“Information High,” by Yoko Kanno for Macross Plus, is a track that’s as electrifying as it is fitting for the anime’s sleek, futuristic vibe. From the moment it kicks in, you get caught up in its propulsive beat and layered electronic sounds that perfectly capture the sense of speed and technological buzz that define the series. It doesn’t just sit in the background but actively drives the energy forward, mirroring the fast-paced aerial dogfights and the intense emotions swirling underneath the sci-fi setting. There’s a hypnotic quality to it — like the perfect soundtrack for a world where human experience and digital overload collide.

What really strikes about “Information High” is how it balances mechanical precision with a playful, almost funky undertone. It’s not simply cold or robotic; Kanno brings in just enough warmth and groove to humanize the electronic pulse, making the song feel alive and vibrant rather than sterile. This duality works beautifully with Macross Plus’s themes—characters caught between their human desires and the artificial worlds they navigate. The track feels like a bridge between those realities, capturing both the exhilaration and the subtle unease of living in an over-connected, data-saturated future.

Beyond its role as a background piece, “Information High” stands on its own as a distinctive expression of Kanno’s genius. It’s got that catchy, infectious energy that sticks with you, yet never feels repetitive or shallow. It’s clear that Kanno tailored this song to complement not just the visuals but the emotional currents of the show, subtly enhancing moments without overpowering them. For anyone familiar with Kanno’s work, this track is a perfect example of her skill in blending genres and moods into a cohesive whole that elevates the experience of the anime itself.

Information High

You know how to get eternal life
In the center of the lightning-speed waltz
Feel your soul cut by a rusty knife
As you head down for the self-destructive edge

Our satori is just floating in the core
Where we can spiritually go through the door
We’ll know how to get eternal life
While we catch the pulse from unknown satellites

If we get the transient facts
Then we’ll feel the info high
If we get the transient facts
Then we are really free
To fly high
In space

We know how to get eternal high
In the center of the lightning-speed waltz
See our soul struggling to survive
As we head down for the self-destructive edge

Sayonara to intrusive noise
No more childish play and no more toys
We know how to get eternal life
While we feel and sense mother nature’s strong might

If we get the transient facts
Then we’ll feel the info high
If we get the transient facts
Then we’ll feel the info high
If we get the transient facts
Then we’ll feel the info high
If we get the transient facts
Then we are really free
To fly high
In space

If we get the transient facts
Then we’ll feel the info high
If we get the transient facts
Then we’ll feel the info high
If we get the transient facts
Then we’ll feel the info high
If we get the transient facts
Then we’ll feel the info high
If we get the transient facts
Then we’ll feel the info high
If we get the transient facts
Then we’ll feel the info high
If we get the transient facts
Then we’ll feel the info high
If we get the transient facts
Then we are really free
To fly high
In space