Anime Friend

Temple, a lovely girl with a passion for music, boards a balloon one day and feels thrilled by the aerial journey—until she realizes she is drifting away from her home. Distraught, she finds encouragement from a drummer boy and several animals, who play music for her and assist her in finding her way back home.

In the 21st century, environmental pollution became a critical issue, prompting scientists to develop a hydrogen-based fuel known as "HBT" as a replacement for fossil fuels. Meanwhile, overpopulation had driven humanity to colonize Mars. In 2050, Earth was invaded by an alien race called the Inbit, against which humans were powerless. The planet was left barren, with only small groups of survivors scattered across the globe. Many refugees managed to escape on the few remaining shuttles, seeking safety on the Moon. The Inbit established their primary stronghold in the Great Lakes region of North America, a location they named "Reflex Point."

After an alien ship collides with Earth, humanity realizes extraterrestrial life exists. Fearing potential threats, nations unite under the United Nations and convert the alien vessel into the SDF-1 Macross. During its first voyage, a fleet of Zentradi ships attacks Earth, and the Macross unexpectedly engages them, triggering an interstellar war. Trying to escape, the Macross heads for the moon but instead warps into deep space along with the city it carries. In this chaos, Hikaru Ichijou, a carefree acrobatic pilot, and Minmay Lynn, an aspiring singer, join the Macross crew on a profound journey filled with hardship and adversity, confronting the brutal realities of battle.