Robotech (1985)

Directed by

Robert V. Barron

Genre

space opera, epic

Country

United States

Length

3 seasons, 85 episodes

Rated

PG

Rating

8.6 of 10 from 380 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

Over 40 years, humans fight off three alien invasions after finding alien technology. The story follows different generations of pilots and soldiers as they face wars that shape Earth's future.

epicsoaringmelancholichopefulaction-packednostalgicsweepingdramaticbittersweet

What happens

Robotech is a space opera animated television series created by Carl Macek for Harmony Gold USA. It aired in broadcast syndication from March 4 to June 28, 1985, comprising 85 episodes. Set over a four-decade period, the series follows three alien invasions of Earth prompted by humanity's discovery of an extraterrestrial scientific advancement known as Robotechnology. The series was developed by adapting three unrelated anime into a single story. The first part is based on Super Dimension Fortress Macross, the second is based on Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross, and the third is based on Genesis Climber MOSPEADA. Each anime serves as the basis of the three Robotech wars depicted in the series. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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