Macross Frontier

Shawn Merrow · Sun Aug 19, 2007 12:27 pm

For those interested in the new Macross series here is some info.

Yoko Kanno, Heroine's Voice Announced for New Macross (Updated)

MacrossManual · Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:03 am

Yeah, it's looking good. I'm hoping for some more information though. They haven't released much at this point.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:16 pm

Thank you for the link and the update. Please keep us informed on this for the future! I know many here will be interested.

batlchip · Unread post by **batlchip** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 10:11 am

Sweet! thank you for the info

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:33 pm

Have to keep my eyes out for that one.....see what will come of it all...

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:57 pm

I'm hoping to get ahold of that around here if it shows up in the neighborhood.

MacrossManual · Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:23 am

Now here's some great news: Graham just posted on Macross World that Macross Frontier should be airing by second quarter 2008! He also said some new information about the series should be showing up around December this year. Yahoo!

Ice Dragon · Unread post by **Ice Dragon** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 3:08 am

Thx for the link.

Protoculture · Unread post by **Protoculture** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 1:49 am

MacrossManual wrote:Now here's some great news: Graham just posted on Macross World that Macross Frontier should be airing by second quarter 2008! He also said some new information about the series should be showing up around December this year. Yahoo!

That's good news!

Although, from what I heard, Macross Frontiers will be set in futuristic 2070AD, where Frontier colonisation mission had to fend off attacks by some sort 'space monsters' (uhh, Supervision Army's relics, or AFOS-like thingie from Mac Zero?). As long as there are kick-arse Valkyries, I'm in!

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 1:33 pm

I hoping they'll release it here in the states at that time. I'm also hoping I can get a hold of a copy here in Racine, WI when it does come out.

Protoculture · Unread post by **Protoculture** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 1:40 am

Aramanthus wrote:I hoping they'll release it here in the states at that time. I'm also hoping I can get a hold of a copy here in Racine, WI when it does come out.

Unlikely.... only SDFM: Macross, Macross Plus & Macross II that are available in the States.

You'd have to rely on imported Macross DVDs (Macross DYRL, Macross Zero, Macross 7, Macross Frontiers) from Hong Kong, or Japan. Or just order 'em from Canada.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:40 pm

Thank you for the information.

MacrossManual · Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:18 am

New information on Macross Frontier (thanks to kresphy on Macross World)!

A.D.207X, The colonization fleet Macross Frontier is traveling.
On the fleet, some 10 million people live peacefully. There is a TOP IDOL Shery Nome（シェリル・ノーム）.
Ranka Lee meet pilot training student Alto（早乙女アルト）on the way to concert.
However, Macross Frontier are raided by the powerful attack, the peace is broken...
What about Alto? What about MF's people choice?
New Macross Story is continued...

New Pictures!
http://www.un-spacy-qmtdb.com/Macross%20DYRL/macrossfrontier-1.jpg
http://www.un-spacy-qmtdb.com/Macross%20DYRL/macrossfrontier-2.jpg

Yahoo!

MacrossManual · Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:40 pm

More info served up from ANN:

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-11-07/macross-f-sequel-with-nue-yoko-kanno-set-for-2008

This is good stuff. Finally some solid details.

Protoculture · Thu Nov 08, 2007 10:05 am

The new VF-25 is schweeettttt! Love the Hikaru red-black trim lines! The aesthetic design blended VF-1 + SV-51 & YF-19! Damn, it looks good!

BTW, the new Macross Idoru is known as Sherry (or Cheryl?) Nome, which means she is somehow related to Macross Zero's Sarah Nome (died after a Monster Destroid kinda nuked her & the AFOS) or her little kid sister, Mao Nome.

This kinda put the new enemy (aka space monsters) should be AFOS like thingies ......

