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{{Main|List of Macross Frontier characters}}

The series features the 25th New Macross-class Colonial Fleet, dubbed the Macross Frontier, en route to the galactic center. This heavily populated interstellar fleet (consisting of numerous civilian vessels and their military escorts) contains a makeup of both human occupants and their Zentradi allies. As such, many of the Macross Frontier's companion vessels appear to merge more metallic Human designs with organic Zentradi aesthetics. Macross Frontier{{'s}} plot explores a combination of action/political intrigue/space drama more than previous Macross series have done in the past.

As the series begins, during a mission to an unexplored asteroid belt, a reconnaissance New U.N. Spacy (N.U.N.S.) VF-171 is destroyed by an extremely powerful and fast insectoid biomechanical alien mecha known as the "Vajra" which immediately begin their attack on the rest of the fleet. Unable to stop the new enemy threat, the N.U.N.S. Colonial Defense Forces authorizes the deployment of a private military provider organization called S.M.S. (Strategic Military Services) which utilizes the new VF-25 Messiah variable fighter to combat the alien menace.

{{Main|List of Macross Frontier episodes}}

The series was animated by Satelight and was broadcast in Japan on MBS from April 4, 2008 to September 26, 2008.{{cite web|title=マクロスF[フロンティア]|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/an/anime_series/10504|publisher=Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan)|access-date=October 21, 2017|archive-date=October 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021164021/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/an/anime_series/10504|url-status=dead}} A pre-broadcast airing titled Macross Frontier: Close Encounter - Deculture Edition or {{nihongo|Macross Special Edition|マクロスSP版|Makurosu SP Ban}}, showcasing a preview version of the first episode was aired on December 23, 2007. The series premiered on satellite television in Japan on Animax on April 7, 2008.{{cite web|url=http://www.animax.co.jp/feature/index.php?program=NN10000665|title=ANIMAX アニメ見るならアニマックス：番組表|publisher=Animax|access-date=2008-04-03|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110913041949/http://www.animax.co.jp/feature/index.php?program=NN10000665|archive-date=2011-09-13}}

The series started streaming on Disney+ globally (via the Star hub) in 2024.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2024/07/11/macross-frontier-and-delta-get-released-in-the-uk-but-not-the-us/ |title=Macross Frontier and Delta Get Released in the UK, But Not the US |first=Ollie |last=Barder |magazine=Forbes |date=2024-07-11 |access-date=2024-07-11}} The series started streaming on Hulu in the United States on January 13, 2025.

Four separate manga adaptations were run in Shōnen Ace, Comp Ace and Bessatsu Friend, starting in December 2007, February 2008, July 2008, and September 2010, respectively.

{{See also|List of Macross Frontier albums}}

Radio Macross is a radio program, based on Macross Frontier, which was first broadcast on Bunka Hōsō and MBS Radio on January 3, 2008. It has featured Megumi Nakajima and Kenta Miyake, voice actors for the characters Ranka Lee and Bobby Margot, as hosts.{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-01-10/radio-macross-show-begins-broadcasting-web-streaming|title=Radio Macross Show Begins Broadcasting, Web Streaming|date=2008-01-10|access-date=2008-01-10|publisher=ANN}}

Macross Fufonfia is a series of Flash-based 90-second promotional shorts developed by Satelight and sponsored by Mainichi Broadcasting System where characters from Macross Frontier are portrayed as office ladies and employees at the "Frontier Software Company". While not exactly standard anime, more a sort of paper cut-out animation, these ONA shorts are a fun spoof of the original series intended to promote the show. The series was aired in 2007 and featured 20 episodes.

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A theatrical version of the Macross Frontier anime television series was announced in Japan during the broadcast of the 25th and final episode "Your Sound" ("Anata no Oto") on September 25, 2008. According to interviews with Shōji Kawamori the movie was to be an adaptation of the story from the television series. Japanese anime magazine Animedia had originally announced that the film was to be released during the summer of 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-09-25/macross-frontier-movie-announced|title=Macross Frontier Movie Announced|date=2008-09-25|access-date=2008-09-25|publisher=ANN}}Animedia, Jan 09 Issue. Retrieved on 2008-12-10. Other reports later placed the premiere in the fall of 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.animekon.com/news-823-Macross-F-Movie-Planned-For-Fall-2009.html|title=Macross F Movie Planned For Fall. 2009|publisher=Animekon|access-date=2009-02-24}} That report was confirmed by an itasha (vehicle decorated with character art) mini-van outside the "Macross: The Super Dimension Space Launching Ceremony" event that took place on February 22, 2009 in Japan. However, at that point, the creator Shoji Kawamori and the cast members Yuuichi Nakamura (Alto Saotome), Aya Endo (Sheryl Nome), and Megumi Nakajima (Ranka Lee) noted on the actual event, that the new date and the title were still subjected to changes.{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-02-22/macross-frontier-film-tentatively-planned-for-fall|title=Macross F Movie Tentatively Planned For Fall|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=2009-02-22}}

