Story: 9
This is a very well-paced anime, the story is made of about four arcs every season each of which is usually followed with a breather episode serving as filler which are a good change of pace but I would of personally cut straight to the next arc. It was very heartwarming and a very good variation on the harem romcom. I would've preferred a better executed Season 1 finale but I'll let it slide because Season 2's ending was pretty sweet even though it was still a mind-screw.
Presentation: 8
The animation is rather average, nothing really sticks out as good or bad. But it looks very good. I definitely applaud the character designs, they are very well-done. Keima, especially, has a very good mix of charming ladies-man and insufferable dork in him. I do like the normal design for the demons. Who knew a demon like Elsie could be so ADORABLE (though she really reminds me of Lala from To Love-Ru.) The lighting is very well-done though not as good as series like Fate/Zero and Angel Beats. Overall, the presentation is very good
Sound: 9
The soundtrack is very good, using rather detailed orchestra pieces that fit well with each situation, though I don't really remember any of them besides the theme played at the climax of each arc. Otherwise, it's kinda forgettable. The OP and ED deserves mention for being very well animated (though that's another show) and written. Though I could of stood for actual Japanese lyrics for the OP instead of Engrish lyrics.
Characters: 9
The real meat of the show is for the most part, spot-on. It's good that they went for quality over quantity because the only major characters are Keima, Elsie, and the heroine of the arc. The heroines were mostly all very well-developed for 1-3 episodes of screen time. Though I thought Chihiro was pretty weak, and I would've preferred more than one episode for Ayumi.
Keima is a very interesting character. As he learns about the heroine, he find out more clearly how to win her heart through his vast experience with visual novels. This leads to very heartwarming scenes, though some awkwardly funny ones as well. Elsie is a very good source of comic relief, but really shines in the Haqua arc, where Keima is practically useless in. The side characters are a mixed bag, from the hilarious multi-personality mother, to the annoying douchebag Kodama. Others are just really forgettable. Still, the mains are very strong.
VERDICT
It's a hilarious yet heartwarming tale of a guy and his virtual chicks who is forced into picking up girls in "meat space".
9/10
RECOMMENDATION: HIGH
