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Macross Plus Movie Edition

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Several decades after the First Space War, humans and Zentradi have established peace, spreading human culture across the galaxy. Young pilot Isamu Alva Dyson is excited to work on United Nations Spacy's next-generation fighter, which is being developed on his home planet, Eden. Moreover, he contends with his old classmate and romantic rival Guld Goa Bowman, who is participating in the development project as well.

While Isamu and Guld continue to clash, the extremely popular AI idol Sharon Apple is hosting a concert and is managed by none other than the pair's mutual old flame, Myung Fang Long. As old emotions get dredged up, they jeopardize what all three of them have worked to create.

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Is Macross Plus Movie Edition a recap or a separate version?

Macross Plus Movie Edition reworks the 4-episode 1994 OVA into a theatrical film version. It was released in 1995 and runs about 115 minutes.

Who are the main pilots in Macross Plus?

The central rivalry is between Isamu Alva Dyson, test pilot of the YF-19, and Guld Goa Bowman, test pilot of the YF-21. Their conflict is tied to Myung Fang Lone and the AI idol Sharon Apple.

Why is Sharon Apple important in Macross Plus?

Sharon Apple is a virtual idol whose AI-driven concert technology becomes dangerous as the story escalates. That 1990s AI pop-star plot is one reason Macross Plus still feels unusually current.

Which creators worked on Macross Plus Movie Edition?

Macross Plus was made by Triangle Staff with Shoji Kawamori as chief director and Shinichiro Watanabe as director. Yoko Kanno composed the music, years before her Cowboy Bebop soundtrack became famous.

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