I have tried to get into the comic one time but it didn't click for me. I will see how the anime will keep my attention. First episode was ok. There were couple of great animation moments.

I read the manhwa too, and so far it's being faithful, and it was nice touch to have additional explanations of this world up front graphically animated without being talky.

Good so far.

Yes, I also agree that a double episode premiere would have been more effective, because we haven't seen what this story is really about.