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Macross Frontier

Macross Frontier
★ 8.0/10•2008•TV-14•Animation•Action & Adventure
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A human space colony fleet is trying to find a habitable planet near the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. The story focuses on three young adults and the events that occur around them as the fleet faces a crisis of alien origin.

StatusEnded
LanguageJA
First Air DateApr 3, 2008

Episodes

Episode 1 - Close EncounterE125m

Close Encounter

Music idol Sheryl Nome arrives at the Macross Frontier fleet for a concert performance. In the meantime, fleet command deals with an unidentified & powerful alien enemy. Overwhelmed by the new enemies' speed & power (despite their lesser numbers), fleet defenses cannot prevent some of the alien bio mecha from penetrating the main colony ship. Teenage music fan Ranka Lee, young student Saotome Alto & S.M.S. VF-25 veteran pilot Ozma Lee are all involved in the ordeal.

Apr 3, 2008

Episode 2 - Hard ChaseE225m

Hard Chase

Ranka Lee is on her way to S.M.S. to drop off some items for her older brother Ozma Lee when she happens to meet Sheryl Nome. Alto Saotome also shows up when the two arrive at an observation park, but then the Vajra loom over from the skies above.

Apr 10, 2008

Episode 3 - On Your MarksE325m

On Your Marks

Alto Saotome unexpectedly meets Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome again at an observation park. However, the Vajra also shows up in the skies above the three, so they immediately head to the park's emergency shelter and get trapped inside.

Apr 17, 2008

Episode 4 - Miss MacrossE425m

Miss Macross

Alto Saotome is put through the paces by Mikhail Buran and the others at S.M.S. Meanwhile, Ranka Lee has passed the initial rounds of the Miss Macross contest auditions and sings a song for the very final screening stage.

Apr 24, 2008

Episode 5 - Star DateE525m

Star Date

Sheryl comes across Alto again in her quest to find her missing earing. She orders Alto to guide her around the Macross Frontier fleet. Elsewhere, Ozma and Ranka argue about her decision of becoming a singer.

May 1, 2008

Episode 6 - Bye Bye SherylE625m

Bye Bye Sheryl

Ranka Lee is scouted by an entertainment production company. While Sheryl is rehearsing for her Sayonara live concert on the final day of her tour, news arrives that the Macross Galaxy fleet is being attacked by a large horde of Vajra. As a result, President Howard Glass decides to inform his citizens of the new enemies' existence.

May 8, 2008

Episode 7 - First AttackE725m

First Attack

After the Macross Galaxy fleet is hit by a large-scale Vajra attack, Alto Saotome and his unit head out in the S.M.S. Macross 25 warship to rescue the surviving ships. On the same day Sheryl gives her last live concert on Macross Frontier.

May 15, 2008

Episode 8 - High School QueenE825m

High School Queen

Ranka transfers to Mihoshi Academy so as to be able to pursue a career in entertainment. A visit by Sheryl to Ranka's new school causes chaos in the academy.

May 22, 2008

Episode 9 - Friendly FireE925m

Friendly Fire

Sheryl's manager Grace O'Connor informs Mikhail Buran about his elder sister. Mikhail gets troubled by it and during a battle with the Vajra he almost hits Alto Saotome by mistake, which causes trouble between the two.

May 29, 2008

Episode 10 - Legend of ZeroE1025m

Legend of Zero

Ranka Lee is contracted to act in a minor role during a movie about the legend of Shin Kudo, while Sheryl Nome is the main female protagonist of the film.

Jun 5, 2008

Episode 11 - missing birthdayE1125m

missing birthday

Ranka prepares a special gift for Alto's approaching birthday.

Jun 19, 2008

Episode 12 - Fastest DeliveryE1225m

Fastest Delivery

Sheryl gives a consolation concert at planet Galia 4, but because of an undisclosed illness she cancels her concert, which causes a huge riot.

Jun 26, 2008

Episode 13 - Twilight PlanetE1325m

Twilight Planet

Alto and Ranka make an emergency landing in planet Galia 4 due to a malfunction with their variable fighter.

Jul 3, 2008

Episode 14 - Mother's LullabyE1425m

Mother's Lullaby

The secret of "Aimo", the lullaby that only Ranka and Brera know is finally revealed.

Jul 10, 2008

Episode 15 - Lost PeaceE1525m

Lost Peace

While Sheryl is recovering from her illness, all her work is cancelled. When she is informed that Ranka's popularity is now rising she becomes insecure and worried about her own musical career. During that time, Alto and Ranka give her a friendly visit.

Jul 17, 2008

Episode 16 - Ranka AttackE1625m

Ranka Attack

Mr. Bilrer, the owner of S.M.S. meets with Alto Saotome. At the same time, Ranka finds out that Brera, the pilot of the hostile VF-27, has been listening to her songs.

