Ep. 8: Hikaru Takes Command of Two Subordinates on Minmay's Sixteenth Birthday
Aired on November 28, 1982

The narrative focuses on the events occurring during Minmay's sixteenth birthday. During this time, Hikaru receives a promotion within his organization. As a result of this advancement, he assumes leadership responsibilities over two specific subordinates. These individuals are identified as Hayao Kakizaki and Maximilian Jenius. The summary highlights the shift in Hikaru's professional status and his new role in managing the team alongside his peers on this specific date.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · Hikaru and Minmay return to the Macross after being stranded in outer space
- Ep. 5 · Zentradi forces locate the Macross and resume their attacks
- Ep. 6 · Macross Crew Constructs Limited Movable Shields from Fold System Energy Anomaly
- Ep. 7 · Zentradi set trap on Mars after Macross stops for supplies
- Ep. 8 · Hikaru Takes Command of Two Subordinates on Minmay's Sixteenth Birthday
- Ep. 9 · Macross TV Station Hosts Miss Macross Beauty Pageant Celebration
- Ep. 10 · Loli, Conda, and Warera Report to Vrlitwhai and Exsedol After Equipment Destruction
- Ep. 11 · Captured by the Zentradi, Hikaru, Kakizaki, and Misa are studied while Vrlitwhai and Exsedol seek advice from Supreme Commander Boddole Zer.
- Ep. 12 · Vrlitwhai, Exsedol, and Boddole Zer plan to infiltrate the Macross with micloned Zentradi spies