MacrossManual · Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:02 pm

I really like he VF-25 as well. I love those Hikaru colors :heart:

I'm also really impressed with the battroid mode. It looks like the wings might fold perpendicular rather than parallel. That's certainly a new way to go. At any rate, the battroid mode simply looks awesome. It's got the thinness that was introduced in Macross Zero, but this time it's way more stylish and mean looking

The Nome surname is definitely a direct connection. It'll be interesting to see how. I can't wait to find out who the new enemy is. So excited

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 2:04 pm

I have to agree that the VF-25 does look pretty sweet!

Shawn Merrow · Unread post by **Shawn Merrow** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 3:58 pm

More info on Anime News Network this time with a link to video from the new series. Warning the site is lagging heavily at this time.

Macross F Sequel's Promotional Video Posted

I have to say the video looks great.

MacrossManual · Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:16 pm

The official japanese website is having problems, but a fine fellow at Macross World uploaded the trailer on YouTube for all to see.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjHQPDOD7E8

Enjoy

MacrossManual · Sat Nov 10, 2007 12:26 pm

VF-25 Picture!

Great new picture of the VF-25 in high resolution (thanks to Graham on Macross World for the scan!)

http://www.un-spacy-qmtdb.com/Macross%20DYRL/vf-25.JPG

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 12:43 pm

There's definitely some of the anti-UN Macross Zero Sukhoi influence in the design...and can it actually turn at the waist?

Colonel Wolfe · Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:33 pm

wow, not being a macross fan... I cant see any apeal to this show... it looks like a CGI version of Mac7... how i loath all things Macross thou... These new Veritechs Look kinda structurally unsound... the transformation sequence tears the entire mecha apart...
but it is kinda Pretty

(to bad Pretty dosent win wars)

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:24 pm

To qoute one of the early critic-designers of the Gundam series..."The thing is flying apart!"

Oh well, we're spoiled by the simplicity and robust good looks of the VF-1

Rabid Southern Cross Fan · Sat Nov 10, 2007 11:21 pm

I'm in agreement with Colonel Wolfe. Im sorry, but the VF-25s transformation looks totally ridiculous.

MacrossManual · Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:02 pm

Please, don't troll the thread for either side of the mecha design debate. We want this thread to be good news for the fans. Just have fun

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:14 pm

Think of it as a challenge to your mech-killer...determine the exact time and spot to hit to completely obliterate a veritech...Like punching out a magic girl in mid-transformation...

Jefffar · Unread post by **Jefffar** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 6:22 pm

Just a couple of reminders.

1) Be nice

2) This is primarily a Robotech and Macross II forum, Macross and OSM related stuff can be discussed here as it does help generate excitment and provide insight for the Palladium RPGs, but you really should try to steer those topics towards the Gamers Who Like More Than Just Games forum.

3) I do like the look of it.

Protoculture · Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:50 am

Wildstar wrote:okay okay, so its a new version of macros which im all for, loved the Shadow chronicles for Robotech, and loved all previos versions of macross, but does anyone think this just might be a newer version of Macross 7???.

Hardly. Macross Frontier shared elements with original SDF: Macross more than its previous sequels / prequels.

Besides, Mac 7 deals with a pop band, with its hero an egoistic self-gratified Basara. Mac F clearly featured a pop idoru (idol) in the steps of Minmay, namely Shirley Nome.

The only thing Mac 7 & Mac F shares a similarity would be both are Macross series that touch on colonisation missions.

Protoculture · Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:56 am

Okay we have the voices of Basara and Mylene here, and dont forget Minmay too, and we have cool new mecha, dont forget to add thats its another colonization fleet, oh and that they come across a new alien threat...... sounds like its been done befoe with Macross 7

But, Mac 7 only revolved around Basara & Fire Bomber, plus their exploits above Macross 7 colonisation fleet. That & add in neo-Supervision Army (renamed Varuta) led by ancient protodeviln (space vamps).

