Super Dimension Fortress Macross

1982·Show
36Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Super Dimension Fortress Macross fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Romance8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

The future, war, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

After a mysterious spaceship crashes on Earth a fleet of spaceships belonging to a race of aliens known as the Zentradi descend upon Earth sparking an intergalactic war.
Classic AnimeMecha Sci-FiIntergalactic WarLove TriangleMusic-Driven PlotSpace OperaHumanity vs. AliensInfluential SeriesIconic Character Designs

Crew

Directed by:
Noboru Ishiguro, Fumihiko Takayama, Ryo Yasumura
Written by:
Kenichi Matsuzaki, Shoji Kawamori, Sukehiro Tomita
Produced by:
Hiroshi Iwata, Akira Inoue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Super Dimension Fortress Macross worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Super Dimension Fortress Macross rated?

TV-PGViolenceNudityDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Super Dimension Fortress Macross have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 36 episodes.

When did Super Dimension Fortress Macross air?

It ran from 1982 to 1983 and has ended.

What language is Super Dimension Fortress Macross in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Super Dimension Fortress Macross use?

Loud of WarOjou RingletsGood Is Not SoftRamming Always WorksTransforming MechaWeasel MascotToo Dumb to LiveNaïve EverygirlMeet CuteRobotechingVertical Mecha FinsWartime Weddingand 141 more

TV Tropes lists 153 storytelling tropes for Super Dimension Fortress Macross, including Loud of War, Ojou Ringlets, Good Is Not Soft.

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