Macross II The Movie
Despite its title,Macross II: The Movieis not a feature but the six-part 1992 OAV without the title sequences. One of several sequels toSuperdimensional Fortress Macross(known in the U.S. as a component series ofRobotech),Macross IIis set 80 years after the initial adventure. For decades, alien invaders have been kept from Earth by holograms of teen-age singers performing pop songs. Then the Marduk, who controls their Zentraedi warriors with the songs of "emulators," appear. The nature of the Marduk threat is discovered by brash journalist Hibiki Kanzaki and ace mecha pilot Silvie Gena, who form an odd romantic triangle with the emulator Ishtar. Fans of theMacrosscontinuity tend to love or hateMacross IIwith little middle ground. Unrated; suitable for ages 12 and older; contains violence, minor profanity.--Charles Solomon