Popular Game "Monster Strike" Announces First Major Collaboration with "Macross" Series, Sparking Buzz on Social Media

The highly popular game "Monster Strike" has announced its first major collaboration with the "Macross" series, generating significant buzz on social media. The participation of "Macross 7" in particular has been met with enthusiastic welcomes from long-time fans, while also sparking a variety of opinions.

Mixi, Inc.'s smartphone game "Monster Strike" (Monst) announced that it will hold a collaboration event with three "Macross" titles—"Macross 7," "Macross Frontier," and "Macross Delta"—starting December 14th (Sunday) at 12:00 PM JST. This announcement, made via the official Monst X (formerly Twitter) account and "Monst News," quickly dominated trending topics.

Among the announcements, the participation of "Macross 7," which began airing in 1994, garnered particular attention. On X, numerous voices expressed surprise and excitement, with comments such as "Huh? Macross 7? What's happening?", "Wait, Macross 7 too!? Hear my song! That's amazing ✨", and "Macross 7 is here!! Listen to my songggghhhhhh!!". Many fans quoted protagonist Basara Nekki's iconic catchphrase, "Listen to my song!", demonstrating their deep affection for the series.

The collaboration event will feature Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome from "Macross Frontier," members of Walküre from "Macross Delta," and Basara & Mylene from "Macross 7." The official Monst video account also released "try-out" videos showcasing Walküre, Ranka Lee, Sheryl Nome, Hayate Immelmann, and Alto Saotome, raising anticipation for their in-game performance.

On the other hand, there were some opinions regarding the treatment and rarity of "Macross 7" characters, with comments like "The treatment of Macross 7 is terrible!" and "I wish Macross 7 had been excluded." Some also remarked, "Monst seems to be turning into Super Robot Wars." However, joy from dedicated fans was prominent, with remarks such as "Just having Mylene appear again is touching for a Macross 7 enthusiast 🥹" and "Macross 7 is too hot." Regarding the Basara & Mylene starter pack, some users were even considering purchasing it, humorously calling it "a 1000-yen human trafficking deal! (lol)."

This collaboration has made a significant impact on both long-time Macross fans and Monst users, with social media brimming with anticipation for the event's start, urging others to "Experience this excitement now." The fact that "Macross 7" trended at number one on Yahoo! Real-time Search further underscores its high level of public attention.

The collaboration event, starting on December 14th, will offer an opportunity to embark on new adventures with beloved characters through in-game gacha pulls and missions. All eyes will be on how fans of each series enjoy the collaboration event.

The context

"Monster Strike" (often abbreviated as "Monst") is a popular free-to-play mobile physics puzzle RPG developed by Mixi, launched in 2013. Players pull and launch monsters across a battlefield, hitting enemies and activating special abilities. The game is well-known for its frequent collaboration events with popular anime, manga, and other video game franchises, often introducing limited-time characters and quests.

The "Macross" series is a long-running Japanese science fiction anime franchise created by Studio Nue and Artland, renowned for its transforming mecha (Valkyries), idol singers, and complex love triangles. Each installment typically features a new cast and setting, but maintains core themes. The collaboration specifically involves three distinct "Macross" series:

  • "Macross 7" (1994-1995): This series is particularly beloved by many long-time fans for its unique focus on rock music and its protagonist, Basara Nekki, a rock singer who pilots a Valkyrie and "fights" aliens by singing to them. Its inclusion in the collaboration is a significant nostalgic draw.
  • "Macross Frontier" (2008): A highly popular installment featuring two iconic idol singers, Sheryl Nome and Ranka Lee, and more modern mecha designs.
  • "Macross Delta" (2016): The most recent TV series, centered around a tactical music unit called Walküre, who use their songs to combat a mysterious syndrome affecting planets.

The excitement around "Macross 7" stems from its distinct style and dedicated fanbase, making its appearance in "Monster Strike" a particularly significant and nostalgic event for many.

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