Macross is in a heavy licensing and merchandising cycle across model kits, figures, and home video, with the franchise's worldwide rights picture now including the Do You Remember Love? film and a Uta Macross rhythm game revival funded for 2027. The most recent releases are collector items tied to the original 1982 series and the 45th anniversary line.
Bandai Spirits and Hasegawa are both working from the original 1982 series. Bandai is running a 45th anniversary line that began with the VF-1J Valkyrie and continues with Roy Focker's VF-1S Super Pack set, while Hasegawa is re-releasing three 1/72 VF-1J Battroid kits and preparing a 1/72 VF-0A Shin Kudo Custom in GERWALK form for November 2026. The two companies are not competing on the same products: Bandai's anniversary items are pre-painted figures, Hasegawa's are plastic kits.
Macross Delta and Macross Frontier both have figures and kits in the pipeline. Bandai confirmed DX Chogokin VF-31AX Kairos Plus units for Chuck Mustang and Arad Melders, with a Hayate Immelman version planned as a Delta 10th anniversary edition. The VF-25 Messiah is getting a new completed-model line from Frontier. Hasegawa showed a completed VF-25F Tornado Messiah kit, and Bandai released an HG 1/100 VF-25G Messiah Valkyrie kit with a sniper rifle and deluxe set.
The biggest non-merchandise development is the Uta Macross revival. AUGUST Inc. is developing a buy-to-play version of the rhythm game for iOS, Android, and Steam around spring 2027, with xeen handling development and Big West and DeNA cooperating. A crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE launched September 10 with a 30 million yen goal, met it within the first hour, and had raised 114,015,515 yen by mid-September. The campaign runs through October 31.
Big West used a New York Comic Con panel to announce a Macross Frontier Blu-ray Deluxe Edition for early Q2 2027, with pre-orders opening in December through GKIDS in the U.S. and All the Anime/Anime Limited in the U.K. A Macross Delta Blu-ray is also coming. Big West confirmed the Do You Remember Love? film's audiovisual content sits within the existing worldwide Macross franchise. Animator and character designer Kenichiro Katsura, who worked on Macross 7, died on September 30, 2026, at age 59.
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Max Factory's PLAMAX line is issuing two 1/72 VF-1J Super Battroid kits from Super Dimension Fortress Macross, one for Maximilian Jenius and one for Milia Fallyna Jenius. Each builds as the Super Valkyrie configuration with propellant tanks and booster-mounted missile pods, or as a standard Battroid. Molded parts run to 9 colors for Max and 8 for Milia, with water-transfer decals and a same-scale pilot figure.
The official Macross site announced on October 15 that Bandai's capsule toy Macross F Mini CD Collection 2 arrives in November 2026, with eight types at 400 yen per pull. It follows the first Macross F Mini CD Collection, released in August 2025, and draws mainly on CD jackets from the Macross Frontier films, among them Universal Bunny, Houkago Overflow and Toki no Meikyuu. Each case opens to show the inner jacket art, comes with a ball chain, and carries a QR code for the songs.
Hasegawa is producing a 1/72 scale kit of the VF-0A Shin Kudo Custom from the OVA "Macross Zero", configured in GERWALK form with the Ghost Booster attached. Completed sample photos released this week show the model in four colors: light gray, dark gray, clear, and blue gray for the stand. The kit is 280mm long, priced at 7,150 yen with tax, and scheduled for release on November 18, 2026.
Tamashii Web has opened preorders for the DX Chogokin VF-1J Super Valkyrie (Maximilian Jenius's Unit) from Super Dimension Fortress Macross, priced at 36,300 yen including tax with shipping separate and shipment scheduled for March 2027. The figure transforms between Fighter, Battroid, and Gerwalk with or without the Super Pack, and includes reaction missiles under the wings, TV-style arm missile launchers, round hand parts, and a reconfigurable stand.
BANDAI SPIRITS announced new Macross products. From Macross Delta, the Chuck Mustang and Arad Melders versions of the VF-31AX Kairos Plus are confirmed for release in the DX Chogokin line, which features internal mechanical reproduction and sound gimmicks. A Hayate Immelman version is in planning as a Macross Delta 10th anniversary edition. From Macross Frontier, a new completed VF-25 Messiah Valkyrie line was announced.
