Milia Jenius

Ace pilot from the Zentradi

Major character in the Macross series. Ace pilot from the Zentradi and wife of Maximilian Jenius.

Quotes

  • "Our love transcends races."
  • "Battle is not the only future."
  • "Proud as a pilot, proud as a woman."

Trivia

  • Name origin devised by director Shoji Kawamori.
  • Relatively rare female ace pilot among Zentradi.
  • Relationship with Maximilian is a symbolic theme of the work.

Alternate names

Milia Jenius ミリア・ファリーナ・ジーナス ミリア

Tags

Ace Pilot Zentradi Macross Robot Anime Sci-Fi Female Character Fighter Pilot

Profile

Species
Zentradi
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Tall and slender build. Features distinctive long hair and wears Zentradi combat uniforms or pilot suits.
Height
約180cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Long blonde hair
  • Sharp gaze
  • Tall stature unique to the Zentradi species
Iconic items
  • Pilot suit
  • Combat helmet
  • Fighter aircraft

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Brave
Detailed personality
Calm ace pilot with high judgment skills, compassionate and caring toward comrades. Shares a deep bond with husband Maximilian.
Keywords
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Calm and composed
  • Brave
  • Caring for comrades
  • Loyalty
Motto
Live strongly between love and war
Talents
  • Exceptional piloting skills
  • Tactical judgment
  • High physical abilities
  • Language skills (communication with Earthlings)
Skills
  • Fighter pilot
  • Interstellar combat techniques
  • Negotiation
  • Tactical planning
Motivation
Protect loved ones and a peaceful future.
Habits
Often becomes taciturn when concentrating during battle.
Favorite foods
Earth cuisine, Sweets in general
Favorite colors
Blue, White
Disliked situations
Comrades being in danger, Meaningless battles

History

Backstory
Experienced numerous battles as an ace pilot in the Zentradi forces. After contact with Earthlings, married Maximilian Jenius and became a bridge between the two races.
Debut date
October 3, 1984
Work title
Super Dimension Fortress Macross
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 1 "The Song is the Power of Love"

Descent to Earth and contact with Earthlings

Significant event
Descent to Earth and contact with Earthlings
Description
Descended to Earth as a Zentradi and encountered Earth culture.

Marriage to Maximilian Jenius

Significant event
Marriage to Maximilian Jenius
Description
Nurtured love despite being from hostile races, married, and deepened their bond.

Achievements in numerous battles

Significant event
Achievements in numerous battles
Description
Achieved many victories in combat as an ace pilot.

Relationships

Maximilian Jenius

Spouse

Husband. Complementary relationship with unwavering trust.

Lynn Minmay

Supporting character

Coexists as a soothing presence for Milia's heart.

Hikaru Ichijo

Teammate

Builds a trusting relationship as comrades fighting together.

Zentradi Army

Zentradi Army: ace-pilot

Earth Forces

Earth Forces: pilot

Media appearances

Super Dimension Fortress Macross

Anime / Supporting

1984 TV series

Macross 7

Anime / Cameo

1994 TV series

Macross game series

Game / Supporting

Appears in numerous works

Voice cast and creators

Ryoko Sakakibara

Voice actor
Ryoko Sakakibara
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Edition

Ryoko Sakakibara

Voice actor
Ryoko Sakakibara
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical Version

Shoji Kawamori

Creator name
Shoji Kawamori
Role
Original author

Haruhiko Mikimoto

Creator name
Haruhiko Mikimoto
Role
Character designer

Sunrise

Creator name
Sunrise
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Milia Jenius Figure

Item name
Milia Jenius Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Milia Jenius Plush

Item name
Milia Jenius Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited