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46-612: Macross Delta is set in the year 2067, eight years after the events of Macross Frontier in a remote part of the Milky Way Galaxy called the Brísingr Globular Cluster ( ブリージンガル球状星団 , Burījingaru Kyūjō Seidan ) , which is plagued by the Vár Syndrome ( ヴァールシンドローム , Vāru Shindorōmu ) , a mysterious phenomenon which turns people berserk without any apparent cause. A team of talented idols ,

92-453: A child. He also acknowledged that the blue and white Valkyrie in the foreground shares a design lineage with previous variable fighters in the Macross series and therefore was less of a challenge to design. By contrast, the background variable fighter will feature a relatively new transformation scheme that bears little similarity to those of previous Valkyries. Shoji Kawamori explained that

138-422: A combination of action/political intrigue/space drama more than previous Macross series have done in the past. As the series begins, during a mission to an unexplored asteroid belt a reconnaissance New U.N. Spacy (N.U.N.S.) VF-171 is destroyed by extremely powerful and fast insectoid biomechanical alien mecha known as the "Vajra" which immediately begin their attack on the rest of the fleet. Unable to stop

184-620: A live concert of Macross Frontier' s music was performed by May'n, Megumi Nakajima, and Yoko Kanno. A video recording of the concert was released in November 2009, and is available on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Coinciding with both the 25th anniversary of Macross and the Blu-ray releases of volume one of both Macross Zero and Macross Frontier , the official website of Macross Frontier posted two newly animated short films featuring Air Show style demonstrations for both series. People who purchased

230-654: A preview version of the first episode was aired on December 23, 2007. The series premiered on satellite television in Japan on Animax on April 7, 2008. The series started streaming on Disney+ globally (via the Star hub) in 2024. Four separate manga adaptations were run in Shōnen Ace , Comp Ace and Bessatsu Friend , starting in December 2007, February 2008, July 2008, and September 2010, respectively. Radio Macross

276-529: A voice actor in order to do all the things she wanted to do. After saving up money working part-time in her first year of high school, she began to take lessons at a voice acting school in Tokyo once a week. In October 2014, the creators of the Macross franchise announced that auditions were going to be held, with the winner being cast in a role in the upcoming anime television series Macross Delta . Her mother

322-493: Is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Aoni Production . She started her career after passing an audition for the role of Freyja Wion in the 2016 anime television series Macross Delta , beating 8,000 other auditionees for the role. Suzuki loved singing ever since she was a child, and held an interest in voice-related work (such as singing, narration, and acting). In her elementary school years, she began to watch late night anime , which inspired her to become

368-494: Is a radio program, based on Macross Frontier , which was first broadcast on Bunka Hōsō and MBS Radio on January 3, 2008. It has featured Megumi Nakajima and Kenta Miyake , voice actors for the characters Ranka Lee and Bobby Margot, as hosts. Macross Fufonfia is a series of Flash -based 90-second promotional shorts developed by Satelight and sponsored by Mainichi Broadcasting System where characters from Macross Frontier are portrayed as office ladies and employees at

414-554: Is credited as the " Macross visual artist" for this series while Majiro ( Barakamon , Nagareboshi Lens ) and Yuu Shindo ( My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU , Persona 4: The Golden Animation ) adapted the original character designs by Chisato Mita (designer in Capcom 's E.X. Troopers video game). Other non-Japanese staff members include Thomas Romain as worldview designer, Vincento Niemu as art designer, and Stanislas Brunet as mechanical designer. Bandai also presented prototypes of

460-746: Is included in the Hybrid Pack, playable on the PlayStation 3. A standard DVD was also released in the same day. Later Namco Bandai (now Bandai Namco Holdings ) released the Macross Frontier the Movie 30th d Shudisuta b Box on May 15, 2014. The official website of the Macross Frontier anime series has confirmed that there will be two theatrical Macross Frontier films. While The False Songstress primarily reedited footage from

