Sakugan may not be a masterpiece, but it was an enjoyable ride, even if I started watching it when it was about to finish. The story follows Memempu, who seeks to become a Marker in order to see the image she constantly sees in her dream, and her dad, Gugumber, who initially tries to stop her from leaving the colony in which they live, only to follow her soon after. During their traject, they meet Zackletu and Yuri, who join the father-daughter team. I have to say that the protagonist group personalities are engaging and contrast from one another, having the smart yet naive Memempu, the lazyand caring Gugumber, the strong-willed and depressed Zackletu, and the childish yet clever Yuri.

Masaaki Endoh sings the opening for the anime and fulfills a compelling job by creating a catchy and somehow wholesome intro song. Moreover, the animation is another strong point as it is usually consistent throughout the episodes from the beginning to the end. Finally, the emotional moments are charged with feelings and are nearly impossible to not feel touched from time to time.

My only complaint about this anime is that they introduced the antagonist group too late alongside their intentions, so it was a little bit difficult to understand them until the very last episode in which everything was