For all likelihood, Mac F is returning to SDF: Macross roots, with possible love triangle, 'sempai' relationship (just like Hikaru-Focker), successful idoru, serious undertones ..... & of course, a new organic type entity based enemy (possibly drawn from AFOS in Mac 0).

Protoculture · Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:59 am

Then we throw in a idol singer too, and you get another Macross with a kick butt soundtrack coming..... to me its all sounding like "hey if we cant bring out Macross 7 lets just do another version"

Its more like ... now's Mac 0 are out, & time to set up new post Mac 7 premise.

Then they used Mac 0's inspired design, such as SV-51, mash it with VF-19, plus adding an idoru that is a descendant of the main characters (Sara & Mao Nome) from Mac 0.

MacrossManual · Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:24 pm

More yummy goodness:

http://aycu34.webshots.com/image/32753/2005626404945421407_rs.jpg

Enjoy

MacrossManual · Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:44 pm

Awesome new pictures, especially the second one!

http://www.un-spacy-qmtdb.com/Macross%20DYRL/magazine-dengekihobby-Jan2008.JPG

http://www.un-spacy-qmtdb.com/Macross%20DYRL/magazine-hobbyjapan-Jan2008.JPG

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 6:00 pm

Looks very cool!

Novastar · Unread post by **Novastar** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:10 am

Ok, the fighter's look cool...

What the new SDF look like!?! :fl:

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 12:53 pm

Good question Novastar. Anyone have any links to that? I know I don't.

MacrossManual · Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:51 pm

Nothing new on the next Macross class ship as yet. There's very little information and few pictures released so far, but more are starting to come out the closer it gets to release.

drewkitty ~..~ · Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:21 pm

Iwould guess that we are going to see the same ones from M7, MF looks to be a prequal to M+ & M7.

But then agine I would be fondly suprised if it turned out to be something different.

Shawn Merrow · Unread post by **Shawn Merrow** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:31 pm

drewkitty ~..~ wrote:Iwould guess that we are going to see the same ones from M7, MF looks to be a prequal to M+ & M7.

But then agine I would be fondly suprised if it turned out to be something different.

Its not a prequel its set after them.

MacrossManual · Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:50 pm

Macross Frontier is a sequel.

MacrossManual · Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:14 pm

New information on Macross Frontier

From ANN

NTT Resonant's goo Internet portal website has confirmed that the Macross F (Frontier) sequel is planned for a Spring 2008 broadcast. The finalized story will take place in A.D. 2059, five decades after the story of the first Macross television series and less than two decades after the last two sequel stories, Macross Plus and Macross 7. In the story, the Macross Frontier space colonization fleet is hosting a concert of an idol singer from the nearby Macross Galaxy fleet when a mysterious enemy attacks.

The January issue (on sale December 10) of Kadokawa's Newtype magazine will confirm the project's voice cast. Newcomer Megumi Nakajima had previously won a nationwide audition to perform and sing as Ranka Lee, a high school student who works part-time at a Chinese restaurant. Yuuichi Nakamura (Mobile Suit Gundam 00's Graham, Clannad's Tomoya) will play the main male lead, the fighter pilot trainee Alto Saotome. Aya Endo (Lucky Star's Miyuki, Gundam 00's Kinue) will play Sheryl Nome, the current top idol in the Macross universe. Hiroshi Kamiya (Honey and Clover's Yuuta, Gundam 00's Tieria), Jun Fukuyama (Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion's Lelouch), and Houko Kuwashima (Gundam Seed's Flay, Inuyasha's Sango) will play the supporting characters of Mikhail Buran, Luca Angeloni, and Nanase Matsuura, respectively.

The official Macross website has confirmed that this month's Macross 25th Anniversary Special program will feature co-creator Shoji Kawamori as a guest and a 27-minute director's cut of the first episode of Macross Frontier. Kawamori will be working with the studio Satelight (Noein, Macross Zero) and composer Yoko Kanno (Macross Plus, Escaflowne, Cowboy Bebop) on the new series. The special will also feature the television entertainers Hiroyuki Miyasako, Chihara-Junior, Shinya Arino, and Akane Ōsawa.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:02 pm

Cool! Thank you for the update MM!

