Ranka Lee

Super Dimension Cinderella

A rookie singer from 'Macross Frontier' who later becomes a member of Walküre alongside Sheryl.

Quotes

  • Hug everyone, to the ends of the galaxy
  • Aimo ~You
  • Songs connect people's hearts
  • I hope everyone's feelings become one when they listen to my song
  • I want to end conflicts with song

Trivia

  • Her hair is shaped like dog ears and moves according to emotions
  • Voice actress Ai Nakajima was selected from 5000 applicants
  • Blood type is 'Oz' type inherited from Vajra blood
  • Cell phone is a bio-phone modeled after a giant salamander
  • Catchphrase is 'Hug everyone, to the ends of the galaxy'
  • Suddenly took the lead role in the movie 'BIRD HUMAN' and broke big

Alternate names

Ranka Lee 蘭花 李 Super Dimension Cinderella

Tags

Macross Frontier Songstress Rookie Singer Super Dimension Cinderella Quarter Vajra Idol Heroine Walküre Love Triangle

Profile

Species
Quarter of human and Zentradi descent
Gender
Female
Birthday
April 29
Birth year
2043

Appearance

Overall appearance
Approximately 156cm tall, petite with a childish body type. Green short hair hangs down resembling dog ears. Back hair tied with a ribbon, and possesses an ahoge that moves according to emotions.
Height
Approximately 156cm
Weight
42kg
Eye color
Green
Hair color
Green
Distinguishing features
  • Dog-ear-like hairstyle
  • Moving ahoge
  • Petite and childish body type
Iconic items
  • Giant Salamander-san (cell phone)
  • VF-1 Valkyrie-type backpack
  • Red ribbon
  • Red cheongsam-style uniform (part-time job)
  • Misao Academy orange uniform
  • Microphone

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Pure-hearted
Detailed personality
Shy and clumsy at times, but level-headed and loves singing. Highly sensitive with emotions expressed through her hair. Was poor at singing in front of others but grew through encounters with those around her.
Keywords
  • Pure-hearted
  • Shy
  • Kind-hearted
  • Strong-willed
  • Highly sensitive
  • Loves singing
  • Clumsy
Motto
Hug everyone, to the ends of the galaxy
Talents
  • Singing ability
  • Ability to connect hearts with Vajra
  • High physical resilience
  • Latent memory ability
  • Natural charm
Skills
  • Stage performance
  • Street live performances
  • Lead movie acting
  • Part-time customer service
  • Cooking (as a hobby)
Motivation
To grow as a singer and deliver songs to everyone in the galaxy. To end conflicts with the power of song.
Habits
Her drooping dog-ear-like hair moves according to emotions. Catchphrase: 'Hug everyone, to the ends of the galaxy'
Favorite foods
Chinese food, Bear plush toys, Tracking ant processions, Kimo-kawaii goods, Making sweets (cookies)
Hobbies
Singing, Music appreciation, Cooking, Live performances
Favorite colors
Orange, Green
Person
Sheryl Nome, Alto Saotome, Ozma Lee (adoptive brother)

History

Backstory
Survivor of the 117th Large-Scale Research Fleet who suffered dissociative amnesia from a Vajra attack and lost her memories. Saved by adoptive brother Ozma Lee and raised in the fleet. Shy but awakened to singing, aspired to become a singer after meeting Sheryl Nome. Joined an entertainment production company, sang the ending theme for a movie and attracted attention. Possesses the ability to connect with Vajra, placed in a difficult position but ultimately leads the conflict to resolution with the power of song.
Debut date
December 23, 2007
Work title
Macross Frontier
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 1 'Close Encounter'

Miss Macross Frontier Contest entry

Significant event
Miss Macross Frontier Contest entry
Description
Advanced to the final selection but was eliminated and received a suspension for violating school rules.

Entertainment industry debut

Significant event
Entertainment industry debut
Description
Scouted after performing a street live and joined an entertainment production company.

Appearance in movie 'BIRD HUMAN'

Significant event
Appearance in movie 'BIRD HUMAN'
Description
The song 'Aimo' she sang by chance was adopted as the theme song, and she suddenly took on the sub-heroine role.

Becoming the Galactic Fairy

Significant event
Becoming the Galactic Fairy
Description
Became a top idol known as 'Super Dimension Cinderella'.

Ability to connect with Vajra revealed

Significant event
Ability to connect with Vajra revealed
Description
Possesses abilities derived from V-type infection before birth, using that power to lead the conflict to resolution.

Joining Walküre

Significant event
Joining Walküre
Description
Active as a member of Walküre alongside Sheryl.

Theatrical short 'Labyrinth of Time'

Significant event
Theatrical short 'Labyrinth of Time'
Description
As a top idol, performs a super dimension live tour and continues the journey to search for Alto.

Relationships

Ranshe Mei

Mother

Biological mother. Lost her life in the Vajra attack.

Brera Stern

Sibling

Adoptive brother. Gently supports her as a bodyguard.

Ozma Lee

Guardian

Adoptive older brother. Rescued during the destruction of the 117th Large-Scale Research Fleet and raised her like a little sister.

Alto Saotome

Best friend

First met while singing and deepened their friendship.

Sheryl Nome

Rival

Competed as singers but ultimately joined forces to end the conflict with Vajra.

Elmo Kridanik

Mentor

Supported her entry into the production company and became a supporter of her entertainment activities.

Walküre

Walküre: vocalist

Media appearances

Macross Frontier

Anime / Protagonist

2008 TV series

Macross Frontier: The False Songstress

Movie / Protagonist

2009 release

Macross Frontier: Wings of Farewell

Movie / Protagonist

2011 release

Macross Frontier Theatrical Short: Labyrinth of Time

Movie / Protagonist

2021 release

Macross F Super Dimension Song Witch Ranka

Manga / Protagonist

2008 serialization

Macross F Hug Me to the Ends of the Galaxy

Manga / Protagonist

2008-2009 serialization

Idol is Tough F

Manga / Protagonist

2008-2009 serialization

Voice cast and creators

Ai Nakajima

Voice actor
Ai Nakajima
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version and theatrical version
Notes
Main voice actress and singing role

Shoji Kawamori

Creator name
Shoji Kawamori
Role
Original author

Studio Nue

Creator name
Studio Nue
Role
Animation studio

Risa Ebata

Creator name
Risa Ebata
Role
Character designer

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