1) It created the sense that the world was expansive and filled with mystery and potential adventure, which is something that many other anime have tried to do and failed miserably at.
2) The characters (for the most part) weren't cutouts of what is so easy to find in anime. The main character, Favaro, was intelligent and adroit, but he wasn't without his faults. He wasn't just some guy that was fighting for peace for no other reason than peace. He has more depth than that, he can be selfish and cold, as well as kindhearted. Another main character, Kaisar, is constantly trying to get back at Favaro for stripping his family of their social status. Although he does fit into the role of the always chivalrous character, he at least has a nice dynamic with Favaro. Amira, the female lead, was well fleshed out. She has a very childish personality, and it shows at every possible opportunity. This is a very good personality for her, and it is explained why later in the series (I don't want to have any spoilers, so I won't say why).
and 3) The animation. It is really well done for the most part. The character all have their own unique designs (no need to have to differentiate characters only by their hair color like in SOME anime). The animation is fluid and the chaos and fighting in the show is where the animation really stand out in fluidity and overall beauty. The only problems that I found with the animation was the monster, Bahamut. Although he seemed epic and powerful, he just seemed somehow out of place, as if his design and animations didn't match the rest of the show.
The plot seemed to be nothing special at first, but the way that it was presented was what sets it a league apart from the competition. Favaro gets in contact with a wandering, magical girl, Amira, because of his lie of knowing how to get to a place called Helheim. She really wants to go their and he gets stuck in a contract in which he must take her there. Eventually they are caught up in an epic battle to save humans, angels, and demons alike. There adventures lead them through a vast world where they meet all types of magical beings, from g-ds to zombies and everything in between.
The opening was slightly better than average. Although the visuals were nice and fit the show well, the song had too much screaming in it. Although some may like that kind of music, it isn't my cup of tea. The ending is a different story. The music was beautifully done and it was calming. It was animated in a unique style that was stunning and it fit in perfectly with the music.
Overall, the anime was done beautifully and was well paced. There was never a dull moment; it was always filled with important plot events that were exciting. A must watch for anyone that likes anything dark, adventurous, or is just looking for something else to watch that they will love. It gets a high recommendation!
