A reworking of the original Macross TV series (known as Robotech in the U.S.), Hiraku is a Valkyrie pilot aboard the Macross which is in the middle of a cosmic war against the giant Zentraedi. During the battle, he comes across the pop star Lynn Minmay whose singing might be the only hope against the Zentraedi`s culture. But can she sing when Hiraku, her love is caught between the pop star and the Lieutenant Misa. Filled with aerial combat choreography and emotional drama, the release of Macross: DYRL was a major event in Japan.

Also known as "Clash of the Bionoids", an English version of the movie that was cut down to 90 minutes.