Macross Frontier – 18
OP Sequence
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
OP: 「ライオン 」 (Lion) by May’n and 中島愛 (Nakajima Megumi)
Watch the OP!: Mirror 1, Mirror 2, Streaming
The new opening song’s not bad – I like the way it starts, but the actual vocal parts are still growing on me. What’s really attention grabbing is how busy and flashy the animation that goes with it is. Heck, all that triangle imagery reminded me more of Triangular than anything else. And unlike CODE GEASS R2′s most recent OP, this one doesn’t drop too many hints about the upcoming plot, so it felt like mostly just eye-candy (in more ways than one).
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Summary:
In confronting Grace, Sheryl demands to know why she became Ranka’s manager and why Ranka’s song works against the Vajra. Seeing Sheryl question why it’s Ranka and not her, Grace finally comments on how Sheryl is a manufactured idol. Sheryl denies this and insists that she made it this far on her own, but Grace counters by pointing out that Sheryl would still be covered in garbage in a Galaxy slum if Grace hadn’t found her back then. Regardless, she feels that Sheryl Nome is going to die. Sheryl tries not to let that faze her and declares that she won’t lose even if Grace isn’t around. In response, Grace laughs and reminds Sheryl that she had been taken to the hospital soon after she had been found. Grace reveals that Sheryl hadn’t been cured though – the illness merely hasn’t developed in her yet. In short, when Grace was talking about Sheryl Nome dying, she meant both as a singer and literally. She finally suggests that if Sheryl thinks that she’s lying, then Sheryl should go see for herself. Meanwhile, the bridge crew of the Macross Quarter are discussing how the Macross Frontier Senate has passed a super-long-distance Fold bill. Mina thinks that they succeeded in accumulating enough surplus energy for it, but Ram and Cathy doubt this. Cathy explains that the supply of energy to all islands has been dropped instead, meaning that all commercial activity has been suspended and even a part of the transportation system has been stopped. Mina is depressed about this, but Bobby sees it as an opportunity to go to some clearance sales before the Fold.
Over at the hospital, Alto pays a visit to Ozma who reveals to him that the Vajra have a tendency to be drawn towards reactive engines and Fold waves. The problem is that the military plans to use Ranka as a decoy to repel the Vajra, and – speaking not as a superior officer but as an older brother – Ozma asks Alto to protect her. After Alto leaves, Ozma discusses with Canalia how Ranka’s memories will return and worries about the next situation that will trigger them. Thoughts of protecting Ranka weigh heavily on Alto’s mind as he walks away from the hospital, and he remembers how Ozma had once asked him what he wanted to do and why he was fighting. He notices that Ranka’s image is now plastered everywhere, and she’s what everyone seems to care about. Sheryl, on the other hand, has been relegated to the bargain bin. By this time, Kuran has gotten a response from her friend about the medicine that Mikhail was asking about. It turns out that it’s a receptor blocker medicine used for a certain illness, but it only relieves the symptoms instead of curing the disease. Hearing that its side effects are fever, vomiting, and chills reminds Mikhail of how Sheryl had experienced all of those, and Kuran explains that it’s a V-type infection which is acquired through blood or body fluids.
Kuran then does some research and finds an article from an issue of COSMO NATURE about the management and prevention of the V-type infection. The authors were from the 117th research fleet: Mao Nome, Ranshe Mei, and Grace O’Connor. If this weren’t surprising enough, Kuran also digs up a patient report that includes a picture of a child who bears a striking resemblance to Sheryl. As if on cue, the real Sheryl suddenly appears. After they tell her what they’ve learned, Sheryl begs them not to to let Alto know, and she insists that she’s fine before running off. Mikhail knows what’s at stake though and honors her request only to a degree: he still calls up and has Alto search for Sheryl, but he doesn’t tell Alto the reason why. Sheryl is at this moment stumbling around in the rain thinking about everything Grace had said to her when her attention gets drawn towards a television broadcast of Howard Glass holding a press conference about how Ranka’s voice will be used against the Vajra. The contrast of Ranka on the big screen and herself – as represented by a torn poster of her lying on the ground – causes Sheryl to start crying, and she doesn’t stop until a person that she thinks is Alto appears in front of her. It is actually Yasaburo, and he decides to take her with him. The real Alto manages to find them right as they get into a taxi, and Yasaburo tells Alto to come to the Saotome home if he’s worried. Alto tries to protest, but he’s distracted by emergency mobilization orders from the S.M.S.
