1. That thunderbolt which pierced the mighty skiesCopy !req
2. Was let looseCopy !req
3. To awaken us, the young mankindCopy !req
4. Macross! Macross!Copy !req
5. Even as they protect their loved onesCopy !req
6. The youths who have bravely taken a standCopy !req
7. Will set out on their continuing fightCopy !req
8. Will you love me tomorrow?Copy !req
9. Slicing through the darkness they fly towardCopy !req
10. That blue planet that shines in the distanceCopy !req
11. Macross! Macross!Copy !req
12. Macross!Copy !req
13. Two months have passed since the Macross,
just prior to its launch ceremony,Copy !req
14. executed a surprise space fold and was instantly
transported inside the orbit of Pluto.Copy !req
15. The Macross is currently
headed back to Earth.Copy !req
16. It fended off a Zentradi attack by
executing a transformation,Copy !req
17. but the change in the ship's structureCopy !req
18. caused a great deal of damage
for the refugees on board.Copy !req
19. However, the people have
since rebuilt their city,Copy !req
20. However, the people have
since rebuilt their city,Copy !req
21. Daedalus AttackCopy !req
22. and for the moment, things are
peaceful once again.Copy !req
23. And for the moment, things are
peaceful once again.Copy !req
24. Meanwhile, having applied for and
been accepted into the military,Copy !req
25. Hikaru Ichijo has been undergoing the
rigorous training of a new recruit.Copy !req
26. Then, at last, came the day
of his first leave.Copy !req
27. Here, let me carry that.Copy !req
28. No, I've got it!Copy !req
29. But it looks kind of uncool.Copy !req
30. Hey, this is me we're talking about.Copy !req
31. Thanks.Copy !req
32. Wow, they're so pretty!Copy !req
33. Hang on a second!Copy !req
34. Would you come look at them with me?Copy !req
35. Huh? You want me to go in that store, too?Copy !req
36. Well? Are you coming or not?Copy !req
37. I guess I don't have much of a choice.Copy !req
38. No peeking.Copy !req
39. Please come in.Copy !req
40. We already have!Copy !req
41. Um, where's your lingerie section?Copy !req
42. It's right this way.Copy !req
43. Jeez...Copy !req
44. Wow, this is cute! What do you think?Copy !req
45. It looks great!Copy !req
46. Let's come back some other time.Copy !req
47. Come back anytime!Copy !req
48. What do you think, Hikaru?Copy !req
49. What are you doing?Copy !req
50. Oh! I think it really suits you.Copy !req
51. This is that abnormal energy
reaction you mentioned?Copy !req
52. Yes, captain. It's a phenomenon the
likes of which we've never seen.Copy !req
53. This is where the fold system
used to be, isn't it?Copy !req
54. Could there be some connection
between the two?Copy !req
55. Sir. It's possible that the disappearance
of the fold system resulted inCopy !req
56. a distortion of the space-time continuum.Copy !req
57. Well? Is it disrupting any
of the ship's systems?Copy !req
58. Not at the moment, no.Copy !req
59. Very well. Continue with your analysis.Copy !req
60. Captain!Copy !req
61. If we can harness this energy, I believe
we could use it as a form of barrier.Copy !req
62. Is that possible?Copy !req
63. Yes, sir.Copy !req
64. Very well. Get started on it immediately.Copy !req
65. Yes, sir!Copy !req
66. Well? Do you have an answer?Copy !req
67. I've tried every possible analysis,Copy !req
68. but I just can't see the necessity
of adopting this configuration.Copy !req
69. However...Copy !req
70. Taking this shape would disrupt
their gravity control system,Copy !req
71. and greatly limit their speed.Copy !req
72. Continue playback, sir?Copy !req
73. No, that's enough. Go back to
the original screen.Copy !req
74. Yes, sir!Copy !req
75. What planet is that?Copy !req
76. The fifth from the outermost orbital
body in this system, sir.Copy !req
77. I believe they'll attempt to use
it as a means of cover.Copy !req
78. That is a possibility.Copy !req
79. If they activate their ECM
within those rings,Copy !req
80. it will become impossible for us
to pinpoint their location.Copy !req
81. Their plan is almost too obvious.Copy !req
82. What shall we do, sir?Copy !req
83. Let them attempt to carry out their plan.Copy !req
84. When they run to the planet, we'll
have them like rats in a cage.Copy !req
85. Uncle!Copy !req
86. Auntie!Copy !req
87. What's wrong, Minmay?Copy !req
88. Look! Hikaru's back!Copy !req
