Macross Frontier 22
What ’bout my peg leg
Well, well. When Ozma and Cathy finally bring Captain Global whatever his name is news of Leon’s assassination of the president, and that same Leon somehow cons Bilrer into folding SMS into NUNS, it’s munity on Macross Quarter, complete with jolly pirate lingo. But our favorite cabin boy won’t be along for the ride, as he’s finally discovered he’s in it for the laydeez. Some truly random thoughts:
Like the noble people of the American plains, the good warriors of Frontier use the whole Vajra.
Alto and Luca talking after testing the warheads was a bit melancholy, somehow the execution of this scene made the absence of Michel very noticeable. Well done, for once, Satelite. In fact, animation was right on for the first time in a while, even as Geass seems to be running out of steam. But the characters don’t necessarily seem on model if you rewind 20 episodes back, especially Ozma’s thin face and Cathy’s overpowering eyes.
Ozma and Cathy wandering through the wrecked Frontier was very reminiscent of Hikaru and Hayase searching the scorched Earth for remains of life. I think that’s the first really big reference I’ve seen in a while to the old school.
Sheryl plus Elmo equals win. Especially in that outfit.
Let’s get this girl back on track with a retro-80s synth pop band: Sheryl and the Fold Waves! Get me Elmo’s number! At any rate, Sheryl and Ranka have reversed places so many times now I’m not sure who’s who.
The new Sheryl song is probably the most Yoko-Kanno-like tune in the Frontier repertoire. Mayhaps she’s wearing through her ability to write idol pop?
I hate to see a bridge bunny look so down.
Klan providing a pep talk is good, but probably the last significant thing she’ll do in the series.
Shut yo mouth!
The call-up (text-up? Mail up?) was very fist-pumping, though by no means quite like the similar TTGL episode. And without Alto on board it’s not quite the same. But despite what Ozma says, Alto does have his own agenda, even if he’s just now figuring out what it is.
In a lovely kimono and pancake makeup.
Ranka’s gone to space, Sheryl’s gonna die… Perfect situation for Alto, he can play the man’s part without ever having to worry about rings, station wagons, kids (Vajra or otherwise), or mortgages.
Klan gives the pirates the traditional Meltran three-part salute
Lots of love for you Sheryl fans this episode.
And it’s nice to see a Macross episode contrast a space battle with some kind of singing concert. Pretty sure I’ve never seen that before. Also fairly certain that I could be more subtle in sarcasm.
You know Sheryl is back on top when her outfits get sluttier.
Grace continues to prove herself a worthy opponent, even if we’re still not truly aware of her ultimate goal — especially now that she’s dropped Leon in favor of her own breasts.
A villain who fondles with each victory. I can get behind that. I think.
And finally Brera and Ranka arrive at the Earthlike Vajra home world, much to the delight of the Vajra there, who are conviently psychic and speak Japanese.
You did it! You finally did it! You blew it up! God damn you all to hell!
Let’s bring this home. Only a few more episodes, hopefully the budget and the story can maintain. These past 4 or 5 episodes of Frontier have really cured the bad case of give-a-shits I previously had, but thanks to #22, I think I might actually be back to caring.
Why does the Vajran homeplanet look suspiciously like Earth? I hope they don’t pull off a Vandread or something to that effect….
“A villainess who fondles with each victory.”
I approve.
I shall further approve of a villainess who fondles with other female potagonists with each victory.
WE CAN DIG IT! =3
Excuss my noobishness, but how long is Macross F supposed to be? 25-26 episodes?