Before the show even aired, many fans of the comic have commented that it's very hard to do the show justice with how much materials were available. They were exactly right.
Here's the problem with the comic, at its core, it is a Shounen, but instead of doing the usual Shounen routine, it added quite a bit of Seinen to the formula, confusing most readers. The most confusing aspect of it, is that the comic deliberately conceal its elements behind the veneer of ecchi that it never truly drops. The show is very, very lewd. But that's really not everything that it offers. It puts that element on display, but there's something that lurks beneath the surface, threaten to come out.
Which is to say, go read the comic. The comic got really good around the Named Owl case, which the animation will unlikely to cover well because of the implications it has on subsequent events. The animation, instead, dragged its feet because the director probably decided that rather than investing into depicting the world building aspects that hid behind the fanservice, it's better to serve up a dollop of tits. That's exactly what they did. I don't know what to say other than, way too good animation for such a limited series. I can assure people that the details in between the fanservices are not treated lightly and not at all meaningless nor irrelevant to the plot. Quite the opposite. Don't watch the adaption alone.
Regarding the art, as I have mentioned, the studio had done a good job animating the meaningless fanservices. The background is bright and beautiful, characters are nice and detailed, movements are surprisingly crispy and sufficient. I really have no complain on that aspect. They have done a good job. It's such a shame that the real meat of show is not there, rendering most of the work basically meaningless.
I am not impressed by the sound. Creatures sound is fine, but music wise, there's nothing to write home about. The VAs are not spectacular either. I know it is fitting to the character that he does not respond loudly nor resolutely, but the main character, Kikuru, just don't have the same Tsukkomi power in his voice that one would expect. I can't help but think of Konosuba and its colourful cast, and how amazing the VAs were in that show. Futoku no Guild definitely have the cast of character to rival even Konosuba, but the VAs are not blowing things out of the water like Konosuba did.
Overall, can't say I recommend. But, if someone is interested in the comic but prefer to watch animation, this TV series can wet their appetite for more. I really think grabbing the comic is worth it.