They are mobilizing because the Vajra are attacking again, and with many of their weapons ineffective now, the Frontier forces have a hard time fighting. The turning point comes only after Ranka enters the battle aboard the König Monster and starts singing. Given this chance, Leon urges Howard to go ahead with their plan, so Howard orders the initiation of the super-long-distance Fold. As Ranka’s singing continues to keep the Vajra at bay, Brera protects her and vows to continue doing so. What eventually destroys all the Vajra is the firing of the main cannon of the Macross Frontier’s Battle Frontier, and the Frontier fleet then makes the Fold jump. This is successful, and there are no more Vajra to fight, yet Ranka decides to continue singing.
Preview
 |
 |
 |
If I thought episode 16 was frustrating to watch, then this wasn’t much better. Ranka is still being used – in fact, she’s now volunteering herself for it – Sheryl is as depressed as ever, and Alto is still useless. On the plus side (kind of), we do know more now about Sheryl’s background (found on the street by Grace), her health problem (V-type infection), and the connection Grace has with Ranshe Mei and Mao Nome (worked together on V-type infection research). Because of that last one, Sheryl’s cure might lie in Ranka or the Vajra, or conversely, Sheryl herself may turn out to be the key to all this, whether it be instead of or alongside Ranka. The new OP certainly makes it seem like they’ll both be in the thick of things.
I have to say, however, that I had a hard time sympathizing for Sheryl this week. Yes, she’s getting the short end of the stick currently, but I think of her as a very strong character, so I just don’t see this lasting and fully expect her to recover, especially now that she’s already been through a series of depressing episodes. It’ll probably only take a little help from Alto, Mikhail, and/or Yasaburo. Speaking of which, I’m starting to wish that Alto would just make up his damn mind. One moment he’s all about protecting Ranka, the next it’s all about Sheryl, and then he’s back to Ranka again. Earlier in the series it made sense when he was swinging one way or the other, but now it’s gotten both too frequent and tiresome/frustrating because it doesn’t feel like he’s made any progress in either direction. And given Alto’s nature and the pacing of the story, I’m not expecting him to make up his mind anytime soon either. Then again, maybe the accelerating of destinies and desires hinted in the preview means something will finally happen next week.
August 8, 2008 at 2:02 pmzalem
link
0 
0
Of course the development between RankaxAlto will not be for nothing. If it wasn’t there then there would pretty much be no triangle. So it was necessary.
I have to say ep. 18 has improved my outlook on SherylxAlto. I don’t think it’s a sure thing by any means, but the chances have improved. Especially with Alto going back home for Sheryl’s sake in the next episode. Plus Sheryl still has her super move around ep. 22. It still could go RankaxAlto or be unresolved though. One never knows…
August 8, 2008 at 2:03 pmmai
link | my site
0 
0
@GP – I’m female and the views of some of the females over the internet appall me. I say it’s gender + age.
August 8, 2008 at 2:07 pmWestlo
link
0 
0
“It still could go RankaxAlto or be unresolved though.”
Unresolved would be horrible, but with what Kawamori said in his interview it shouldn’t happen.
August 8, 2008 at 2:19 pmani_d
link
0 
0
@Westlo
=_= BreraxSheryl? I’m pinning my hopes on them now? Okaaay….Why are you so proud of NC lyrics? It’s a very sad, emo song. “I wanted to end your planet, I wanted to slash apart your space” lol! “I scratched you out and made you a blur, but still I once loved how you laughed sweetly” It sounds more like a ‘getting over you’ song. Cool, she’ll sing this to him? That’s great since I want Sheryl to pick up a mic than be a pilot anyway.
Anyway, let’s not do another shipping war here. I’m just saying that this new “Sheryl arc” much like last May doesn’t equate to your Sheryl ending for so many reasons. I have faith princess charming will figure out how he really feels near the end and things will move in a big way.;)
August 8, 2008 at 2:25 pmstray
link
0 
0
If anything, it’s got to be AltoXYasaburo with Sheryl turning into an Enka singer. It’s… so obvious…
August 8, 2008 at 2:33 pmwestfall
link
0 
0
new op is awesome, great animation and great song. Pity the full version won’t be out for another 12 days.
although i love Ranka, i think in the end Alto will end up with Sheryll. I kind of see Ranka becoming the Vajra’s keeper or something of that sort, leading them to a peacefull coexistence with mankind.
