"Macross Delta: Passionate Walküre": A magnificent symphony of music and battle "Macross Delta: Passionate Walküre" is an anime film released on February 9, 2018, and is the latest work in the Macross series directed by Shoji Kawamori. This work further deepens the story of the TV series "Macross Delta" and depicts the themes of music and battle on a grand scale. Below, we will introduce the appeal and details of this movie from various angles. story In the year 2067, a strange disease called "Var Syndrome" that makes humans lose their senses and become violent is raging in the frontier of the galaxy. The tactical musical unit "Walküre" was formed to fight against this disease, and they traveled around the stars performing live shows to calm the symptoms of "Var Syndrome" through song. Meanwhile, at the same time, the variable fighter unit "Aerial Knights" of the "Kingdom of the Wind" begins to move. As the mystery of the Protoculture heritage becomes entangled, a story of passionate teamwork and love that transcends the star systems begins. This story follows the tradition of the Macross series, where music and battle intersect, but also adds new elements. In particular, the power of Walküre's singing voice and the impact it has on people are at the center of the story. Another highlight is the conflict and cooperation between the Kingdom of Wind and Delta Squadron. character There are many unique characters in "Macross Delta: Passionate Walküre." Below are the main characters. Valkyrie- Freyja Wion (voiced by Minori Suzuki)
A 14-year-old innocent girl, she came from the countryside on the galactic frontier to join the tactical musical unit "Walküre". She loves singing with Ringo and her catchphrase is "Gorigori". She doesn't like galactic mackerel. - Mikumo Guynemer (voiced by Ami Koshimizu, sung by JUNNA)
She is Walküre's ace vocalist, and a mysterious figure whose background and history are shrouded in mystery. Her singing voice has the effect of calming down the "Var Syndrome", and is Chaos' trump card. - Kaname Buccaneer (voiced by Kiyono Yasuno)
She is the leader of Walküre and a reliable older sister in charge of managing the team. She once debuted as an idol. - Makina Nakajima (voiced by Nozomi Nishida)
She is a member of Walküre and is a girl with a fluffy appearance. She is also in charge of mechanics, and gives names to her favorite mechas and dotes on them. She is close to Reina like sisters, and they live under the same roof. - Raina Prowler (voiced by Nao Toyama)
A member of Walküre, she is a cool girl who doesn't say much and doesn't show her emotions. She is also a skilled hacker and is in charge of electronic control. She is best friends with Makina.
Delta Platoon- Hayate Immelman (voiced by Yuuma Uchida)
He is a 17-year-old boy with a blunt personality who says what he thinks directly. He has a natural sense of rhythm, but is not aware of it. Unable to find a concrete dream or goal, he has been moving around the galaxy. The pendant he wears on his chest is a keepsake from his father, and he is actually allergic to cats. - Mirage Farina Jenius (voiced by Seto Asami)
She is 18 years old and the only girl in Delta Squadron, and takes pride in her work as a pilot. She is serious and inflexible, and is shy when it comes to romance. She was scouted by Captain Arad while working as a pilot for the New Unified Forces, and joined Chaos. - Chuck Mustang (voiced by Shinji Kawada)
He is the 25-year-old mood maker of Delta Platoon and a bit of a joker. He flirts with women, but they don't pay him any attention. He runs a restaurant called "Ragunyanyan" with his four younger brothers and sisters. - Messer Ihlefeld (voiced by Kouki Uchiyama)
A 21-year-old ace pilot of Delta Squadron, he is a calm and collected professional. His nose art features the Grim Reaper. - Arad Mölders (voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa)
The 33-year-old captain of Delta Squadron, he is a trustworthy older brother figure who is both tolerant and strict. He is in charge of selecting the members of Delta Squadron, which will be carrying out joint missions with Walküre, and he brings together a team of skilled but quirky pilots. He was formerly a member of the New Unified Forces.