89. It's been about a month, hasn't it?Copy !req
90. Maybe it's my imagination,
but you look so strong now!Copy !req
91. They got you training pretty hard, huh?Copy !req
92. Come on, sit down. And you guys, too.
Hikaru's not on display, you know!Copy !req
93. It looks like business is good.Copy !req
94. Ah, it's no big deal.Copy !req
95. Anyway, eat these while they're still hot!Copy !req
96. Hikaru! So this is where you've been!Copy !req
97. You're about to get the order to move out.Copy !req
98. Get back to the barracks.Copy !req
99. I'm gonna sortie already?Copy !req
100. That's right! The orders just came down.Copy !req
101. Five recruits were formally assigned
to the fighting squadron.Copy !req
102. And you're one of 'em.Copy !req
103. Huh?Copy !req
104. Wow! Congratulations, Hikaru!Copy !req
105. Me?Copy !req
106. Don't just sit there. Come on!Copy !req
107. Well, see you all later!Copy !req
108. Good luck!Copy !req
109. As of today, you're a real soldier.Copy !req
110. You'll even be moving from your communal
room in the barracks to a private one.Copy !req
111. However, just because you
have your own roomCopy !req
112. doesn't mean you can start acting up
and gettin' out of line. Got it?Copy !req
113. I'm not like you, sempai.Copy !req
114. It's you!Copy !req
115. Huh? You know 1st Lt. Hayase, do you?Copy !req
116. Um, well, kinda...Copy !req
117. Oh, jeez! It's that guy.Copy !req
118. Ah! It's Mr. Lingerie!Copy !req
119. What are you talking about?Copy !req
120. Well, we went to this lingerie shop, and...Copy !req
121. What? No way!Copy !req
122. So, Major Focker, is this the "fine new recruit"
you've taken under your wing?Copy !req
123. That's correct.Copy !req
124. Hikaru Ichijo, ma'am!Copy !req
125. I'm Misa Hayase. Hikaru Ichijo?Copy !req
126. I've heard that name somewhere before...Copy !req
127. So this is the civilian?Copy !req
128. That would explain why he
doesn't know anything.Copy !req
129. Hey, what's with the old lady?Copy !req
130. "Old lady"?Copy !req
131. So, even Hikaru thinks she
looks like an old lady?Copy !req
132. You're that civilian!Copy !req
133. And you're that old lady!Copy !req
134. Excuse me, ma'am!Copy !req
135. Well, she's your superior now,
so you'd better watch what you say.Copy !req
136. Ma'am!Copy !req
137. I look forward to working with
you in the future.Copy !req
138. Oh, and while I may not
know all the details,Copy !req
139. it doesn't look good for a man to be
going into those kinds of shops.Copy !req
140. If you'll excuse me.Copy !req
141. Pervert!Copy !req
142. Captain, electronic countermeasures
are now active.Copy !req
143. I don't think they'll be able
to locate us for a while.Copy !req
144. What next, sir?Copy !req
145. We ambush them.Copy !req
146. An ambush?Copy !req
147. An ambush?Copy !req
148. Captain...Copy !req
149. Once we leave Saturn, they'll
just come after us again.Copy !req
150. I want to launch a sudden attack,
and try to clear our path a bit.Copy !req
151. But, captain!Copy !req
152. I'm fully aware of the risks.Copy !req
153. Yes, sir.Copy !req
154. We'll reduce speed and begin
preparations for the attack.Copy !req
155. Ow...Copy !req
156. Tomorrow, we will lure the enemy
force into Saturn's ringsCopy !req
157. and then hit them with a surprise attack.Copy !req
158. That's all I can say at this point,
except for just one more thing:Copy !req
159. I expect you to show that you have the
hearts and souls of true pilots.Copy !req
160. That is all.Copy !req
161. If there's anyone you want to see,
say your goodbyes to them tonight!Copy !req
162. Dismissed!Copy !req
163. I'm sorry! Were you waiting long?Copy !req
164. Not really.Copy !req
165. So, what's the big emergency?Copy !req
166. I'm going into battle tomorrow morning.Copy !req
167. Wow! Really?Copy !req
168. Your first day as a soldier, huh?Copy !req
169. Minmay...Copy !req
170. You're a wonderful pilot.Copy !req
171. I'm sure you'll do great!Copy !req
172. I mean, everyone's already
talking about you!Copy !req
173. What's wrong?Copy !req
174. Oh, it's nothing.Copy !req
175. Hey, Hikaru.Copy !req
176. Look.Copy !req
177. Huh. You actually look lady-like.Copy !req
178. This is my thanks for wearing the
dress we bought together?Copy !req
179. I'm sorry. It really looks good on you.Copy !req
180. You mean it?Copy !req
181. Yeah.
You mean it?Copy !req
