[Vexx]

I've said my piece over on the Random Curiosity blog (see Vibeke's link).

I'd say all author Ken was looking for was the opportunity to hang out on the set with 30 pretty girls in school uniforms and cosplay bits. He probably got to eat lunch with them. The silly thing is that he's married to a quite striking lovely little thing. He seriously is the George Lucas of manga/anime .... his team creates some interesting things and then he proceeds to demonstrate that he has NO idea how to treat them.

I'll wait til I see the ep because the stills might just indicate Dr. Who budget funny cheap.... but:
1) an animated Kamo sewn into his(her) coat .... frankly, a Muppet would have been a better choice. I find myself wishing for Motsu....
2) apparently the acting is quite flaky (based on comments)
3) Its really hard to get past the "Negi played by a girl" problem which makes many scenes "odd" unless Negi-yuri was your goal anyway.
4) since the sfx is cheezy maximum...... it'll have to fly on story and acting --- oops.