I really enjoyed this anime because the characters were relatable both in their strengths and (painfully) in their weaknesses. It was remarkable how frustrating the situations were in this anime. It reminded me of how frustrating my own life can be. But struggling through the difficulties with the characters really endeared them to me. It also made the happier, lighter moments all the more bright.
Overall Hai to Gensou no Grimgar inspires me to overcome my own weaknesses and to work together with others in the journey of life.
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Plot: Good. There were relatively few events in this anime. It's especially slow in the beginning, though I believe this was done purposefully so that the viewer could experience first-hand the characters' frustrations. I'm actually not sure more plot points could have been added without detracting from the character development of the story. Although it could be said that character progress is a kind of plot, I feel like we'd be double-counting in this case.
Art: Great! I love the watercolor feel of the visuals. It's softer, less precise, almost like a dream. A good match for the fantasy/warm-fuzzy feeling of this show.
Sound: Good. Music definitely enhanced the anime in both the action and calm scenes. The OP and ED was good too. Nothing spectacular, though, in my opinion.
Character: Outstanding! Really. Stands out from the rest.
Overall: Great! Highly recommended.
