MACROSS (マクロス, MA-KU-RO-SU) is a long-running and popular series of military science fictionMecha/Real Robot anime, created by Kawamori Shouji of Studio Nue in 1982.
The franchise features a fictional alternate history of Earth and humanity after the year 1999. It is sponsored by Big West.
The franchise is also notable for incorporating "love triangle" drama and musical elements akin to that of an idol anime as a plot device. Typically explained as being a source of inspiration for the protagonists and, in later series, a source of "sonic power" for various mecha within its fictional universe.
ROBOTECH - Controversial (but popular in the West during its first release) American adaptation/westernification of the first series made in the 1980s.
Gundam - Legendary mecha franchise that influenced Macross (as most of the production staff were its fans).