The theatrical film adaptation of Macross Frontier opened in Japan on November 21, 2009, under the name {{nihongo|Macross Frontier: The False Songstress|劇場版 マクロスF 虚空歌姫 〜イツワリノウタヒメ〜|Gekijōban Makurosu Furontia Itsuwari no Utahime}}. The Kadokawa Cineplex and Shochiku Multiplex theaters' websites revealed the title and date, and the second issue of Kadokawa Shoten's Macross Ace magazine eventually published the details on June 26, 2009. The teaser trailer for the film premiered in Japanese theaters on June 27, 2009 (the same day ticket pre-sales began in Japan).{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-06-24/macross-frontier-movie-scheduled-for-november-21|title=Macross Frontier Movie Scheduled for November 21|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=2009-06-25}} The first movie retells the events of the anime from episodes 1 to 13, with significant alterations to the story and timeline of the television series.{{cite web|url=http://kurogane.animeblogger.net/2010/10/27/macross-frontier-itsuwari-no-utahime/|title=Macross Frontier: Itsuwari no Utahime|publisher=Kurogane's Anime Blog|access-date=2011-11-05|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111113065652/http://kurogane.animeblogger.net/2010/10/27/macross-frontier-itsuwari-no-utahime/|archive-date=2011-11-13}}

A Blu-ray Disc release of the movie, titled Macross Frontier The Movie: The False Songstress Hybrid Pack, was released on October 7, 2010. The Blu-ray release contains the Blu-ray jacket, the hybrid disc, a 48-page artwork booklet, a theatrical release archive, and a card featuring frames from the movie. The pack also included a code that allowed the owner to be entered into a contest to attend the Macross F Christmas Live event that year. A PS3 game titled Macross Trial Frontier is included in the Hybrid Pack, playable on the PlayStation 3. A standard DVD was also released in the same day. Later Namco Bandai (now Bandai Namco Holdings) released the Macross Frontier the Movie 30th d Shudisuta b Box on May 15, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-01-19/sheryl-nome-outlines-macross-frontier-film-box-in-seminar-video|title=Sheryl Nome Outlines Macross Frontier Film Box in Seminar Video|publisher=Anime News Network|date=January 19, 2014|access-date=January 19, 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://www.fandompost.com/2014/01/17/namco-bandai-showcases-macross-frontier-dvdbd-hybrid-release-promotion/|title=Namco Bandai Showcases 'Macross Frontier' DVD/BD Hybrid Release Promotion|work=The Fandom Post |date=January 17, 2014|access-date=January 19, 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2014/01/19/video-sheryl-nome-seminar-is-back-for-macross-frontier-the-movie-30th-d-shudisuta-b-box|title=VIDEO: Sheryl Nome Seminar is Back for "Macross Frontier the Movie 30th d Shudisuta b Box"|publisher=Crunchyroll|date=January 20, 2014|access-date=January 20, 2020}}

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The official website of the Macross Frontier anime series has confirmed that there will be two theatrical Macross Frontier films. While The False Songstress primarily reedited footage from the show's initial 13 episodes, the second film, titled {{nihongo|Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell|劇場版 マクロスF 恋離飛翼 〜サヨナラノツバサ〜|Gekijōban Makurosu Furontia Sayonara no Tsubasa}}, diverges significantly from the events of the television series, featuring entirely new animation and new music.{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-06-26/macross-frontier-second-theatrical-film-confirmed|title=Macross Frontier's Second Theatrical Film Confirmed (Updated)|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=2009-06-29}} In the Macross Frontier Girasama Festival, the movie's release date is confirmed to be on February 26, 2011.{{Cite web|url=http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2010/08/macross-frontier-2nd-movie-in-february.html|title = Ngee Khiong: Macross Frontier 2nd Movie in February 2011|date = 15 August 2010}} The Wings of Farewell provides an original story and an alternate conclusion to Frontier, following directly off of The False Songstress.

