ASF-X Shinden II (? ? ?, "Magnificent Lightning II") is a fictional Japanese combat aircraft of the near future. The plane was invented by Shoji Kawamori (? ? ?? Kawamori Sh?ji), known as the creator of the Macross anime series. The aircraft received its name in honor of the Japanese piston fighter of the Second World War Kyushu J7W Shinden, which was distinguished by an unusual appearance, which the Japanese did not manage to bring to serial production and were made in only 2 copies.