The Reason You Watch Macross Frontier

[MisaForever]

So, CAST YOUR VOTE!!!

WOOHOO!! My Poll works!!!!!

Edited May 9, 2008 by MisaForever

[VFTF1]

Woo hoo! First vote!!

I HAVE ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE VOTE!! MUAHAHAAH!

ahem...

but seriously - I voted something else; and I'd be surprised if people actually voted that they watch MF for one of the more concrete reasons in the poll...

Actually - I don't know if the poll is really very sensible - because it seems to presume that the mecha or the CGI or the girls can exist as sufficient reason in and of itself... but I get the feeling that all of the elements blended together in the way that they are - aka the entire "aura" and "sense" of Macross are the real reason...

But we'll see how the poll goes

VFTF1

[raymond]

For me its pretty much all of the above. Though its not on the list of choices, I watch it mostly because its Macross.

[Garou Kuroryuu]

So, CAST YOUR VOTE!!!

WOOHOO!! My Poll works!!!!!

Voted!

All of the above.

Maybe I could have added a "nostalgia" feeling to that answer. But still, even if very "selctive", I still watch some anime that fit my tastes (e.g.: Ghost in the Shell: SAC), Macross still being one of them.

[MisaForever]

Ok, sorry. It's my first poll, give me a break. I added Because it's Macross to the options. Sorry I didn't have it in before.

I see what you guys mean. I think most people will choose all of the above but I was just curious to see if there were specific reasons people watched it. Some people just seem to enjoy mecha while others watch it for the story so eh..... we'll see.

Edited May 9, 2008 by MisaForever

[grss1982]

I voted for all of the above, since ITS MACROSS!!!

[wraith1701]

I initially checked out the show because it was a new Macross show, and I've always been a fan of the mecha designs in the Macross shows. What keeps me coming back each week is the story (and the hope of seeing more mecha action).

[MisaForever]

Woo hoo! First vote!!

I HAVE ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE VOTE!! MUAHAHAAH!

ahem...

but seriously - I voted something else; and I'd be surprised if people actually voted that they watch MF for one of the more concrete reasons in the poll...

Actually - I don't know if the poll is really very sensible - because it seems to presume that the mecha or the CGI or the girls can exist as sufficient reason in and of itself... but I get the feeling that all of the elements blended together in the way that they are - aka the entire "aura" and "sense" of Macross are the real reason...

But we'll see how the poll goes

VFTF1

You're always so negative!!!! *sics Klan after you*

[Mr March]

Ultimately, story.

I love characters and mecha and all that, but ultimately if the story is no good, I just won't revisit the show. SDF Macross has aged poorly, the music is dated, the animation is weak, the dialogue can be chessy, but the story keeps bringing me back every time. If I analyze the shows I've watched in the past and ask why I'll never watch them again, it's always because the story was weak. They could have everything going for them, but if the story falls apart I won't waste my time.

[Final Vegeta]

Because it's Kawamori.

FV

[Gubaba]

I voted for "all of the above," but really...if the story and characters are weak, I don't care HOW good the mecha looks. Whereas an anime with weak mecha but an excellent story will always hold my attention (Zambot 3, I'm a-lookin' at YOU!)

And yes, I always give anything Macross as much time as it needs to win me over...and sometimes it takes a while (*cough*Macross7*cough*)

[UN Spacy]

Because it's not Macross 7!!

[1/1 LowViz Lurker]

Mecha, story and characters.

If it wasn't called macross I would still watch it. When it gets localised you can just call it:

"UN space wars: Attack of the Vajra Giant Armored Space Cockroaches" and we'll still buy it!

Edited May 10, 2008 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker

[Valkyrie addict]

Because Kawamori promised it would be the best Macross ever and tie up all the nots

[Project Phoenix]

Because there are Space NUNS with Messiahs fighting Red Lobsters.

[RDClip]

I just watch it because it is a good show.

If it wasnt Macross, i'd watch it. Even if it wasnt anime i'd watch it.

Being part of my all-time favourite anime franchise is just a sweet extra

[Realist_Classic]

Argh, voted too quickly, and didn't see the 'All of the Above' option and instead voted for characters.

