Pilots Guld Goa Bowman and Isamu Dyson are still fighting over the affections of the same woman, Myung, but Myung has plenty of problems of her own. The "virtual idol" she created, computer-generated pop star Sharon Apple, has become aware of her artificial nature and has discovered a way to exist as a sentient being. Unable to control her creation, Myung opts to return to earth.

Hibiki returns to earth in one piece, and has brought with him the mysterious Ishtar. With battles raging above and on Earth, Hijiki tries to protect Ishtar from enemy forces.

Hibiki takes Ishtar to the ancient Macross, where she tells him the true identity and desitny of the ship. Together, they fly to the Moon where a supposably peaceful music festival turns into a chaotic battle where Hibiki and Ishtar must fight for survival.

Hibiki is abducted and tortured in an attempt to retrieve answers about his relationship with Ishtar.

The Marduk plan to destroy Earth is set into motion. Ingues orders his fleet of Marduk ships, robots, and machines to attack. Is there any hope for humanity? Can the Macross be revived to fulfill its destiny?

The powerful Marduk forces reach closer and closer to Earth as the U.N. Spacy fleet is forced to retreat. The final hope is the Macross. Will the ancient vessel be able to defeat the invaders as it was prophesized? Will Hibiki make it home safely? Will Ishtar fulfill her destiny to be the catalyst behind the human victory? Find out in the final thrilling episode of Macross II.