Macross F's Alto Saotome Trends on X Following Announcement of New Messiah Valkyrie Model Kit
Alto Saotome, a popular character from the anime series Macross F , dominated X (formerly Twitter) trend words today. This surge in attention stems from an announcement by the Bandai Spirits Hobby Division regarding the plastic model kit release and pre-order launch for his personal aircraft, the "HG 1/100 VF-25F Messiah Valkyrie (Alto Saotome Custom)". Scheduled for release in March 2026, this new product is touted to achieve "a new dimension of articulation performance while eliminating complex structures." The long-awaited Messiah Valkyrie became available for online pre-order starting today, with the significant public reaction leading to its trending on social media. Of particular note is the "Deluxe Set." This luxurious edition includes an acrylic stand of Sheryl Nome, featuring new artwork by Risa Ebata, who handled the character design for the series, along with exclusive water-slide decals for the aircraft. The dedicated water-slide decals will al...