This isn't a bad OVA by far. But if you're looking for something extraordinary, look elsewhere.
It's run of the mill as far as OVAs and anime go. The characters aren't terribly memorable and the main character (Ginga) looks SO much older than the other girls that the ending kind of threw me for a loop. The character designer did do much of the design work for Ghibli so I suppose that's why.
The originality of the plot has to give it some credit though. It's not often we get to see the more personal political matters of the court, such as the subject of choosing the Emperor's bride.
Overall, it's worth a watch. But don't expect this to be one you'll rewatch over and over.
