Lynn Minmay
Heroine idol of Super Dimension Fortress Macross
The heroine of 'Super Dimension Fortress Macross' and an idol singer who was active during wartime.
Quotes
- Please, listen! To my song!
- Songs are bridges to the heart.
- I believe in dreams.
- I sing for peace.
- I was born to shine.
Trivia
- Lynn Minmay's singing voice is actual singing by Mari Iijima.
- Character design handled by Haruhiko Mikimoto.
- Idol character that contributed to the popularity of the Macross series.
- As a wartime diva, captured the hearts of many fans.
- The love triangle became a key story element, creating iconic drama for the series.
Alternate names
Lynn Minmay
ミンメイ
リン
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A girl with black hair, wearing glamorous costumes typical of an idol. Cute and approachable appearance is her feature.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Crystal-clear smile
- Charming singing voice
- Iconic items
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- Stage costume
- Microphone
- Ribbon
- Hair accessory
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cheerful
- Detailed personality
- Energetic and curious personality. Possesses the purity of a dreamy maiden and a passionate dedication to singing. Hardworking and trusted by those around her, but also devoted and sometimes prone to悩み.
- Keywords
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- Energetic
- Hardworking
- Pure
- Passionate
- Dreamy
- Devoted
- Talents
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- Singing ability
- Stage performance
- Acting ability
- Skills
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- Idol appeal
- Talking skills
- Communication with fans
- Motivation
- To encourage people with songs and wish for peace. Dreams of succeeding as an idol and ending the war with her own singing.
- Habits
- Sometimes trembles her hands when nervous.
- Favorite foods
- Snacks, Sweet things, Fruits
- Hobbies
- Singing, Dancing, Fashion
- Favorite colors
- Pink, White
- Disliked situations
- Conflict, Sad news, Loneliness
History
- Backstory
- During a war on a space voyage far from Earth, she rose as an idol as a civilian amid the battles. Separated from her mother in childhood, she grew up as an orphan. By chance, she gained the spotlight as a singer and became a beacon of hope for many.
- Debut date
- October 3, 1982
- Work title
- Super Dimension Fortress Macross
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 1
Singer Debut
- Significant event
- Singer Debut
- Description
- Debuted as a singer as a citizen aboard the spaceship Macross and gained popularity.
Idol Activities During War
- Significant event
- Idol Activities During War
- Description
- Continued encouraging people with songs even in wartime, influencing the war situation.
Love Triangle
- Significant event
- Love Triangle
- Description
- As the heroine, her complex human relationships with the protagonist become a major story element.
Relationships
Hikaru Ichijo
Teammate
A love triangle forms between Minmay and Hikaru
Misa Hayase
Rival
Rival as idols, also rivals in romance
S.M.S. Crew
S.M.S. Crew: unknown
Media appearances
Super Dimension Fortress Macross
Anime / Protagonist
1982 TV series
Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?
Movie / Protagonist
1984 theatrical version
Macross games
Game / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Mari Iijima
- Voice actor
- Mari Iijima
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
- Notes
- Original, representative voice actress
Mari Iijima
- Voice actor
- Mari Iijima
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
Studio Nue
- Creator name
- Studio Nue
- Role
- Original author
Haruhiko Mikimoto
- Creator name
- Haruhiko Mikimoto
- Role
- Character designer
Tatsunoko Production
- Creator name
- Tatsunoko Production
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Lynn Minmay Figure
- Item name
- Lynn Minmay Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Macross Theme Song CD
- Item name
- Macross Theme Song CD
- Category
- Digital
- Availability
- Regular