I really enjoyed the way you laid out the site! Breaking it down into a progression: her intro, the dreams that drive her in the series, the people who she fights for, her stance on the war against the vajra and how she grows up through all of this. I also really liked how the various sections incorporated a number of different things: anything from laying out the lore of Macross F, to relationships, to random anecdotes (your amnesia/ptsd section). It was a nice way of experiencing all those things without breaking narrative. For me it was a little bit like re-experiencing Macross Frontier while also hearing your personal thoughts and feelings about it and I really enjoyed that! I've seen Macross F so many times, but it's always refreshing to hear it from someone else's point of view.
My favorite sections are definitely "Determination" & "Personal"--they had a lot of heart written into them, and I could really relate with so much of what you said in how Ranka has touched your life. From her inspirational optimism to her music, she really got me through a lot of tough times... so your words got me a little choked up knowing she'd done the same for you (and probably so many others ). I think that's why I love your choice of Niji Iro Kuma Kuma Ranka on your layout because that song really just resonates so much with your thoughts on her as a character. (And the design is gorgeous, vibrant and beautiful btw! All things Ranka. ) Also, (gonna quote, but block because spoilers):
YES YES YES!! This is one of the most poignant scenes in Macross Frontier for me, I love it so much.SPOILERSPOILER_SHOWShe stops doubting herself, she stops doing everything out of the need to make others (especially the people she loved) happy. Her departure from Frontier really stood out to me because it was the first decision she made that essentially hurt Alto—but she, for once, listened to what she wanted and went after her own desires.
Bless the little queen! Such a sweet tribute to such a precious character. Thank you for sharing this with us, Tara!!! I'm so happy you were finally able to put it online!