Exsedol Folmo

Zentradi high-ranking officer aiming for peace with Earth forces

Zentradi high-ranking officer appearing in the Macross series. Promotes peace with Earth forces and serves as an important bridge in the story.

Quotes

  • “We must end the war!”
  • “We should build the future through dialogue rather than conflict.”
  • “It is possible to understand even enemies.”
  • “Peace is more precious than war.”
  • “I desire peace, not war.”

Trivia

  • Representative of the rare peace faction among Zentradi.
  • Depicted as an important diplomatic role in the Macross universe.
  • Name pronounced in English as "Exsedol Folmo".
  • Voice actor Daisuke Gōri appears in multiple Macross series works.
  • Symbolizes intercultural exchange in the Macross series.

Alternate names

Exsedol Folmo エキセドル フォルモ

Tags

Zentradi Macross Pacifist Alien High official SF Anime Robot Anime Extraterrestrial Peace negotiations

Profile

Species
Zentradi
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Zentradi male high-ranking officer with a massive physique. Sharp features and clad in sturdy armor, exuding dignity.
Eye color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Zentradi-specific large physique
  • Characteristic armor-like plating
  • Stern expression
Iconic items
  • Official military uniform
  • Communicator
  • Badge of rank

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Pacifist
Detailed personality
Calm and intellectual, prioritizes dialogue and understanding over combat. A thoughtful individual who strives for peace between tribes.
Keywords
  • Pacifist
  • Rational
  • Noble
  • Unshakable
  • Intellectual
Motto
Not war, but peace and coexistence
Talents
  • Negotiation skills
  • Leadership
  • Strategic thinking
  • Language skills
  • Command ability
Skills
  • Diplomacy
  • Combat command
  • Cross-cultural understanding
  • Analytical skills
  • Mediation
Motivation
To establish permanent peace between Zentradi and humans
Disliked situations
Futile wars, Hostile actions, Misunderstandings, Hardline attitudes, Obstruction of peace

History

Backstory
As a Zentradi high-ranking officer, long at the center of warfare, but through exchanges with Earth, sought peace. Played a role in building mutual understanding and trust in many situations.
Debut date
October 3, 1982
Work title
Super Dimension Fortress Macross
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 1 "Love, Do You Remember?"

First contact with Earth

Significant event
First contact with Earth
Description
Initiated communication with the Earth side to seek peace, creating the trigger for dialogue between both parties.

Cooperation with Earth forces

Significant event
Cooperation with Earth forces
Description
While fighting, became a bridge to peace and worked hard to promote understanding between different cultures.

Promotion of peace negotiations

Significant event
Promotion of peace negotiations
Description
After long confrontations, gained influence within Zentradi as a peace faction leader.

Relationships

Hikaru Ichijo

Ally

Bridged Zentradi and Earth together

Lynn Minmay

Zentradi

Zentradi: leader

Media appearances

Super Dimension Fortress Macross

Anime / Supporting

1982 TV series

Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Love, Do You Remember?

Movie / Supporting

1984 theatrical version

Macross Frontier

Anime / Cameo

2008 TV series

Voice cast and creators

Daisuke Gōri

Voice actor
Daisuke Gōri
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version / Theatrical version
Notes
Original and main voice actor

Shōji Kawamori

Creator name
Shōji Kawamori
Role
Original author

Haruhiko Mikimoto

Creator name
Haruhiko Mikimoto
Role
Character designer

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