I decided to pick up this series after it was mentioned by Omni but has Matthew has blogged it (there are still four DVD-only eps that weren’t covered though) and I don’t have a real character focus, I’m just going to go fanboy over one of the series’ supporting characters - the gorgeous and foxy Benten-sama.
Really beautiful design elements - the green hair, tail and foxy ears were unexpectedly cute and matched well with her abalaster skin, framed by her provocative white top (of almost lack of it) that floats behind her too in a traditional reference that is common in Chinese art as well. The long wide sleeves of black and orange match her bell-bottom trousers and miniskirt - the latter reveals just a peek of her upper thighs, making the outfit all the more sensuous. She’s barefoot - so that solves the eternal female problem of “What shoes should I wear with this?” Love her accessories as well - the multiple rings and ear-rings give her a grungey rocker chick feel while the latter are referential objects to the other members of her ‘band’ - the Seven Lucky gods.