Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
Balsamina
This is a series where I did not feel the story/plot would have carried the show, but the character development certainly did.
The story itself is mediocre-fair. Half way in, if someone asked me what the plot was, I would not have been able to give a coherent, comprehensive, and accurate answer. Today, if someone asked me, I'd be able to only give a vague 1 sentence answer.
So why the hell did I keep on watching?
The characters! You have Alto, Sheryl, and Ranka - a student who loves the skies but was born to a kabuki family, an established galactic idol, and a flegling singer who wants to become like Sheryl. The first is stuck in a complex where people call him "Princess", as if he's not masculine enough. He's also trying to become something his family opposes. The second is a confident…
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*SPOILERS FOR MACROSS FRONTIER. YOKO KANNO DID THE MUSIC*
If you asked someone if they`ve seen a Macross show, chances are, they`d say no. If the say yes, then ask them what their favorite one is. Some might say Macross Plus, others may say the original Macross from 1982 (my personal favorite). However, it`s undeniable that the most popular Macross series is Macross Frontier. I`ve already covered the alternate timeline movies that came out after this, so why not look back at the show that spawned them. So, did this soar into the skies, or come crashing down like an idol career? Let`s find out, shall we?
STORY: 8/10
It`s been over 40 years since the SDF-1 was destroyed, and in those 40+ years, humanity has set up space colonies as they expand their reach to the stars above. Now, after an…
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Having just finished the Macross Frontier, I have to say that this one falls way short of its predecessors. Hiroyuki Yoshino (who is also responsible for the abominations that are Code Gaess and Guilty Crown) seems to think that throwing together everything from his previous shows and whatever’s popular in other successful shows will make a great show. As one blogger rightly commented, “It’s not the number of ingredients that make a delicious dish”.
Now before I get into the meat of what didn’t work here; I want to give credit where credit is due. The music by Yoko Kanno, as always, was top notch. Although the pop music was a bit Engrishy, that’s common to all J-Pop and they can’t really be faulted there. I loved the overall designs of Macross Frontier with its whole San Francisco vibe. T…
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Love mechas? Love-Triangles? Dog-fights? Memorable soundtracks? Jaw-droping CG?
If you answered yes to 2 or more of the above then you'll find Macross Frontier and anime worth your time and heck it might even end up being on your top favorite animes.
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To start the story itself does a pretty good job to start by explaining everything that has happened to mankind in this version of reality, so I much give this anime props for not being one that simply throws its viewers into a sea of information and drama for us to sort out ourselves.
To put it simply the story revolves around a galaxy-known singer named "Sheryl Nome" who has come to be also known as the "Galactic Fairy", a pilot named "Alto Saotome" who left his prestigious family of actors and he's also known as "Princess" due t…
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Music - everybody love music, it's a way to get through people heart, an universal way who transcend langage, and everybody knows it.
Indeed I was listening to some Macross Frontier's music since some times ago, without even knowing this was from an anime.
Two weeks ago I was looking for a good mecha anime, and I heard about Macross Frontier, then realised where these musics came from.
The story of Macross Frontier is pretty a basic one, humanity who seeks to expand to survive, put a male protagonist who is a pilot who fight for humanity's sake and two lovely girls with it. There, you got a hint of what is about the anime.
Talking about the caracters, Alto is the kind guy you will found in most of the anime, a basic. Sheryl is the girl who will never admit how she feel, and is kinda ann…
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This is my first review, so hopefully I don't say anything to out of place. I've heard a lot about Macross from a lot of my classmates and I decided that I wanted to take a shot at it. I will say that I was not disappointed at all.
Story 8/10
The story of Macross Frontier features colonies of people that are scattered around the galaxy in mega-sized domes similar to earth. The story overall wasn't completely original. Hostile Aliens threatening to exterminate the human race. Mecha units that are reminiscent to StarScream of the Transformer series. The thing that caught my eye was how music played a huge factor in the series. Macross has always had a history of having music have a large impact and in this case, music was an integral part. At times, there were moments when the series would…
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--- Warning: Contains spoilers ---
Most series can be summed up in a few words, and regardless of their implications, some descriptions may throw you for a loop. When you hear the words triangles, music, missiles, more music and even more missiles, what is it that you think of? Most well-versed anime viewers should be thinking of the Macross franchise, as this can effectively sum up a great portion of what it's all about, ranging from the original series to the latest installment entitled Frontier.
