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A-1 took a premise that feels destined to be treated poorly/wasted and instead kept it consistently interesting and entertaining.

In general, each episode tries to deal with an issue with society using Demis as a metaphor (poor memory so e.g. ep.12, treating certain people differently). But rather than preaching for a certain view, the topic is discussed and usually ended with a "well, we'll see where this goes" -- because Demis have yet to integrate fully. Doesn't feel like a cop-out, doesn't feel like a sermon.

Honestly, this is the most perfectly *just good* show I've seen in a long time. Along the same lines as Seitokai ... Yakuindomo S1 and maybe Hitsugi no Chaika (IIRC): the first few episodes lay out what the viewer should be expecting, and the rest of the series fulfills it very honestly. For that reason, enjoyment is the more important factor in this review. To cover the other points:

* Story is simple, cute, & characters are introduced one at a time in the first few episodes.
* Nice art, nothing that stood out for better or worse. Environments could be rather bland.
* Average OP/ED biz, BGM did its job (again, didn't stand out)
* Takahashi-sensei is RIPPED.

Good premise made great. 8 <- great show, tons of fun, but *outstanding* in very few ways, so not worth a 9. Worth a watch if you're looking for a short, simple comedy/slice-of-life series.