzkriegE6

Blitzkrieg

The Zentraedi are still puzzled by the actions of the SDF-1. However, Breetai, their Commander, is beginning to enjoy the challenge. Captain Gloval plans a trap for the marauding aliens, only to have it backfire among the incredible rings of Saturn. And Rick is trapped inside a Zentraedi warship!

Mar 11, 1985

Episode 7 - Bye-Bye MarsE7

Bye-Bye Mars

The planet Mars is the setting, as Breetai calls for reinforcements in order to capture the SDF-1. Captain Gloval drives his grew to the brink of exhaustion, as he attempts to keep the overwhelming Zentraedi forces at bay.

Mar 12, 1985

Episode 8 - Sweet SixteenE8

Sweet Sixteen

As Minmei's 16th birthday approaches, Rick finds himself constantly on duty, defending the hard-pressed battle fortress from attacks by the relentless Zentraedi armada. Rick's thoughts are torn between his duty to the SDF-1, and his waning love for Minmei.

Mar 13, 1985

Episode 9 - Miss MacrossE9

Miss Macross

The charming Minmei prepares herself for a different sort of battle; a battle to determine the most beautiful girl in Macross City! While the beauty contest rages, Rick Hunter is called into action by his superiors, to defend the giant space battle fortress.

Mar 14, 1985

Episode 10 - Blind GameE10

Blind Game

The crew of the SDF-1 maintain constant vigil against the threat of attack by the ever-present Zentraedi armada. An unauthorized assault by the evil Khyron damages the main radar tower of the space battle fortress.

Mar 15, 1985

Episode 11 - First ContactE11

First Contact

Rick Hunter, Lisa Hayes, and Ben Dixon are captured, and brought before the Supreme Leader of the Zentraedi civilization. Helpless prisoners, they witness the awesome power and destructive capability of their alien adversaries.

Mar 18, 1985

Episode 12 - The Big EscapeE12

The Big Escape

Held captive in a Zentraedi prison cell, Rick, Lisa, and Ben try to figure a way off the massive alien ship, and report their findings to Captain Gloval & the crew of the SDF-1. Breetai & Dolza also begin to make plans to recapture their lost battle fortress.

Mar 19, 1985

Episode 13 - Blue WindE13

Blue Wind

Captain Gloval plays a dangerous game of cat & mouse, as he maneuvers the SDF-1 into battle, which will determine the fate of the SDF-1 and its population of 70,000 refugees. If he's successful, he'll return to Earth victorious. If he fails, then his quest will end.

Mar 20, 1985

Episode 14 - Gloval's ReportE14

Gloval's Report

Now that the giant space battle fortress has been safely returned to Earth, Captain Gloval looks back on the past two years. Years filled with memories of combat & strategy, while trying to keep the forces of an alien armada from capturing the Earth's defender, the SDF-1.

Mar 21, 1985

Episode 15 - HomecomingE15

Homecoming

Rick is secretly ordered to fly Minmei to Japan to visit her family. The reunion is cut short, when Minmei says she will not leave the SDF-1! Meanwhile, Captain Gloval & Lisa Hayes try to convince the United Earth Government that continued fighting with the Zentraedi will lead to the total destruction of the Earth.

Mar 22, 1985

Episode 16 - Battle CryE16

Battle Cry

Lisa meets Minmei's cousin Lynn Kyle, who reminds her of Carl Riber, her lost fiancee. But these melancholy reflections soon fade away, as a Zentraedi raiding party, led by Khyron, plans a sneak attack on the unsuspecting SDF-1.

Mar 25, 1985

Episode 17 - PhantasmE17

Phantasm

Rick Hunter lies in a hospital bed in critical condition, after barely surviving a Zentraedi attack. While his body fights for life, his mind races through an emotional journey, which tries to make sense out of his relationship with Minmei and his growing attraction to Lisa Hayes.

Mar 26, 1985

Episode 18 - Farewell, Big BrotherE18

Farewell, Big Brother

As Rick recuperates, Roy tries to convince Minmei to break away from her busy schedule, and drop in on her injured friend. But the Zentraedi threat looms large in the skies above Earth, and Roy prepares to go into battle... perhaps for the last time.

Mar 27, 1985

Episode 19 - Bursting PointE19

Bursting Point

Captain Gloval begins a journey, which he believes will end with the resettlement of the nearly 70,000 refugees stranded on the SDF-1. Meanwhile, Khyron's flotilla responds to the developments with an attack on the battle fortress. Captain Gloval is torn between saving the citizens of Macross City, and his oath to protect the Earth.

Mar 28, 1985

Episode 20 - Paradise LostE20

Paradise Lost

The Zentraedi monitor the activity of the SDF-1, as Captain Gloval prepares to relocate the refugees of Macross City. But everyone's hopes for returning to a normal life back on Earth are dashed forever, as the Zentraedi attack without warning!