Macross Frontier happens to be a fairly ordinary anime that in its simplicity, loses direction as it progresses, only to attempt to get back on track after wasting lots of time. When you break it down, at least half of the episodes are fillers, and a majority of the rest are short arcs that do…
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I like campiness sometimes. Macross and Robotech were campy but enjoyable. Sure I never liked most of the main cast but there were elements that made me enjoy the series, both when I was a kid and later when I grew older.
Problem is, I haven't seen a Macross that's captured the same spirit as the originals except from possibly Macross Plus. I never could understand this, it's not a difficult formula but it's never executed the same.
Let's start with the premise: it's a love triangle story (coincidentally, the 1st opening theme is called "Triangular") where you the three main characters are unlikable because of their glaring faults: Alto is a stubborn sissy that accidentally became a pilot from the circus (sound familiar?), Sheryl is a pompous star that can't express her true feelings bu…
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OK so heres my first review, i'd like to set straight that Frontier is the only Macross series ive watched so i have nothing to compare it with.
Story - I loved the story here, just when you think you've sussed where its going it twists some more. Also not too much time was focused on backstory but enough for me to understand the setting without watching the previous Macrosses.
Art - The artwork and animation was incredible, i was actually recomended this anime on the basis of the artwork and I have to agree with the guy, HD is well worth it here. For anyone who loves the style of Shinkai Makoto this is definately for you.
Sound - The soundtrack is a tricky one for me. The J-pop undoubtedly deserves a 10/10 if only for the fact that they've completely changed my attitude towards J-pop.…
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This won't be a masterpiece of a review, but this was definitely a masterpiece of an anime.
Story: This is a continuation of the themes from previous Macross's. As before, the story revolves around a space struggle for the future of the human race against an alien "aggressor," but as usual, there is a deeper plot occuring than anyone originally understands. Like previous Macross installations, this anime also revolves largely around music. The story is deep and complex, but still easily understandable. The anime does not run out of plot at any point in time, and does not go bat-#
amp;* insane in the last quarter of the anime to make up for having no story left like many others, especially in the sci-fi genre.
Art: The visuals were stunning on a level I don't recall ever seeing in an anime…Read at the sourcetanola
THIS ANIME IS THE GREATEST i most say i was jus blown away by the characters nd the over all plot of this anime it was all emotional nd it jus captured my heart...wen it was all done my breath was jus taken away i WAS speechless literally.. u gotta watch it nd c it for urself =).i had my doubts bout it but there is none now im listening to the sound track atm nd wow i gotta say the songs of this anime is the best i have ever heard.the the ROMANCE is absolutely superb i jus love it. THIS ANIME HAD ME AT THE EDGE OF MY SEAT i THINK I HELD MY BREATH AT THE LAST EPISODE cuz i had no idea how everything would turn out. but it all worked out nd im so HAPPY THAT MY FREND RECOMMEND THIS ANIME TO ME nd i KNO that all will love it....ITS ABSOLUTELY GREAT nd u gotta watch it all the way thru to feel…
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~My second review~
Hello, everyone! Today I am going to throw out the review on Macross Frontier!
This anime from the get-go brings much nostalgia from (Original) Macross, Macross Zero and Macross 7.
If you question the validity of this review you are welcome to do so. I have NOT watched the Macross (original series) but I have watched the movie. I HAVE watched all of the Robotech series and the Macross (Do you remember love Movie)
So on that context, let me start my review.
As I stated earlier, there are many points that I found from both the Macross movie and Macross 7. I personally enjoy all of Macross becuase it centers around culture and music.
The story from the beginning is powerful and runs along with the memories and traditions of what makes Macross great.
The art is defina…
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Watched this show 3 times now, and I have to say, it just may be my favorite anime to date. With a great story, the best sounds track i have ever heard, fantastic animation quality, great character design that i will never forget, I almost feel bad for those who have not gotten to enjoy the show yet. I need to comment on the music. If you're a macross fan you know that the show revolves around music and the power of song, and these tunes are rockin. With the second OP "Lion" or Sheryl Nomes Diamond Crevasse, The music keeps the flow of the show going.
The Battles, fought in the depths of space are full of action and beautiful animation, they all have an electric flow, and are generally in sync with the Music, making all fights extremely engaging, both for your ears and your eyes.