MacrossManual · Fri Dec 07, 2007 7:33 pm

Not a problem Aramanthus. Here are some more goodies to enjoy:

http://www.un-spacy-qmtdb.com/Macross%2 ... attack.jpg

http://www.un-spacy-qmtdb.com/Macross%2 ... ullart.jpg

http://www.un-spacy-qmtdb.com/Macross%2 ... helmet.jpg

http://www.un-spacy-qmtdb.com/Macross%2 ... ttroid.jpg

http://www.un-spacy-qmtdb.com/Macross%2 ... erwalk.jpg

http://www.un-spacy-qmtdb.com/Macross%2 ... ighter.jpg

Enjoy

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:06 pm

Looks pretty cool! Thank you for sharing those with us!

Shawn Merrow · Unread post by **Shawn Merrow** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 1:30 pm

The first episode aired on the 23rd. I just watched it and it looks good.

MacrossManual · Mon Dec 24, 2007 2:10 pm

First episode of Macross Frontier is out! It's really good, much better than the first episode of Macross Zero. There's so much to discuss about this new episode, I don't know where to begin. The VF-171 is awesome, the VF-25 is even better if that's possible and the CG work is absolutely stunning! The characters are interesting and the story really hooks you in. I'm loving this new direction for Macross and hope that the other episodes live up to this first one. Wow! I can't believe that this show is a TELEVISION series. The animation is insane!

*catches breath*

All the information you will ever need about the first episodes of the new Macross Frontier:

http://macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=24559

Enjoy!

Alpha 11 · Unread post by **Alpha 11** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:30 pm

The big question for me is, will it be brought to the US officely. As for as I know, they still have not brought Macross Zero over, or even Macross 7. The big reason for me is, I do not like watching English sub. anima. It just takes the fun out of watching it for me. I just want it to be dubed.

Shawn Merrow · Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:33 pm

Alpha 11 wrote:The big question for me is, will it be brought to the US officely. As for as I know, they still have not brought Macross Zero over, or even Macross 7. The big reason for me is, I do not like watching English sub. anima. It just takes the fun out of watching it for me. I just want it to be dubed.

I doubt that it will be brought over. Also question why did you spell anime anima?

Alpha 11 · Unread post by **Alpha 11** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 2:35 am

Shawn Merrow wrote:
Alpha 11 wrote:The big question for me is, will it be brought to the US officely. As for as I know, they still have not brought Macross Zero over, or even Macross 7. The big reason for me is, I do not like watching English sub. anima. It just takes the fun out of watching it for me. I just want it to be dubed.

I doubt that it will be brought over. Also question why did you spell anime anima?

My spelling has always been bad. One of the worst subjects in school.

Shawn Merrow · Unread post by **Shawn Merrow** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:11 am

Alpha 11 wrote:
Shawn Merrow wrote:
Alpha 11 wrote:The big question for me is, will it be brought to the US officely. As for as I know, they still have not brought Macross Zero over, or even Macross 7. The big reason for me is, I do not like watching English sub. anima. It just takes the fun out of watching it for me. I just want it to be dubed.

I doubt that it will be brought over. Also question why did you spell anime anima?

My spelling has always been bad. One of the worst subjects in school.

Had the same problem but have improved in the last few years.

DhAkael · Unread post by **DhAkael** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 12:34 pm

Shawn Merrow wrote:
I doubt that it will be brought over.

You never can tell. This takes off enough (unlike M-Zero or M-7) it just MIGHT make it over to Northamerica, just like Macross-plus did.
And to the haters out there; learn to read!
Dubbing 9-out-of-10 times completely ruins the feel of the anime.
Just listen to the butcher job they did in Macross Plus *shudder* to the music and dialougue.