Right off the bat, though, it must be mentioned that this anime is not for everyone! I say this for a couple of reasons.
1. The main character (protagonist) is extremely talented, borderline perfect. He is a very talented magician and engineer with only a minor flaw.
2. There is a lot of dialogue explaining the theories behind the magic used.
3. There is a hint of incest between the main character and his younger sister.
In any case, some of the same points mentioned above can be reasons one would like the anime.
As for one, I enjoyed watching the main character. Although he is very talented and intellectually gifted, he lacks a fundamental skill: the physical manipulation of magic. Throughout the anime, it can be observed that the main character works around his limitations by using his other skills to the max. It is his thinking process and the way he works through a predicament that makes the story and conflicts interesting, despite his character being near-perfect. It is also interesting to see how the plot slowly reveals how much power this character possesses. (It's almost as if the main character is a little mysterious, and you slowly uncover the mystery as you watch the anime.)
As for another, I feel that the theories and explanations regarding the magic used in a fight, or a newest invention, really makes the anime more realistic. It shows that magic is really contingent on science. It shows that magic is not only an innate ability, but also a system that involves science and technology. Hearing the hypothetical theories and analysis of magic used in fights is quite interesting and makes it seem more logical and practical.
As for incest... well, I can't say I approve of it, but their interaction, if you overlook that they are siblings, was quite sweet, even if it is a bit edgy, in a romantic sense.
Overall, this anime is not only technical from a logical perspective, but also includes the fantasy aspects, such as a lot of magic.
So, if you enjoy slowing finding out about a character as the anime progresses, this anime is for you. If you enjoy watching characters plan and problem solve, this anime is for you. If you enjoy reasoning, and you just like to hear what some would consider to be "textbook boring" dialogue, then this anime is for you! If you enjoy sweet sibling interactions, this anime is also for you!
I hope you enjoyed this review, and hopefully it was helpful. Thanks for reading!
