On one hand at least this isn't an isekai...
On this other, this show suffers from many problems...
Art: 7
The occasional low budget character drawing but not that bad its solid. Mostly its the backgrounds that are good though.
Sound: 7
They tried. It's nothing catchy but nothing earsplitting.
Character: 6
This is where they have kind of bit off more than they can chew. There is a relatively large cast for a 12 episode series. Most of the characters I can't remember their names after seeing them. There are supposed to be two main characters mainly, but one of them is effectively a cardboard and the other one is just a coward. Of the 2 (3) main characters, between 1D to 4D, they are about 3D-3.5D. Side characters are like, 2D-2.5D. They are there as just a drawing that moves, does things, but it barely has a personality. Overall, this area is barely passable. I do understand it is 12 episodes.
Story: 6
While the characterization is largely inept, this bit had potential. Especially after all the setting and conspiracies are revealed, this really could have been done better.
First off, we have a generic Deutsch-because-it-sounds-cool empire. Okay... but could we elaborate more on this? What's the culture like? aside from copying pre-WW2 Prussia and adding magic.
Next, we have the ethics spoilers that got revealed mid series. This was a great chance to explore a philosophical/ethical theme... but... no. Just... bland game plot of good guy, bad guy, and big government plot. Best part is, this was left hanging.
Enjoyment: 6
I wanted to enjoy this...but... every time I thought something good was going to happen, something else happens to make me cringe instead...
Overall: 6 (I'm being somewhat generous here)
