Art 10/10
Overall, I loved the art style. While it isn't the most unique out there, it was fluid and was not overbearing. Often times I see certain studios that go all out on with detail and it becomes distracting or downright just washed out looking after you see this too many times. Not here, it was consistent across every episode. I hardly seen many "errors" when it comes to animation, mainly just a slight perspective issue, but nothing that broke immersion. They nailed it for sure.
Characters 8/10
Don't see the 8 as a knock on the characters in this anime. For an anime with just 12 episodes (and a prologue) I don't have issues with any characters or their development as the story went along. The 8 is just wishing some deviation in the characters. As far as I understand, this is a franchise that is not afraid to dive into politics, so I expected that to hit a little harder. Especially since it seemed as if many characters were politically motivated when it came to the use/obtaining a Gundam. Minor gripes overall, but no character felt weak or a token for the main players. They all meshed well and I found myself genuinely interested in watching all of them interact with each other.
Story 10/10
I can't say I'm fond of the usual school based anime, mainly due to it being so over saturated to the point that you know what each episode will tackle. For once, the characters of a school based anime are not one dimensional, which automatically gives the story a major plus in my book. It paced itself well and each episode had real meaning towards progressing the plot. 12 episode animes have a tendency to either be a big hit or miss when it comes to achieving good pacing with such a small frame to work in, but Suisei no Majo fulfills this plenty.
Enjoyment 10/10
I binged this series. "Okay?" I'm sure is what you are saying, but as someone who has very much fallen out of love for anime and now tends to stick to manga or neither, this was a shock for me. Like I stated before, each episode progressed the plot and the story was well paced. I never had a moment were I sighed or felt disinterested. I felt a desire to learn more and more about the world, even though very little was shared in these short 12 episodes. With none of the more disgusting or annoying tropes of anime rearing their ugly heads, it was a breath of fresh air to not say "Really?" and put another show into "dropped" or the backlog to just fade into obscurity.
Overall 9/10
I can't say how Suisei no Majo holds up when compared to the other Kidou Senshi Gundam entries, but for a first time experience (or standalone) I was thoroughly enjoyed. I wish I had more to say, but it's just a fundamentally great anime! Hoping I can see the same or better for the second season.