Jul 24, 2008

Episode 17 - Goodbye, SisterE1725m

Goodbye, Sister

Ozma promises Ranka to attend her first live concert on Macross Frontier, but he is ordered to defend the fleet from another Vajra attack before that.

Jul 31, 2008

Episode 18 - Fold FameE1825m

Fold Fame

Due to repeated Vajra attacks, the Frontier colonial fleet's resources are shortened. Energy becomes limited, and water and food rationing increases the population's unease.

Aug 7, 2008

Episode 19 - TrianglerE1925m

Triangler

Ranka's pet Ai-kun suddenly disappears. Ranka asks Brera for help and they look for Ai-kun together. Along the way, Brera asks Ranka who does she sing for? Ranka, who's beginning to feel doubt about her singing, starts to consider her true feelings. Meanwhile, Sheryl tells Alto that she will no longer sing.

Aug 14, 2008

Episode 20 - Diamond CrevasseE2024m

Diamond Crevasse

At Ranka's concert in Mihoshi Academy Ranka, Alto and Sheryl meet. While their thoughts and feelings cross each other during the event, the Vajra attack and Ranka's group becomes caught in a very dangerous and deadly situation.

Aug 21, 2008

Episode 21 - Azure EtherE2124m

Azure Ether

In the on-going war against the Vajra, people lose their loved ones and their hatred grows. Refusing to be a singing tool and wanting to clear up other people's thoughts, Ranka is determined to take a major step.

Aug 28, 2008

Episode 22 - Northern CrossE2224m

Northern Cross

The Frontier populance's hatred of the Vajra is growing by leaps and bounds, and even Alto and Luka cannot control their own hate. Moreover, now armed with new prototype weapons, Alto and Luka consider using them to utterly exterminate all Vajra. However, Ozma (who has been researching Leon's conspiracy) is beginning to realise the identity of the real enemy behind the conflict. Meanwhile, Sheryl decides to sing again with a brand new perspective.

Sep 4, 2008

Episode 23 - True BeginningE2324m

True Beginning

Due to insufficient resources in the Frontier Fleet, food is being rationed. As even oxygen is being lowered inside the colony, Alto cooks for a V-virus infected Sheryl as they pass the time peacefully. Right after that, Alto receives a shocking revelation about the origin of the Vajra and the power behind Ranka's song from Mr. Bilrer and Leon Mishima. Meanwhile, Brera and Ranka arrive at the the Vajra home system. However, they were soon attacked by Vajra patrols and Ranka was captured. While fighting his way towards Ranka, Brera encounters Grace O'Connor, who took total control over him using an obedience override in his cybernetic implants.

Sep 11, 2008

Episode 24 - Last FrontierE2424m

Last Frontier

The members of S.M.S Macross Quarter investigate the truth behind the destruction of the 117th Large Scale Research fleet in a Vajra attack and Ozma Lee finds the shadow of Grace O' Connor's ambition present in the incident where Ranka lost her family. Meanwhile, the NUNS military forces of Frontier prepare for a final decisive battle to protect the fleet from the Vajra.

Sep 18, 2008

Episode 25 - Your SoundE2527m

Your Sound

After arriving at the planet of origin of the Vajra, the Frontier fleet commences an all-out attack and Battle Frontier manages to charge directly into the center of the enemy forces. However, Island One (the main residential area of the fleet) receives a fierce counterattack from the Vajra and becomes endangered. During that time of crisis, the silhouette of a person starts projecting on the stage at the Battle 25 bridge.

Sep 25, 2008

Actors

Megumi Nakajima

Megumi Nakajima

Ranka Lee (voice)

Yuichi Nakamura

Yuichi Nakamura

Alto Saotome (voice)

Aya Endo

Aya Endo

Sheryl Nome (voice)

Maaya Sakamoto

Maaya Sakamoto

Ranxue Me (voice)

Hiroshi Kamiya

Hiroshi Kamiya

Michael Blanc (voice)

Jun Fukuyama

Jun Fukuyama

Luca Angeloni (voice)

Kenta Miyake

Kenta Miyake

Bobby Margo (voice)

Katsuyuki Konishi

Katsuyuki Konishi

Ozma Lee (voice)

Sanae Kobayashi

Sanae Kobayashi

Catherine Glass (voice)

Tomomichi Nishimura

Tomomichi Nishimura

Howard Glass (voice)

Rie Tanaka

Rie Tanaka

Monica Lang (voice)

Houko Kuwashima

Houko Kuwashima

Nanase Matsuura (voice)

Kikuko Inoue

Kikuko Inoue

Grace O'Connor (voice)

Aya Hirano

Aya Hirano

Meena Roshan (voice)

Kaori Fukuhara

Kaori Fukuhara

Ramu Hoare (voice)

Hirofumi Nojima

Hirofumi Nojima

Yasaburo Saotome (voice)

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