List of Macross Frontier albums explained

This article lists the albums attributed to the series Macross Frontier. The entire scores of the series were composed by Yoko Kanno. Two Japanese pop singers, May'n and Megumi Nakajima under stagenames Sheryl Nome starring May'n and Ranka Lee = Megumi Nakajima, have lent their voices to the songs of two fictional songtresses Sheryl Nome and Ranka Lee. Singer and voice actress Maaya Sakamoto also make an appearance as Ranshe Mei, Ranka's mother. Macross Frontier music has received a big success in Japan with all albums and singles making the Oricon weekly charts top 3, in total, Macross Frontier music has sold more than 900,000 copies in Japan.[1]

Albums

O.S.T.1 Nyan FRO.

Macross Frontier O.S.T.1 Nyan FRO.
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Yoko Kanno, Maaya Sakamoto, May'n and Megumi Nakajima
Released:June 4, 2008
Genre:Anime soundtrack
Length:76:37
Label:Victor Entertainment

[2] is the first soundtrack album of Macross Frontier. The album features opening, ending themes and insert songs from the first half of the series.

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O.S.T.2 Nyan TRA☆

Macross Frontier O.S.T.2 Nyan TRA☆
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Yoko Kanno, May'n, Megumi Nakajima and Maaya Sakamoto
Released:October 8, 2008
Genre:Anime soundtrack
Length:74:35
Label:Victor Entertainment

is the second soundtrack album of Macross Frontier. The album features opening, ending themes and insert songs from the second half of the series.[3]

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Vocal Collection Nyan Tama♀

Macross Frontier Vocal Collection Nyan Tama♀
Type:Compilation
Artist:Yoko Kanno, May'n, Megumi Nakajima and Maaya Sakamoto
Released:December 3, 2008
Genre:Anime soundtrack
Length:143:08
Label:Victor Entertainment

[4] is a complete collection compilation album of opening-ending themes and insert songs of Macross Frontier. This album also features unreleased songs from the two soundtracks.

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Universal Bunny

Universal Bunny
Type:EP
Artist:Sheryl Nome starring May'n (シェリル・ノーム starring May'n)
Released:November 25, 2009
Genre:J-Pop
Length:36:49
Label:Victor Entertainment

[5] is May'n's Sheryl Nome mini-album for the first movie adaptation of Macross Frontier. The mini-album includes pink monsoon as its leading single which is used as an insert song and was released one month ahead at May'n's 20th birthday. The second songs revealed is Universal Bunny which was used as the commercial song for the movie.

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Macross Frontier Concept Album "cosmic cuune"

Macross Frontier Concept Album "cosmic cuune"
Type:EP
Artist:Ranka Lee = Megumi Nakajima (ランカ・リー=中島愛), Sheryl Nome starring May'n (シェリル・ノーム starring May'n) and Frontier Stars.
Released:November 24, 2010
Genre:J-Pop
Length:41:27
Label:Victor Entertainment

is a Christmas-themed compilation from the anime series “Macross Frontier” including tunes newly composed by Yoko Kanno.[6] It was initially announced that the album would include seven tracks, but one more track was added later. The resulting eight tracks are: two songs by Ranka, two by Sheryl, three duets by the two singers, and one by the two singers and the "Frontier Stars." The "Stars" are: Alto, Ranka, Sheryl, Michel, Clan, Bobby, Monica, and Ram. The Sheryl included in the Stars refers to voice actress Aya Endo, who participates as voice-over.

Songs from this album will be featured in two concerts entitled "Chōjiku [Super-dimensional] Super Live: Merry Christmas Without You", one to be held at Budokan on December 22, 2010 and the other at Kobe Port Island Hall (World Memory Hall) on December 24, 2010.[7]

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Macross Frontier ~Sayonara no Tsubasa~ Netabare Album The End of "Triangle"

Macross Frontier ~Sayonara no Tsubasa~ Netabare Album The End of "Triangle"
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Yoko Kanno, May'n, Megumi Nakajima
Released:March 9, 2011
Genre:Anime soundtrack
Length:1:13:47
Label:Victor Entertainment

[8] is the soundtrack album for the second movie adaptation of Macross Frontier entitled Macross Frontier ~Sayonara no Tsubasa~.

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Singles

Triangler

See main article: article and Triangler. "Triangler" is the first opening of Macross Frontier.

