Macross 7 Season 1 Episode 8 Summer Accident
- TVPG
- November 27, 1994
The episode "Summer Accident" of Macross 7 season 1 centers around a mysterious accident that occurs at a swimming pool. The episode begins with an introduction to the character of Ray Lovelock, a reporter for a local newspaper who is determined to get the scoop on the accident.
The accident itself is quite strange - a young girl falls into the pool and is nearly drowned, but is saved by a bystander. However, the girl's body is covered in strange, glowing marks that seem to be spreading across her skin. The bystander who saved the girl is a young man named C. N. Lueger, who is also covered in the strange marks.
As the episode progresses, it becomes clear that the accident is somehow tied to the presence of a giant, glowing orb in the sky. The orb is revealed to be a spaceship from a race of aliens known as the Protodeviln, who have come to Earth in search of their missing princess.
As the residents of the town become more and more alarmed by the presence of the Protodeviln, Ray Lovelock continues to investigate the story. He discovers that the marks on C. N. Lueger's body are actually part of a larger plan to create a new type of human being - one that is better suited to survive in the face of the Protodeviln's onslaught.
Throughout the episode, the tension builds as the residents of the town struggle to come to terms with the reality of the alien invasion. In the end, they are forced to band together in order to fight off the Protodeviln and protect their way of life.
Overall, the episode "Summer Accident" is a gripping and suspenseful installment in the Macross 7 series. With its focus on character development and exploration of the human condition, it offers a unique perspective on the classic science fiction genre.