As the story progresses i see the Vajra no longer as the bad guys but just as much of a pawn in Grace’s game as everyone on Frontier. They are somehow being manipulated to attack the humans. Although, as someone suggested in a earlier post, why not a threesome?? LOL.
And finaly seing the Frontier taking a more active role was great. I mean, the series is named after it and besides a couple of shots of it flying along it has hardly had a role in the story… other than, of course, being the place wher most of the action happens. But you get what i mean. Wonderfull 3D animation as usual in this series.
I wish that this wouldn’t end in episode 25 but keep going for a second season. I don’t like Macross 7 as much and that one went on for 50 episodes. Frontier is way better in all aspects and should go on for a while, not to mention that i’m seing too many loose ends to solve properly in the 7 episodes that are left.
And does anyone else think the Vajra at the end might be Ai-kun???
and remember, pineapple cake saves lives. Say no to salad.
August 8, 2008 at 2:34 pmWestlo
link
0 
0
ani.. please log onto irc and join the channel!
Anyway….
“=_= BreraxSheryl? I’m pinning my hopes on them now? Okaaay….”
Who said this…
“New OP- Best. OP. Ever. SherylxBrera? (I could’ve sworn I saw Brera’s cybernetic arm there) It looks like BreraxRanka, SherylxAlto again next week. Oh the irony.”
“Why are you so proud of NC lyrics?”
Have you read them?
“It’s a very sad, emo song. “I wanted to end your planet, I wanted to slash apart your space” lol! “I scratched you out and made you a blur, but still I once loved how you laughed sweetly””
Of course it’s sad… she’s um you know… dying…
“It sounds more like a ‘getting over you’ song. ”
How does “I want your answer again” and “I’ll love you until I exhaust myself” sound like a getting over song?
“Cool, she’ll sing this to him? That’s great since I want Sheryl to pick up a mic than be a pilot anyway”
Check the title for 22….
“I’m just saying that this new “Sheryl arc” much like last May doesn’t equate to your Sheryl ending for so many reasons. I have faith princess charming will figure out how he really feels near the end and things will move in a big way.;)”
Being linked to Alto’s family back story > getting told to “protect” Ranka by Ozma… and I stress the protect… Also your #2 RankaxAlto shipper Michael betrayed you this episode :(
August 8, 2008 at 2:54 pmani_d
link
0 
0
@westlo
-I’m too low tech to do IRC.
-This is just what I notice, why is everyone suddenly dismissing that Michael doesn’t support RankaxAlto anymore just because he told Alto to go find Sheryl this time. If you’re thinking I meant this when I said Michael has been more of a Ranka supporter than Sheryl, then you seriously have twisted version of what I said–yet again. This is a life and death situation. Sheryl’s gonna die and he will just stand there and be all quiet? :| That’d be just wrong.
-Alto’s back story is more like him getting back to Kabuki. I don’t want to throw speculations about this since it’s too early, but in terms of another reality check Brera seems to be doing the same thing on Ranka’s side:) So it’s even for Ranka and Alto.
August 8, 2008 at 3:09 pmWestlo
link
0 
0
-lol irc is easy, take you 30 secs once you download mirc.
-No they are making fun of you and other ranka fans saying that michael was displeased with the sherylxalto pairing when it’s obvious he wasn’t even before this ep.
-no alto’s backstory is linked to his mum, his love for flying and resolving his issues with his family. You know the only time we have seen his mum in the series? It was before he decided to go to gallia iv with sheryl.
August 8, 2008 at 3:24 pmGP
link
0 
0
@Westlo
What irc channel and network are you on? I’m on irchighway and rizon etc.
@mai
I didn’t know, but yeah, you’re probably right, gender + age.
August 8, 2008 at 3:30 pmzalem
link
0 
0
Westlo has it. If you notice no one said that Michel no longer supports Ranka. I know I specifically said he likes both girls and wants Alto to resolve things. But we are pointing out that Michel is obviously not so “displeased” about SherylxAlto as some once believed. Though I questioned this so-called displeasure from the beginning, but this ep. just solidifies things.