506-600: Is not transparent. The Macross Delta logo features a planet within the Japanese characters that form the word "Macross". Shoji Kawamori specifically noted that this planet is the main setting for the new series. He also explained that this was made deliberately in direct contrast with Macross Frontier , whose setting was primarily in space. Kawamori started to describe more details about Macross Delta' s setting but stopped short and asked fans to watch "The Super Dimension" Production Unveiling event. Kawamori pointed out that

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552-435: Is something so unexpected in a Macross anime, it's likely to throw even longtime fans for a loop—I know it did me". Nevertheless, he genuinely interested to see more and hopes much of the information will be sorted out by the time the series makes its true premiere this spring. Macross Frontier Macross Frontier ( マクロス F ( フロンティア ) , Makurosu Furontia ) is a Japanese anime television series and

598-792: The Walküre , uses the power of their songs to calm down the infected by the Vár Syndrome, assisted by the Delta Flight, a team of experienced Valkyrie pilots, while facing the interference from the Aerial Knights of the Windermere Kingdom, which found a way to exploit the infection in their favor as part of their plan to resume war against the New United Government ( 新統合政府 , Shin Tōgō-seifu ) for control of

644-494: The "Frontier Software Company". While not exactly standard anime, more a sort of paper cut-out animation, these ONA shorts are a fun spoof of the original series intended to promote the show. The series was aired in 2007 and featured 20 episodes. A theatrical version of the Macross Frontier anime television series was announced in Japan during the broadcast of the 25th and final episode "Your Sound" ("Anata no Oto") on September 25, 2008. According to interviews with Shōji Kawamori

690-549: The Cluster. The series was sponsored by Big West Advertising and Bandai Visual . As with the previous Macross series, the Macross Delta staff have scouted new talent for the anime. Auditions began on December 1, 2014. On February 7, 2015, it was reported that over 8,000 people auditioned to star in the new series. The final selection round was held in Tokyo in late April 2015. The finalists went through interviews with

736-491: The DX Chōgōkin models of both fighters. A Macross Delta Preview Special was aired on Japanese television on New Year's Eve in 2015, with the all-but complete first episode. The anime premiered on Tokyo MX and BS11 , along other stations in Japan on April 3, 2016. The series used twelve musical themes: two openings and ten endings. The series started streaming on Disney+ in several countries & territories all around

782-876: The Galaxy . However, unlike the YF-30 the VF-31 design has built-in gunpods in its arms and forward-swept wings. The Sv-262 is used by the Aerial Knights Valkyrie Aerial Knights of the Windermere Kingdom. The new variable fighter design was inspired by the real-life Saab 35 Draken . While describing the Sv-262, Kawamori mentioned that this is the first time that a Valkyrie with this unique delta wing design variant has appeared in Macross. Hidetaka Tenjin also noted that unlike other Valkyries its cockpit

828-460: The character Ranka Lee during one of his tournaments and also in a promotional event for the show. The first DVD volume of the series released in Japan by Bandai Visual maintained the #3 spot in the sales chart for two consecutive weeks. It was revealed that about 45,000 Blu-ray Discs and 55,000 DVDs were shipped by Bandai Visual for the first volume. This marked the highest Blu-ray Disc pressing among all Bandai Visual releases. Macross Frontier

874-634: The creator Shoji Kawamori and the cast members Yuuichi Nakamura (Alto Saotome), Aya Endo (Sheryl Nome), and Megumi Nakajima ( Ranka Lee ) noted on the actual event, that the new date and the title were still subjected to changes. The theatrical film adaptation of Macross Frontier opened in Japan on November 21, 2009, under the name Macross Frontier the Movie: The False Songstress ( 劇場版 マクロスF 虚空歌姫 〜イツワリノウタヒメ〜 , Gekijōban Makurosu Furontia Itsuwari no Utahime ) . The Kadokawa Cineplex and Shochiku Multiplex theaters' websites revealed

920-412: The delta symbol in the logo is made of triangular symbols to symbolize the three main thematic elements of Macross : music, a love triangle, and Valkyries. However, he also noted that the two symbols are split, and explained that this is indicative that the three elements will not come together as expected in the new story. 18-year old Minori Suzuki from Aichi Prefecture was announced as the winner of

