Macross Zero

2002 – 2004Show1 season5 episodes

76
GreatGoodWatch score

An epic, pulse-pounding animated series about the future and war, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E1 "The Ocean, the Wind, and..." 7.8

Episodes

7.6

Story

Taking place one year before the events of the original Macross series, Macross Zero chronicles the final days of the war between the U.N. Spacy and anti-U.N. factions. After being shot down by the anti-U.N.'s newest fighter plane, ace pilot Shin Kudo finds himself on the remote island of Mayan, where technology is almost non-existent. While Shin stays on the island to heal his wounds, the tranquility of the island is shattered by a battle that involves the UN's newest fighter - the VF-0.

Feels like

  • Sci-Fi War Drama
  • Mecha Combat
  • Military Thriller
  • Prequel Story
  • High-Stakes Conflict
  • Technological Warfare
  • Ancient Mysteries
  • Stunning Animation
  • Epic Scale
  • Character-Driven Action

Cast

Crew

Written by
Hiroshi Onogi

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Facts

December 21, 2002 · October 22, 2004 · Ended

First aired
December 21, 2002
Last aired
October 22, 2004
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, War & Politics
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
14 countries

Tropes

Power of Rock, Beam Spam, The Squad +9

  • Power of Rock
  • Beam Spam
  • The Squad
  • Shout-Out
  • Story-Breaker Power
  • Innocent Fanservice Girl
  • Beta Couple
  • Harmful to Minors
  • You Monster!
  • Humongous Mecha
  • Idol Singer
  • Nuclear Weapons Taboo

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Macross Zero?"

Questions about Macross Zero

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Macross Zero?

In the United States, Macross Zero streams on Hulu. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Macross Zero worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6).

How long does it take to watch Macross Zero?

3 h

About 3 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 35 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2004.

Is Macross Zero good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Macross Zero in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Macross Zero use?

Power of RockBeam SpamThe SquadShout-OutStory-Breaker PowerInnocent Fanservice GirlBeta CoupleHarmful to MinorsYou Monster!Humongous MechaIdol SingerNuclear Weapons Tabooand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Power of Rock, Beam Spam, and The Squad.