It more closely resembles Nanoha, largely due to the technological focus (all magic in Nanoha is a product of technology, modern [mid-childan] or ancient [belkan]). Both are like the Clarke quote: "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."

As such, I rather enjoyed this, while generally ignoring the bloomer shots. The Isshiki family is entertaining. I can't say I will care too much for Aoi, she seemed a bit annoying.

Personal favorite moment: The little sister's minor dismay at stuffing the grandfather's semi-dead body in the refrigerator. The two weren't all that surprised at what he did to himself.