Blu-ray and DVD editions of the movie were released by Bandai Namco Games on October 20, 2011. The Blu-ray version is still a Hybrid Pack, the same as the first movie released in Blu-ray.{{cite web |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2011/07/19/macross-frontier-the-movie-the-wings-of-goodbye-comes-with-ps3-game-on-blu-ray/ |title=Macross Frontier The Movie: The Wings Of Goodbye Comes With PS3 Game On Blu-Ray {{!}} Siliconera |website=www.siliconera.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724073720/http://www.siliconera.com/2011/07/19/macross-frontier-the-movie-the-wings-of-goodbye-comes-with-ps3-game-on-blu-ray/ |archive-date=2011-07-24}} A PS3 game titled Macross Last Frontier is included in the Hybrid Pack, and it can be played when the disc is in the PlayStation 3.{{cite web |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2011/07/05/is-macross-last-frontier-the-next-macross-game/ |title=Is Macross: Last Frontier The Next Macross Game? {{!}} Siliconera |website=www.siliconera.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711133026/http://www.siliconera.com/2011/07/05/is-macross-last-frontier-the-next-macross-game/ |archive-date=2011-07-11}}{{cite web |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2011/07/27/a-glance-at-the-blu-ray-bonus-game-macross-last-frontier/ |title=A Glance At The Blu-ray Bonus Game Macross: Last Frontier {{!}} Siliconera |website=www.siliconera.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110809021552/http://www.siliconera.com/2011/07/27/a-glance-at-the-blu-ray-bonus-game-macross-last-frontier/ |archive-date=2011-08-09}} Later, Namco Bandai (now Bandai Namco Holdings) released the Macross Frontier the Movie 30th d Shudisuta b Box on May 15, 2014.

In November 2008, a live concert of Macross Frontier's music was performed by May'n, Megumi Nakajima, and Yoko Kanno. A video recording of the concert was released in November 2009, and is available on DVD and Blu-ray Disc.

Coinciding with both the 25th anniversary of Macross and the Blu-ray releases of volume one of both Macross Zero and Macross Frontier, the official website of Macross Frontier posted two newly animated short films featuring Air Show style demonstrations for both series. People who purchased the first pressings of either Macross Zero or Macross Frontier received a unique code to enter into the website and therefore be able to watch the short film of the respective anime.{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-06-17/promo-for-macross-all-that-vf-anime-short-streamed|title='Promo for Macross All That VF Anime Short Streamed|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=2008-06-17}}{{cite web|url=http://www.saiani.net/article/100874007.html|title=マクロス』25周年記念キャペーン スペシャル映像「ALL THAT VF」制作決定＆PV配信開始|publisher=Saishin Anime Jōhō|access-date=2008-06-17|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080801192945/http://www.saiani.net/article/100874007.html|archive-date=2008-08-01}}

{{see also|Macross#Legal complications with international distribution}}

Due to the legal dispute over the distribution rights of the Macross franchise, involving Studio Nue and Big West against Harmony Gold, much of the Macross merchandise post 1999, including Macross Frontier, has not received an international release.{{cite web|url= http://kotaku.com/5990702/why-you-havent-seen-any-new-macross-in-the-west-for-nearly-15-years |title= Why You Haven't Seen Any New Macross in the West for Nearly 15 Years |date=2015-09-24|access-date=2017-05-08|publisher=Kotaku|author=Eisenbeis, Richard}} Until Big West, Studio Nue and Harmony Gold reached an agreement on the international distribution of most Macross sequels and films, on March 1, 2021.{{cite web |url=https://macross.jp/b2b/ |title=Big West Co., Ltd., Studio Nue, Inc., and Harmony Gold U.S.A. Announce Expansive Agreement for the Future of Macross and Robotech Worldwide! |website=Macross Portal |date=9 April 2021 |publisher=Big West Co., Ltd. |access-date=2021-04-10}}{{cite web |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-08/big-west-studio-nue-harmony-gold-usa-agree-to-global-distribution-of-macross-robotech/.171570 |title=Big West, Studio Nue, Harmony Gold USA Agree to Global Distribution of Macross, Robotech |first=Egan |last=Loo |website=Anime News Network |date=2021-04-09 |access-date=2021-04-10}}

