"Listen to My Song!" Iconic 90s Anime Macross 7 to Stream Entirely for Free on YouTube

Macross 7, the 1990s sci-fi robot anime masterpiece that defined an era, is once again setting the galaxy ablaze. To celebrate the upcoming release of the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray BOX, it has been announced that all 49 episodes of the TV series plus three previously un-aired episodes—a total of 52—will be available for free on YouTube for a limited time. The news spread like wildfire across social media, instantly trending and generating a massive wave of excitement.

The free streaming event kicks off with a premiere of episodes 1 through 3 on April 29 at 9:30 PM. Following the launch, three episodes will be released every Wednesday and Friday at 8:00 PM. A major highlight for fans is the inclusion of the un-aired episodes like "On Stage," which have previously had very limited viewing opportunities. Social media has been buzzing with joy, with fans commenting, "Including the un-aired episodes is too hype!" and "They are clearly ready to recreate the Macross 7 live experience, and I love it."

Platforms like X (formerly Twitter) are flooded with posts quoting the protagonist Basara Nekki's legendary catchphrase, "Listen to my song!" while others are rediscovering the timeless quality of the tracks performed by the in-series band, Fire Bomber. Additionally, the trivia that Chie Kajiura, the singing voice of heroine Mylene Jenius, is the biological mother of popular actress Hana Sugisaki has resurfaced, drawing attention to the series' enduring legacy across generations.

Given the substantial 52-episode length, veteran fans are offering passionate advice to newcomers: "The momentum from the middle of the series is truly incredible," and "Please stick with it until episode 43; it gets absolutely amazing from there." This event represents a perfect opportunity for both the original generation of fans and younger viewers to experience the raw passion of Basara's voice for the first time.

The context

Macross 7 is a seminal entry in the Macross franchise, which is famous for its three pillars: transforming fighter jets (Valkyries), love triangles, and music. Originally aired in 1994, Macross 7 broke mecha anime conventions by featuring a protagonist, Basara Nekki, who refuses to fight with weapons. Instead, he pilots his robot into the heat of battle to sing at his enemies in hopes of ending the conflict through the power of music. The series' fictional band, Fire Bomber, became a real-world phenomenon in Japan, with their albums reaching high positions on the Oricon music charts. This massive YouTube release is part of a broader effort to revitalize the franchise as it expands its reach to modern audiences and international markets.

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