The original Super Dimension Fortress Macross anime TV series, directed by Shoji Kawamori and produced by Studio Nue, was first aired in Japan. It started the popular space opera franchise combining mecha, music, and romance.
The movie version of Super Dimension Fortress Macross, a condensed version of the TV series with new animation and changed story elements, was released in theaters in Japan.
The original Macross series was adapted and merged with other series to create the 'Robotech' series for the international (mainly American) audience, introducing Macross to a wider global audience under a different name.