I can't help but think this show will turn out to be much sillier than advertised, but that aside, this was an impressive first offering, with a nice balance of action, humor, and suspense. A little bit of everything, actually.

The animation was definitely impressive, although I expected a slightly more refined style based on earlier previews. It's still nice, though, with interesting character designs, vibrant colors, and some nifty battle sequences. I was somewhat surprised to see so much humor expressed in the characters' facial expressions - a clear indication the show may not be as serious as I anticipated. It's a good thing, though.

Kajiura Yuki provides the score, although it's relatively understated compared to her previous work. The OP theme is pretty generic, but I enjoyed the ED quite a bit.

Overall, not a bad first episode to kick things off. With plenty of excitement, solid animation, and the promise of many cute girls to come, I'll keep watching.

I found Makoto's character design and artwork to be of higher quality then the rest of the characters. Perhaps it's just because I favor her design. Either way, it's all good. I agree that Yuki isn't as impressive as other series featuring her music. Hm, perhaps it will get better.