Name: Robotech
Released: 1985-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Robert Axelrod, Arlene Banas, Robert V. Barron

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

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