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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 49
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 20 h 25 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 16, 1994 – September 24, 1995
- Season
- Fall 1994
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Ashi Productions
- Director
- Tetsurou Amino
- Original creator
- Shouji Kawamori
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
Estimated watch time
20h 25m
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Band100%Space100%Aliens90%Space Opera84%Heterosexual79%Real Robot79%Super Robot79%Rock Music79%Military76%Idol75%
overview details
Synopsis
35 years have passed since Lynn Minmay had brought peace between the Zentradi and the humans in the events of Macross. Nekki Basara is a guitarist and a singer of the band Fire Bomber. Living in a less-developed part of the flying colony City 7 which is looking for a habitable planet, he composes and sings songs in the belief that music holds a greater power. During its flight, an unknown alien race appeared and started laying siege upon City 7. However, its attacks are not conventional -- instead of trying to destroy them, they steal what is known as "spiritia", rendering victims unresponsive and zombie-like. During these battles, Basara always goes out into the middle of the warzone, singing his songs and expecting friend and foe to listen and be moved by his music. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Macross 7?
Macross 7 has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 44% of 3,219 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #7 highest-rated anime of 1994, and #5 most popular anime of 1994 on AniList.
Of the 6.1K AniList users who started it, 6.2% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 4.6K have finished it.
At roughly 20 h 25 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy, Drama — especially band, space, aliens, space opera.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shouji Kawamori
- Director
- Tetsurou Amino
- Series composition
- Sukehiro Tomita
- Series composition
- Junichi Satou
- Character design
- Kenichirou Katsura
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Macross Plus (1994)
- Watch next: Macross Dynamite 7 (1997)
- Optional extras: Macross 7 Encore, Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me!, Macross 7 Plus, Macross Fb7 Listen to My Song!
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Macross 7 FAQ
How many episodes does Macross 7 have?
Macross 7 has 49 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 20 h 25 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Macross 7?
About 20 h 25 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 25 days; at one hour a day, about 21 days.
Is Macross 7 finished?
Yes. Macross 7 has finished airing — the final episode aired September 24, 1995.
Is there a season 2 of Macross 7?
Yes — the story continues in Macross Dynamite 7 (1997).
What should I watch before Macross 7?
Watch Macross Plus first — Macross 7 is a direct sequel.
Is Macross 7 based on a manga?
No. Macross 7 is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Macross 7?
Macross 7 was animated by Ashi Productions and Hero and directed by Tetsurou Amino.
Where can I watch Macross 7?
Macross 7 is listed on Hulu, Disney Plus. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.