But that's exactly why it works for the people it's built for. Macross XX is 25 minutes of variable fighters shifting from jet to robot to humanoid stance, each transformation a tiny flex of what Gonzo's 3D could do in 2002. The dogfights have weight and spatial logic that still holds up. You're not watching a story. You're watching a love letter to a design philosophy, rendered in combat that proves why the Valkyrie became iconic.

Macross XX is a single-episode action OVA from 2002 that puts the variable fighters of the Macross franchise on display in motion. The lineup runs from the VF-1 Valkyrie up to the YF-19 and YF-21, all rendered in 3D animation by Gonzo. The short was released as part of the Macross 20th Anniversary Premium Collection DVD, a mecha showcase aimed at fans of the franchise's machines.