Vrlitwhai Kridanik
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is a fictional character in the Macross
universe. He first appears in the original Macross
. He also appears in Macross: Do You Remember Love?
and Macross: Flash Back 2012
. The original Japanese romanization of the character's name according to Studio Nue
is Vrlitwhai Kridanik. The creators of Macross
originally gave this and other Zentradi character names unusual romanizations to befit their alien
nature.
Britai is a Zentradi
fleet commander in charge of his own fleet under the Boddole Zer Main Fleet. As a commander type Zentradi he is much larger and stronger than the normal Zentradi soldier and can even survive in the vacuum of space for limited periods of time, allowing him to go toe to toe with a Battroid
.
He was played by the late Eiji Kanie
in the original Japanese version and John Gremillion
in the English dub. Since Kanie's death in 1985, he has been played by Ryūzaburō Ōtomo
in the Macross video games.
The Britai fleet was pursuing surviving Supervision Army ships when they stumbled on Earth and the rebuilt Macross
. When the booby trap system in the Macross
fired on Britai's recon team it started Space War I. The fact that the humans possessed reaction weaponry
(nuclear devices) — a technology the Zentradi have lost — and that the humans were "miclone" roused Britai's curiosity and made him pursue the Macross
personally and relentlessly, even as his orders changed with every new revelation concerning the Humans. Because of his long exposure to human culture, he was one of the early defectors to the human side, helping in ending the war in the battle of February 11, 2010. In the aftermath of Space War I, he also helped capture a Zentradi factory satellite for the new United Nations in October 2011.
Years after the war was over and peace was signed, the new U.N. assigned him as commander of the New U.N. Spacy
in 2016 A.D.
as a Zentradi commander who also becomes a defector to the human side. However, he appeared bald with a modified uniform and face plate, and his name was changed to Britai 7018 in the film credits.
At the promotional party for the in-story Space War I retelling Lynn Minmay
Story in Macross 7
, the Fire Bomber band met a Zentradi actor who mentioned that he would be playing the role of Britai and was actually dressed in a replica of Britai's uniform from the DYRL
animated film.
In episode 12 of the recent Macross Frontier
T.V. series a Zentradi
Major called Ohgotwhai helps the protagonists fight a Zentradi rebellion. Also, an old Zentradi character called Mr. Bilrer, who is founder and owner of the S.M.S mercenary forces, was seen looking into a locket with the picture of Lynn Minmei in episode 25 and also appeared in other episodes giving Alto Saotome advice. The physical appearance of both these characters is very similar to young and older versions of the original Commander Britai from The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?
.
Macross
is a series of science fiction mecha anime, directed by Shōji Kawamori of Studio Nue in 1982. The franchise features a fictional history of Earth/Humanity after the year 1999. It consists of three TV series, four movies, six OVAs, one light novel and five manga series, all sponsored by Big West...
universe. He first appears in the original Macross
The Super Dimension Fortress Macross
is an anime television series. According to story creator Shoji Kawamori, it depicts "a love triangle against the backdrop of great battles" during the first Human-alien war....
. He also appears in Macross: Do You Remember Love?
The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?
, also known as The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? or Super Spacefortress Macross , is a 1984 Japanese animated movie based around the Macross television series.The movie is a film adaptation of the original Macross series, with new animation...
and Macross: Flash Back 2012
The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Flash Back 2012
is a 1987 collection of music videos from the The Super Dimension Fortress Macross animated television series and the Macross: Do You Remember Love? theatrical film remake...
. The original Japanese romanization of the character's name according to Studio Nue
Studio Nue
Studio Nue is a Japanese design studio formed in 1972 by Naoyuki Kato, Kenichi Matsuzaki, Kazutaka Miyatake, and Haruka Takachiho...
is Vrlitwhai Kridanik. The creators of Macross
Macross
is a series of science fiction mecha anime, directed by Shōji Kawamori of Studio Nue in 1982. The franchise features a fictional history of Earth/Humanity after the year 1999. It consists of three TV series, four movies, six OVAs, one light novel and five manga series, all sponsored by Big West...
originally gave this and other Zentradi character names unusual romanizations to befit their alien
Extraterrestrial life
Extraterrestrial life is defined as life that does not originate from Earth...
nature.
Britai is a Zentradi
Zentradi
The are a fictional, militastic race of alien, humanoid giants and often the main antagonist in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross anime series and its Robotech adaptation....
fleet commander in charge of his own fleet under the Boddole Zer Main Fleet. As a commander type Zentradi he is much larger and stronger than the normal Zentradi soldier and can even survive in the vacuum of space for limited periods of time, allowing him to go toe to toe with a Battroid
Variable fighter
A Variable Fighter is a series of fictional transforming aerospace fighter mecha primarily designed by Studio Nue's Shoji Kawamori for the animated series The Super Dimension Fortress Macross and later related projects...
.
