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 Advertising .
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).