182. Yeah.Copy !req
183. I'm so glad!Copy !req
184. Why don't we get a picture so we
can remember this moment?Copy !req
185. Oh, but I never look good in photos.Copy !req
186. That's not true. Come on, come over here.Copy !req
187. Camera!Copy !req
188. Okay, get ready.Copy !req
189. Not too bad.Copy !req
190. You look great.Copy !req
191. Well, I'd better be getting back.Copy !req
192. My aunt and uncle get worried if I'm
out alone with a guy for too long.Copy !req
193. Oh...Copy !req
194. Yeah. Well, be careful.Copy !req
195. I wish we could talk longer, but anyway,
good luck tomorrow.Copy !req
196. See you. Bye-bye!Copy !req
197. Bye.Copy !req
198. Tomorrow...Copy !req
199. I could be dead, Minmay.Copy !req
200. Captain, we can now activate
the barrier system.Copy !req
201. Oh! We can?Copy !req
202. However, the energy field simply
can't cover the entire Macross.Copy !req
203. Aah. The Macross is too big.
The field has its limits.Copy !req
204. Captain, we've come up with this as
a last resort. Please observe.Copy !req
205. If the enemy attacks, we can
raise the barrier like this.Copy !req
206. Then, should an attack approach
one of our vulnerable points,Copy !req
207. we can move the barrier to intercept.Copy !req
208. I see.Copy !req
209. Field manipulation will be the duty
of the barrier system team.Copy !req
210. Please refer to this system by its name,
the pinpoint barrier.Copy !req
211. Well done.Copy !req
212. What a measly little barrier!Copy !req
213. Come in.Copy !req
214. I figured you'd still be up.Copy !req
215. Sempai.Copy !req
216. You'll be heading out early tomorrow.Copy !req
217. But...Copy !req
218. I know how nervous you are,Copy !req
219. but count sheep or something
and just go to sleep!Copy !req
220. His first mission. It's to be expected.Copy !req
221. The hours just before a battle
can be pretty rough.Copy !req
222. Minmay, I can't sleep.Copy !req
223. Attention Valkyrie squadrons.Copy !req
224. The surprise attack will take place
in the Cassini Divide.Copy !req
225. Squadrons will assemble into seven groups
and stand by in the ice rings.Copy !req
226. I repeat, the surprise attack will
take place in the Cassini Divide.Copy !req
227. Sleep well?Copy !req
228. Uh, sort of.Copy !req
229. I was the same way before my first mission.Copy !req
230. Well, one night without sleep won't kill you.Copy !req
231. Sempai.Copy !req
232. Valkyrie squadrons, report to the
Prometheus for roll call ASAP.Copy !req
233. Valkyrie Skull Squadron, launch!Copy !req
234. Valkyrie...Copy !req
235. Valkyrie Skull Squadron, No. 23,
Hikaru Ichijo, now launching.Copy !req
236. Roger.Copy !req
237. Orange, Purple and Rose Valkyrie groups
will advance into the ringsCopy !req
238. and proceed to point R-18
in the Cassini Divide.Copy !req
239. Lure the enemy ships into range
of the main cannon.Copy !req
240. Why's everyone flying so dangerously?Copy !req
241. Skull 23! Why are you playing
around like that?Copy !req
242. Weren't you paying attention
at the briefing?Copy !req
243. That kind of fancy flying will give
you away to the enemy!Copy !req
244. This isn't an aerobatics show!Copy !req
245. But the others were all flying
really dangerously, so I...Copy !req
246. Shut up and follow your orders!Copy !req
247. Okay, I got it!Copy !req
248. Is that any way to talk to a senior officer?Copy !req
249. Take a look around you!
You're the only one who's goofing off!Copy !req
250. Roger, roger...Copy !req
251. This is tougher than I thought.Copy !req
252. Skull Leader to all units.Copy !req
253. We'll soon be heading into the
planet's shadow zone.Copy !req
254. Watch out for ice.
And keep an eye on your instruments!Copy !req
255. So that's the shadow zone, huh?Copy !req
256. Skull 23.Copy !req
257. Your speed's dropping.Copy !req
258. Yeah, but I can't see a thing out here!Copy !req
259. Oh, dear. What happened to all that
confidence you had earlier?Copy !req
260. How come I have to get bossed
around by some old ladyCopy !req
261. who's sitting somewhere nice and safe?Copy !req
262. I realize it's before a mission and all,Copy !req
263. but I do wish he'd stop insulting
his superior officers.Copy !req
264. It's all right. It doesn't bother me.Copy !req
265. Hayase, how long until the Valkyrie
squadrons reach their targets?Copy !req
266. About five more minutes, sir.Copy !req
