Sharon Apple is a virtual idol and the antagonist of the Macross Plus OVA and its theatrical adaptation, Macross Plus Movie Edition. She also appeared in the short-lived manga adaptation, Macross Plus: TAC Name.
Sharon Apple is an artificial idol. She exists as a computer which produces a hologram. While her producers say that she has an artificial intelligence that includes emotional programming, it is later revealed that this programming is incomplete and her emotions are provided by Myung Fang Lone. Myung Fang Lone masquerades as Sharon's producer, and during the concerts she is connected to Sharon's system to create the unique music that has swept the galaxy. However, the lead scientist on the project, Marge Gueldoa implants an illegal chip into her system. This chip makes Sharon an artificial lifeform complete with sentience and emotion. Because of the close connection with Myung, Sharon becomes intrigued by Myung's childhood friends, the test pilots Isamu Alva Dyson and Guld Goa Bowman.
