Mono was a very good show
The worst part about it was the writing and story structure. It didnt focus in enough on the initial premise and put too much on the manga schtick, leading to the show feeling a bit directionless at times. That being said, everything else about it is stellar. The characters designs and chemisty are all fantastic. The monos work so well together and with Hamusan it's just a joy to watch them interact. The animation is amazing. It's full of creativity and can blend different styles together so seamlessly that there is no gap between them. It knows how to let loose and be silly and wonky and fun, and it also knows when to tone it down and get serious with beautiful vistas and slower, more cinematic animation on our beloved monos. It's extraordinary. Very excited to see more from this new studio and will keep an eye out for anything they do. The music was also very good, but I don't have too much to say about it. It adds to tone and atmosphere perfectly for each scene. For a show that is basically "everything that doesn't fit in Yuru Campu Deltau," it had a solid foundation and can stand on its own quite well. I really hope there is a second season and that it gets better as it grows. More monos, more cine, more photo, more haruchan, more more more!