The original work, Super Dimension Fortress Macross, debuted back in 1982 and spawned several TV series, OVAs, and films, as well as the combination work in North America with Robotech that brought on a wave of young fans that are still involved in anime communities today.
It was revealed that a new anime project is in the works for TV in 2018 to help celebrate the 35th anniversary of the original series that has spawned numerous works.