He was played by the late Eiji Kanie
Eiji Kanie
was a Japanese voice actor born in Tokyo. He is most remembered for being the first voice of Ramenman in Kinnikuman and for playing Vrlitwhai Kridanik in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross. He died in 1985 of a subarachnoid hemorrhage...
in the original Japanese version and John Gremillion
John Gremillion
John Michael Gremillion is an American actor and voice actor who works for Funimation Entertainment, ADV Films, Seraphim Digital, and OkraTron 5000. He has provided voices for a number of English language versions of Japanese anime films and television series.-Anime:* 009-1 - Ivan Godunov John...
in the English dub. Since Kanie's death in 1985, he has been played by Ryūzaburō Ōtomo
Ryuzaburo Otomo
is a Japanese voice actor, actor and narrator from Tokyo. He is currently affiliated with Aoni Production as of December 2006, and was formerly affiliated with 81 Produce and the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society....
in the Macross video games.
The Britai fleet was pursuing surviving Supervision Army ships when they stumbled on Earth and the rebuilt Macross
Macross
is a series of science fiction mecha anime, directed by Shōji Kawamori of Studio Nue in 1982. The franchise features a fictional history of Earth/Humanity after the year 1999. It consists of three TV series, four movies, six OVAs, one light novel and five manga series, all sponsored by Big West...
. When the booby trap system in the Macross
Macross
is a series of science fiction mecha anime, directed by Shōji Kawamori of Studio Nue in 1982. The franchise features a fictional history of Earth/Humanity after the year 1999. It consists of three TV series, four movies, six OVAs, one light novel and five manga series, all sponsored by Big West...
fired on Britai's recon team it started Space War I. The fact that the humans possessed reaction weaponry
Nuclear weapon
A nuclear weapon is an explosive device that derives its destructive force from nuclear reactions, either fission or a combination of fission and fusion. Both reactions release vast quantities of energy from relatively small amounts of matter. The first fission bomb test released the same amount...
(nuclear devices) — a technology the Zentradi have lost — and that the humans were "miclone" roused Britai's curiosity and made him pursue the Macross
Macross
is a series of science fiction mecha anime, directed by Shōji Kawamori of Studio Nue in 1982. The franchise features a fictional history of Earth/Humanity after the year 1999. It consists of three TV series, four movies, six OVAs, one light novel and five manga series, all sponsored by Big West...
personally and relentlessly, even as his orders changed with every new revelation concerning the Humans. Because of his long exposure to human culture, he was one of the early defectors to the human side, helping in ending the war in the battle of February 11, 2010. In the aftermath of Space War I, he also helped capture a Zentradi factory satellite for the new United Nations in October 2011.
Years after the war was over and peace was signed, the new U.N. assigned him as commander of the New U.N. Spacy
U.N. Spacy
The U.N. Spacy is the fictional military arm of the Earth U.N. Government from the Japanese anime series Macross.-Fictional Organization Background:...
in 2016 A.D.
Other appearances
Britai appeared in the movie The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?
, also known as The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? or Super Spacefortress Macross , is a 1984 Japanese animated movie based around the Macross television series.The movie is a film adaptation of the original Macross series, with new animation...
as a Zentradi commander who also becomes a defector to the human side. However, he appeared bald with a modified uniform and face plate, and his name was changed to Britai 7018 in the film credits.
At the promotional party for the in-story Space War I retelling Lynn Minmay
Lynn Minmay
Lynn Minmay, also spelled Ling Mingmei is a fictional anime character from Super Dimension Fortress Macross television series and Macross: Do You Remember Love? movie. She is also in Macross: Flash Back 2012 music video collection...
Story in Macross 7
Macross 7
is an anime television series. It is a sequel to the show The Super Dimension Fortress Macross that takes place many years after the events of the first series following a cast of mostly new characters. The show ran from October 16, 1994 to September 24, 1995 at 11:00 AM, and 49 episodes were aired...
, the Fire Bomber band met a Zentradi actor who mentioned that he would be playing the role of Britai and was actually dressed in a replica of Britai's uniform from the DYRL
The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?
, also known as The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? or Super Spacefortress Macross , is a 1984 Japanese animated movie based around the Macross television series.The movie is a film adaptation of the original Macross series, with new animation...
animated film.
In episode 12 of the recent Macross Frontier
Macross Frontier
is a Japanese animated science fiction space drama that aired in Japan on MBS from April 3, 2008 to September 25, 2008. It is the most recent Japanese anime television series set in the Macross universe. Animated by Satelight, premiered Japan on MBS on April 3, 2008...
T.V. series a Zentradi
Zentradi
The are a fictional, militastic race of alien, humanoid giants and often the main antagonist in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross anime series and its Robotech adaptation....
Major called Ohgotwhai helps the protagonists fight a Zentradi rebellion. Also, an old Zentradi character called Mr. Bilrer, who is founder and owner of the S.M.S mercenary forces, was seen looking into a locket with the picture of Lynn Minmei in episode 25 and also appeared in other episodes giving Alto Saotome advice. The physical appearance of both these characters is very similar to young and older versions of the original Commander Britai from The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?
The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?
, also known as The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? or Super Spacefortress Macross , is a 1984 Japanese animated movie based around the Macross television series.The movie is a film adaptation of the original Macross series, with new animation...
.