Big West announced at its New York Comic Con panel on Thursday that the Macross Frontier anime will get a Blu-ray Disc Deluxe Edition in the early second quarter of 2027. Pre-orders open in December through GKIDS in the U.S. and All the Anime/Anime Limited in the U.K. Big West also said a Macross Delta Blu-ray is coming, and confirmed the Do You Remember Love? film's audiovisual content sits within the existing worldwide Macross franchise.
Hasegawa has published its shipping schedule for January 2027, covering 20 plastic model kits and two resin figure kits. The plastic lineup includes a 1/72 F/A-18C Hornet in Queen Squadron markings from ACE COMBAT 8, a 1/72 VF-1D Valkyrie, and a 1/72 Type 2 Large Flying Boat (Kai) from Godzilla-0.0. The resin kits are a 1/12 Chizuru Minamihara from Chodenji Robo Combattler V and a 1/12 Bikini Armor mery. Ship dates run across January 8 to 29.
Premium Bandai opens reservations on October 2 at 16:00 for the DX Chogokin VF-1J Super Valkyrie (Maximilian Jenius Machine). The Super Dimension Fortress Macross figure is about 300mm long in Fighter mode, made of ABS, die-cast and PVC, and priced at 36,300 yen including tax. It includes super parts specific to Max's machine, reaction missiles under the wings, three interchangeable wrist parts per side, a gunpod set, a pilot figure and a stand. Shipment is scheduled for March 2027.
Animator and character designer Kenichiro Katsura died on September 30, 2026, at age 59 while undergoing medical treatment for illness, according to his wife, Akiko Miyaji, who announced his death on Twitter. News of his passing was carried by the bereaved family on October 5. The funeral was held with only close relatives in attendance. Katsura handled character design on Macross 7, Knight's & Magic, and SYNDUALITY Noir, and worked across anime and game titles over many years, including the VIPER series, ToHeart2, Comic Party Revolution, the OVA of Utawarerumono, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. On SYNDUALITY Noir and Knight's & Magic he worked as both character designer and chief animation director. Both production committees issued statements on October 5, saying they received tremendous dedication from Katsura and expressing condolences to his family and staff.
Bandai Spirits has released the HG 1/100 VF-25G Messiah Valkyrie (Mikhail Blanc's Unit) from Macross F, a kit that uses partial replacement parts to change between Battroid, Gerwalk, and Fighter forms. It ships with a sniper rifle, a deployable barrel, anchor parts, a lead wire, canopy and landing gear parts, and six figure types. The model sells for 5,280 yen, with dedicated water-transfer decals at 770 yen and a deluxe set that adds an acrylic stand.
The crowdfunding campaign for Uta Macross, a rebuilt version of the Macross franchise's rhythm game, reached its 30,000,000 yen goal within the first hour of its September 10 launch and cleared every initial stretch goal, funding an unspecified console version and additional songs. Two more stretch goals were added. As of press time the campaign has raised 114,015,515 yen and runs until October 31.
AUGUST Inc. announced it is developing a revival version of the Macross rhythm game Uta Macross: Smartphone De Culture for release on iOS, Android, and Steam next spring. A crowdfunding campaign launches on Campfire Thursday with a 30 million yen goal to fund development and additional content.
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AUGUST Inc. announced on September 3 that it is developing Uta Macross, a buy-to-play rhythm game based on the smartphone title Uta Macross: Smartphone De Culture, which ended service in 2022. The game is planned for Steam, iOS, and Android with a release around spring 2027. A crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE runs from September 10 at 20:00 through October 31 at 23:59, with funds going toward platform expansion and new song additions via DLC. The base package includes roughly 50 songs, more than 1,000 plates of rarity ★4 or higher, and over 20 costumes per singer, all available from the start. The gacha for raising plate rarity is free with unlimited pulls, switched to a box gacha type for easier completion. Development is handled by xeen, which worked on the original service version, with Big West and DeNA cooperating. Producer Hiroshi Hirono said the project began from fan requests for a revival after service ended. Macross series creator Shoji Kawamori also commented on the project's start.
