The MC

Satomi Koutaro is a somewhat funny character who likes to joke around with his peers. But when push comes to shove you can bet that he will be determined to what is right. In general we was a likable character to read and not some a**hole. He can be dense but I think that's just who he is a character. He is not all that smart but he isn't naive. He knows when a character feels down and will make it personal to an extent. But until the big reveal I thought of him as normal and boy was I wrong in every aspect. And here's the thing, he knows they love him and he has his reasons for not being so close to them which is a major plus in my books. But boy oh Boy when you get past 7.5 and 8.5 he becomes a complete bad ass.

I rate this MC at a 4.5/5.

The Story

As stated before there is a lot of mysteries surrounding this story. Questions keep popping up to give readers a mild interest so they can look forward to it in the next novel because the Author does a good job at foreshadowing. Though my qualms about the story is the fighting parts of the story. The first arc is lack luster, not very detailed and nothing new but this novel isn't where the novel shines. It's about the interactions of the characters in the story. Everyone has a part and this is what makes the novel feel so whole. It's funny and cute with enough drama to keep you satisfied as a reader. Every novel will make you feel that its part of an even bigger story you have yet to see.

Only when we get the big reveals does the action pick up and become interesting. But because the story seems so happy that we don't get much on things that could pull on the heart strings. The one thing that I think it lacks would be those suspenseful moments. But the few we do have was enough to shed maybe a tear or so but nothing that would cause a river.

The story gets a 4/5 for executing the story pretty well but it could be better in some areas.

The Harem

Before the big reveal we get to see the characterization of each girl. All of them had undesirable attitudes which almost made me stop reading but as it progressed they started to become more and more likeable as characters. Each one of them are connected to characters in one way or another. They didn't just fall in love just out of no where but through interaction and realizing what they truly are under the facade they initially put up. The tropes they fill are obvious but they too also grow out those shells to be more characterized as individuals. They too know that the MC knows he likes them yet they don't push no it and wait because they know of the conflicts he is suffering right now. Until the day he is ready to face them will they be able to face one another. Though they do seem a little nonchalant about the fact that everyone likes the MC.

I rate this harem at a 4.5/5

Anime

The anime was okay even though it crunched about 4.5 volumes into 12 episodes. What made it so good was the pacing of the anime. It didn't feel so overly rushed nor did it feel like I missed to many details. But the anime is akin to a VERY DETAILED SUMMARY. It is definitely missing details that would have made a big impact on the story and the characterization of the characters. Even if you already watched the anime it is best if you read the series again to get a better understanding of what is going on.

I rate it a 3/5 watch it only if you want a feel of the story and decide if you want to watch it or not.

v1-2 is the introduction of all the main characters arc and the start of the plot
v3-7 is the 'Blue Knight Play, Yurika's 'identity', as well as Kiriha's first love arc
v7.5 and 8.5 is the 'Past' Forthorthe and the Legend of the 'Blue Knight' arc (read volume 7 first as you would be confused if you skip volume 7.5 and 8.5 should you directly read v8. it's pretty good imo).
v8 (yes its in that order 7.5>8.5>8) introduces another main character, Maki
v9 Ruth's fiancee and the invasion of the Rebel army of forthorthe (this is where we know of forthorthe kingdom's situation and Satomi's 'badassness'.)
v10 Travelling back to the present and Kiriha's 'secret' (This is during Past Forthorthe arc and I was actually blown away when I read this as I was like "eh, no way.. that's her?!")
v11 Sanae and her 'still alive' body (This is about Sanae and it's pretty amazing imho. This also introduces a certain 'being' in which you saw in 7.5... which you will see in future volumes, HYPE)
v12 Yurika's role being revealed 'again' and the invasion of Darkness Rainbow (Harumi's power is revealed and you will be in for a surprise~)

