Macross Zero (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Series · ★ 7.6

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Released in 2002, Macross Zero is an action & adventure, animation, sci-fi & fantasy and war & politics series.

What it’s about. Taking place one year before the events of the original Macross series, Macross Zero chronicles the final days of the war between the U.N. Spacy and anti-U.N. factions. After being shot down by the anti-U.N.'s newest fighter plane, ace pilot Shin Kudo finds himself on the remote island of Mayan, where technology is almost non-existent. While Shin stays on the island to heal his wounds, the tranquility of the island is shattered by a battle that involves the UN's newest fighter - the VF-0.

Who’s in it. Macross Zero stars Kenichi Suzumura as Shin Kudo, Sanae Kobayashi as Sara Nome, Yuuka Nanri as Mao Nome and Akira Kamiya as Roy Föcker, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Macross Zero has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Macross Zero page.

If you liked it. Fans of Macross Zero tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Macross Zero (2002)?
In US, Macross Zero is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Macross Zero worth watching?
Macross Zero holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, animation, sci-fi & fantasy and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Macross Zero?
Macross Zero stars Kenichi Suzumura, Sanae Kobayashi, Yuuka Nanri, Akira Kamiya and Sôsuke Komori.
When was Macross Zero released?
Macross Zero was released in 2002.