August 8, 2008 at 3:47 pmstray
link
0 
0
@GP – I think Westlo fell asleep… but it’s on irc.rizon.net
#macrossworld during streams
#macrossuki for 24/7/365 shipping and other random banter :D we’re mostly from AS forums tho so it *might* be a bit Sheryl centric… although relatively open minded ;)
easy directions for mirc:
/server irc.rizon.net
/join #macrossuki
August 8, 2008 at 4:29 pmTadao
link
0 
0
I really like this series and where it is going. Why, is it that the one series this season that I want more of is the only one that will only be one season. *cry* I would love a 2nd Season of this or a spinoff. Why do they make more, imho, crap like Gundam 00 & Code Geass. Sorry to those who like them but the stories for both have gone very much down hill and are of the ‘been there, done that’ kind. I really love the big picture take done in MF. It’s important without being overbearing like in other mecha shows. Oh, I’m a RankaXAltoXSheryl person myself. I would fund the OVA if they did this :D
August 8, 2008 at 4:42 pmLuke
link
0 
0
Hell Yeah!!!!! BATTLE 25!!! WOOOO HOOO!!!!
Finally they bring out the big guns!!
August 8, 2008 at 4:57 pmDarial
link
0 
0
@Stray – relatively open minded? *might* be a bit Sheryl centric? C’mon bro, full disclosure, full disclosure… :D
August 8, 2008 at 5:23 pmTestament
link
0 
0
http://randomc.net/image/Macross/Macross%20Frontier%20-%2018%20-%20Large%2013.jpg
Lol at Kawamori’s Official Blog.
August 8, 2008 at 6:03 pmGP
link
0 
0
@stray
Good to know. I’ll drop by.
August 8, 2008 at 6:11 pmstray
link
0 
0
@Darial – LOL… But really, how bad could it be to mix Sheryl and Ranka fans in the same room in real time? :D
August 8, 2008 at 6:25 pmbobo-q
link
0 
0
I think that the woman with the green hair is Ranka’s mother….
August 8, 2008 at 6:43 pmlinmingru
link
0 
0
WHF, Mao Nome?
August 8, 2008 at 7:04 pmKissu
link
0 
0
Bobo-q. That’s becuz she is, doh!
Who really thinks Sheryl will have her pineapple salad?? lmao this is pure joke thas why I can’t sympathize wit her. It was pure gangsta when Ranka entered the battlefield in Koenig and Galaxy posse to save the day. She’s a pawn right now. If she doesn’t stop this, she’ll be nothing more like Minmei the one dimensional brat of SDF that Hikaru dumped for Misa. I hate that. Ganbare Ranka-! Find yourself soon. This Macross romance is crazee. Vajra is disgusting. They’re infesting the fold reactor. Ewwwww…
August 8, 2008 at 7:52 pmatomofish
link
0 
0
Actually, its been confirmed that the series will end at 28 Episodes.
August 8, 2008 at 7:57 pmKissu
link
0 
0
atomofish, source?
August 8, 2008 at 8:13 pmblinx01
link
0 
0
Wikipedia also states 28 eps.
August 8, 2008 at 8:54 pmRaven
link
0 
0
It’s 25 episodes. Stop dreaming. Sheryl will eat pineapple salad? Anyone who thinks so is dreaming too hee
How strong really are Sheryl’s chances of nabbing Alto even if she fixes Alto’s issues with his dad. He still won’t do a Kabuki and will still be a pilot….This really doesn’t make Ranka more unworthy of Alto since the girl was proven to go as far as doing the unthinkable when it comes him and her feelings for Alto are real. This is something the story won’t just forget after making a big deal out of it. What’s fishy is that, after episode 14, their chemistry was back to normal. Total friends that asks for advices. Whatever happened to the sparkly eyes??
Hmm….I’m not falling for this one, Kawamori. This reversal on Sheryl’s camp may be more to stir drama so that you can pull another episode 12 on us. After the pinecake too, I’m more paranoid about the twists and turns. Canalia said something about the next thing that will happen once Ranka regains her memory. Foreshadow foreshadow.
