The girls were great in their own ways (Ryoko especially), although I did think Mihoshi was rather undercooked compared to the other girls. Felt kind of like a third wheel almost, but I digress.
This is a shorter series, and its also very story rich. There are times where you NEED to be paying attention as x or y story detail will become relevant later, and if its not fresh in your headspace things can feel kind of confusing at times.
I would say the biggest issue with this series, honestly, is the downsides that came with only having 6 episodes to work with.
Some story segments felt like they didn't have much screentime to truly be processed, and sometimes things move quickly to a point keeping up can feel tricky.
On the flipside, this series is so story rich that due to only having 6 episodes, so much time has to be spent on story that we don't get nearly as much SoL type stuff with the girls.
Some of the relationship developments with Tenchi felt rarther rushed, and I think that is almost entirely due to a lack of screen time towards them just, hanging out, living life, that kind of thing.
However, outside of certain things needing more time, I have little complaints honestly. Its a very solid show, all things considered.
This is easily an early rendition of the Battle Harem subgenre of harems, and while shows from that subgenre have more time dedicated to fun stuff outside of battle (Sora no Otoshimono does this particularly well), and that is the one aspect this one lacked quite heavily.
BUT, I think its made up for, largely due to how good the girls are.
Ryoko is a fiesty, teasing women. The kind of girl that wraps you around her finger.
Aeka is more laid back, more emotional and sweet. Someone to share a cuddle with as opposed to a pillow fight.
Mihoshi is more comic relief than anything, and her development with Tenchi felt like a big nothingburger. But I do like what she adds to the group.
Washuu is super interesting, and its honestly a shame she joined so late so we rarely got to see much of her. She kind of reminds me of Yaku from 100 Kanojo. I can easily see her becoming a favorite if she had more time to shine.
All in all, if you are a fan of the battle harem genre, it wouldn't hurt to watch this and see the roots. Most of its flaws are simply a result of having a shorter length, and its still got more than enough going for it where that doesn't get in the way nearly as much as with other shows.
Solid show. Could be a GREAT show with more meat on its bones.
