Robotech
TV Show · Anime · Animation

The original Robotech series helped introduce the anime genre to the United States. Known for its gripping drama and epic nature, Robotech is the story of Earth fighting against unrelenting extraterrestrial invasions. With the help of Robotechnology, can the human race survive?

1985 · 24m
Starring Robert Axelrod, Arlene Banas, Robert V. Barron
Director Carl Macek, Robert V. Barron

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Boobytrap
    A world war ends when an alien fortress crash lands on Earth, and efforts to launch the ship 10 years later are thwarted by an attack.
    23m
  • EPISODE 2
    Countdown
    Earth's battle fortress prepares to launch, and Rick rescues a girl named Minmei before attempting to escape in a Veritech fighter plane.
    23m
  • EPISODE 3
    Space Fold
    A Zentraedi ambush forces SDF-1 to make a desperate leap into hyperspace, but the move has disastrous consequences for Rick, Minmei, and the rest of the crew.
    23m
  • EPISODE 4
    The Long Wait
    The SDF-1 crew is stranded in deep space, and must find a way to rescue thousands of survivors from Macross Island. Meanwhile, Rick and Minmei face a fight for their lives against starvation.
    23m
  • EPISODE 5
    Transformation
    The citizens of Macross Island build a new home in SDF-1. Meanwhile, Roy Fokker convinces Rick to join the Robotech Defense Force, and Captain Gloval is forced to risk transforming the ship.
    23m
  • EPISODE 6
    Blitzkreig
    The Robotech forces fight to bring down a Zentraedi blockade, and Rick makes the decision to join the Robotech Defense Force.
    23m

Related

Cast & Crew

  • Robert Axelrod
    Rico
  • A‌B
    Arlene Banas
    Azonia, The Invid Regess
  • R‌V
    Robert V. Barron
    Admiral Donald Hayes
  • B‌C
    Bill Capizzi
    Robotech Masters, Konda
  • F‌C
    Frank Catalano
    Rand, Bobby, Dennis Brown
  • Cam Clarke
    Max Sterling, Lance Belmont
  • E‌D
    Emilie de Azevedo Brown
    Annie "Mint" LaBelle
  • L‌C
    Lara Cody
    Kim Young, Jason
  • P‌S
    Paul St. Peter
    Zor Prime, Corg, Rom
  • Steve Kramer
    Mechanic
  • T‌W
    Tom Wyner
    MC

About

Robotech

Anime

The original Robotech series helped introduce the anime genre to the United States. Known for its gripping drama and epic nature, Robotech is the story of Earth fighting against unrelenting extraterrestrial invasions. With the help of Robotechnology, can the human race survive?

Information

Studio
Funimation
Released
1985
Rated
G
Region of Origin
United States
© 1985 - 2021 Harmony Gold

Languages

Original Audio
English, Japanese (Japan), Japanese
Audio

Japanese

Subtitles

English (United States) (SDH)

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