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Misa Hayase(Tảo lại vị sa,Hayase Misa)is one of the central fictional characters of theMacrossJapanese anime series.[6]Her voice actress wasMika Doiin the original Japanese TV version,[2][3][4][5]inMacross: Do You Remember Love?movie adaptation,[7]and inThe Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Flash Back 2012OVA.[8]Doi also played the character in a console video game based on the first film that was released for theSega Saturnin 1997 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of theMacrossfranchise,[9]and that was also ported to thePlayStationin 1999.[10]
| Misa Hayase | |
|---|---|
| Macrosscharacter | |
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| First appearance | "Boobytrap"[1] |
| Voiced by | Mika Doi[2][3][4][5] |
| In-universe information | |
| Relatives | Hikaru Ichijyo(Husband) Takashi Hayase(Father) Sakiko Hayase(Mother) Miku Ichijyo(Daughter) |
In the English dub of the original Japanese series that was released byADV Filmsin January 2006 the character was voiced byMonica Rial.[5][11]
In 1983, the character Misa Hayase won the firstAnimage Grand PrixAward for "Best Female Character" in Japanese anime.[12]
Fictional character background
editAccording to the fictionalMacrosscontinuity, Misa Hayase is ofJapaneseethnicity.She was born into aJapanesefamily with a hundred-year military lineage and was the only daughter of Admiral Takashi Hayase.[1]Misa also had aspired to enter the military since childhood. This dream was bolstered by a desire to join her boyfriend and first love, Riber Fruhling, in theUN Spacy.However, this dream ended when Riber died during the destruction of the returning U.N. Spacy fleet from theSallaMarsBase (where he was stationed) by hostile Anti-U.N. terrorist forces (with a stolen U.N. Spacy space cruiser).[13][14]
After graduating first in her class at the UN Spacy Officers' Academy, she earned a bridge post aboard theSDF-1 Macross.Her rank was First Lieutenant at the beginning of the series. She and fellow SDF-1 bridge officerClaudia LaSallebecame close friends. As Misa herself admits, her mind is constantly preoccupied with duty. However, this mindset changed after she met the young pilotHikaru Ichijyo,who at that time was in love with the soon-to-be superstarLynn Minmay.The relationship between Misa and Hikaru slowly evolved throughout the series. In the beginning, Misa and Hikaru had a difficult superior-subordinate relationship, starting with Hikaru calling her "old woman" (obasan) when he saw her for the first time on his Valkyrie's screen, which, much to Misa's chagrin, resulted in hissenpaiRoy Fockerhaving a good laugh. However, the intensity of their relationship gradually softened after going through a series of crises and intimate moments together: Hikaru rescued Misa from the Mars base before the base exploded (Episode 7: Bye Bye Mars); they had their first "mission kiss" while demonstrating "Protoculture" to the Zentradi people (Episode 11: First Contact) and later managed to escape together (Episode 12: Big Escape); they accidentally shared an evening together while trapped in the transformed Macross and revealed to each other their respective lovelorn stories (Episode 21: Micro Cosmo).
While they were still unsure of their own feelings, both felt deep loneliness after Misa departed Macross to Earth, trying to persuade the United Government to enter peace negotiations with the Zentradi troops. Clumsy at communicating his feelings, Hikaru sent Misa the message "Wish you return to Macross safely" using theMorse code(Episode 24: Goodbye, Girl).
At the end of the Space War I, Hikaru ventured into the ruined Alaska base on Earth and rescued the sole survivor Misa. After their reunion, Hikaru told Misa that even though they were probably the only survivors on earth, he was happy as long as the partner was Misa (Episode 27: Love Flows By).
After Space War I, the love triangle of Misa-Hikaru-Minmay underwent many turns and Misa was deeply hurt by Hikaru's lingering feeling for Lynn Minmay. However, Hikaru eventually realized that he could not live without Misa after the heartbroken Misa confessed her love for him while bidding farewell to him.
The two got married on October 10, 2011, and their first daughter Miku Ichijyo ( nhất điều vị laiIchijō Miku) was born a year later.[15]
In 2012, Misa and Hikaru were appointed as the Commander of the newSDF-2 Megaroad-01ship and the Capitan of the ship's escorting Valkyrie group, inaugurating the space colonization chapter in the Macross history. Earlier when Minmay sits among the thousands of seats in the empty stadium where her last concert was held. She walks up the stairs to the stage and plays Angel's Paints on the piano. As the music starts up again, she sees Hikaru in a pilot suit. He hands her a microphone, right after the costume she wore during the concert appears on her, she is greeted by Misa.
In 2016, Megaroad-01 lost contact with Earth and Misa, Hikaru, Miku and the ship's crew and citizens (including Lynn Minmay, who remained as their friend and also boarded the ship) were declared missing.
In the world ofMacross Delta,signals were received from the long lost Megaroad-01. A mysterious "Lady M" (レディMRedi Emu) from Megaroad-01, whose identity was never revealed in the TV series, loomed large behind the scenes. What is known that this mysterious figure had been sponsoring researches on songs/Protoculture since Space War I, and eventually created the ultimate songtress Mikumo Guynemer. Given the grand vision, political influence, and competence of Lady M in dealing with the New United Government and initiating the researches, the most likely candidate is Misa, the Commander of Megaroad-01 and the one who deciphered the lyrics of the song "Do You Remember Love."
