Shakugan no Shana II: Episode 24 (END)
Rating: 8/10
Overall Series Rating: 7.5/10
Impressions:
All in all, the first season is a lot more impressive. Shana II isn’t necessarily not as good as the first series, save for the simple fact that the first season impresses, and this does not (to me of course). Shana II is far too much like its predecessor, hardly seeming like a second season at all. I probably would have had a lot more interest in the series if this played straight after the first 24 episodes. In any case though, m overall view of Shana hasn’t changed much, and if a third season comes out (which I assume will, due to the lack of closure in this season), I’ll still be sure to watch it.
Leaving aside what happen to Bal Masque, there’s only one thing I want to talk about: Yuuji’s choice. In last few scenes, it is suggested that Yuuji finally chooses Shana, as she sees someone/something approaching her and becomes highly ecstatic. Of course, it could be someone or something completely unrelated, but as a ShanaxYuuji fan, I like to believe the first idea. In terms of relational development, quite a bit has happened since the start of the season, but unfortunately, I actually believe Shana has lost most of her original tsundere charm. She’s too soft now. And Yuuji is far too indifferent for my liking. But the two as a pair still make quite an attractive couple…
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hey man, thanks for blogging this. i’ve enjoyed reading your comments on each episode as i went through the series. i’ll be sure to read your blogs again for the third season.
I think one of the downfalls was the stretched Konoe segment. Also, some of the best parts about the first season, imo, were the backstories. I’d probably have enjoyed a proper backstory in this season as well.
Let’s hope for a strong 3rd season. ^^ cheers
My friends and I had extremely mixed feelings of ShanaII. The beginning is rather slow feeling and nothing seems to actually happen. And it may just be me but I don’t think the quality of animation for the first half was up to par…
But the second half was worth it, I really enjoyed the fights and just the developments that took place. Though I admit that it felt as if they ended it expecting another season or at least some kind of sequel.
I think this season didn’t live up to the expectations that were placed on it, but it was still a great show, and when/if they have another season I’ll be there to watch it.
I actually preferred this season, but the Konoe arc was really quite boring. Shana tsun-dere ratios are a personal preference, and I prefered the increased dere dere (I am sure any Shana-tan omakes will up the tsun tsun). I do agree with your assessment of Yuuji this season. After he figured he wasn’t going to die, he kinda stopped caring about anything. He trains and that is about it.
You said it, Shana did get a little too soft. She always believes in him. I understand that Yuji got stronger and so on, but Shana can’t always give him the benefit of the doubt just because of her feelings. But Yuji being indifferent is not a bad thing at all. He’s one of those rare characters who keeps his cool (kind of) under pressure and understands his role as a Mystes/Silver/Keeper of the Reiji Maigo. (And now, the girlfriend of Shana?)
Shana II is definitely not a bad sequel. The first half was extremely slow and I wonder if all that was actually in the novel (aside from the first 2 or 3 episodes since those were based on the DS game). But the latter half is what got things rolling. Like Kabitzin before me, I prefer this season because of the events that occurred. Overall, a pretty well done plotting although it was a bit rushed. Bleh…
Personal rating: 7.5/10, mostly because of the slow Konoe arc.
This season seemed so dull somehow compared to the first season..after a while i had to force myself to watch it, which was depressing. I found cute!Shana IRRITATING. She was so much cooler when she wasn’t being like, omg Yuji my love I DEFINITELY WON’T LOSE.
I think that part of it is that it just dragged on too long. There wasn’t much original material and the resolution wasn’t very satisfying. But really, when you watch this, don’t you think…why did they even bother making a second season.
Also Yoshida did not die. That is a major flaw in this anime, i think.
the second season was alot better to me than the first season much much better haha i dont really care who ends up with who yuji is too stupid and clueless i’m just a Margery fan she’s my girl, LOVE YAH MARGERY ^__^
awww…so this doesn’t end it at all, hope that they make another season(3rd). waaaaa…..just fair for getting my opinion…
btw, you’ve just summarize it i like it!
praying for the next cool release…