Robotech is a science fiction franchise that originated in Japan and was adapted for Western audiences. It features mecha and their pilots as key elements in its storytelling.
Robotech was adapted from three separate Japanese anime series - The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross, and Genesis Climber MOSPEADA.
The first Robotech animated series aired in the US in 1985 and was a commercial success, launching several sequels, spin-offs, and merchandise.
The franchise has a dedicated fan base and has been referenced in popular media.
Robotech was licensed by Harmony Gold USA, and they retain the rights to the franchise.
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The first series of Robotech, adapted from The Super Dimension Fortress Macross. It follows Earth's conflict with an alien race, the Zentraedi, over a crashed alien spaceship that has been rebuilt as a giant mecha - the SDF-1.
A sequel to the original Robotech series that was released in 2006. It is set several years after the end of the first series and follows a new generation of pilots who must defend Earth from a new threat.
Robotech has had several video games for various platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo. They feature mecha combat and storylines that expand on the anime series.
Robotech is a science fiction franchise that originated in Japan and was adapted for Western audiences. It features mecha and their pilots as key elements in its storytelling.
Robotech was adapted for the US by Harmony Gold USA. It is based on three separate Japanese anime series - The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross, and Genesis Climber MOSPEADA.
Yes, Robotech has a dedicated fan base and continues to be referenced in popular media. It has also had new releases and adaptations in recent years.
As of this writing, Robotech is not currently available on Netflix. However, it may be available on other streaming platforms or via purchase or rental on digital stores.
Other mecha anime franchises like Gundam and Voltron share some similar themes and fan bases as Robotech. Transformers, while not strictly a mecha series, also features transforming robots and has similar appeal.