Production
editThe character was written byMacrosscreatorShōji Kawamori,based on an innovative character concept he came up with. She was conceived as one of the main commanders of the Macross battleship. She was the boss and commanding officer of the fighter pilot protagonistHikaru Ichijyo(calledRick HunterinRobotech), and later his love interest. This was a scenario Kawamori came up with which he had not seen in any Hollywood movies before. A similar scenario, however, later appeared in the Hollywood movieTop Gun(1986). According to Kawamori, "Many people pointed out that later films likeTop Guncopied that idea and setting, as well as including the combination of many songs and fighters too. "[16]
According to an article inAnimericamagazine, Shoji Kawamori's original idea for theMacrossseries was an all-female crew for the battleship with a female captain at the helm. After the idea was revamped for its final presentation, the female captain idea was reworked and became the template for Misa's character.[17]
In the American re-working of the series that became known asRobotechher name was changed to Lisa Hayes and her ethnicity was changed to aCaucasian American.
Additional notes on the character
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Misa's character is the total opposite of the sweet, flighty, insecure Minmay. She's a strong-willed, determined and down-to-earth type of woman, completely immersed in doing her duty; at the same time, these traits had made her unable to maintain romantic relationships, although, as seen in the series, she lets her feelings interfere with her work.
Misa's best friend is officerClaudia LaSalle,who knows Misa from their days at the military academy. She is her confidante and advisor in her personal life.[18]
While theMacross-related filmThe Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?tells a different take of events from the original series, Misa's character and relationship with Hikaru is portrayed in similar fashion as in the original.
Legacy
editCatherine Glass ofMacross Frontierphysically resembles Misa Hayase, and is also shown to have trouble keeping up with a decent love life. Unlike Misa, Catherine and her love interest are supporting characters, rather than leading characters.
Sheryl Nome fromMacross Frontieralso resembles Misa Hayase. Both of them are strong willed and down to earth women. In the manga adaptation of the series, there is a small tribute that has her wearing Misa's clothes (to match Ranka who wears Minmay's and Alto who is dressing as Hikaru).[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ab"Character Notes".The Super Dimension Fortress Macross Liner Notes.AnimEigo.2001-12-21. Archived fromthe originalon 2008-12-30.Retrieved2009-04-21.
- ^abThe Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Cast. Page 254.Macross Perfect Memory.Reference Book. 260 A4 pages. Y2800. Minori Library, Japan. 1983, October 10.
- ^ab"Voice Actors".The Super Dimension Fortress Macross Liner Notes.AnimEigo.2001-12-21. Archived fromthe originalon 2008-12-30.Retrieved2009-04-21.
- ^abThe Super Dimension Fortress Macross (TV Series). Character Section: Misa Hayase.Macross Official Website.Series Section. 04-09-09
- ^abcADV Films OfficialMacrossEnglish Dub Page.Archived2008-07-20 at theWayback MachineEnglish/Japanese Cast Information. 04-09-09Archived2009-08-05 at theWayback Machine
- ^Character of Macross: Misa Hayase. Pages 106-109.Macross Perfect Memory.Reference Book. 260 A4 pages. Y2800. Minori Library, Japan. 1983, October 10.
- ^The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? Character Section: Misa Hayase.Macross Official Website.Series Section. 04-09-09
- ^The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Flash Back 2012 (OVA). Character Section: Misa Hayase.Macross Official Website.Series Section. 04-09-09
- ^Sega Saturn Compatible CD-ROM Video Game.The Super Dimension Fortress Macross:Do You Remember Love?.T-23403G. Sega/Bandai Visual. Japan. Y6800. 1997, June 6
- ^Sony PlayStation Compatible CD-ROM Video Game.The Super Dimension Fortress Macross:Do You Remember Love?.SLPS-02005~7. Sega/Bandai Visual. Japan. Y6800. 1999, May 27
- ^ADV Films OfficialMacrossEnglish Dub Page.Archived2008-07-20 at theWayback MachineArtwork Section: Misa. 04-09-09[permanent dead link]
- ^"Nguyệt khan アニメージュ【 công thức サイト】".Archived fromthe originalon 2010-10-19.Retrieved2010-09-27.
- ^Official Information of Riber's Death and the loss of all the Mars Base Salla Personnel
- ^"Translation & Cultural Notes".The Super Dimension Fortress Macross Liner Notes.AnimEigo.2001-12-21. Archived fromthe originalon 2008-12-30.Retrieved2009-04-26.
The story of Misa and Riber's romance and the tragedy of the Mars Base crew is retold in the novelMisa Hayase: White Reminiscenceswritten by Oonogi Hiroshi. The crew died after they evacuated the base and were attacked by Anti-United Nations forces en route back to Earth. The flashback between Misa and Riber takes place in the beginning of 2004, about two years after the couple first met.
- ^Best Hit Series:The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Flash Back 2012 Graffiti.Y910. Shougakukan. Japan, 1987.
- ^Barder, Ollie (December 10, 2015)."Shoji Kawamori, The Creator Hollywood Copies But Never Credits".Forbes.Retrieved16 April2020.
- ^The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: The Making of Macross. Pages 203-246.Macross Perfect Memory.Reference Book. 260 A4 pages. Y2800. Minori Library, Japan. 1983, October 10.
- ^Character of Macross: Claudia LaSalle. Pages 120 and 121.Macross Perfect Memory.Reference Book. 260 A4 pages. Y2800. Minori Library, Japan. 1983, October 10.
