Macross Frontier (tv). Coming in 2008!

Lynn Minmay · November 11 2007, 11:13 AM

It's been FIVE long years since the last Macross series. The new 26 episode series should be coming in early 2008. The official Macross website posted a two minute trailer of Macross Frontier a few days ago. I can not WAIT for this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjHQPDOD7E8

"On November 10, the official Japanese website for the Macross robot anime franchise has posted the promotional video for Macross F (Frontier), the sequel television series that is scheduled for 2008. Much of the footage had originally screened in an earlier cut shown during the Macross 25th Anniversary Live: Minmay meets Fire Bomber concert on August 18. The two-minute video lists the staff credits and shows the three main characters (budding singer Ranka Lee, pilot trainee Alto Saotome, and idol star Sheryl Nome) as well as the Macross Frontier fleet and VF-25 variable fighter. Macross co-creator Shoji Kawamori, Macross Plus composer Yoko Kanno, and Macross Zero's animation studio Satelight are working on the project."

Angel4576 · November 11 2007, 01:10 PM

New Macross? TV Macross? Kawamori's on board? Kanno's on board?

I think I just creamed my pants.....

CYOTI · November 11 2007, 03:01 PM

Is this going to be a rehash of that godawful Macross 7 or is it going to be along the lines of the original Macross?

marillion · November 11 2007, 03:45 PM

I've never really followed Macross, other than the original which became pt. 1 of Robotech... In the Macross Series, are they all tied in to one another with the same characters?

I know I could google the answer, but I thought I'd ask the knowledgible folks here too...

zakkrusz · November 11 2007, 04:09 PM

Well I'm for it, as long as it's not as unlikable as Macross 7

Emher · November 11 2007, 06:30 PM

Ooohh yes. Macross is what got me into anime and I can't wait to see this!

CYOTI · November 11 2007, 07:37 PM

marillion said:
In the Macross Series, are they all tied in to one another with the same characters?

No they are more generational with a series of unifying and common themes kinda like Robotech.

Lynn Minmay · November 11 2007, 09:14 PM

CYOTI said:
Is this going to be a rehash of that godawful Macross 7 or is it going to be along the lines of the original Macross?

Honestly. The trailer gives off a feeling of the original Macross along with Macross Zero. I'll leave the rest to interpretation.

SeerSGB · November 11 2007, 09:49 PM

Looks like some of the rumors I had heard, about this being a continuation of Misa and Hikaru's story-- were wrong. Looks nice, wonder what the chances of getting it stateside are-- legitimately that is?

On on an aside, ~sigh~ I miss the old VF-1A Valks.

CYOTI · November 11 2007, 09:55 PM

Pretty hard to continue Hikaru's story given the voice actor killed himself and the creator of the series has said that the characters' disappearance in space was pretty much it.

SeerSGB · November 11 2007, 10:00 PM

CYOTI said:
Pretty hard to continue Hikaru's story given the voice actor killed himself and the creator of the series has said that the characters' disappearance in space was pretty much it.

Neither which has stopped continuations in the past. I prefer the "unknown end" to the Miss and Hikaru, but people are still going to speculate and want to see what happened-- nature of the fanbeast.

Emher · November 11 2007, 10:55 PM

SeerSGB said:
On on an aside, ~sigh~ I miss the old VF-1A Valks.

Me too, but they are getting very old style in design by now. They'll always be one of my favorite mech designs though

Lynn Minmay · November 11 2007, 11:13 PM

There are definitely a couple of shots adding fuel to the fire.

Lookingglassman · November 12 2007, 04:44 AM

YES! I hope it is available stateside soon. I love this series!

Leroy · November 12 2007, 03:45 PM

I hope Harmony Gold doesn't block it's release in the U.S. like they did with Macross Zero.

November 11 2007, 01:10 PM	#2
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November 11 2007, 03:01 PM	#3
CYOTI Vice Admiral	Re: Macross Frontier (tv). Coming in 2008! Is this going to be a rehash of that godawful Macross 7 or is it going to be along the lines of the original Macross?

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marillion Vice Admiral Location: Hangin' with Smokey Bear	Re: Macross Frontier (tv). Coming in 2008! I've never really followed Macross, other than the original which became pt. 1 of Robotech... In the Macross Series, are they all tied in to one another with the same characters? I know I could google the answer, but I thought I'd ask the knowledgible folks here too... __________________ Find a new way of life - www.marillion.com

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Emher Admiral Location: Sweden	Re: Macross Frontier (tv). Coming in 2008! Ooohh yes. Macross is what got me into anime and I can't wait to see this! __________________ "I am who I am. Someone has to be."-Brendan Gleeson as Reynald in Kingdom of Heaven.

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November 11 2007, 09:49 PM	#9
SeerSGB Admiral Location: Tennessee	Re: Macross Frontier (tv). Coming in 2008! Looks like some of the rumors I had heard, about this being a continuation of Misa and Hikaru's story-- were wrong. Looks nice, wonder what the chances of getting it stateside are-- legitimately that is? On on an aside, ~sigh~ I miss the old VF-1A Valks. __________________ - SeerSGB - Fans want to watch the movie, listen to the music, look at the pretty pictures, read the story. They are not looking to assimilate-- Colleen Doran

November 11 2007, 09:55 PM	#10
CYOTI Vice Admiral	Re: Macross Frontier (tv). Coming in 2008! Pretty hard to continue Hikaru's story given the voice actor killed himself and the creator of the series has said that the characters' disappearance in space was pretty much it.

November 11 2007, 11:13 PM	#13
Lynn Minmay Captain Location: SDF-1 Macross	Re: Macross Frontier (tv). Coming in 2008! There are definitely a couple of shots adding fuel to the fire. __________________ Ai oboete imasu ka?

November 12 2007, 04:44 AM	#14
Lookingglassman Admiral Location: America	Re: Macross Frontier (tv). Coming in 2008! YES! I hope it is available stateside soon. I love this series!

November 12 2007, 03:45 PM	#15
Leroy Fleet Captain	Re: Macross Frontier (tv). Coming in 2008! I hope Harmony Gold doesn't block it's release in the U.S. like they did with Macross Zero.