The Super Dimension Fortress Macross
ちょうじくうようさいマクロス
Aired: 1982 - 1983
TV anime produced by Tatsunoko Production and Anime Friend, based on the original concept by Studio Nue and Mainichi Broadcasting System. Aired from October 3, 1982 to June 26, 1983 on MBS/TBS network, 36 episodes total. The series revolutionized the robot anime genre by fusing it with romance and idol culture, depicting the Earth-Zentradi alien war centered on the crashed space battleship Macross, with a love triangle among pilot Hikaru Ichijo, idol singer Lynn Minmay, and officer Misa Hayase. The unique premise that 'song' could change the course of war became the core element of all subsequent Macross works. Originally planned for 23 episodes, it was extended to 36 due to strong toy sales. Shoji Kawamori's mecha designs, Mari Iijima's vocal performance as Minmay, and Kentaro Haneda's music are legendary in anime history. (C)1982 BIGWEST
Songs
| Type | Song | Vocals | Lyrics | Composer | Arranger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OP | マクロス | Makoto Fujiwara | 阿佐茜 | 羽田健太郎 | 羽田健太郎 | |
| ED | ランナー | Makoto Fujiwara | 阿佐茜 | 羽田健太郎 | 羽田健太郎 | |
| ED | ランナー（リン・ミンメイ・バージョン） | Mari Iijima | 阿佐茜 | 羽田健太郎 | 羽田健太郎 | |
| 挿入歌 | My Boyfriend is a Pilot | Lynn Minmay (Mari Iijima) | - | - | - | |
| 挿入歌 | Shao Pai Long | Lynn Minmay (Mari Iijima) | - | - | - | |
| 挿入歌 | 0-G Love | Lynn Minmay (Mari Iijima) | - | - | - | |
| 挿入歌 | Silver Moon Red Moon | Lynn Minmay (Mari Iijima) | - | - | - | |
| 挿入歌 | My Beautiful Place | Lynn Minmay (Mari Iijima) | - | - | - | |
| 挿入歌 | Ai wa Nagareru | Lynn Minmay (Mari Iijima) | - | - | - | |
| 挿入歌 | Yasashisa Sayonara | Lynn Minmay (Mari Iijima) | - | - | - |