Hasegawa will re-release three 1/72 scale VF-1J Battroid plastic model kits between November and December 2026. The lineup includes the Armored Valkyrie, the Armored Valkyrie "Operation Bulls-Eye Part 2," and the Super Battroid Valkyrie "Milia." Each kit features Hideki Tenjin package art and specific decals.
Bandai Spirits has announced the Origin of Valkyrie VF-1S Valkyrie Roy Focker Special + Super Pack Set 45th Anniv. Preorders open September 1 at general retail, with release planned for March 2027 at 19,800 yen. It is the second entry in the revived line, following the VF-1J Valkyrie 45th Anniv. that began preorders August 3.
Bandai Spirits will release the Origin of Valkyrie VF-1S Valkyrie Roy Focker Special + Super Pack Set 45th Anniv. in March 2027. Pre-orders open September 1. The set includes the Super Pack bonus part, new leg roll axes, and added head articulation. It follows the VF-1J 45th Anniv. set.
BANDAI SPIRITS announced the VF-1S Valkyrie Roy Focker Special + Super Pack Set 45th Anniv. action figure for The Super Dimension Fortress Macross. Preorders open at general retail stores on September 1, 2026. The 250mm figure includes a detachable Super Pack, a new head gimmick, and a replaceable canopy cover. Price is 19,800 yen, release in March 2027.
Bandai Namco Filmworks will release the Blu-ray of Shoji Kawamori's theatrical film Meikyu no Shiori on August 26, 2026. The limited special edition, priced at 13,200 yen including tax, includes a bonus disc with roughly 190 minutes of footage, stage greeting coverage, and the complete Special After Talk with SUZUKA and Takuto Teranishi.
AmiAmi has opened pre-orders for a new 1/7 scale figure of Lynn Minmay from the film "Macross: Do You Remember Love?" The figure is produced by the brand Arcadia and is based on the key visual from the orchestra concert "Super Dimension Orchestra," held in September 2017 to mark the 35th anniversary of the Macross franchise. The figure recreates the visual's gradient hair with pearl coating and clear parts at the tips, while the dress uses white pearl coating and the stole is made with clear parts. The acrylic base carries the U.N. Spacy emblem, and the set includes the figure body, the emblem base, and a base attachment for the left heel. The figure stands approximately 230mm tall, uses ATBC-PVC, ABS, acrylic, and iron in its construction, and is scheduled for release in May 2027. The reference price is 21,780 yen including tax. The product page notes that images and information may be updated, and buyers are encouraged to check the latest details.
Hasegawa is re-releasing its 1/72 scale plastic model kits of the F-14 and MiG-29 fighter aircraft from the OVA Macross Zero, with new prices. Both kits are scheduled for release on October 21, 2026, and include markings for the U.N. Spacy and Anti-U.N. Alliance aircraft.
Bandai Spirits opens preorders for the VF-1J Valkyrie 45th Anniv., a Macross 45th anniversary item shipping January 2027. The figure retains the original silhouette while adding head articulation, axis joints in the legs, a spring-loaded landing gear gimmick, and a new leg lock mechanism. It costs 17,600 yen.
Hasegawa released completed sample photos of its 1/72 scale VF-25F Tornado Messiah (Atmospheric Specification) kit from Macross F: The False Songstress. The kit includes newly molded Tornado Pack parts, a seated pilot figure, and decals for Alto Saotome's unit 007. It is priced at 5,720 yen and scheduled for release on August 5, 2026.
Anime NYC announced panels and premiere screenings for August 22, including a Big West panel on the Macross franchise with a screening of Macross Delta the Movie: Passionate Walkure, the English dub premiere of Go Forward with a Q&A with director Phebe Fabacher, and the world premiere of the English dub of Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram.