Diamond Crevasse / Iteza Gogo Kuji Don't be late

Diamond Crevasse / Iteza Gogo Kuji Don't be late
Type:single
Artist:Sheryl Nome starring May'n (シェリル・ノームstarring May'n)
Released: May 08, 2008
Genre:J-Pop
Length:23:23
Label:Victor Entertainment

is May'n's re-debut single under Victor Entertainment label, released under stage name Sheryl Nome starring May'n. The song "Diamond Crevasse" was used as the second ending theme for Macross Frontier and "Iteza☆Gogo Kuji Don't be late" as an insert song performed by Sheryl Nome in the series.[9]

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Seikan Hikō

Seikan Hikō
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Megumi Nakajima = Ranka Lee
Released: June 25, 2008
Genre:J-Pop
Length:19:23
Label:Victor Entertainment
Lyricist:Hiroshi Ichikura
Chronology:Nakajima Megumi Singles
Next Title:Lion
Next Year:2008

is the debut single of both Megumi Nakajima and Ranka Lee. The songs "Ai Oboete Imasu ka" and "Watashi no Kare wa Pilot" were covers of Lynn Minmay's songs from The Super Dimension Fortress Macross and .[10]

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Lion

Lion
Type:single
Artist:May'n and Megumi Nakajima
Album:May'n☆Street ;I Love You
B-Side:Northern Cross
Released: August 20, 2008
Genre:J-Pop
Length:20:42
Label:Victor Entertainment
Composer:Yoko Kanno
Lyricist:Gabriela Robin

is May'n's fifth single and Megumi Nakajima's second single. "Lion" and "Northern Cross" were used as the second opening and ending theme for Macross Frontier.[11]

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Sheryl no Uchū Kyōdaibune Nado.

Sheryl no Uchū Kyōdaibune Nado.
Type:single
Artist:Sheryl Nome and Bobby Margot
B-Side:Bobby no Ninjin Tō.
Released: December 24, 2008
Genre:J-Pop
Length:7:22
Label:Victor Entertainment

is Sheryl Nome and Bobby Margot's special release. The single features Sheryl's cover of Ichirō Dokugawa's "Uchū Kyōdaibune" and Bobby's cover of Ranka Lee's "Ninjīn Loves you yeah!"

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Ranka to Bobby no SMS Shōtai no Uta Nado.

Ranka to Bobby no SMS Shōtai no Uta Nado.
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Ranka Lee and Bobby Margot
Released: December 24, 2008
Genre:J-Pop
Length:7:12
Label:Victor Entertainment
Chronology:Nakajima Megumi Singles
Prev Title:Lion
Prev Year:2008
Next Title:Tenshi ni Naritai
Next Year:2008

is Ranka Lee and Bobby Margot's special release. The single features Ranka's cover of "SMS Platoon Theme" and Bobby's cover of Lynn Minmay's "Watashi no Kare wa Pilot"

pink monsoon

pink monsoon
Type:single
Artist:Sheryl Nome starring May'n (シェリル・ノームstarring May'n)
Album:Universal Bunny
B-Side:Tenshi ni Nacchatta
Released: October 21, 2009
Genre:J-Pop
Label:Victor Entertainment

"pink monsoon" is May'n's fourth single, released under stage name Sheryl Nome starring May'n. The song "pink monsoon" is described as Sheryl Nome's debut single released at the age of 16 and was used as insert songs for the first movie adaptation of Macross Frontier along with "Tenshi ni Nacchatta".[12] A preview for "pink monsoon" was featured in Macross Frontier Drama CD◎Nyan Dra Dra4.

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CM Ranka

CM Ranka
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Ranka Lee=Megumi Nakajima ; ランカ・リー=中島愛
Released: December 16, 2009
Genre:J-Pop
Length:13:10
Label:Victor Entertainment
Chronology:Megumi Nakajima Singles
Prev Title:Jellyfish no Kokuhaku
Prev Year:2009
Next Title:Melody
Next Year:2010

,[13] this single contains songs sung by Megumi Nakajima in the movie Macross Frontier The Movie: The False Songstress, the song "Sō da yo" was used as ending theme of the movie, from second to seventh track are songs of commercials sung by Ranka in the movie, except Ninjin loves you yeah!. The eighth track on the CD was confirmed on the official website of Flying Dog.[14]

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Hōkago Overflow
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Megumi Nakajima = Ranka Lee, and May'n = Sheryl Nome
Released: January 25, 2011
Genre:J-Pop
Label:Victor Entertainment
Chronology:Nakajima Megumi Singles
Prev Title:Melody
Prev Year:2010

is the second single release from Ranka Lee for the movie Macross Frontier The Movie: The Wings of Goodbye. The single includes the B-side "Get it on-flying rock", sung with Sheryl, used in the PlayStation Portable game Macross Triangle Frontier.[15]

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Drama CDs

After the TV series of Macross Frontier ended in October 2008, a series of four drama CDs was announced titled, released each month from April to July 2009. Each CD features untold stories and a special character song performed by voice actors which is cover of famous song from previous Macross series and is described as .