966-515: The first pressings of either Macross Zero or Macross Frontier received a unique code to enter into the website and therefore be able to watch the short film of the respective anime. Due to the legal dispute over the distribution rights of the Macross franchise, involving Studio Nue and Big West against Harmony Gold, much of the Macross merchandise post 1999, including Macross Frontier , has not received an international release. Until Big West, Studio Nue and Harmony Gold reached an agreement on

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1012-536: The fleet faces a crisis of alien origin. The series features the 25th New Macross-class Colonial Fleet, dubbed the Macross Frontier , en route to the galactic center. This heavily populated interstellar fleet (consisting of numerous civilian vessels and their military escorts) contains a makeup of both human occupants and their Zentradi allies. As such, many of the Macross Frontier 's companion vessels appear to merge more metallic Human designs with organic Zentradi aesthetics. Macross Frontier 's plot explores

1058-732: The focus in a Macross television series in a long time. The staff also presented the official designs by Shōji Kawamori for the two main variable fighters: the VF-31 Siegfried and the Sv-262 Draken III. The VF-31 is flown by the Walküre group's escorts, the "Delta Flight". Kawamori confirmed that the VF-31 is an update of the YF-30 Chronos that appeared in the PlayStation 3 video game Macross 30: Voices across

1104-555: The international distribution of most Macross sequels and films, on March 1, 2021. The two Macross Frontier films each received a one-night theatrical release with English subtitles in the United States via Big West and Fathom Events , with The False Songstress shown on June 16, 2022, and The Wings of Farewell shown on June 30, 2022. As a tribute to the popularity of the series, Japanese champion cosplay kickboxer Yuichiro Nagashima ("Jienotsu") crossplayed as

1150-429: The international distribution of most  Macross  sequels and films. Richard Eisenbeis from Kotaku gives the preview episode a mixed review. He praised the episode's beginning for introducing the basic setting and shows the first meeting of Freyja, Hayate, and Mirage along with some short character building scenes for each, but criticised halfway point of the episode. Despite praising the aerial dogfight, he thinks

1196-530: The judges, and demonstrated their singing and voice performing skills. Macross Delta held a " 'Chō Jikū' Seisaku Happyōkai" ( "The Super Dimension" Production Unveiling ), a live-streamed event that revealed more details on the project on October 29 at 12:00 p.m. Kawamori appeared at the event to reveal the main staff, the winner of the audition for the new singer in the anime, and the new anime's characters. A promotional visual created by artist Hidetaka Tenjin an depicting 2 fictional dogfighting aircraft

1242-500: The movie was to be an adaptation of the story from the television series. Japanese anime magazine Animedia had originally announced that the film was to be released during the summer of 2009. Other reports later placed the premiere in the fall of 2009. That report was confirmed by an itasha (vehicle decorated with character art) mini-van outside the "Macross: The Super Dimension Space Launching Ceremony" event that took place on February 22, 2009 in Japan. However, at that point,

1288-453: The movie were released by Bandai Namco Games on October 20, 2011. The Blu-ray version is still a Hybrid Pack, the same as the first movie released in Blu-ray. A PS3 game titled Macross Last Frontier is included in the Hybrid Pack, and it can be played when the disc is in the PlayStation 3. Later, Namco Bandai (now Bandai Namco Holdings ) released the Macross Frontier the Movie 30th d Shudisuta b Box on May 15, 2014. In November 2008,

1334-461: The movie, titled Macross Frontier The Movie: The False Songstress Hybrid Pack , was released on October 7, 2010. The Blu-ray release contains the Blu-ray jacket, the hybrid disc, a 48-page artwork booklet, a theatrical release archive, and a card featuring frames from the movie. The pack also included a code that allowed the owner to be entered into a contest to attend the Macross F Christmas Live event that year. A PS3 game titled Macross Trial Frontier

