First things first, the CGI of the creatures is absolutely shocking, especially in comparison to the mechas. The juxtaposition is off the charts when they're in the same picture. I should be desensitized to these atrocities as they are not too uncommon in todays scene, but I still cringe seeing it in otherwise fine anime. This is a deal breaker for a lot of people, which has a paramount effect on the overall score.
Secondly, the show is a rather slow burning, moderately paced anime that gives more importance to closely nit character interaction between workers of a small business, rather than constant action and quick plot development. It's a gradual build up, we learn a little more every episode, whether it's plot related or somebodies circumstances. Another deal breaker for a lot of people.
Thirdly, a lot of these characters are caricatures of people with specific traits or personalities. My favorite has to be Mr Kataoka, who is constantly seen bellyaching about their expenses and overall budget, trying to balance costs and expectations of everybody else, he is a stark reminder of my old boss who was always "budget, budget, budget", whenever anybody enquired about attaining certain things, even for the overall workplace. I get a good laugh out of Mr Kataoka.
It's not that bad, certainly not under 6.0 bad. It's a solid show that may appeal to lovers of light mecha or possibly an older, more experienced person, someone who just gets it.
