Watch Super Dimension Fortress Macross (English Subtitled)

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1969
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Super Dimension Fortress Macross is a legendary anime series that first premiered in 1982 and continued till 2002. The show is a blend of action, drama, and romance, appealing to audiences of all ages. The anime follows the story of a massive alien spaceship that enters the Earth's atmosphere, causing a global crisis that threatens humanity's existence.

The main protagonist of the show is a young pilot named Hikaru Ichijo. He is a talented and ambitious fighter pilot who dreams of flying the skies and fighting for his country. Through a series of events, Hikaru is thrust into a battle against the alien invaders and becomes part of a team tasked with saving humanity from destruction.

Alongside Hikaru is a diverse cast of colorful characters, including Lynn Minmay, a talented singer, and a potential love interest for Hikaru. There is also Lisa Hayes, a tough and determined officer, who helps Hikaru understand the gravity of the situation and how to fight the enemy with force and strategy.

The show is known for its incredible mecha designs and space battles, showcasing some of the best animation of its time. The mecha, called Veritech fighters, are transformable aircraft with impressive firepower that take on the giant alien ships in spectacular and intense battles. The action is fast-paced and gripping, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.

Super Dimension Fortress Macross is also known to have some of the most iconic music scores in anime history. The show features a series of catchy and memorable songs, sung by Mari Iijima, the voice of the character Lynn Minmay. The music adds a significant layer of emotion to the already compelling story, amplifying the show's romantic and dramatic elements.

Despite its age, Super Dimension Fortress Macross remains a powerful and engaging anime series even to this day. The show's themes of love, sacrifice, and humanity's resilience in the face of danger still resonate with audiences, making it a timeless classic. The characters and their journeys are unforgettable, and the animation and music are still praised for their quality and impact.

If you're a fan of mecha anime, space battles, and epic stories, then Super Dimension Fortress Macross is a must-watch. It's a series that has stood the test of time, paving the way for modern anime and influencing generations of creators and fans alike.

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Seasons

36. Gentle Farewell

Minmay is trying to get Hikaru to quit the military. Kamjin gets his warship up and running and heads toward the Macross.

35. Romanesque

June 19, 1983

It's Christmas time! Kamjin and his group have found a Zentradi warship and are repairing it using techniques learned from the humans.

34. Private Time

Misa and Hikaru have a date for a picnic. However, Minmay calls Hikaru and he flies over to see her without telling Misa.

33. Rainy Night

Misa and Claudia talk about the men in their lives over glasses of wine.

32. Broken Heart

Kamjin captures Minmay and Kaifun and tries to ransom them for a warship. Misa and Hikaru are part of a mission to rescue them.

31. Satan's Dolls

May 21, 1983

The disgruntled Zentradi are now trying to steal the micloning devices. The military find themselves battling ever increasing numbers of Zentradi.

30. Viva Maria

May 15, 1983

Claudia, Misa, Hikaru, Max, Milia and Exedol are recruited to go with Britai to capture the Zentradi base that manufactures their ships.

29. Lonely Song

As more and more Zentradi grow discontented with their current life, a solution must be found.

28. My Album

May 1, 1983

It's been two years since the Macross and its Zentradi allies destroyed Bodolzaa and the Main Fleet. A city has sprung up around the Macross, built by the human and Zentradi survivors.

27. Love Flows By

The time has come for the final showdown. Hikaru admits his feelings for Minmay but how will she respond?

26. Messenger

Groups of Zentradi mutiny and demand the negotiation of a cease-fire with the Macross. Archivist Exedol is sent as ambassador to the Macross.

25. Virgin Road

April 10, 1983

On their first date, Milia tries to kill Max. However, sparks fly along with the daggers, and the two wind up getting married.

24. Good-bye Girl

Misa decides to return to the Earth to give her report to the UN Government High Command regarding the Zentradi, using data obtained from the defectors.

23. Drop Out

After the attack on the city inside the Macross, the civilians get to work cleaning up. Meanwhile, the military is kept busy fighting off small groups of Zentradi.

22. Love Concert

Exedol has come up with a plan to capture the Macross by taking advantage of the Daedalus Attack to insert battle pods aboard the Macross.

21. Micro Cosmos

It's the premiere of Minmay's movie. She's reserved a seat in the front row for Hikaru but he doesn't get her message.

20. Paradise Lost

The explosion of the barrier system has not only destroyed most of Kamjin's fleet but decimated.

19. Burst Point

February 27, 1983

Roy is dead and the crew of the Macross has developed an omnidirectional barrier that can shield the entire ship for a brief period of time.

18. Pineapple Salad

Hikaru regains consciousness but is being kept in the hospital for monitoring. His first visitor is Misa, who feels guilty for being responsible for Hikaru's injuries.

17. Phantasm

Having been seriously injured in his last battle, Hikaru is lying unconscious in a hospital.

16. Kung Fu Dandy

Kaifun is reunited with his parents. The three spies gradually start adjusting to life with "culture."

15. Chinatown

January 23, 1983

Misa and Global head to UN Forces Headquarters in Alaska to report their theories regarding the Zentradi.

14. Global Report

Captain Global prepares his report for UN Forces Headquarters.

13. Blue Wind

On their return to the Macross, Hikaru, Kakizaki, Max, and Misa give their report to Global and his senior officers.

12. Big Escape

Britai, Exedol, and Bodolzaa decide they need to place micloned Zentradi soldiers aboard the Macross as spies.

11. First Contact

Hikaru, Kakizaki, and Misa, having been captured by the Zentradi, are locked in a room for study. Britai and Exedol decide to contact Zentradi Supreme Commander Bodolzaa for advice.

10. Blind Game

Roli, Konda, and Warera, after having all their recording equipment destroyed by Hikaru, report to Britai and Exedol about the broadcast they witnessed.

9. Miss Macross

A TV station is now running on the Macross. To celebrate they are holding a "Miss Macross" beauty pageant.

8. Longest Birthday

On Minmay's sixteenth birthday Hikaru is promoted and put in charge of two subordinates: Kakizaki Hayao and Maximillian Jenius.

7. Bye-Bye Mars

Having discovered an abandoned base on Mars, the Zentradi set up a trap for the Macross. The Macross, already far off the intended course for Earth, makes a stop on Mars for much needed supplies.

6. Daedalus Attack

The Macross crew develops a protective barrier from the energy anomaly left by the fold system disappearance. However, they can only create three small movable shields.

5. Transformation

November 7, 1982

The Zentradi locate the Macross and resume their attacks.

4. Lynn Minmay

October 31, 1982

Hikaru and Minmay, after finding themselves suddenly in outer space, finally make it back aboard the Macross. Now they discover that they are in a sealed off, unused portion of the battleship.

3. Space Fold

October 17, 1982

The Captain of the Macross is forced to make a quick decision due to the relentless attackes of the enemy. Using alien technology, the Macross makes a space fold near the Earth's surface above South Ataria island.

2. Countdown

October 3, 1982

Air-racer pilot Ichijo Hikaru is about to get a joy ride in a Valkyrie fighter from his sempai, Major Roy Focker, when an air raid is called -- Aliens are attacking.

1. Booby Trap

In 1999, a giant alien spacecraft crash lands on South Ataria island. Humanity proceeds to attempt to rebuild this marvel, but political conflicts centered around the "Macross" result in global war.

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