August 8, 2008 at 9:14 pmnelly
link
0 
0
Sheryl is going to be tied to Alto’s family and his issues with his family either way, which is something Ranka can’t say. Those issues are something that is holding Alto back as well. I don’t see how anyone can say Sheryl going to his home isn’t significant.
August 8, 2008 at 10:39 pmKei
link
0 
0
@ kissu “Who really thinks Sheryl will have her pineapple salad?? lmao this is pure joke thas why I can’t sympathize wit her”
Not only she isn’t going to die but she also will not stop singing… we will not be tricked twice!
” This Macross romance is crazee. Vajra is disgusting. They’re infesting the fold reactor. Ewwwww…” :)Don’t worry, sheryl could have a chance with Alto if she was really going to die but she will not. They will not end up together for sure, why ? : ” Our desperate meetings were always painful,I dreamed as if I could reach you, I reached out my hands recklessly,I wanted to open up to your heart, I wanted to build a rainbow bridge with you”…
Why is she singing exclusively at the imperfect? she dreamed, she wanted,as if what she waned didn’t happen….. looks like she is singing a sad song which reflects Alto’s decision towards the love triangle.
I already heard Sheryl’s fan claiming I’m saying nonsense and sia the first but,the
“So I want the answer once more” is kind of disturbing. And you can notice that this sentence is in present. O^o This likely implies a negative answer from Alto or an amnesic Sheryl :)
So before telling everywhere the ED is great because of the rythm… listen to the songs first it’s not that great for your pairing.
@ Raven “What’s fishy is that, after episode 14, their chemistry was back to normal. Total friends that asks for advices. Whatever happened to the sparkly eyes??..This reversal on Sheryl’s camp may be more to stir drama so that you can pull another episode 12 on us”
I think the same. They didn’t even end their growing relationship that suddenly Shery is making her move and she shares more time whith Alto ???… :) honestly :This is putting me at rest.
Looks like sheryl’s hope and dreams weighs a lot :)
August 8, 2008 at 11:55 pmMichael Bay
link
0 
0
During the commercial break, where Sheryl sings Aimo. Pretty nice. I think that with Alto’s brother, Sheryl will learn to actually perfect her craft of singing/performing versus the the hot chick idol thing she’s doing now. Learn to sign for yourself before you sing for others, or so the saying goes.
August 9, 2008 at 1:28 amWestlo
link
0 
0
“So before telling everywhere the ED is great because of the rythm… listen to the songs first it’s not that great for your pairing.”
Actually it’s a rather good sign for the pairing since it’s Sheryl basically pouring out her heart to Alto with all the issues she’s going through and what they have been through. At the time she writes the song she probably is still under the impression that she’s dying. Even with Alto being as clueless as he is he should be able to figure out who the song is aimed at… and Sheryl might throw in an extra 4 words at the end of the song just in case ;)
“It’s 25 episodes. Stop dreaming. Sheryl will eat pineapple salad? Anyone who thinks so is dreaming too hee”
You think they would’ve learnt their lesson from Ozma.
“How strong really are Sheryl’s chances of nabbing Alto even if she fixes Alto’s issues with his dad. He still won’t do a Kabuki and will still be a pilot….”
He won’t go back into Kabuki… but he can patch his relationship up and at the same time we can get some back story on him about his passion to fly and his mother. Sheryl is linked to this, not Ranka.
As for the other stuff it would be horrible writing if they pulled an episode 12-14 on us for 23-25 especially considering how 22 should end.
August 9, 2008 at 3:15 amCari
link
0 
0
Ohhhmygod! What is wrong with Alto?! He was making a big fuss screaming “RANKA RANKA RANKA” everytime and getting angry at Brera for stealing his job, but when he was finally asked to protect Ranka he suddenly felt RELUCTANCE? He looked at the fake sky again. Planet Galia and its genuine atmosphere was wiped out and he didn’t even mourn that the the beatiful sky is a goner, all he thought about was Ranka this Ranka that. What’s with this shyznit reluctance?
“Dear Alto,
Poor Ranka went to Galia 4 for you, wouldn’t be in this mess with Galaxy, wouldn’t be haunted by her past if she stayed on Frontier and played idol with Elmo. She would’ve lived a normal happy life if she gave up on you. BUT SHE DIDN’T CoZ SHE LOVES YOU. Ozma’s even entrusting her to you, if you completely forget all about Ranka just because Sheryl appears to be dying now. I’ll slander and libel you forever! Vow to protect her, you jerk.”
