TV series

Macross Frontier

Name: Macross Frontier
Released: 2008
Cast: Megumi Nakajima, Yuichi Nakamura, Aya Endo, Maaya Sakamoto, Hiroshi Kamiya

2008· 1 seasonTV-14★ 8.0Ended

On MBS — From SATELIGHT · Studio Nue

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

future high school space alien mecha piloted robot military anime macross

Episodes

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E1 Close EncounterNext upApr 3, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
E2 Hard ChaseApr 10, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
E3 On Your MarksApr 17, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
E4 Miss MacrossApr 24, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
E5 Star DateMay 1, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
E6 Bye Bye SherylMay 8, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
E7 First AttackMay 15, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
E8 High School QueenMay 22, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
E9 Friendly FireMay 29, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
E10 Legend of ZeroJun 5, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
E11 missing birthdayJun 19, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
Ranka prepares a special gift for Alto's approaching birthday.
E12 Fastest DeliveryJun 26, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
Sheryl gives a consolation concert at planet Galia 4, but because of an undisclosed illness she cancels her concert, which causes a huge riot.
E13 Twilight PlanetJul 3, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
Alto and Ranka make an emergency landing in planet Galia 4 due to a malfunction with their variable fighter.
E14 Mother's LullabyJul 10, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
The secret of "Aimo", the lullaby that only Ranka and Brera know is finally revealed.
E15 Lost PeaceJul 17, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
E16 Ranka AttackJul 24, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
E17 Goodbye, SisterJul 31, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
E18 Fold FameAug 7, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
E19 TrianglerAug 14, 2008 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
E20 Diamond CrevasseAug 21, 2008 · 24 min
Synopsis
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.
E21 Azure EtherAug 28, 2008 · 24 min
Synopsis
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.
E22 Northern CrossSep 4, 2008 · 24 min
Synopsis
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.
E23 True BeginningSep 11, 2008 · 24 min
Synopsis
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.
E24 Last FrontierSep 18, 2008 · 24 min
Synopsis
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.
E25 Your SoundSep 25, 2008 · 27 min
Synopsis
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.