Kingdom of the Wind- Keith Aero Windermere (voiced by Ryohei Kimura)
A 19-year-old ace pilot who belongs to the Wind Kingdom's Valkyrie Corps, the Aerial Knights. He is the son of a concubine of the king and adheres to the spirit of chivalry. - Lloyd Brehm (voiced by Kaito Ishikawa)
The 20-year-old leader of the Wind Kingdom's Valkyrie Corps, the "Air Knights," is a gentle, intelligent young man who looks good in glasses. He has a special attachment to glasses, and has a large collection to suit different situations. - Theo Jussila (voiced by Kei Minegishi)
A 16-year-old pilot of the Wind Kingdom's Valkyrie Corps, the "Aerial Knights." Her twin sister, Zao, is in the same unit. She comes from a merchant family. - Zao Yussila (voiced by Kei Minegishi)
A 16-year-old pilot of the Wind Kingdom's Valkyrie unit, the Aerial Knights, he has a more combative personality than his twin brother Theo. - Borg Confahrt (voiced by KENN)
She is a 15-year-old pilot of the Wind Kingdom's Valkyrie unit, the "Air Knights," and a mischievous youngest child. She grew up surrounded by five older sisters, and has not been able to shake the habit she picked up during her training. She still calls her instructor, Hermann, "Master," and is often scolded for this.
Main Robot Items Various transformable fighters appear in "Macross Delta: Passionate Walküre." The main ones are introduced below. Chaos- VF-31J Siegfried [Hayate's machine]
This is the latest machine operated by Delta Squadron and piloted by Hayate Immelman. It will carry out joint operations with the "Tactical Music Unit Walküre." - VF-31C Siegfried [Mirage]
This is the latest machine operated by Delta Squadron, piloted by Mirage Farina Jenius. It will carry out joint operations with the "Tactical Music Unit Walküre." - VF-31E Siegfried [Chuck Machine]
This is the latest machine operated by Delta Squadron, piloted by Chuck Mustang. It will carry out joint operations with the "Tactical Music Unit 'Walküre'". - VF-31F Siegfried (Messer's machine)
This is the latest machine operated by Delta Platoon and is piloted by Messer Ihlefeld. It will carry out joint operations with the "Tactical Music Unit 'Walküre'". - VF-31S Siegfried (Arado's machine)
This is the latest machine operated by Delta Platoon and piloted by Arad Mölders. It will carry out joint operations with the "Tactical Music Unit 'Walküre'".
New United Forces- VF-171 Nightmare Plus [Frontier Space Specification]
It is the year 2067, and is a machine primarily used by the New United Nations Forces in the galactic border region.
Windermere Air Knights- Sv-262Hs Draken III [Keith's machine]
It is a mysterious variable fighter piloted by Keith Aero Windermere and operated by the "Air Knights" of the "Kingdom of Wind" in a star system on the outskirts of the galaxy. - Sv-262Ba Draken III [Borg]
It is a mysterious variable fighter operated by the "Air Knights" of the "Kingdom of Wind" in a star system on the outskirts of the galaxy, and is piloted by Borg Confarlt.
Theme songs and music In "Macross Delta: Passionate Walküre," Walküre's singing voice is an important element of the story. Below are the main songs. - ED: Dancing in the Moonlight
Sung by: Walküre Lyrics by: Kitagawa Shori, acane_madder
Composed by: Kitagawa Shori Arranged by: Kitagawa Shori, acane_madder
Strings arrangement: Dan Miyagawa - IN1: Zardo Versa! ~Wind of Determination~
Sung by: Heinz (Melody Chubak)
Lyrics, composition and arrangement: Mina Kubota - IN2: Walküre Won't Stop Song: Walküre Lyrics: Miho Karasawa, Yusuke Kato Composition and Arrangement: Yusuke Kato
- IN3: Our Battle Song: Walküre Lyrics: Miho Karasawa, Yusuke Kato Composition and Arrangement: Yusuke Kato
- IN4: When Lun Shines Brightly Sung by Freya (Minori Suzuki)
Lyrics: Naoki Nishi Composition and Arrangement: Minoru Komorita - IN5: Tears of Explosion Sung by: Walküre Lyrics and Composition: Kohei Dojima Arrangement: Katsutoshi Kitagawa
- IN6: Change!!!!!