*breathes heavily* Alto reminds me too much of someone. Sorry for the rant. I hate Alto’s “amnesia”. Whatever Alto’s past is, Ranka loves him for who he is. Sheryl has to be stripped away of everything before she can finally realize that she only needs Alto. Ranka has been appreciating Alto since day one. Noone can ever criticize Ranka for her shortcomings to Alto. More power to her. >( That Alto…his last shot in this episode, he even looked disturbed by Aimo. Argh.
August 9, 2008 at 3:18 amBrowniekat
link
0 
0
Yay,I love the new OP. I’m one of those who thinks that Sheryl’s gonna survive to the end of the series and goes back to singing. Also, S&A ending is looking so much brighter now than ever.:D
August 9, 2008 at 4:09 amlelouchislife
link
0 
0
i feel bad for sheryl but i really do not like her character.
she’s an attention grabbing cry baby.
she wants alto all the attention to herself.
ranka is the one who had a past that was so traumatizing she can’t even remember
and she was the one who put in the effort to become famous
and didnt have graces help from the beggining.
im sorry to any sheryl fans.
i just hope she dies soon
August 9, 2008 at 4:23 amYese_e
link
0 
0
@lelouchislife – Sheryl is okay-ish to me, but she doesn’t look like she’s going to die.
@Ru – The 2nd OP had more visibly blatant Ranka and Alto elements in it more than Sheryl. Finally we know why Ranka has a large projection of herself in Triangular guiding Alto’s VF upwards. It was episode 14. Did someone translate Lion’s OP in English yet?
August 9, 2008 at 9:21 amsia
link
0 
0
Cari @ “Dear Alto,
…..Ozma’s even entrusting her to you, if you completely forget all about Ranka just because Sheryl appears to be dying now. I’ll slander and libel you forever! Vow to protect her, you jerk.”
in other words, u want Alto to spend his whole life repaying Ranka for one event in Episode 12, even if he may love another woman.
How about no.
August 9, 2008 at 9:39 amYumi
link
0 
0
I guess I feel a little sympothy for Sheryl not alot thought I dont really like her anyway
August 9, 2008 at 11:42 amRijk
link
0 
0
Ranshe Mei is Ranka’s biological mom. She got green hair from her mom. Ranshe and Ranka have the same condition. The Queen Vajra in Galia 4 WAS Ranshe and she was stuck in that research fleet until Ranka arrived. She wanted to pass the Vajra song to her daughter. That Vajra was Ranshe Mei–It was in the credits even. It all makes sense don’t it? Damnnn, Ranshe was so hot too…
August 9, 2008 at 11:53 amKei
link
0 
0
I didn’t read all the comments but I missed something…
@stray ” we’re mostly from AS forums thought so it *might* be a bit Sheryl centric… although relatively open minded”
I dropped by and though… is it a joke ? This can’t even be called Macross forum but Sheryl’s Macross forum.
All Ranka’s fan got kicked out over there…it must be pretty boring to even post there knowing you all have the same opinion. Some websites even point out your so called open minded forum… I know now why some post here are so subjective, I’m not speaking of you but of your community…
@ Westlo “Actually it’s a rather good sign for the pairing…what they have been through”
Ok it works until she says “So I want the answer once more” as if she isn’t speaking of the past anymore, as if she already know the answer now.
“As for the other stuff it would be horrible writing if they pulled an episode 12-14 on us for 23-25 especially considering how 22 should end”
If the serie keeps with the 28 episode the altoxsheryl developpement 18-22 here is a clue for a rankaxalto one from episode 24-28 .
@ cari @lelouchislife Well,sheryl will not die . They want to keep us in the dark with this plot but it becomes more and more obvious :)
August 9, 2008 at 12:36 pmCrusher Joe
link
0 
0
I think that it is interesting that I’ve heard people talk about how indecisive Alto is regarding Sheryl and Ranka, but I can’t help remembering what a bumbling twit Hikaru was concerning Misa and Minmay. I think the Hamlet-esque hero is keeping with Kawamori-san’s reflection of the original Macross in Frontier.
