[young Ranka singing] ♪ Aimo aimo ♪
[harmonica playing]
♪ Neder rusche ♪
♪ Noina miria... ♪
Look, Ranka.
[grunts]
Those damn bugs!
Mom, Brera, I'm scared!
I'll be right behind you!
Listen, Ranka. You can't tell anybody
that your singing called them, okay?
Okay.
[Ranka] Brother!
It was my fault?
It's all my fault.
[Grace] That's right. It's all your fault.
But there's still a way to make amends.
Open up your mind and body
and reveal everything.
I never thought I'd come here again.
MACROSS Frontier
♪ Spin the stars From the center of the world ♪
♪ If you sneeze, the butterflies will dance in a forest somewhere ♪
♪ The key to the door you guard isn't real ♪
♪ It's an embarrassing story ♪
♪ but even as they lick each other's wounds, lions are strong ♪
♪ I want to survive I want to survive ♪
♪ It makes me want to keep living ♪
♪ Guided by the constellations, we gaze at each other ♪
♪ I want to survive I'm completely at a loss ♪
♪ I wither away in a flash ♪
♪ Until I show you my body in its full glory ♪
♪ I will not sleep ♪
♪ I want to survive I still want to live on ♪
♪ I love you ♪
♪ Until I show you how serious my feelings are ♪
♪ I will not sleep ♪
EPISODE 24 LAST FRONTIER
[Ozma] In the end, this is where it all started.
Yeah. The first encounter with the Vajra was reported 19 years ago.
Eight years later, the 117th Survey Fleet
was able to capture a specimen and began its research.
And Grace was one of the researchers?
She even boarded the Frontier under her real name.
Damn it. If I'd only realized.
[Meena] "The 117th Survey Fleet
"was led by Dr. Mao Nome." Heard of her?
She's a leading authority on the Protoculture.
Maybe you'd know her better as the role Ranka played in Bird Human.
I see.
Ozma, look at this.
A draft paper?
"Super Dimensional Networks using Fold Quartz and Implant Technology.
"By Grace O'Connor"?
[Canaria] Did you find anything?
Yes. You?
[Canaria] I found Ranshe Mei's medical records.
[Ozma] Ranka's mother's?
Dr. Ranshe Mei was the first recorded case of V-type infection.
She fell pregnant and gave birth to Ranka, while being unaware that she was infected.
So, that's where...
[Canaria] Ranka's power most likely came from, yes.
[Lam] This is a diagram of a Galaxy-wide real-time implant network.
[Catherine] Is that really possible?
[Monica] Theoretically, Fold Quartz implants would create zero time lag.
no matter where the users were.
Wow.
This would create a Galaxy-spanning Super-Synchronized Cerebration Network.
But who'd want to see what others are thinking?
What if I wanted to think about some hot guy I saw?
He's right.
Unifying the Galaxy may sound good in theory.
But there's a catch, of course.
Yes. Not all users would be equal.
[Lam] The terminal node is given priority over all others.
Ultimately,
this one node in the center would have absolute authority over the whole.
They'd rule the galaxy.
So, they weren't joking.
But there's one problem with this plan.
Implanting the entire human race would be impossible!
-That's it! -[all] Huh?
[Jeffery] They'd use the Vajra.
People would have to choose between servitude or death.
Things like Fold Faults and even Reaction Warheads are nothing to the Vajra.
Humanity would be unable to stop them.
And the key to all this is the only human who can communicate with the Vajra.
Ranka.
♪ Aimo aimo neder rusche... ♪
Quantum protocol analysis of the Vajra network is 92.3% complete.
[chuckles] That was simple.
Who would've thought that by adding a single human being to the mix,
we'd so easily be able to analyze Vajra communications protocols.
[Grace] Ranshe, Dr. Mao. It won't be long now.
Your own flesh and blood will start tearing each other apart.
And then everyone will know that I was right.
Humanity will surpass the Protoculture!
I've reported our findings to New U.N. Spacy.
