Macross English Sub & Dub

About Macross

If you are hunting for a new action series, Macross (超時空要塞マクロス) deserves a look (1982). The setup goes like this. The setup: 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 a global war.

Along the way, after 10 years, the Unification Wars are finally over, the new Earth United Nations Government is in power, and work on the Macross is complete. On the day of the launching ceremony, its main cannon fires on its own, destroying an alien spacecraft. This fateful day marks the beginning of the war between the humans on the Macross and the Zentradi, a race of humanoid aliens of giant proportions.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Mika Doi as Misa Hayase and Mari Iijima as Minmay Lynn. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 36 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Artland and Tatsunoko Production, so the studio's house style defines how Macross looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.5/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Mika Doi voicing Misa Hayase gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1982, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.