Alto Saotome
main character
TV
7.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 25
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 4, 2008 – September 26, 2008
- Season
- Spring 2008
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Satelight
- Director
- Shouji Kawamori
- Music
- Youko Kanno
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 76/100
Estimated watch time
10h
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Space Opera98%Love Triangle96%Idol95%Military91%Real Robot88%Space86%Aliens85%Amnesia79%Cosmic Horror73%Heterosexual70%
overview details
Synopsis
After being threatened by extinction at the hands of alien invaders called the Zentradi, humanity undertook the task of guaranteeing itself a future by launching fleets of colony ships into space. On Macross Frontier, one such fleet, high school student Saotome Alto's life is changed forever: the fleet is suddenly attacked by unidentified creatures while he is performing aerial stunts for a concert by the wildly popular idol Sheryl. Alto quickly finds himself in the cockpit of a new-model fighter struggling to protect Ranka Lee, a young girl he met only hours earlier, from the invaders' swath of destruction. Noting his performance during this incident, the S.M.S. Skull Squadron private military company invites Alto to join their organization, where he continues protecting his friends and Macross Frontier. (Source: Anime-Planet)
Should you watch Macross Frontier?
Macross Frontier has been well received, with an average AniList score of 76/100 — 61% of 10,272 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #20 highest-rated anime of 2008, and #37 most popular anime of 2008, and #5 highest-rated anime of Spring 2008 on AniList.
Of the 17.9K AniList users who started it, 4.9% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 14.5K have finished it.
At about 10 hours in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Mecha, Music — especially space opera, love triangle, idol, military.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
25 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Shouji Kawamori
- Series composition
- Hiroyuki Yoshino
- Character design
- Risa Ebata
- Character design
- Yuuichi Takahashi
- Music
- Youko Kanno
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Macross Dynamite 7 (1997)
- Watch next: Macross Delta (2016)
- Optional extras: Macross Frontier Deculture Edition, Macross Frontier: The False Songstress, Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell, Macross Fb7 Listen to My Song!, Macross fufonfia
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (3)
- OP1“Triangler” by Maaya Sakamoto · eps 1-16
- OP2“Seikan Hikou” by Megumi Nakajima · eps 17
- OP3“Lion” by May'n & Megumi Nakajima · eps 18-24
Endings (12)
- ED1“Aimo (vocal and harmonica version)” by Megumi Nakajima · eps 1
- ED2“Diamond Crevasse” by May'n · eps 2-6, 8-9, 13-14
- ED3“Aimo” by Megumi Nakajima · eps 7
- ED4“Aimo~Tori no Hito” by Megumi Nakajima · eps 10
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- ED5“Neko Nikki” by Megumi Nakajima · eps 11
- ED6“Ai Oboete Imasu Ka (Deculture Edition)” by Megumi Nakajima · eps 12
- ED7“Diamond Crevasse 50/50” by May'n & Megumi Nakajima · eps 15
- ED8“Northern Cross” by May'n · eps 16-18, 22-24
- ED9“Triangler” by Maaya Sakamoto · eps 19
- ED10“Empty Diamond Crevasse” by May'n · eps 20
- ED11“Azure Ether” by Megumi Nakajima · eps 21
- ED12“Triangler (fight on stage)” by Megumi Nakajima · eps 25
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Macross Frontier FAQ
How many episodes does Macross Frontier have?
Macross Frontier has 25 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Macross Frontier?
About 10 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Macross Frontier finished?
Yes. Macross Frontier has finished airing — the final episode aired September 26, 2008.
Is there a season 2 of Macross Frontier?
Yes — the story continues in Macross Delta (2016).
What should I watch before Macross Frontier?
Watch Macross Dynamite 7 first — Macross Frontier is a direct sequel.
Is Macross Frontier based on a manga?
No. Macross Frontier is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Macross Frontier?
Macross Frontier was animated by Satelight and directed by Shouji Kawamori.
Who sings the opening of Macross Frontier?
The opening, "Triangler", is performed by Maaya Sakamoto.
Where can I watch Macross Frontier?
Macross Frontier is listed on Hulu, Disney Plus. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.