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Saw Episode 1.

Spoiler for Episode 1:

I have mixed feelings about this. Although I haven't seen the recently serialized manga in Comic Blade (a la Konami's media mix marketing stance), I had high hopes for this anime because the character conception is by Okama (Himawari!, Glass Fleet), and the animation studio is Studio Comet (School Rumble, My Melody). However, my expectations were shattered into smithereens by the atrocious artwork, reminding me that Suzuka was also done by Comet.

The plot leaves a lot to be desired, even if it's still the first episode. Heck, if the show is promoting lolis on a late night time slot, they might as well cater to otaku needs, either with moe characters, or with some angle for the plot.

Not only that, the third girl, Misaki, won't come into the fray until episode 5, which spells disaster if this is a 12-13 episode title, which I don't think it is since Konami and their ample budgeting allows for 24 eps. Now that I mention it, what is it that Konami seeks to promote from this show besides the CDs? I suppose they're intent on marketing the cards and perhaps a game, although I am skeptical of this becoming anything like the Akazukin and Tokimemo franchises.

There is one good thing about the show, though. At least the fan subbers don't have to worry about putting on the Japanese letters for the karaoke. Then again, it's so stylish, a contemporary effect would probably look awkward.

I'm still giving this show a few more looks as the lolis wield blades and seem to have some supernatural powers (as well as the shota) .