The presentation, in its nature the sum of more or less all of the other elements combined is concise, interesting and never overly focused on one department in itself. This is a perfect case( so far ) of a series living up to its potential. The stories and concepts in each episode are clearly and dramatically( in a good way ) executed, leaving no impression of schizophrenia or lack of focus. It is like watching an intricate play, in the beginning, you are somewhat lost( but in an Alice in Wonderland sort of way, not due to poor planning and inconsistencies in the part of the makers...^^), but you feel as if your'e supposed to be lost at first, and find your way in the journey leading up to the tale's conclusion.

Unfortunately, the presentation is not really one of GSD's strong points, with some inconsistencies in exposition and scenarios, resulting in what I've cited as a " schizophrenic " feel. Some events felt rushed while others almost took forever to unfold, with Orb's internal political conflict, and Athrun's return to the Archangel being being cases in point, respectively.

Also, some elements such as the balance between conflicting sides, some subplots( most notably Meer and Stellar's respective roles ) and the lack of strategical basis in gaining victory during battles, further aggravated some poorly planned sequences in the series( one sometimes wonders how the Freedom disposed of the Saviour in a span of seconds, or how the Legend was disabled so easily...^^).