Ost Hourai is great. I love how she just barged in and revealed the shocking truth without really giving a damn. And when they ask what kind of information she can provide to help... she can only state what they already know or the obvious
But hey, she's trying!
A pink haired girl called Eclair? I think someone liked FFXIII. Glad to see her join the fight.
I guess most of the new characters with weapons in the OP (I didn't count) are those Seven Stars Heroes. I bet they're actually stronger than the other three Cardinal Heroes.