Sung by: Walküre Lyrics by: Yuho Iwasato Composition and Arrangement by: Rasmus Faber
Strings arrangement: Martin Landström & Rasmus Faber - IN7: Ikenai Borderline Sung by: Walküre Lyrics by: Naoki Nishi Composition and Arrangement by: Minoru Komorita
- IN8: Walküre's Birthday Song Sung by: Walküre Lyrics and Composition: Happy Field
Arrangement: Mina Kubota - IN9: God Bless You
Sung by: Walküre Lyrics, composition and arrangement: Kitagawa Katsutoshi - IN10: Love! Halation THE WAR
Sung by: Walküre Lyrics: Kotomi Fukagawa, Aneda Umaya Composition and Arrangement: Aneda Umaya Strings Arrangement: Tatsuya Kurauchi - IN11: Hear The Universe
Sung by: Walküre Lyrics by: Yuho Iwasato Composition and Arrangement by: Rasmus Faber - IN12: Ruined Pure Love Song: Walküre Lyrics: Naoki Nishi Composition and Arrangement: Minoru Komorita
- IN13: AXIA ~Love and hate~
Sung by: Walküre Lyrics by: Sumiyo Mutsumi Music by: Yoshiki Matsumoto Arrangement by: Daichi Hideyuki Suzuki - IN14: Lucet Arcan ~Song of the Stars~
Sung by: Mikumo (JUNNA, Koshimizu Ami)
Lyrics, composition and arrangement: Mina Kubota - IN15: Includes elements from "Do You Remember Love?"
Sung by: Walküre Lyrics by: Yasui Kazumi Music by: Kato Kazuhiko - IN16: Once Upon a Time in Love Song: Walküre Lyrics: Miho Karasawa, Yusuke Kato Composition and Arrangement: Yusuke Kato
- IN17: Absolute 5
Sung by: Walküre Lyrics by: Kisuke Composition and Arrangement by: Takuya Watanabe - IN18: Walküre Will Not Betray Song: Walküre Lyrics: Kisuke Composition and Arrangement: Takuya Watanabe Strings Arrangement: Tatsuya Kurauchi
- IN19: GIRAFFE BLUES
Sung by: Walküre Lyrics by: Naho Composition and Arrangement by: h-wonder
Strings arrangement: Yusuke Kato
Production Staff Many talented staff members were involved in the production of "Macross Delta: Passionate Walküre." Below are the main staff members: - Original author : Shoji Kawamori, Studio Nue
- General Director : Shoji Kawamori
- Director : Kenji Yasuda
- Series Composition : Toshizo Nemoto
- Character design : Chisato Sanada (CAPCOM)
- Character design : Majiro, Shindo Yu
- Chief animation director : Majiro, Shindo Yu
- Main animator : Ryu Nakayama
- Cast : Yamato Naomi
- World design : Romain Thomas
- Valkyrie Design : Shoji Kawamori
- Mechanical design : Brunet Stanislas
- Art setting : Niem Vincent
- Design works : Sachiko Ohashi, Miki Yoshikawa
- CG Director : Hironori Morino
- CG Live Director : Masakazu Tsuji (Jet Studio)
- Edited by Kentaro Tsubone (REAL-T) and Shuji Matsumoto
- Music : Saeko Suzuki, TOMISIRO, Mina Kubota
- Music Production : Flying Dog
- Sound Director : Masafumi Mima
- Sound Production : Techno Sound
- Animation Production : Satelight
Ratings and Recommendations "Macross Delta: Passionate Walküre" is a work that brings out the best of the Macross series, combining music and battle. Walküre's singing voice is deeply involved in the progression of the story, drawing viewers in. In addition, the growth of the characters and changes in their relationships are carefully depicted, making it easy to empathize with the story. The concert scenes of Walküre are particularly impressive, with a wonderful synchronization of music and images. The battle scenes are also powerful, with realistic depictions of the design and movements of the variable fighters. Furthermore, the theme of war and peace is also explored in depth through the conflicts and cooperation with the Kingdom of Wind. This movie is recommended not only for fans of the Macross series, but also for those who like music and science fiction anime. You will be drawn into the epic story while enjoying Walküre's singing and Delta Platoon's exploits. You will also be able to get a deeper impression by paying attention to the personalities and relationships of the characters. "Macross Delta: Passionate Walküre" is a magnificent symphony of music and battle, a wonderful work that will move and excite the audience. Please experience its charm at the theater. |
