In Macross Frontier, a movie adaptation of the Macross Zero story, Mao Nome is portrayed as Ranka Lee's character in the series. Ozma, her adoptive brother, reacts to her playing "Doctor Mao" with a sense of destiny. It turns out that Mao is Sheryl Nomes grandmother and Sally Nomes mother. While Saras younger sister, Mao has distinct traits from her - she's more cheerful and outgoing, eager to explore the world beyond their home. She harbors a crush on Shin, which sets her apart from her reserved nature.