Macross II: Lovers Again (1992): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1992, Macross II: Lovers Again is an animation, sci-fi & fantasy and war & politics series.

What it’s about. A.D. 2089 - 80 years have passed since Space War I changed the lives of both human and Zentraedi races. Both races are at peace on Earth when a new alien race called the "Marduk" appear within the Solar System. While covering the first battle between the U.N. Spacy and the Marduk fleet, SNN rookie reporter Hibiki Kanzaki discovers Ishtar, an "Emulator" that enhances the Marduk's combat abilities through singing. Hibiki brings Ishtar to Earth to teach her the values of life and culture. Together with ace Valkyrie pilot Silvie Gena, Hibiki and Ishtar must find a way to save Earth from total destruction at the hands of the Marduk leader Ingues.

Who’s in it. Macross II: Lovers Again stars Hiroko Kasahara as Ishtar, Yumi Touma as Silvie Gena, Tsutomu Takayama as Kanzaki Hibiki and Mariko Kouda as Amy Rock, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Macross II: Lovers Again has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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

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