To be honest, I'm less emotionally bound to the franchise to begin, although having watched just about every series (with the exception of Macross 7). I really wasn't in a hurry to watch the first episode of Frontier when it came out late last year. Come to think of it, I was initially put off by the promotional previews because the imagery of Frontier seemed so---gaudy. So I almost dismissed the series entirely, thinking that it was going to be a show with an average story with lots of eye candy.

I'm so glad that I was wrong.

Six weeks in and I'm still looking forward to Thursday/Friday when the first raws come out. There's just something about the story, the characters, and the music (probably because I'm a big sucker for Yoko Kanno's work). The mecha is secondary for me, but so far, I liked the designs and the action sequences involving them have been well choreographed. The best aspect of Frontier turned out to be the futuristic world itself. So many little trivial, but interesting things ranging from the interactive cafe tables, the cellphones and other doodads. Eye candy to some extent, but it also reflects some detailed creative thinking to come up with those concepts, which I appreciate.

[VFTF1]

I voted for all of the above, since ITS MACROSS!!!

I don't mean to be negative ... but...

Notice that "because it's Macross" is BELOW "all the above" - therefore by voting "all the above" - you are saying that you DON'T watch it because it's macross, but only because of the reasons - well - above

don't hate me :)

VFTF1

[Nexx Stalker]

Because Kawamori promised it would be the best Macross ever and tie up all the nots

Did he? Really? (this is a sincere question, I'm not mocking you)

[VFTF1]

I didn't know about this promise of Kawamori's either - but if that's the case then I'm happy about it

Although I must admit that the "mystery" of Macross is appealing...

but he's not going to tie up ALL the nots - is he?

I mean...gasp...!....

are we... going to find out about Misa and Hikaru??

VFTF1

[Morpheus]

Let see, Macross frontier:

- Transforming valk...check

- Love triangle.....check

- Huge buster cannon....probably exist in Macross Quarter....check

- Aliens.......check

- Idol singer......check

- Inspiring music....check

- Bridge bunnies....check

- Destroids.....check

- Civilian/military life......check

- Spaceships,fleet battles....check

Ok, I think it have most of Macross element

Edited May 10, 2008 by Morpheus

[Birdman]

Hippo Cows of course! :lol: MOO YEAH!!!

[taksraven]

Because Kawamori promised it would be the best Macross ever and tie up all the nots

I hope you meant to say tie up all the loose ends.

Taksraven

[taksraven]

Let see, Macross frontier:

- Transforming valk...check

- Love triangle.....check

- Huge buster cannon....probably exist in Macross Quarter....check

- Aliens.......check

- Idol singer......check

- Inspiring music....check

- Bridge bunnies....check

- Destroids.....check

- Civilian/military life......check

- Spaceships,fleet battles....check

Ok, I think it have most of Macross element

You forgot one....

- Jaded fans who nitpick the show too much at times........check :lol:

Taksraven

[taksraven]

Another voting selection could have been...

- Because it is not *another* stupid crappy reality TV show.

I mean, there is so much rubbish on television at any one time these days its such a relief to see programs that are different and are also GOOD SF.

Its like I observed in an earlier post, 2008 is a great year so far 'cause you have new Macross, Dr Who AND BSG being shown at the same time. Great stuff...

Taksraven

[VFTF1]

Here's another reason:

Isn't it obvious?

We watch Macross because it's what we're meant to do

VFTF1

[Project Phoenix]

Here's another one:

- So that we can buy all the valks by Yamato and their repaints.

[Gubaba]

Because Kawamori promised it would be the best Macross ever and tie up all the nots

As Taksraven said, I hope you meant "loose ends." But...where did you hear this? I read a rumor somewhere that Kawamori said it would tie everything up, but I haven't come across a reference for it.

I have bad memories of many people here railing on Macross Zero for not tying into the original series at the end, when Kawamori had never said that it would.

Likewise, I'd be pretty annoyed to see people bitching that Frontier didn't solve the Megaroad-01 mystery, unless Kawamori specifically stated that it would.

[Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0]

Because Kawamori promised it would be the best Macross ever and tie up all the nots

He did?

I have bad memories of many people here railing on Macross Zero for not tying into the original series at the end, when Kawamori had never said that it would.

I don't think it should have, if it got in the way of him telling a good story.

Likewise, I'd be pretty annoyed to see people bitching that Frontier didn't solve the Megaroad-01 mystery, unless Kawamori specifically stated that it would.

Same here. It would be nice to know what the fate of Hikaru, Misa, Minmay and crew is, but if not, it doesn't affect me. Kawamori has been pulling a Tomino all these years with the exception of killing off the majority of the cast, and it hasn't brought the stories down.

The possible ties I see forming are possibly finding out the fate of Kudo Shin, Megaroad-01 and crew, and Genzoh Dyson.

I watch Frontier because its Macross. I've enjoyed it a lot thus far. I was worried that it would only be good as a Macross anime, as opposed to being a good anime on its own aside its lineage. I was worried over nothing, its a great series so far. The main character is likeable and relatable, as many homages are there are, none seem verbatim(for example though Michel is seen as this series' version of Max, he is not exactly the same, he is very different in some ways), the music is GREAT, and the CG is good. The plot hasn't been too predictable or cliche, and one doesn't need to watch the past Macross series to know what this one is about. Though, I must say, its a damn shame if someone hasn't watched the originals before. There are so many homages in Frontier that one wouldn't notice if they hadn't watched the previous series. Its a wealth of history and background. Though good on its own, I think it satisfies Macross fans more than new fans, simply because they would be the only ones who get the homages. In a way, its like Otaku no Video; if you weren't a fan of old anime or knowledgeable about it, its just not as entertaining and you wouldn't get some of the inside jokes/plot.

In conclusion, my initial draw to this series was that its the newest addition to Macross. What kept me watching is the story, and great characters. Its nice to see a mecha show that is much more than mecha porn. This is one that is going to last.

[ComicKaze]

Something Else

- the world is appealing. I have always loved the colonies and colony ships of Macross series

[OmegaD3k]

Where's the "Music" option?

I watch mainly because of the story, and also because the show itself is a continuation of the Macross universe.

[Effect]

For the most part the mecha. Story and characters being likable or interesting can always be iffy I feel when it comes to Macross however you can always count on the mecha action. I've never been let down in that area.

So far story wise the only thing pulling me in is Alto, Ranka, and Vajra. I don't like Sheryl to be honest and the less of her I see the better. I get the same feeling from Sheryl I got from Myung (Macross Plus). True they aren't the same type of character but the dislike is till there. First impressions go a long way and both left extremely bad ones on me. I didn't get over Myungs and I seems (though I hope that isn't the case) I might not get over Sheryl's. I just finished watching episode 5 and that didn't help as much as I hoped it would.

None of the other SMS characters are that interesting save Ozma and don't really see enough of him and there is no NUNS to even like or dislike . Sure there is Catherine but she doesn't even register as being important at the moment. You could replace he with a nameless character(s) and her role would be filled save for that creepy kissing scene.

Edited May 12, 2008 by Effect

[dreamweaver13]

Actually it's hard to vote in this poll. I don't think i can pick one aspect to the exclusion of the others. sigh, if only the poll could be designed in such a way that we could rank the reasons...

anyway, i voted "because it's macross". I'm quite slow on anime these days, and no matter how good the story, characters and overall quality of the anime, i am usually content on waiting for the entire series to finish so i can buy the complete dvd and watch the whole thing in one marathon. or at the very least, id wait for a batch of 10 episodes before starting.

BUT for this series, i am watching it as each episode comes out, and the reason for that is, hell, because it's macross!!

[Graham]

Heh, if 'Nanase's bouncing breasts' had been added as a poll option, I bet there's quite a few members that would have selected it as their choice.

Graham

[d3v]

Because it's Macross.

That and I loved the idea of a female lead piloting a Valk.... wait, you mean he's a guy?!!? Damn, there goes my badly written yuri fanfic.