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Super Dimension Fortress Macross(you are here)
7.89TV36 eps~14h1982Tatsunoko Production
Finished AiringQuick Answer
- Super Dimension Fortress Macross(TV · 36 eps)
- Super Dimensional Fortress Macross II: Lovers Again(OVA · 6 eps)
- Macross 7(TV · 49 eps)
- Macross Plus(OVA · 4 eps)
- Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me(Movie · 1 eps)
- Macross 7 Plus(Special · 11 eps)
- Macross 7 Encore(OVA · 3 eps)
- ...and 14 more below
Total: ~197 episodes / 79h watch time
Super Dimension Fortress Macross Watch Order(2026)
The Super Dimension Fortress Macross franchise has 21 entries and watching them in the wrong order can spoil some big moments. Here's the breakdown — main series, movies, OVAs, and where each one fits.
21 entries ~79h total7 series7 movies7 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Tips for First-Timers
What you can skip
FB7, some Frontier/Delta compilation movies, and Macross II are optional
Common mistake
Starting with Delta without SDF/Frontier
Short on time?
Watch SDF Macross, Macross Plus, and Macross Frontier — add Delta for the modern idol take
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Super Dimension Fortress Macross?
Release order. Start with Super Dimension Fortress Macross and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Super Dimension Fortress Macross?
About 79 hours total across 197 episodes and 21 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 57 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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