August 9, 2008 at 12:45 pmani
link
0 
0
@Rjik
I hope you’re wrong, but the more I think about this, the more I think you’re right. =_= Besides, what’s that thing doing inside the 117th research fleet, projecting the same image of Ranshe to Ranka? Some random Vajra? How did that Vajra find them anyway? It would be just too good to be true if the crystals inside Ranka has no after effect on Ranka’s body. There has to be a catch here. I think the more she exposes herself to the Vajra, the more she’ll become like a Vajra, and exposing Ranka to the Vajra is what exactly is Grace doing. She’s like activating those crystals inside her. This is all speculation though. But ugh, it’s so unsettling cuz it fits.
Ranshe might have mutated or something. She even left a will to her daughter in 14. If the queen Vajra really is Ranshe, Alto just killed Ranka’s mom lol! He should end up with her now as retribution j/k
@sia
Of course not. Ranka said she came to Galia 4 on her own whim. Alto should not feel guilty about it. ^_^
@Cari
You crack me up…
August 9, 2008 at 2:07 pmanryu
link
0 
0
thats some creepy galaxy… the ranka picture on her ship has no panties on
August 9, 2008 at 3:06 pmWestlo
link
0 
0
Cari your post was unintentionally hilarious, thanks :)
“I dropped by and though… is it a joke ? This can’t even be called Macross forum but Sheryl’s Macross forum.
All Ranka’s fan got kicked out over there…it must be pretty boring to even post there knowing you all have the same opinion. Some websites even point out your so called open minded forum… I know now why some post here are so subjective, I’m not speaking of you but of your community…”
Actually I’ve been saying this on IRC for the last few days that it’s now boring as fuck.
“Ok it works until she says “So I want the answer once more” as if she isn’t speaking of the past anymore, as if she already know the answer now.”
Well lets see how they get to the first time anyway, possibly next episode ;)
“If the serie keeps with the 28 episode the altoxsheryl developpement 18-22 here is a clue for a rankaxalto one from episode 24-28″
Even with 28.. the plot’s going to get in the way of that…. and if they start to push the ranka side than it will only be for what I call the “fake out” to jeep fans guessing. Original Macross did it, ef did it, True Tears did it, lots of romance shows do it.
August 9, 2008 at 3:06 pmllie
link
0 
0
Let’s see here…..using M-Fontier’s timeline from ep.18, my theories say this !
So in 2047, 3 doctors (Mao, Ranshe, and Grace) investigated Vajras and V-virus in 117 fleet.
In 2048/2049 (according to Ozma), Vajras went berserk. Many survivors from 117
fleet went to Galaxy’s fleet, including Grace and Brera. They who were inffected by V-Virus spread to all Galaxy’s fleet. That why, Sherly got that V-Virus.
Meanwhile, Ranka went to Frontier because Ozma saved her. He knew about Ranka’s family.
In 2053, Grace found Sherly to be a Fairly9 project. Sherly’s body looked like 6 or 7 years old. Year in Fontier 2059, Sherly looks mature although she is 12 or 13?
She….. looks like “Dolly” (you know the sheep)? Instant not nature? Fast to grow up? WOW…amazing!!!!
August 9, 2008 at 6:25 pmdaemon
link
0 
0
Sheryl’s cure might pop up once Ranka regains her memories or Luca does something. When, episode 22 is my bet. Alto’s inuyasha traits, contrary from ep 14 to last episode, just goes to further prove that he’s going to fully protect Ranka in the very end. He and Sheryl might get little closer, but it’s pushing it if we’re to expect that Sheryl is going to replace Ranka’s importance to Alto. She means a lot to Alto according to ep 14 and even before that.
@Rjik If Ranka is going to turn into something she’s not i.e. a Vajra, this’ll even strengthen the RankaxAlto end. Alto will not just sit there and let everything transpire absolutely. I like your assumption however. The Vajra Queen might have been Ranshe.
