Story - 33/35 - Highly Enjoyable. The beginning is a confusing mess but after Episode 3 everything starts to make sense and you will be hooked. There is three stories getting told all at once. That is what makes this already enjoyable story all the more enjoyable. The problem with the story and why it doesn't get a perfect score is because the first three episodes might be a chore to go through and the last three episodes (the specials) are not as good as the "main story." The setting of the show just fits, and the show does a good job of welding the fantasy aspect with the time period. What I mean is, none of the fantasy (immortals, people blocking bullets, etc.) feels out of place. It is a light novel that is still going on, so the ending isn't totally complete, but the show does such a good job at wrapping it up I would feel bad giving it a lower score. Also, the setting of this show just fits.
Characters 34/35 - You will not find a more entertaining cast of characters. Every single one of them are good, and there are about 18 "main" characters. That also tells you how good the story is for fitting all these events and characters into 16 episodes and NOT making it feel like a clusterfuck. The characters also fit the setting very well, and feel like 1930's America. Some characters are more important than others, but that's mostly because the story isn't finished. A few characters get roles later on in the novels. That is the only thing keeping it from a perfect score.
On a side note the Dub of this show is absolutely amazing. Dubbed is the best way to watch this show. It takes place in America (New York specifically), so you NEED to watch the Dub to appreciate the characters with their accents and whatnot.
Music - 14/15 - One of the best scores ever, in my opinion. The opening perfectly encompasses this show, and is one of the best openings I have ever seen. The rest of the score is great, and just fits with the overall theme and setting very well. Perfect musical choice. The ending is not amazing, but not something you'll skip.
Animation - 12/15 Not bad, but not anything to write home about. Good enough would be the best words to describe it. It doesn't take away from the show, but it doesn't add much either. It does gain some points for character designs though. I admit I'm a little biased because animation doesn't really matter to me so long as it isn't noticeably bad, which this isn't.
Overall - 93/100 - This is my favorite show ever, and it deserves the score it got. Nothing is perfect, which is why it doesn't have a perfect score, but trust me, it's pretty damn close. Go watch it now.
