Macross Zero English Sub & Dub

About Macross Zero

Looking for background on Macross Zero (マクロス ゼロ)? This action, adventure and drama series by Satelight (2002) starts out like this. The setup: Taking place one year before the Zentraedi arrive on Earth, Macross Zero chronicles the final days of the war between the U.N. Spacy and anti-U.N. factions.

From there, after being shot down by the anti-U.N.'s newest fighter plane, ace pilot Shin Kudo stumbles on himself on the remote island of Mayan, where technology is almost non-existent. While Shin stays on the island to heal his wounds, the tranqulity of the island is shattered by a battle that involves the UN's newest fighter - the VF-0.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Akira Kamiya as Roy Focker and Kenichi Suzumura as Shin Kudou. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 5 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Satelight is the studio behind Macross Zero, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Akira Kamiya voicing Roy Focker gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2002, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.