Story:
The story itself was the biggest asset and missed opportunity. The world was interesting. The mythos could've been expanded on more. They could've explained the political situation more. Instead, they decided that simple magical school anime cliches were the best bet to draw viewers. It was like watching a major league batter go up to the plate and swing and miss at pitches down the heart of the strike zone.
Art:
Nothing really special here. But I will say this, the outfits the female students were a little outrageous. The fan service hurt the credibility of the show a bit.
Sound:
VAs were alriight, but nothing stood out from their performance. The themes also were generic-sounding.
Characters:
The main character was one of the better protagonists I've seen in this genre of show. He had an air of reliability, and was easily the best character of the show. A big criticism I had though was that I felt he wasn't as fleshed out of a character as I would've hoped.
Enjoyment:
The show underperformed, but the protagonist was cool enough to keep me entertained. The world was also interesting, even if they didn't go enough into it
Overall:
This show suffered from a lack of ambition. It had sturdy bones, but that was hidden underneath a bunch of excess fat. If they had taken a stronger narrative based on the world's mythos, and expanded on the main character more, the show would've been stronger. The way this show was made, you'd think they'd get another season out of it. If they do, maybe they deliver a stronger performance then to make up for this attempt.