267. Good. The second the enemy ship
enters the rings, fire the main gun.Copy !req
268. Assume firing position.Copy !req
269. Yes, sir.Copy !req
270. You called me, Commander Britai?Copy !req
271. Captain Zeril, I want you to approach the
sixth planet and capture the enemy vessel.Copy !req
272. Sir!Copy !req
273. Preferably undamaged.Copy !req
274. Understood.Copy !req
275. Here we go!Copy !req
276. Commence attack!Copy !req
277. As weak as they are,
they dare to attack us?Copy !req
278. Their grasp of battle tactics is laughable!Copy !req
279. They haven't realized we're holding back
in order to capture their vessel.Copy !req
280. It's time we show them how terrifying
we Zentradi really are!Copy !req
281. The enemy vessel is approaching the
main gun's starboard firing arc.Copy !req
282. We have a lock!Copy !req
283. Good! Raise the ship and fire the main gun!Copy !req
284. It's the enemy ship!Copy !req
285. Firing main cannon.Copy !req
286. What's wrong?Copy !req
287. We can't fire the main gun!Copy !req
288. It looks like the pinpoint barrier system is
somehow preventing it from operating!Copy !req
289. I don't believe it.Copy !req
290. Incoming missiles!
Activate the pinpoint barrier system!Copy !req
291. Aye!Copy !req
292. Oh, no! I'll never make it!Copy !req
293. No, don't attack from the side!
Shoot from the front!Copy !req
294. What the hell is that?Copy !req
295. Damn it! Make a fool of me, will you?Copy !req
296. No, don't shoot there!Copy !req
297. We're completely surrounded.Copy !req
298. Captain, Valkyrie groups Green and
Brown have been wiped out!Copy !req
299. Rose group is under heavy attack.Copy !req
300. Then it's all up to Skull Squadron.Copy !req
301. Thanks, Hikaru!Copy !req
302. Sempai, why isn't the Macross
firing the main gun?Copy !req
303. We've taken just about all we can.Copy !req
304. Captain, would it be possible to
concentrate all the energyCopy !req
305. from the pinpoint barrier to
the front of the Daedalus?Copy !req
306. I think so, but...Copy !req
307. Please do it! I have an idea!Copy !req
308. Very well. I'll leave this to you!Copy !req
309. Kim! Shammy! Assemble the Destroids
at the bow of the Daedalus! Hurry!Copy !req
310. Ma'am!Copy !req
311. Claudia! Send the Macross straight
toward the enemy ship!Copy !req
312. Understood!Copy !req
313. Ow!Copy !req
314. It's an airlock.Copy !req
315. The enemy ship is closing in!Copy !req
316. Fire! Blast them to pieces!Copy !req
317. Daedalus Attack!Copy !req
318. What is that?Copy !req
319. What the heck's going on?Copy !req
320. You did it.Copy !req
321. Yeah.Copy !req
322. That was great!Copy !req
323. The Daedalus Attack!Copy !req
324. I could really become a fan of yours!Copy !req
325. We may need to call in reinforcements.Copy !req
326. Sir.Copy !req
327. The destruction of the mother ship drained the
battle-pod pilots of their will to fight,Copy !req
328. and they were soon defeated.Copy !req
329. Of course, it goes without saying that
Focker, Hikaru and the othersCopy !req
330. also played an important role
in the enemy's defeat.Copy !req
331. However, try as he may,Copy !req
332. Hikaru could not erase the image of the
terrified soldier's face from his mind.Copy !req
333. At that moment, when faced with
a flesh-and-blood enemy,Copy !req
334. Hikaru found himself unable
to pull the trigger.Copy !req
335. Sempai Focker would probably say that
he was no different at first.Copy !req
336. Now that Hikaru could unflinchingly pull
the trigger against enemy ships,Copy !req
337. however, he felt that somewhere in his heart,
he was losing touch with his emotions.Copy !req
338. Next EpisodeCopy !req
339. PreviewCopy !req
340. Home to an abandoned base
from the Unification Wars.Copy !req
341. The Macross sets course for Mars
in search of supplies.Copy !req
342. But for Misa, it is a planet that holds
the ghosts of old memories.Copy !req
343. Next time, on Super Dimension
Fortress Macross:Copy !req
344. Bye-Bye MarsCopy !req
345. "Bye-Bye Mars"Copy !req
346. I won't follow anymoreCopy !req
347. The shadow you cast as you run awayCopy !req
348. We all keep runningCopy !req
349. But we still can't see the goalCopy !req
350. What awaits us after today?Copy !req
351. What awaits us beyond tomorrow?Copy !req
352. Even now, I keep running towardCopy !req
353. The light that shines so far awayCopy !req