At episode 10. Episode 8 really transitioned the anime from "well meh..." to really interested.

I didn't like his over-top-top persona, and they overshadowed Simon so much... now to this retrospectively, his insane personality is what kept everyone sane.

Hoping this doesn't turn into a "OH HERP DERP HE'S REBBOOORRRNN THROUGH SOME MAGICAL WAAYYYY." but I know it is.

8/10 anime so far. SO WHY'S IT A 10 WE SHALL SEE

10/10 because of the scope and magnitude of its epicness. And it actually delivers. You will end up asking yourself, how ballsy can this anime go? Now that's good for your manhood.

2nd half is bad i recommend stop

I hate mecha too but it's definitely worth a watch. It's kinda like code geass in that sense, just ignore the mecha part it's not important.