Max Factory is accepting orders for the PLAMAX PX-20 VF-1J Super Fighter Valkyrie Max & Millia Galaxy Strongest Set, a 1/72 scale plastic model kit from Super Dimension Fortress Macross. The set includes two VF-1J Fighter Valkyries with Super Packs, six reaction missiles, and seated figures of Maximilian Jenius and Milia Fallyna Jenius in extra-atmospheric pilot suits. The model is multi-color molded with decals included. The set is priced at 11,000 yen and available for order until July 22, with shipping scheduled for December 2026.
Max Factory will re-release plastic models of Nekki Basara and Mylene Flare Jenius from Macross 7 in its minimum factory series in December 2026. Each 1/20 scale kit comes with a dedicated base that connects to form a '7' shape. The re-release follows fan demand.
Wave is reissuing the 1/100 scale VF-1J Valkyrie plastic model kits from "Super Dimension Fortress Macross" in Fighter and Battroid modes. The new Multiplex specification includes marking decals for Hikaru, Max, or Milia's units. Preorders are open at Rakuten Books at 4,435 yen each.
Max Factory has begun accepting orders for the PLAMAX PX-20 VF-1J Super Fighter Valkyrie Max & Milia Galaxy Strongest Set, a 1/72 scale plastic model kit of the VF-1J Fighter Valkyrie piloted by Maximilian Jenius and Milia Fallyna Jenius from Super Dimension Fortress Macross. The set includes the Super Pack, reaction missiles, seated pilot figures in extra-atmospheric suits, and a bonus decal folder for Good Smile Company orders. The kit is priced at 11,000 yen, with orders open until July 22 and shipping scheduled for December 2026.
Dengeki Hobby Web reports that Wave is re-releasing the 1/100 scale VF-1J Valkyrie plastic model kits from Super Dimension Fortress Macross in Fighter and Battroid modes, now as Multiplex specifications that let builders choose Hikaru, Max, or Milia's unit via included marking decals. The Fighter kit ships in late October 2026, the Battroid in late September 2026, each priced at 4,950 yen.
Bandai Spirits announced the HG 1/100 VF-31E Siegfried (Chuck Mustang's Machine) from Macross Delta, featuring a large radome and a swap-part transformation system. Three items launch June 6, 2026: the standard kit at 5,500 yen, a dedicated water-slide decal sheet at 770 yen, and a deluxe set with an acrylic stand and decals.
Max Factory's PLAMAX line is releasing a 1/72 scale plastic model of the VF-19P Excalibur in Battroid mode from Macross Dynamite 7. The kit includes new parts for the time-space resonance speaker units, a same-scale Nekki Basara figure, and a gunpod. Reservations are open at Rakuten Books for 7,806 yen.
Hasegawa is selling a set combining a 3D printed figure kit of Misa Hayase from Super Dimension Fortress Macross at 1/24 scale with the deformed plastic model Tamago Hikoki VF-1S Super Valkyrie. The figure prototype is by Tsurugi Dan. The set includes eye decals for the figure and aircraft markings for Hikaru Ichijyo's VF-1S. It is priced at 3,960 yen and releases July 1, 2026.
Bandai Spirits announced the DX Chogokin SDF-1 Macross, the first 45th anniversary product for Super Dimension Fortress Macross. The 1/2000 scale figure measures about 650 mm, transforms without replacement parts, and includes light-up gimmicks. Pre-orders open June 1 for a November 2026 release at 99,000 yen.
Crunchyroll released an illustration of Olympic gold medal figure skater Alysa Liu by Macross Frontier character designer Risa Ebata. Liu, a known anime fan who carried a Pochita plush from Chainsaw Man during the 2026 Winter Olympics, won individual and team gold at those Games.
Bandai Spirits confirmed a new DX Chogokin SDF-1 Macross toy to mark the franchise's 45th anniversary. The fully transformable figure measures 650 mm in fortress mode and over 700 mm in storm attacker mode, making it the largest such toy ever released. Pre-orders begin June 1 for a November 2026 release at 99,000 yen.
Anime Expo announced it will host the first official North American screening of The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? on July 5. The convention also revealed guests including voice actors Masakazu Morita and Machico, and a Macross panel by BIGWEST on July 2.
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