The two Macross Frontier films each received a one-night theatrical release with English subtitles in the United States via Big West and Fathom Events, with The False Songstress shown on June 16, 2022, and The Wings of Farewell shown on June 30, 2022.{{cite web | url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-20/fathom-events-to-screen-macross-frontier-anime-films-in-u.s-in-june/.184316 | title=Fathom Events to Screen Macross Frontier Anime Films in U.S. In June | date=24 May 2023 }}

As a tribute to the popularity of the series, Japanese champion cosplay kickboxer Yuichiro Nagashima ("Jienotsu") crossplayed as the character Ranka Lee during one of his tournaments and also in a promotional event for the show.{{cite web|url=http://www.animekon.com/news-823-Macross-F-Movie-Planned-For-Fall-2009.html|title=Cosplayer Frontier|publisher=Animekon|access-date=2009-02-24}}

The first DVD volume of the series released in Japan by Bandai Visual maintained the #3 spot in the sales chart for two consecutive weeks.{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-08-07/japanese-animation-dvd-ranking-july-31-august-6|title=Japanese Animation DVD Ranking, July 31–August 6|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=2008-09-05}} It was revealed that about 45,000 Blu-ray Discs and 55,000 DVDs were shipped by Bandai Visual for the first volume. This marked the highest Blu-ray Disc pressing among all Bandai Visual releases. Macross Frontier was also reported to be the first anime television series to ship simultaneously on both disc formats in Japan.{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-07-25/macross-frontier-volume-1-ships-45000-blu-ray-discs|title=Macross Frontier Volume 1 Ships 45,000 Blu-ray Discs|publisher=Anime News Network|date=2008-07-25|access-date=2008-09-05}}

The original soundtrack of the series, Macross Frontier O.S.T.1 Nyan FRO, made it to #3 in Oricon's's weekly album chart. The album sold over 72,000 copies, becoming the first anime album in eleven years to rank in Japan's top 3. The only anime album to rival these sales was The End of Evangelion soundtrack, released on September 26, 1997.{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-06-10/1st-anime-album-in-11-years-to-rank-in-japan-top-3|title=1st Anime Album in 11 Years to Rank in Japan's Top 3|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=2008-09-05}}

The first opening single, "Triangular" by Maaya Sakamoto, debuted at #3 in Oricon's weekly singles chart and maintained the spot for three weeks before falling to #6. The second single, "Diamond Crevasse" by May'n, also debuted at #3.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-05-14/two-macross-frontier-singles-in-japan-weekly-top-10|title=Two Macross Frontier Singles in Japan's Weekly Top 10|newspaper=Anime News Network|access-date=2008-09-05}} The third single, Megumi Nakajima's "Seikan Hikō", reached #5 with 34,501 copies. The fourth single, including the second opening "Lion" and the second ending theme "Northern Cross", sold about 56,000 copies in its first week, reaching #3 as well. These four singles sold a total of over 500,000 copies, marking the start of a "new anime song boom" in Japan.{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-08-26/lion-is-4th-macross-frontier-cd-single-in-top-5|title='Lion' is 4th Macross Frontier CD Single in Top 5|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=2008-09-05}}

Macross Frontier won the 40th Seiun Award in the Best Dramatic Presentation category.{{Cite web |date=August 23, 2004 |title=2009年星雲賞 (2009 Seiun Awards) |url=https://www.sf-fan.gr.jp/awards/2009result.html |access-date=March 9, 2024 |publisher=Japan Science Fiction Fan Group Association (SFFAN) |language=ja}}{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-07-04/macross-f-trigun-maximum-win-at-japan-sci-fi-con |title=Macross F, Trigun Maximum Win at Japan Sci-Fi Con|date=July 5, 2009|website=Anime News Network |access-date=March 9, 2024}} Furthermore, Macross Frontier the Movie: The Wings of Farewell also won the 2011 Newtype Anime Awards for Best Anime Film and Theatrical Film Award at the 2011 Animation Kobe (the latter prize was previously awarded to numerous Animated Film including Spirited Away and WALL-E).{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-10-09/madoka-magica-wins-12-of-21-newtype-anime-awards |title=Madoka Magica Wins 12 of 21 Newtype Anime Awards|date=October 9, 2011|website=Anime News Network |access-date=March 9, 2024}}{{cite web|url=http://www.anime-kobe.jp/archive/2011/anime-kobe/#movie |title=アニメーション神戸賞 - 第16回アニメーション神戸賞 |website=Animation Kobe |language=ja |access-date=March 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923172254/http://www.anime-kobe.jp/archive/2011/anime-kobe/#movie |archive-date=September 23, 2015|url-status=dead }}

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