Macross Frontier

Ayeshala · 04-05-2008, 04:51 PM

The short and sweet:

First episode aired friday; subs should be out eventually. The version of the episode broadcast this week is being perceived as largely inferior in composition and pacing to the "preview" version broadcast in December except for 1 or 2 scenes, sub groups don't seem to be rushing to get this one out as there are already lots of subs available for the December release.

This is the first full TV show in the Macross Universe since 1994-1995's Macross 7 and the third series overall, the first series being 1982-1983's Super Dimension Fortress Macross. Macross series and OVAs are few and far between but when they happen they have access to a production budget most other space opera animes would kill for.

Wikipedia page (SPOILERS):

Macross Frontier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

First episode recap of the Preview episode broadcast in december and screens for those that want more SPOILERS:

Macross Frontier - 01 | Random Curiosity

Recap and screens from the new cut of the episode shown this fridayfor those that want more SPOILERS:

Macross Frontier - 01 (Normal Broadcast Version) | Random Curiosity

Ayeshala · 04-05-2008, 04:57 PM

If you have'nt watched either the december series preview cut ("deculture edition") or the one that came out on friday watch the deculture edition first. It's a far better version of the episode. Then you can fast forward through the broadcast version for the two added scenes.

Lulluen · 04-11-2008, 02:39 PM

I just watched the 2nd Episode. The bishounen main character's voice is done by the guy who did Graham Aker! For some reason it sounds different.

Anyway. Best looking mecha anime ever or best looking mecha anime ever?

Blide · 04-11-2008, 03:28 PM

Macross Zero still looks better in my opinion but that was the most expensive anime to make per episode if I remember right. Macross Frontier certainly looks great but the amount of detail in Zero is just insane.

Basically everyone should watch Macross Zero, even if it is just for the animation. It also has Roy Focker which has to count for something.

With the latest episode, I couldn't help but smile after seeing that armored Battroid spam all his missiles. They need VFs irl.

TrooperEbonblade · 04-12-2008, 01:05 AM

I just watched the preview episode again, it's like they totally changed Sheryl's character in the "real" version. In the preview it seems like her manager is the only bitch.

The chase scene into the fleet was just amazing, major movie type shit.

Show should be amazing, lots of nostalgia from the VFs as well.

Ayeshala · 04-12-2008, 07:00 AM

Thumbs up to Ep2, it's on the level of the preview episode imo.

And: Bomber!

Kuriin · 04-12-2008, 07:18 AM

Just saw episode 1. Has Ep2 been subbed already?

Ayeshala · 04-12-2008, 10:19 AM

Not yet, maybe tomorrow or monday.

Blide · 04-13-2008, 12:31 AM

Gattai's sub of episode 2 came out like an hour or two ago. They seem to be relatively fast compared to the other groups subbing but they don't bother with any of the music if you care about that.

The Dauntless One · 04-13-2008, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blide

Gattai's sub of episode 2 came out like an hour or two ago. They seem to be relatively fast compared to the other groups subbing but they don't bother with any of the music if you care about that.

Actually I get pissed off because sub groups take another week or two for an episode because of some new karaoke.

Kaosu · 04-13-2008, 02:37 AM

I'm not sure if you watched episode 2 yet, but some of the music in the background is vaguely like Macross 7's (on the radio, in the car scene)

Just a interesting thing to add in, considering Macross Frontier is chronologically subsequent to Macross 7, a awesome anime series.

Kaio · 04-13-2008, 02:48 AM

Christ, it's probably been like 7-8 years since I saw uh Macross 7. What was it, uh the crazy singing/guitar macross? Hrm, i'm gonna have to download some mp3's for some refreshers. I'm surprised I even watched it back in the day.

Also, the zero comparison is rather unfair =P. It was an ova and they usually have much higher budgets. Zero in particular had a massive budget as you mentioned. The story in frontier may end up being better.

Spontaneous Cumbustion · 04-13-2008, 12:13 PM

Wow, this is pretty amazing in terms of the battles. No doubt about it.

Man0warr · 04-13-2008, 03:54 PM

Looks like Ranka Lee's voice is attracting the aliens...man why does Macross always have to be about fighting aliens with music.

Ayeshala · 04-14-2008, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Man0warr

Looks like Ranka Lee's voice is attracting the aliens...man why does Macross always have to be about fighting aliens with music.

Well, that's pretty much what makes Macross... Macross

At least no one yet has replaced a space fighter's control stick with musical instruments huh?

