Art: I really liked the art style. It had a distinct style, the characters had interesting, non-generic designs, and the fashion of the characters was nicely fleshed out. It was really fun to see all of the different outfits that Kuranosuke and how they reflected his mood/intentions at the time. The jellyfish sketches were also beautiful to look at.
Characters: The main characters were excellent. They were likeable but not too perfect, quirky, well-rounded, and their personal history and motivation were thoroughly explored. The secondary characters (in particular the other Amar girls) did leave some room to improvement. There were many times (especially at the beginning) when I felt like they were being reduced to their quirks instead of being presented as well-rounded characters. That being said, they did improve and develop over time, although not to the same extent as the main characters. I especially appreciated that the "Cinderella" aspect of the story did not entail some drastic makeover or change in the characters' appearance/actions. Instead, it was about Kuranosuke working with the Amar girls to help them gain confidence to put down their masks and become a functional, healthy, and happy part of society while still maintaining their interests and personality.