Mar 29, 1985

Episode 21 - A New DawnE21

A New Dawn

The spotlight is on Minmei, as she prepares for the premiere of her first motion picture. Huge lines form around the theater, and even Rick & Lisa find time to catch a glimpse of a rising star.

Apr 1, 1985

Episode 22 - Battle HymnE22

Battle Hymn

The Zentraedi campaign to capture the SDF-1 escalates out of proportion, as Khyron leads a direct attack against the space battle fortress. Yet, through all the fighting and confusion, Minmei still manages to sing for the bewildered citizens of Macross City, giving them a small ray of hope in their darkest hour.

Apr 2, 1985

Episode 23 - RecklessE23

Reckless

Confused by the actions of the orbiting SDF-1, the Zentraedi attack in full force! Captain Gloval's army stands off the attack, as the stage is set for an ultimate showdown between Earth's displaced heroes and the misguided Zentraedi led by Khyron.

Apr 3, 1985

Episode 24 - ShowdownE24

Showdown

Lisa Hayes makes a rash decision to return to Earth, to try for a final time to convince the heads of the United Earth Government to negotiate with the Zentraedi armada. The journey back to Earth is not without incident, as Rick & Max cut a path through the enemy lines.

Apr 4, 1985

Episode 25 - Wedding BellsE25

Wedding Bells

Max's budding romance with Miriya takes a dramatic turn, as the once-proud Zentraedi warrior considers the unthinkable: marriage with a Micronian! The main Zentraedi likes the idea even less, and plans to do something about it.

Apr 5, 1985

Episode 26 - The MessengerE26

The Messenger

An uneasy truce is called, as the Zentraedi send an envoy (Exedore) to discuss a tentative peace plan. This move not only shocks the citizens of the SDF-1, but also fuels the already smoldering fires of ambition in Khyron.

Apr 8, 1985

Episode 27 - Force of ArmsE27

Force of Arms

The Earth is surrounded by Dolza's armada of over four million vessels, sent to destroy the Earth & the SDF-1. It's a time for final reflections, and a last attempt to defeat the vastly superior forces of the Zentraedi by Earth's Robotech Defenders!

Apr 9, 1985

Episode 28 - Reconstruction BluesE28

Reconstruction Blues

The crew of the SDF-1 assess the damage that has been dealt to the Earth. It's a time for reflection and reevaluation, in the wake of the near-total destruction of one alien culture, and the catastrophic remains of their once beautiful planet.

Apr 10, 1985

Episode 29 - The Robotech MastersE29

The Robotech Masters

War begins to creep back into the lives of those who have fought for the preservation of Protoculture. Some of the Zentraedi have returned to their violent ways. It is up to Admiral Gloval and the alien Exedore to come up with a solution to the current problem.

Apr 11, 1985

Episode 30 - Viva MiriyaE30

Viva Miriya

A liaison is established between Breetai and the survivors of the SDF-1, to convince the remaining Zentraedi warriors, stationed at a Robotech Factory, to join in an alliance for peace.

Apr 12, 1985

Episode 31 - Khyron's RevengeE31

Khyron's Revenge

Rick Hunter patrols the skies of Earth's new civilization, on a constant vigil against alien attack. The personal tragedies of the survivors pale in comparison to Khyron's plans, as he attempts a comeback by destroying the new society before it has had a chance to develop.

Apr 15, 1985

Episode 32 - Broken HeartE32

Broken Heart

Khyron succeeds in capturing Minmei & Kyle! He uses them in a plot to gain control of the SDF-1. The mission to rescue Earth's most honored celebrities becomes near pandemonium.

Apr 16, 1985

Episode 33 - A Rainy NightE33

A Rainy Night

Claudia gives Lisa Hayes a lesson in perseverance, as she recalls the first time she met the charismatic fighter pilot, Roy Fokker.

Apr 17, 1985

Episode 34 - Private TimeE34

Private Time

A Zentraedi rebellion forms the dramatic backdrop, as Rick tries to sort out his feelings for Minmei & Lisa.

Apr 18, 1985

Episode 35 - Season's GreetingsE35

Season's Greetings

The inscrutable Khyron plans an unusual Christmas present for the citizens of Macross City.

Apr 19, 1985

Episode 36 - To the StarsE36

To the Stars

Khyron plans his ultimate revenge, targeting the SDF-1, and the currently under-construction SDF-2.

Apr 22, 1985

Actors

Cam Clarke

Cam Clarke

Lance Belmont (voice)

Gregory Snegoff

Gregory Snegoff

Scott Bernard (voice)

Melanie MacQueen

Melanie MacQueen

Ariel (voice)

Susie London

Rook Bartley (voice)

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