Macross Frontier
Aired: 2008
Set in the year 2059 aboard the 25th New Macross-class colonial fleet "Macross Frontier," this sci-fi mecha anime was created by Shoji Kawamori and produced by Satelight. Alto Saotome, a young man aspiring to become a pilot, encounters the mysterious alien lifeform "Vajra" during a concert by galactic diva Sheryl Nome. After joining the private military organization S.M.S., Alto meets aspiring singer Ranka Lee amid the escalating conflict with the Vajra, finding himself caught between two songstresses. As the 25th anniversary entry in the Macross franchise, the series masterfully blends aerial combat with music, featuring an acclaimed soundtrack by Yoko Kanno. (C)2007 Big West/Macross F Production Committee/MBS