But between comms time lag and red tape,
help won't make it in time.
Then it's up to us.
Will you follow me, Monica?
Yes, sir!
What is it?
I found a letter to Dr. Mao in that file.
She had a grandchild.
[Catherine] "Mom, I'll pass down your earrings to my daughter."
Strange, isn't it?
Human nature doesn't change, even out in space.
We love, come together, and have children.
So songs and culture are passed down.
Our feelings flow and reach one another.
[Ozma] That's probably what living is.
It's something so natural.
Screw their Super Dimensional Network.
That's why we're going.
Right, Cathy?
Yes.
[operator 1] 40,000 to enemy airspace.
[operator 2] All ships, set comms code to Sierra Bravo.
[commander] Those monsters put us through hell.
And now the Frontier fleet faces a dire situation.
But we've finally located their home planet.
We must exterminate the Vajra and survive at all costs.
The planet is protected by tens of thousands of Vajra.
Here's our objective.
We pierce their defense perimeter and defeat the queen at the center.
Island 1 will descend to the surface, claiming the planet as our new home!
May the voice of Sheryl Nome, the Galactic Fairy, lead us to victory.
Good luck everyone!
[Jun] Commander?
[Alto] Go ahead. I'll catch up to you.
[Klan] You might not be happy about this, Michel.
But I'm Zentran.
I can't just sit around after losing the man I love.
Let's go!
Have Dimension Cutters been loaded on all attack craft?
Loading is 97% complete.
[Luca] You can call me a coward.
But I love you, Nanase.
I'll protect you, even if it costs me my life.
[operator] All civilians have been moved to Island 1.
[officer] The habitat colony will make planetfall,
loaded with all remaining resources.
This really is all or nothing.
We have no future unless we win.
That planet is the last frontier we have left.
Hopefully, providence will smile upon us.
Finally. I'll be able to see you soon.
[Vhirler] Fold Waves transcend the laws of causality and time.
[Alto] If they use her songs against us...
then, I... I'll kill Ranka.
[door opens]
[Alto] It's me.
The operation's starting soon. What are you doing here?
Sheryl, I'm coming back alive.
I'll survive this battle and come back to you.
[Alto] I just came to say that.
Alto.
People can't... shouldn't fly alone.
I realize that now.
[gasps]
Really? Took you long enough.
I've got no excuse.
All right, then. I guess we're done playing house.
Wait, Sheryl. I--
[♪ sentimental music playing]
[Sheryl] Don't say anything.
If you speak now,
no matter what you say, I won't be able to sing.
So, please don't say anything.
[Sheryl] I'll listen when this is all over.
So, Alto...
go save Ranka.
After that, I'll hear you out.
You have to come back, okay?
Sheryl.
A woman as amazing as me doesn't come by often, you know?
Yeah.
MACROSS Frontier
[operator 1] Entering mission area.
[operator 2] T minus 60 until the operation begins.
-Sir. -Yes.
[Sheryl] I have no regrets. It's better this way.
Now I just give it my all.
All I have left is music and myself.
So...
Listen to my song!
[♪ upbeat music playing]
Master, Alto is...
That's your way of performing, eh?
♪ Inversely proportional to gravity the FIN glows like a volcano ♪
♪ Do you feel my BEATING HEART? ♪
Entering enemy airspace!
[Sheryl] ♪ This delusionary galaxy ♪
♪ If you slip, below lies a poison SEA ♪
♪ Cross billions of light years with a daring kiss ♪
♪ I'm hungry ♪
♪ Let's move on to the next stage ♪
♪ Take it away! ♪
[commander] Vajra status?
[operator] Deploying 60% slower than usual. They seem disorganized.
Her song is working.
[Sheryl] ♪ Fly away! ♪
♪ I'll fill your heart with SWEETNESS, just leave it to me ♪
♪ I'll make you feel so good So good ♪
Yes! We can do this!
