Ep. 17: Hikaru remains unconscious in the hospital following his severe injuries from the previous battle.
Aired on February 13, 1983

After sustaining critical wounds during his most recent combat encounter, Hikaru is currently lying in a hospital bed. He remains in an unconscious state as a direct result of the serious injuries he suffered. The narrative focuses on his current condition and the aftermath of the fight that left him incapacitated. There is no indication of his immediate recovery or the specific nature of the battle in this segment. The scene establishes a moment of stillness and vulnerability for the character, contrasting with the action of the prior conflict. His status as a patient is the central focus of this episode's content.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · The team returns to Macross to present their mission report to Global and senior officers.
- Ep. 14 · Captain Global prepares his report for UN Forces Headquarters
- Ep. 15 · Misa and Global visit UN Forces Headquarters in Alaska to report Zentradi theories
- Ep. 16 · Kaifun Reunites With Parents As Spies Adjust To Cultural Life
- Ep. 17 · Hikaru remains unconscious in the hospital following his severe injuries from the previous battle.
- Ep. 18 · Hikaru wakes up in hospital while Misa visits feeling guilty for his injuries
- Ep. 19 · Roy is dead and the Macross crew develops a temporary omnidirectional barrier.
- Ep. 20 · Barrier system explosion destroys most of Kamjin's fleet
- Ep. 21 · Minmay's Movie Premiere and Hikaru's Missed Invitation