Hey, rag on Macross II all you want.  It may not be the greatest of the entire series, but now that I look back on it, if it wasn't for Macross II being released in the states, I'd probably be watching Robotech and not knowing the difference. 
Like I said, it probably isn't the best Macross has to offer, but it was good enough to get me into it.  And for that it will always hold a special place in my heart.