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This six-episode OVA is considered to be set in a parallel world from the original Super Dimensional Fortress Macross series and takes place roughly 80 years after the events of that storyline. This p... read more read more...arallel universe component is a result of the original creators of the "Macross" franchise not being involved with the project. In Macross II: The Movie -- Lovers Again, the conflict between humans and the Zentradi is a distant memory and peace has prevailed in the universe. The peace is broken, however, by a renegade faction of Zentradi who wish to bring more war to the galaxy. The story follows a reporter, Hibiki Kanzazi, who becomes entangled in the ensuing conflict by involving himself with a Zentradi princess. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi

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PG, 2 hr. 20 min.

Directed by: Kenichi Yatagai

Release Date: December 31, 1996

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DVD Release Date: November 28, 2000

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  • BlueTorch
    April 21, 2006
    BlueTorch
    No, seriously, who the hell thought killing off Optimus Prime at the beginning as a good idea?
  • bluekiller2025
    September 3, 2007
    bluekiller2025
    Alright OVA. A little slow and confusing for those who doesn't know anything about the Robotech or Macross.
  • Yomaru
    July 17, 2006
    Yomaru
    A very good addition to the Macross series. Very entertaining and the little romance that it has is done well.

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February 16, 2005
Chicago Reader

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Desson Thomson
February 13, 2001
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

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February 13, 2001
Richard Harrington, Washington Post

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Philip Martin
July 30, 2002
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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February 13, 2001
Pamela Bruce, Austin Chronicle

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