Robotech

Robotech is an American adaptation of three different Japanese anime series. It was created by Carl Macek, and edited and distributed by Harmony Gold.

The show was created out of the desire to syndicate Super Dimension Fortress Macross on Television, but the show was too short for the minimum 65 episode requirement. So, Carl Macek came up with an alternative; editing together three series to create a multi-generational story. Thus Macross was combined with the TV series Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross and Genesis Climber MOSPEADA. Dialogue was heavily re-written to link all 3 series together.

Robotech was a major success in America, and is perhaps the defining factor in the rise in popularity of Japanese anime in the United States.

Overall Dubbing
While the dub of each respective show is relatively straight, they are written to give the impression that the three series take place in the same universe through dialogue such as modifying character backstories (such as Dana Sterling from Southern Cross becoming the child of Max and Miriya from Macross) and references. Macross's Protoculture, the fuel source behind the various technology used by the different races is the uniting factor between each series.

The editing done throughout Robotech mostly amounted to the removal of nudity or some bits of violence. In 2004, the series was remastered, reinstating most of these cut scenes.

The Macross Saga (Season 1)
Due to Macross receiving a separate uncut dub later on, it and its Robotech adaptation receives its own page.

The Robotech Masters (Season 2)
The Robotech Masters is an edited adaptation of Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross (超時空騎団サザンクロス Chō Jikū Kidan Sazan Kurosu) from 1984, as the third of the Super Dimension series.

The New Generation (Season 3)
Robotech: The New Generation is an edited adaptation of Genesis Climber MOSPEADA (超時空騎団サザンクロス Chō Jikū Kidan Sazan Kurosu) from 1983.

Video Releases
* Would contain the original Japanese versions of each series subtitled inaccurately, along with their "Robotech" equivalent.