Macros…
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I'm not really into mecha oriented type animes. But this one, as it's predecesors, has love-drama and some others elements that are taken to such a high level of importance and just become essential in the development and coclusion of the anime itself. I think that this is what makes it different from almost any other mecha-type animes.
The story starts up strong, full of mysteries and incognits but as it develops it downfalls a bit and concludes poorly at the end. The theme is the same as the other Macross series in the saga, In a galaxy far away in the future. But this time the Macross Convoy faces a new enemy: the Vajra, bug like robots that are surrounded by secrecy and darkness. The good thing about the story is the love-triangle development, I really enjoyed the moments that Ranka-…
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This review is from the point of view of someone who does not like mecha anime and has never watched the Macross series from the beginning because when people mention Macross, they mention mecha. This fear was unfounded as I sat down to watch the first episode. Variable Fighters aren't mecha. I will say it again, Variable Fighters are not mecha. With my bias firmly established, let's go into my review.
The story itself is well executed with small revelations trickling in, tying together a bigger mystery. There's even a love triangle involved, which also insinuates itself very well to the action. Otherwise, there is nothing much different from the standard humans vs. aliens in a fight for survival kind of story that it really is.
Variable Fighters are sexy, so sexy its criminal. Yes they…
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Where to start....So it's been essentially 4 years since the last Macross installment and a 12 year time skip since the prequel of this series: Macross Dynamite 7.
Story: After the Deculture Special during Christmas in 2007, I was rather impressed with the series alone with just that one episode, especially with the introduction of another member of the Nome family. However, it was almost obvious from not only the deculture episode, but the first few episodes of this series that it was going to turn into a love triangle series...a big no-no since it began to carry too much of the weight of the plot and we really didn't get much of a thorough development of the plot. Results were almost like magic for the most part, especially with Sheryl's case in episode 25 when she is magically cured fr…
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Macross Frontier, the latest installment to the 25-year-old mecha franchise, is so promising in every aspect early on that once the flaws become more apparent and begin to hinder to the series, it still remains watchable. But despite the rough patches the series hits, it is ultimately a very worthwhile watch.
One of Frontier's most endearing aspects is that it carries the Macross mythos while never alienating new audiences. Bringing with it all the cliches and plot devices that relegate the Macross universe, Frontier tells an solid stand-alone story that still connects well with the previous series before it. Frontier also succeeds in carrying as many twists as red herrings. This is bound to keep the audience on their feet and doubting any obvious plot twist. Viewers may be disappointed l…
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There are really no comparable animes worthy of the Macross series.. It's a whole new genre, combining intense mecha battles with intense singing..
The first Macross series was more about relationships.. However, in Frontier, it has changed all that. The Valkyrie art is superb, the plot and setting is realistic, the music and songs, oh the songs are just too good to be true!!! The characters are amazingly interesting, cute and loveable too..
In just 25 episodes, Macross Frontier has brought a whole new genre up front. It's a genre never before explored, not in Gundam, not in Evangelion, not even in FMP.
It makes it clear to us the strong relationship between culture, war, evolution and technology.
Only one word to describe this series overall : Deculture!!!
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A real great sequel to the Macross Series done in the full tradition of the Macross series. Traveling the Galaxy, Mecha fighters, Love Triangle, Unconventional weapons (Singing) and outstanding soundtrack.
Story: Really great story but I knocked off a point because I feel they stuffed too many events into the last episode. They should have done it over 2 episodes or made the 25th episode longer (like the De-culture extended 1st episode). I wish they also resolved the Love Triangle at bit better.
Art: Fantastic CG effects and battle scenes with great shots all over. Very little or no shots were "repeated" scenes. 1 point off though because some character shots looked super deformed or poorly drawn. Different artists or rushing deadlines?
Sound: THE standard by which Anime soundtracks mus…
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*A Stunning Revival of a 25 Years Old Series.*
"Simple, easy to comprehend plot. Skillfully developed love triangle. Masterpiece level animation and music."
To those who are new to the Macross franchise, you can find some info on it here. Now first to clarify a thing for those who are confused with the "Macross Frontier Deculture Edition". The difference is simply that the Deculture Edition is the "pilot episode" of the TV series. Another way of putting it is an OVA version of episode 1 of the TV series which was aired ~3 months later.
Taking place 47 years (story-wise) after the original series, Super Dimension Fortress Macross. We are now in the year 2059 AD. The Space War with the Zentradi was long since over and the new migration fleet, Macross Frontier, is now under attack by a new…
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