If you have watched Macross Super Dimensional Fortress you will understand beter Macross 7 and will give it more value cause this is realy a sequel of 1st Macross unlike that Macross II Lovers Again wich are just some fast made 6 ovas, anyone who starts watching this serie without having seen Macross SDF and Macross Plus, it sure will have less value to them, i recommend watching this series before starting this if you realy want to fully apreciate this anime: Macross Super Dimensional Fortress (36.ep) Macross II Lovers Again (6.ova) (its a bit optional to watch this one tough) Macross Plus (4.ovas) Then Macross 7 :)(over all i give it a 9/10)