The sticks are distracting at times, but I know the focus is on the effects, not the characters.
Might I add that the effects were done superbly? I can? Well then: The effects were done superbly! :)
Not sure why, but there were quite a few times where I was reminded of the Sephiroth vs Cloud Strife battle from Advent Children. .... probably just due to the character color scheme, the sword, and all the aerial fighting amongst buildings. (Those ARE buildings, right? 0.o)
All in all, you have managed the rare and sought-after "5/5 from Creator-Sama" so Congratulations! :D