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Overall: 1
There are a few average generic parts in this anime, but there are significantly more frustrating parts that absolutely ruined the anime for me. So much with it that I have to say this is the worst anime I have ever watched.
Not only will I refrain from recommending this anime to people, I feel obligated to tell people to avoid it.

This isn't one of those anime where I was like "meh" and slogged through mediocrity just to finish it. It wasn't even one of those anime that is so bad that I could laugh while watching it.

Watching this anime was an absolute negative ... to my enjoyment, the direction and design of the story/characters is so unrealistic, haphazard, and (intentionally?) written in an irritating way, even by anime standards. There is no silver lining in this anime, there is only suffering for the viewer.

Story: 1
The story is rather generic and shallow. Following the same base template as pretty much every other anime that takes place in a school where the MC has powers. There weren't many surprises or interesting concepts. In fact, the story revolved around a few matters that were just plain irritating to watch.

Art: 5
Considering how this anime came out in 2011, I'd have to say that it must've looked good for it's time. Nowadays, I'd say that it's a bit outdated, but it doesn't look bad. Average.

Character: 1
The characters are all either HORRIBLY written, and/or written in a way that makes nearly all of them /very/ easy to hate. The main character in particular is very irrational and spineless beyond what I've ever seen before. The worst MC I've ever seen.
The characterization is a large contributor as to why I found this anime more irritating than enjoyable to watch.

Enjoyment: 1
This anime was not enjoyable in the slightest. There was a bit of conceptual design within the worldbuilding that got my hopes up in the beginning, but it turned out to be generic and not fleshed out. All of the negatives in the story and character design absolutely stuck out more than anything else and made this anime impossible for me to enjoy.

Overall: 10/10
This is the anime which lead me to create my MAL account. The anime which I can undoubtedly say is my favorite. The anime which was able to capture and warm my heart, holding a special place and creating unforgettable memories.
I have never felt this attached to an anime before, I will always cherish it.

Story: 10/10
The story makes great use of foreshadowing and the deep world-building to create an intriguing atmosphere which kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire series. While the general concept of a battle-partner anime isn't particularly unique, the delivery and execution of the the story cause ... MDK to stand on a pedestal.
There is a hefty amount of action-packed, heartwarming content packed into 12 episodes, and the story continues beyond the end of the anime.

Art: 8/10
The designs of both the environment and the characters are acutely displayed in relation to their intended purpose. By this, I mean that:
Beautiful characters/scenes looked beautiful, cute characters looked cute, badass characters looked badass, ect...
The animation, environment, and design all fit the tone of the anime to a tee.
If I were to have any complaints, it would only be that the CGI can be a bit bland, although I still never would've guessed this anime came out as early as 2013.

Sound: 9/10
The ambience and background music was a hit throughout the series. Never did I find the BGM or sound effects to be inappropriate or distracting, rather they drew me into the anime even more.
The voice actors were perfect! They completely nailed their tones and lines, making the loveableness of the characters even more apparent!
The ending song is also particularly catchy~

Character: 10/10
From the comedic scenes, to the serious scenes, to the casual scenes, I adored every bit of characterization that this anime had to offer.
Alike the art design, the characterization and personalities of the characters were always fleshed out. It is really easy to become attached to the characters in this anime, to share in their happiness, sadness, or whatever emotions they may feel at the time.
Thanks to the astounding character design and their story presence, it's like I didn't just feel like an observer watching an anime to kill time like usual, I was genuinely emotionally invested and hoping for the best for my unique and beloved characters.

Enjoyment: 10/10
I thoroughly enjoyed this anime from start to finish. It tugged on my heartstrings in ways that I never knew an anime could. After each episode I found myself laying in bed and smiling to myself while thinking about what I watched, imagining what could happen in future episodes, and what the characters might be feeling.
The story/action in this anime was enough to keep me on the edge of my seat, but there is so much more to it. A deeper connection and appreciation that brought me genuine joy and something to look forward to each day.

Closing:
The one thing I regret is that I waited until 2021 to watch this 2013 anime.
It is without a doubt an underappreciated gem, and I can not wait to continue the story in the Light Novels.