1380-594: The new enemy threat, the N.U.N.S. Colonial Defense Forces authorizes the deployment of a private military provider organization called S.M.S. (Strategic Military Services) which utilizes the new VF-25 Messiah variable fighter to combat the alien menace. The series was animated by Satelight and was broadcast in Japan on MBS from April 4, 2008 to September 26, 2008. A pre-broadcast airing titled Macross Frontier: Close Encounter - Deculture Edition or Macross Special Edition ( マクロスSP版 , Makurosu SP Ban ) , showcasing

1426-435: The newest Macross singer auditions. Suzuki plays Freyja Wion, an aspiring idol who is full of spirit and who is always smiling. Other characters include five girls that form the "Tactical Sound Unit Walküre", the first major songstress group in the Macross anime franchise. ( Macross 7 had the "Jamming Birds" group, and the PlayStation video game Macross Digital Mission VF-X had the group "Milky Dolls"). Hidetaka Tenjin

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1472-750: The show's initial 13 episodes, the second film, titled Macross Frontier the Movie: The Wings of Farewell ( 劇場版 マクロスF 恋離飛翼 〜サヨナラノツバサ〜 , Gekijōban Makurosu Furontia Sayonara no Tsubasa ) , diverges significantly from the events of the television series, featuring entirely new animation and new music. In the Macross Frontier Girasama Festival, the movie's release date is confirmed to be on February 26, 2011. The Wings of Farewell provides an original story and an alternate conclusion to Frontier , following directly off of The False Songstress . Blu-ray and DVD editions of

1518-429: The spot for three weeks before falling to #6. The second single, "Diamond Crevasse" by May'n , also debuted at #3. The third single, Megumi Nakajima's "Seikan Hikō", reached #5 with 34,501 copies. The fourth single, including the second opening "Lion" and the second ending theme "Northern Cross", sold about 56,000 copies in its first week, reaching #3 as well. These four singles sold a total of over 500,000 copies, marking

1564-610: The start of a "new anime song boom" in Japan. Macross Frontier won the 40th Seiun Award in the Best Dramatic Presentation category. Furthermore, Macross Frontier the Movie: The Wings of Farewell also won the 2011 Newtype Anime Awards for Best Anime Film and Theatrical Film Award at the 2011 Animation Kobe (the latter prize was previously awarded to numerous Animated Film including Spirited Away and WALL-E ). Minori Suzuki Minori Suzuki ( 鈴木 みのり , Suzuki Minori , born October 1, 1997)

1610-414: The sudden conflict and the introduction of 15 different characters was "far too much too fast". For the music, while the first two Walkure songs are deemed forgettable, he thinks the final song used for the ending and credits, "Ikenai Borderline", is great. Richard's main problem is Walkure themselves, referring them as the elephant in the room. He commented "While their "magic" is clearly technology-based, it

1656-486: The third Japanese anime television series set in the Macross universe. It was broadcast on MBS from April 4, 2008 to September 26, 2008. Macross Frontier is the story of a human space colony fleet trying to find a habitable planet near the center of the Milky Way . The story focuses on three young adults (a famed pop singer, a private military pilot, and a rising pop singer) and the events that occur around them as

1702-499: The title and date, and the second issue of Kadokawa Shoten's Macross Ace magazine eventually published the details on June 26, 2009. The teaser trailer for the film premiered in Japanese theaters on June 27, 2009 (the same day ticket pre-sales began in Japan). The first movie retells the events of the anime from episodes 1 to 13, with significant alterations to the story and timeline of the television series. A Blu-ray Disc release of

1748-634: The two fighters have exhausts in different colors because they were developed by different companies. He also noted that he has been deliberately avoiding more direct design inspirations from current real world fighters, since stealth technology has made modern combat aircraft look too similar and harder to distinguish from each other. Kawamori added that this new series will emphasize "Valkyrie versus Valkyrie" duels as opposed to previous television series. While video productions such as Macross Plus and Macross Zero prominently featured variable fighters against each other, Kawamori admitted that it has not been

