It upsets me so much, every one that brings up the topic talks like if they are being forced to watch the episodes, I read the reviews and critics, then downloaded some of the episodes watch them and finally I bought the DVD episode set and I really enjoy it. There are parts on the serie where I admit it I really hate Basara's actions but in the end it is all on how the Macross universe is build up upon the power that a song can have... considering that Minmey is a great legend.
Edited to add: the same critic about giant monsters can be used on the giant humans thing, transformable fighters, giant space fortresses, all powerful laser beams and singing girls that can cause a war to end...