Macross Frontier

About Macross Frontier

Macross Frontier (マクロスF) blends action, mecha and music by Satelight (2008). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: After being threatened by extinction at the hands of alien invaders called the Zentradi, humanity undertook the task of guaranteeing itself a future by launching fleets of colony ships into space. On Macross Frontier, one such fleet, high school learner Saotome Alto's life is changed forever: the fleet is suddenly attacked by unidentified creatures while he is performing aerial stunts for a concert by the wildly popular.

Beyond that: Alto quickly comes across himself in the cockpit of a new-model fighter struggling to protect Ranka Lee, a young girl he met only hours earlier, from the invaders' swath of destruction. Noting his performance during this incident, the S.M.S. Skull Squadron private military company invites Alto to join their organization, where he continues protecting his allies and Macross Frontier.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Alto Saotome (Yuuichi Nakamura) and Sheryl Nome (Aya Endou) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 25 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Satelight, so the studio's house style defines how Macross Frontier looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.6/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Yuuichi Nakamura as Alto Saotome, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2008, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.