August 9, 2008 at 6:43 pmAzNStyle
link
0 
0
I thought it was really sad seeing Sheryl in this episode but it was pretty cool that it was a Sheryl episode since you get to see some of her past which is pretty surprising what she went through, Good Luck Sheryl =D
August 9, 2008 at 6:45 pmWestlo
link
0 
0
How exactly would Alto stop Ranka from turning into a Varja queen if that was her fate? Alto’s a regular human being who’s just a pilot and a former kabiku actor… he doesn’t have any special powers…
And I think people are confusing Alto’s desire to protect with love when it comes to Ranka, and being “given” the task of protecting someone (who shouldn’t need that anymore) kinda conflicts with him searching for what “he” wants to do with his life.
August 10, 2008 at 1:16 ambaka neko
link
0 
0
@ani @daemon @ Westlo
fu fu fu … what if it ends up like a Romeo X Juliet ending … (adds flame to the fire)
August 10, 2008 at 2:40 amDarial
link
0 
0
Man, definitely a sad episode for Sheryl. But without hitting rock bottom first (well, she might have fallen even further than that, but what’s below rock bottom?), she can’t start the journey back up.
I was so saddened by this episode that I made an Episode 18 AMV for Alto x Sheryl.
http://tw.youtube.com/watch?v=29X4KGzntos
Hopefully you guys will enjoy it. :)
August 10, 2008 at 1:28 pmSilentveil
link
0 
0
Wow, I bet Sheryl wished she wouldn’t have helped Ranka gain confidences now doesn’t she. I can see, Alto’s brother finding the cure for Sheryl in return for Alto’s returning home or even making him act more.
I am just currently waiting for the near death scene of Alto, because we all know it’s going to happen.
August 10, 2008 at 5:52 pmpinoy78
link
0 
0
Can the Vajra adapt to Battle Frontier’s cannon?
August 10, 2008 at 7:28 pmEvilDevil
link
0 
0
poor sheryl…
August 10, 2008 at 11:55 pmfalcon
link
0 
0
Macross Frontier Survival Guide (Accurate Speculating Made Easy): Watch out for SDF Macross Parallelisms and apply Reverse Psychology. It’ll work, count on it.
August 11, 2008 at 12:03 amalt
link
0 
0
full ver.
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4249246
August 11, 2008 at 1:45 amAxcVilla
link
0 
0
Boohoo like Shrley will die. :)) What difference will it make if Alto chose to protect Shryel instead of Renka? Like his VF will make the V-virus go away. Who is he going ta protect Sheryl from? Galaxy doesn’t care about her anymore. :DDD Renka needs more protectin. Viva la Renka!
August 11, 2008 at 3:52 amOy
link
0 
0
Anybody noticed that in the beginning, the plan to combat against Vijras was actually a full copy of Adobe After Effect’s User License Agreement? Haha.
August 11, 2008 at 11:17 amsilvanon
link
0 
0
Wut the best charm is there for the dying. If Alto gives Sheryl the charm around his neck you heard it from me first. Remember the name–Silvanon.
August 11, 2008 at 9:30 pmthe moondoggiebuiscuit returns
link
0 
0
I know it’s late but please vote Macross Frontier as Second Most Kick-ass Anime this season…. Code Geass R2 as First, and Strike Witches as this season’s most Lousy Anime for being a Nanoha clone….
August 12, 2008 at 1:24 amllie
link
0 
0
It said that V-disease is transmitted through blood and bodily fluids. Bodily fluids can be water, urine, tears, saliva! How about kiss?
In episode 10…Alto…what happened with you *Cry*. I hope Ranka can cure you!
August 12, 2008 at 10:52 pmMorhea
link
0 
0
I was thinking the same thing when I watched this episode. So does that mean Alto will die in the end? If so, I hope he doesn’t infect Ranka. That will be the only way I would say no to altoxranka. :)
August 13, 2008 at 12:45 amTsuki
link
0 
0
Uh, bodily fluids transmitted disease is not passed through kissing. Think of Sheryl as someone who has AIDS. That’s her situation hahah Now let’s see how many Sheryl fanboys will still want to sleep with her after learning this.
August 13, 2008 at 7:51 amichiYo
link
0 
0
@Morhea LOLLLLLLLL :)
@Tsuki LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL :) They will not care, thought :)
August 13, 2008 at 4:46 pmDarial
link
0 
0
Lion Full Version AMV on Youtube. Enjoy!
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=fnH1IVJ8DOQ
August 13, 2008 at 10:17 pmC
link
0 
0
Bleargh. Another Sheryl episode next. Boooo….
« Older Comments