Next is where the plot starts moving forward along with Satomi's feelings of the girls and what he's trying to change inside. He's not dense, it's something regarding the past that he can't accept the feelings of the girls 'yet' (if you read v10). This is also where Harumi figured out the Satomi 'that's distant towards others' and why he's in the knitting club.

v13 The second coming of the Blue Knight and the Truth that's revealed to Theia (This is the epic part of this novel.. read it then you will know what I mean~ Also Harumi is now a harem member)
v14 Shizuka's 'mass' (lol) and the events of Forthorthe 20 years ago (You will understand why it was 20 years ago if you read volume 8. Satomi mentions about keeping 'it' a secret).
v15 The Beginning of the Radical Faction's Invasion part 1
v16 End of the Radical Faction's Invasion and Kiriha's 'Invasion' part 2 (This is where we first start seeing the power of the Demonic energy that's being granted to Tayuma and the 'black' hole)
v17 Everyday Life
v18 Yurika's determination, Nana's start of revival and the foreshadowing of Folsaria, the Magical Kingdom
v19 To Folsaria; Darkness Rainbow vs. Rainbow Heart, and the Rise of the Magical Girl, 'Rainbow Nana' (Tried to make the title badass but she's f*cking back!! Also, If you still haven't gotten the meaning behind the name Folsaria, then you will know in this volume... probably).

2nd group of Harem starting volume 7.5-17 - (4.5 overall score) the next group of harem with an addition of another magical & alien girl and the landlord.. though enemy at first except for the landlord obviously, each member has a likeable personality and good story to tell so even though they started out late they are as likeable as the first group or even better.

rant: unlike Team R*ck*t, the antagonist after losing also started to grow on their own way... I even like Maya & Elexis

Satomi insisted and believed that he was merely Blue Knight's replacement and he interfered with the past. However when Ruth asked him whether he is Blue Knight himself, he admits he is. This was a surprise since right until the last moment he thought he was a replacement but he changed his stance when he answered Ruth. But later, he tells Theia that he was Blue Knight's replacement not Blue Knight and Theia insists he was Blue Knight himself, showing evidences and somehow he then realized, after Theia's argument, that he was Blue Knight himself. The author then shows that Satomi now only realized this and until now he believed that he was merely a replacement while conveniently (and trying too hard) forgetting the fact that the author himself blundered Satomi's convo with Ruth.

Thanks to a kind-hearted reviewer, I got to know that Volume 8.5 immediately follows Volume 7.5 and then Volume 8 follows it. 7.5 -> 8 -> 8.5 is wrong; 7.5 -> 8.5 -> 8 is correct, according to the author (who definitely failed his Maths exam in grade school). But that's not all, in Volume 8.5 Clan and Satomi are already working together, while they were enemies literally minutes ago. And then we are told it's already been 2 months since they came to the past. Excuse me, but how am I supposed to swallow that the enemy who literally wanted to kill Satomi getting along without explaining what happened in these 2 months? It seems there was another Volume that should have been added in between Volume 7.5 and 8.5, and I ended up reading till Volume 18 in the hopes that this might be explained in later Volumes but sadly that wasn't the case. Worse, there are events that are alluded in Volume 8.5 (and in later Volumes too) that took place in those 2 months and we as readers are to somehow imagine those with those 2 months details missing.

Technically not a spoiler, but the issue that made Satomi put a wall around him and not getting attached to anyone was resolved somewhere around Volume 15. Having realized his mistake thanks to other girls, he now works to change his thinking pattern. And then filler strikes again! After this, pretty much every Volume adds nothing important to the main story; these volumes are just there for the sake of filling author and publishers' pockets. One would expect that the main issue now being resolved, the story would come to its conclusion with next few volumes, but what you get is - more girls, more fan service, more pointlessly forced villains and issues, and more only-god-knows-what-nonsense. For me, the story instantly loses its worth when it drags out for no reason and this one takes this problem to a new unprecedented level with two dozen filler volumes and counting.

Like.. Outer space mecha fight in the later volumes.. Wut..