1794-666: The world (via the Star hub) in 2024. A compilation film with some plot changes, Macross Delta the Movie: Passionate Walküre , was released in Japanese theatres on February 9, 2018. And, three years later, on October 8, 2021, a new film, Macross Delta the Movie: Absolute Live!!!!!! , serving as a sequel to Passionate Walküre , was released in Japanese theaters. Four manga adaptations were officially serialized, all released in June 2016. The first one

1840-437: Was a fan of Macross Frontier , and knowing Suzuki's dream of becoming involved in entertainment, pushed her to participate in the audition. Having been inspired to participate in the audition due to her idolizing Megumi Nakajima , voice actress of Macross Frontier ' s Ranka Lee, Suzuki auditioned for the Macross Delta role, and in 2015 was selected for the role from a pool of approximately 8,000 other applicants. She

1886-645: Was also reported to be the first anime television series to ship simultaneously on both disc formats in Japan. The original soundtrack of the series, Macross Frontier O.S.T.1 Nyan FRO , made it to #3 in Oricon's's weekly album chart . The album sold over 72,000 copies, becoming the first anime album in eleven years to rank in Japan's top 3. The only anime album to rival these sales was The End of Evangelion soundtrack, released on September 26, 1997. The first opening single, "Triangular" by Maaya Sakamoto , debuted at #3 in Oricon's weekly singles chart and maintained

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1932-486: Was cast as Freyja Wion, the lead female character in the series, and a member of the fictional idol group Walküre. Walküre's first single, which includes the series' opening theme "Ichido Dake no Koi Nara" ( 一度だけの恋なら , "If I Love Only Once") and ending theme "Rune ga Pikatto Hikattara" ( ルンがピカッと光ったら , "When the Rune Sparkles") , as well as the song "Ikenai Borderline" ( いけないボーダーライン , "Forbidden Borderline") ,

1978-452: Was posted in the franchise's official website on Friday the 25th September 2015. Kawamori confirmed that both fighters in the visual are "Valkyries" (transforming variable fighters ), and he specifically cited the old Swedish jet fighter Saab 35 Draken as an inspiration for the darker Valkyrie in the background of the image. Kawamori added that he has been a fan of the Draken jet since he was

2024-786: Was released on May 11, 2016. In July 2017, Suzuki and Macross Delta co-star JUNNA were guests at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. Suzuki made her solo debut in 2018 when she performed the opening theme to the anime television series Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles . In late January 20, 2020, Suzuki made her YouTube debut to promote one of her singles "Yozora" for the anime Koisuru Asteroid . On September 30, 2023, Suzuki announced that she left her talent agency E-Stone Music The following day, Aoni Production announced that she had joined their agency. Suzuki lists Maaya Sakamoto , Megumi Nakajima , Nagi Yanagi and Galileo Galilei as among her influences in voice acting and music. Suzuki

2070-711: Was serialized in Ichijinsha 's Monthly Comic Rex . The last, Macross Delta: The Black-Winged White Knight ( マクロスΔ 黒き翼の白騎士 , Makurosu Deruta Kuroki Tsubasa no Shiro Kishi ) , was also serialized in Monthly Comic Rex . Due to a current legal dispute over the distribution rights of the Macross franchise, involving Studio Nue and Big West against Harmony Gold , much of the Macross merchandise post 1999, including Macross Delta , have not received an international release. However, on March 1, 2021, Big West, Studio Nue and Harmony Gold reached an agreement on

2116-512: Was serialized in Kodansha 's Monthly Shōnen Sirius . The second, titled Macross Delta Gaiden: Macross E ( マクロスΔ外伝 マクロスE (エクストラ) , Makurosu Deruta Gaiden Makurosu E (Ekusutora) ) was written by Shoji Kawamori and serialized in Kodansha's Magazine Special . The third, Macross Delta: The Diva Who Guides the Galaxy ( マクロスΔ 銀河を導く歌姫 , Makurosu Deruta Ginga o Michibiku Utahime ) ,

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