Story: 10/10
The plot flow is just perfect. The actions of the characters to the plot is well planned. Hiding from the high officials, and starting new identities, slowly making bonds from different kinds of people(Merchants, Priests/Priestesses, Locals, Generals.). Yet, the story still finds a way to reveal the big problems although everything seemed like all went smoothly. This anime can be related to real life wars nowadays, real life economics. I just can't say the right words for this anime, but it surely does make me view the world in a new way.
Art: 9/10
At first i find the animation a bit too crappy for my standards. But as time goes by i noticed that a grew a liking for this kind of animation. I noticed this, mainly maybe because for an anime that took place before the advancements in technology like electricity and such, it just kinda synced with the animation.
Sound: 9/10
Awesome, the background musics were medieval like, matching the plot of the anime. As you listen to the OP/ED, I really felt the aura emanating while watching, we all have those moments, to be honest. Anyways, the sound effects were great, matched and synced perfectly. I admire the voice actors specially when some romantic scenes are made, it just makes me giggle every time, and i mean every time.
Character: 10/10
Characters are well planned. Mages, Warriors, Scholars etc. All of them do what they have to do, a dash of comedy in some parts, and a bit of meaningful words to reflect on in heart warming conversations. And may i add, all the characters here seemed to have a main role in the anime, which i find very amusing.
Enjoyment: 9/10
I enjoyed watching the anime. The ideas being pointed out here that can make you think about life of the people nowadays made me enjoy it the most. 1 week is too rough for the next episode, signifying my excitement for the next episode. But as the week goes by, we are already half-way through the series. And i suppose right now, I'm hoping for a second season. If not, then an ending that I'll never forget.
Overall: 9/10
Hey why not a 9/10? Story is outstanding, art matches it's medieval war like setting, characters are well oriented, and can be related to the current events in our human lives. But the better question is, why not a 10/10? Mainly because to give a 10/10 anime, i must first finish the series, giving 9/10's is reserving a space for further improvements in this overwhelming anime.
I'll return soon when the anime is finished airing, and we'll see if this deserves a wopping 10/10 score.
