I don't really have anything to add as a review, the previous two reviewers summed up most things pretty well, just a couple of things. This is a kids show, but a Japanese one, meaning there is blood, there is death, and there is no "political correctness". I myself was surprised at how stunned I was to see these, so ingrained is the notion of the harmless inoffensive kids show in western society. Not that these are of such importance to the show, they are not, it simply is something the previous reviews didn't address. In the end, all you need to know is thatthis is a really good 80s real robot show with a versatile cast of well rounded characters who are on a dynamic adventure from start to finish. You might find it interesting to view the show as a commentary on power politics and corporate power in the late Cold War era, but you can just watch the show for the mecha adventure, it won't get you bogged down in highbrow politicking. And simply I must stress the overall quality of the show, the writing, the animation, the characters - chances are you will enjoy this show.