Nyan Dra 1

Macross Frontier Drama CD◎Nyan Dra Dra1
Type:Studio
Longtype:audio drama
Released:April 8, 2009
Length:42:43
Label:Victor Entertainment

is the first CD of the drama series. This drama CD features "Shao Pai Long", Lynn Minmay's songs from The Super Dimension Fortress Macross covered by Yuichi Nakamura and Sōichirō Hoshi under Alto Saotome and Brera Sterne character.[16]

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Nyan Dra 2

Macross Frontier Drama CD◎Nyan Dra Dra2
Type:Studio
Longtype:audio drama
Released:May 6, 2009
Length:42:22
Label:Victor Entertainment

is the second CD of the drama series. This drama CD features "Runner", Lynn Minmay's songs from The Super Dimension Fortress Macross covered by Hiroshi Kamiya and Megumi Toyoguchi under Micheal Blanc and Klan Klan character.[17]

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Nyan Dra 3

Macross Frontier Drama CD◎Nyan Dra Dra3
Type:Studio
Longtype:audio drama
Released:June 3, 2009
Length:49:37
Label:Victor Entertainment

is the third CD of the drama series. This drama CD features "Totsugeki Love Heart", FIRE BOMBER's songs from Macross 7 covered by Katsuyuki Konishi, Sanae Kobayashi and Kenta Miyake under Ozma Lee, Catherine Glass and Bobby Margot character.[18]

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Nyan Dra 4

Macross Frontier Drama CD◎Nyan Dra Dra4
Type:Studio
Longtype:audio drama
Released:July 8, 2009
Length:48:02
Label:Victor Entertainment

is the last CD of the drama series. This drama CD features "0-G Love", Lynn Minmay's songs from The Super Dimension Fortress Macross covered by Kikuko Inoue and Tomokazu Sugita under Grace O'Connor and Leon Mishima character.[19]

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2nd Macross Frontier Album Sells 102,000 in 1st Week at Anime News Network. 2008-11-24.
  2. Web site: マクロスF(フロンティア) O.S.T.1 娘フロ。 by 菅野よう子, 坂本真綾, シェリル・ノーム starring May'n, ランカ・リー=中島愛 at www.jvcmusic.co.jp. 2008-06-05.
  3. Web site: マクロスF(フロンティア) O.S.T.2 娘トラ☆ by 菅野よう子、シェリル・ノーム starring May'n、ランカ・リー=中島愛、坂本真綾 at www.jvcmusic.co.jp. 2008-10-11.
  4. Web site: マクロスF(フロンティア) VOCAL COLLECTION 娘たま♀ by 菅野よう子, 坂本真綾, シェリル・ノーム starring May'n, ランカ・リー=中島愛 at www.jvcmusic.co.jp. 2009-10-17.
  5. Web site: マクロスF(フロンティア) O.S.T.1 娘フロ。 by シェリル・ノーム starring May'n at www.oricon.co.jp. 2009-10-17.
  6. Web site: Macross Frontier Concept Album "cosmic cuune" V.A. [CD] |publisher=Cdjapan.co.jp |date= |accessdate=2012-02-28].
  7. Web site: デュエットでキラッ☆「cosmic cuune(コズミックキューン)」収録曲、ジャケット画像公開! - Mare Foecunditatis . Samada08.blog10.fc2.com . 2012-02-28.
  8. Web site: 劇場版マクロスF(フロンティア) ~サヨナラノツバサ~ Netabare Album The End of "Triangle" by シェリル・ノーム starring May'n & ランカ・リー=中島愛 produced by 菅野よう子 at Oricon. 2011-05-21.
  9. Web site: ダイアモンド クレバス / 射手座☆午後九時Don't be late by シェリル・ノーム starring May'n at www.jvcmusic.co.jp. 2008-05-08.
  10. Web site: 星間飛行 by ランカ・リー=中島愛 at www.jvcmusic.co.jp. 2008-06-03.
  11. Web site: ライオン by May'n and 中島愛 at www.jvcmusic.co.jp. 2008-08-13.
  12. Web site: pink monsoon by シェリル・ノーム starring May'n at www.jvcmusic.co.jp. 2009-10-17.
  13. Web site: 中島 愛 オフィシャル・ウェブサイト -Megumi Nakajima Official Web Site - Information . Nakajimamegumi.com . 2012-02-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121115110246/http://www.nakajimamegumi.com/information/#cd . 2012-11-15 .
  14. Web site: ランカ・リー=中島 愛|劇場版 マクロスF〜イツワリノウタヒメ〜 CMランカ|FlyingDog . Jvcmusic.co.jp . 2012-02-28.
  15. Web site: 放課後オーバーフロウ by ランカ・リー=中島愛、 アーティスト:シェリル・ノームstarring May'n、 at cdjapan.co.jp. CDJapan . 2010-11-20.
  16. Web site: マクロスF ドラマCD 娘ドラ◎ドラ1 at www.jvcmusic.co.jp. 2009-10-17.
  17. Web site: マクロスF ドラマCD 娘ドラ◎ドラ2 at www.jvcmusic.co.jp. 2009-10-17.
  18. Web site: マクロスF ドラマCD 娘ドラ◎ドラ3 at www.jvcmusic.co.jp. 2009-10-17.
  19. Web site: マクロスF ドラマCD 娘ドラ◎ドラ4 at www.jvcmusic.co.jp. 2009-10-17.