♪ Sagittarius 9:00 PM, don't be late! ♪
[pilot 1] This is for the suffering you've caused!
[pilot 2] This planet belongs to us!
[Maruyama] Commander!
This battle's gonna be rough.
You two, follow me!
Don't get hit, Nene!
[Nene] Yes, ma'am!
♪ What I cannot forgive is... ♪
Go!
[Luca] There you are!
♪ Once the moment of romance melts, you'll regret it immediately... ♪
Nice shot!
That's our commander!
[Alto] I need more than this piecemeal fighter.
♪ I want to let my heart beat throughout the universe... ♪
[Grace] See, Ranka?
We're being attacked by invaders.
Are they the enemy?
That's right.
Now, Ranka, protect this beautiful planet.
That's your atonement. It's what Mom would want, too.
Okay, Brother.
[officer 1 exclaims] Vajra defenses
[officer 2] ...are faltering!
Now's our chance!
Have Island 1 descend!
[Ranka] ♪ Right now, I can hear your voice... ♪
[gasps] What's this?
[Klan] This song.
[Nene] Look!
[Ranka] ♪ As the loneliness becomes... ♪
They're reorganizing?
Could this voice be...
[Ranka] ♪ Right now, I can see... ♪
Ranka.
♪ Walking towards me ♪
♪ as I wait for you... ♪
[operator 1] Fold Wave interference detected!
[operator 2] Vajra forces increasing!
♪ Until yesterday... ♪
No way!
Ranka Lee has actually betrayed humanity.
What's Sheryl doing?
[aide] She's still singing, but...
[vocalizing]
[Sheryl] Is this her true power?
♪ Do you remember? ♪
The Vajra network is amplifying Ranka's song!
♪ The moment our eyes met ♪
♪ Do you remember? ♪
♪ The moment our fingers touched ♪
♪ That was the first time I set out on the journey of love... ♪
Incoming!
[Ranka] ♪ I love you so ♪
♪ Do you remember? ♪
♪ The moment our eyes met ♪
♪ Do you remember? ♪
♪ The moment our fingers touched... ♪
[chuckles]
There's no song more fitting for the guardian of the planet.
I hold your key. The queen's throne is mine.
Now, open the way!
[Ranka] ♪ I love you so ♪
♪ I love you so... ♪
Ranka.
[Alto] Why are you trying to destroy us?
[shouts] Ranka!
[Brera] Get away from my sister.
[Alto gasps]
Your "sister"?
That's right.
[Alto grunts]
[Sheryl] Alto.
Stop manipulating her!
We were born to do this,
to protect the Vajra planet from invaders!
"Invaders"?
No, we're--
[Klan] You attacked us first!
[Brera] You were the ones who invaded our territory.
[Ranka] ♪ I love you so ♪
[Alto] Klan!
Scatter! To the ends of the galaxy!
[operator] Sagittarius 1 is hit!
Alto!
No.
[gasps, cries]
[screams] Alto!
[♪ ending theme song playing]
♪ I can't recall how this journey started ♪
♪ Before I realized it, I was already here ♪
♪ The seasons break, sensing undiscovered infrared rays ♪
♪ My eyes don't know where to look ♪
♪ I'll probably lose it The love I fought for with my life ♪
♪ I loved as if I were at war I dug for my dreams without pause ♪
♪ I wanted to touch down on that star I wanted to soar in your sky ♪
♪ Could someone caress the outline of my emptiness? ♪
♪ Kicked by the beating in my chest, words of love came rolling out ♪
♪ But, alas, I get no response ♪
♪ Crucified by destiny, the north star is burning ♪
♪ Though I scratched and defiled you ♪
♪ I actually loved how you'd smile so sweetly ♪
♪ Though I scratched and defiled you ♪
♪ I actually loved how you'd smile so sweetly ♪
PREVIEW
[narrator] It's the sparkle of life.
Alto's dream, Sheryl's feelings,
and Ranka's songs soar across the sky.
Next episode, "The Sound of You."