04-05-2008, 04:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ayeshala Ballistic Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 392 -2 Internets	Macross Frontier The short and sweet: First episode aired friday; subs should be out eventually. The version of the episode broadcast this week is being perceived as largely inferior in composition and pacing to the "preview" version broadcast in December except for 1 or 2 scenes, sub groups don't seem to be rushing to get this one out as there are already lots of subs available for the December release. This is the first full TV show in the Macross Universe since 1994-1995's Macross 7 and the third series overall, the first series being 1982-1983's Super Dimension Fortress Macross. Macross series and OVAs are few and far between but when they happen they have access to a production budget most other space opera animes would kill for. Wikipedia page (SPOILERS): Macross Frontier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia First episode recap of the Preview episode broadcast in december and screens for those that want more SPOILERS: Macross Frontier - 01 \| Random Curiosity Recap and screens from the new cut of the episode shown this fridayfor those that want more SPOILERS: Macross Frontier - 01 (Normal Broadcast Version) \| Random Curiosity

04-11-2008, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Blide Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 573 +2 Internets	Macross Zero still looks better in my opinion but that was the most expensive anime to make per episode if I remember right. Macross Frontier certainly looks great but the amount of detail in Zero is just insane. Basically everyone should watch Macross Zero, even if it is just for the animation. It also has Roy Focker which has to count for something. With the latest episode, I couldn't help but smile after seeing that armored Battroid spam all his missiles. They need VFs irl. Last edited by Blide : 04-11-2008 at 09:59 PM.

04-12-2008, 07:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kuriin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,775	Just saw episode 1. Has Ep2 been subbed already? __________________ VOCA ME BENEDICTUM ! SANA MEAM ANIMAM !

04-13-2008, 12:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Blide Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 573 +2 Internets	Gattai's sub of episode 2 came out like an hour or two ago. They seem to be relatively fast compared to the other groups subbing but they don't bother with any of the music if you care about that. Last edited by Blide : 04-13-2008 at 12:35 AM.

04-13-2008, 02:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
Kaosu Lost in the Twilight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert/Chandler, Arizona Posts: 982 -4 Internets	I'm not sure if you watched episode 2 yet, but some of the music in the background is vaguely like Macross 7's (on the radio, in the car scene) Just a interesting thing to add in, considering Macross Frontier is chronologically subsequent to Macross 7, a awesome anime series. __________________ Like a frenzied horse that is driven. An unseen wind of plague shrieks across the border. Pandemonium, wailing, and stench of carnage fills the air. There is no place to run. No hope of escape. Those who are mourned will never return. The hands of time cannot be turned back.

04-05-2008, 04:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ayeshala Ballistic Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 392 -2 Internets	If you have'nt watched either the december series preview cut ("deculture edition") or the one that came out on friday watch the deculture edition first. It's a far better version of the episode. Then you can fast forward through the broadcast version for the two added scenes.

04-11-2008, 02:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lulluen Ranka #1 Fan Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 150 -1 Internets	I just watched the 2nd Episode. The bishounen main character's voice is done by the guy who did Graham Aker! For some reason it sounds different. Anyway. Best looking mecha anime ever or best looking mecha anime ever?

04-12-2008, 01:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
TrooperEbonblade Minus Internets for 5 year old post. Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 404 +0 Internets	I just watched the preview episode again, it's like they totally changed Sheryl's character in the "real" version. In the preview it seems like her manager is the only bitch. The chase scene into the fleet was just amazing, major movie type shit. Show should be amazing, lots of nostalgia from the VFs as well.

04-12-2008, 07:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ayeshala Ballistic Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 392 -2 Internets	Thumbs up to Ep2, it's on the level of the preview episode imo. And: Bomber!

04-12-2008, 10:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ayeshala Ballistic Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 392 -2 Internets	Not yet, maybe tomorrow or monday.

04-13-2008, 02:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kaio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,010 +5 Internets	Christ, it's probably been like 7-8 years since I saw uh Macross 7. What was it, uh the crazy singing/guitar macross? Hrm, i'm gonna have to download some mp3's for some refreshers. I'm surprised I even watched it back in the day. Also, the zero comparison is rather unfair =P. It was an ova and they usually have much higher budgets. Zero in particular had a massive budget as you mentioned. The story in frontier may end up being better.

04-13-2008, 12:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Spontaneous Cumbustion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wilmington, DE, USA Posts: 281 -4 Internets	Wow, this is pretty amazing in terms of the battles. No doubt about it.

04-13-2008, 03:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
Man0warr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,114 -8 Internets	Looks like Ranka Lee's voice is attracting the aliens...man why does Macross always have to be about fighting aliens with music. __________________ Manowarr - 70 Hunter Illidan - Saga Battlesaur Robotindisguise - The Rathe (Retired) Hime - 80 Brigand - Antonia Bayle (Retired)

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