Jason Young of Inside AX Writes: "Could it be that KEY had there first disappointment with Angel Beats? No, and boy do I feel like a fool for doubting them. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s among Maeda’s best work either. To me, it’s akin to a mixed bag full of fruit; sweet delicious strawberries when it’s good and cruddy one year-old raisins when it’s bad. "