Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Shakugan no Shana Second, Shakugan no Shana 2 Japanese: 灼眼のシャナ Second
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Type: TV
Episodes: 24
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 4, 2007 to Mar 27, 2008
Duration:
24 min. per episode Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
L represents licensing company
StatisticsScore: 8.051 (scored by 19806 users)
Ranked: #3142
Popularity: #74
Members: 32,122
Favorites: 503 1 indicates a weighted score
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SynopsisShana and Alastor, Lord of the Crimson Realm continue to do battle with the Denizens, who are trying to steal the Power of Existence from mortals. In the last battle, Yuji is revealed to be a mystes, a "torch" of nearly unlimited Power of Existince. Since the Denizens want to capture Yuji and use him to upset the balance of the Realm, Shana resolves to protect Yuji. Yuji then vows to join Shana in her fight. (Source: ANN) |
Related AnimeAdaptation: Shakugan no Shana
Prequel: Shakugan no Shana
Spin-off: Shakugan no Shana II Specials
Sequel: Shakugan no Shana S
Characters & Voice Actors
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Reviews
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kaminakun
75 of 100 people found this review helpful
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24 of 24 episodes seen
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| Overall |
8 |
| Story |
8 |
| Animation |
9 |
| Sound |
8 |
| Character |
10 |
| Enjoyment |
9 |
*A wonderful sequel to a fabulous series.*
It is highly recommended to complete the first season of Shakugan no Shana before watching this. This is a DIRECT sequel, so prior knowledge of the series is expected from you.
Shakugan no Shana II is sometimes viewed as a "filler" season due to the plot trailing off from the light novels where it originates from. It also received numerous "bashing" from fans of the previous season who complained that the first half of Shakugan no Shana II lacked actions. Personally, I really liked how they began Shakugan no Shana II so I have nothing to complain about. But many who prefer actions over character developments would be rather disappointed in this season, but a real Shakugan no Shana fan should actually be happy that the anime is spending time explaining the mysteries and/or unclear relations between certain people or things.
Story:
Continuing from where the first season left off, Shakugan no Shana Second as it is officially called start us off in a very noglistic way. Summing up most of the main events in season one in half an episode (not to mention a battle is going on at the same time) is quite innovative. Shana II, unlike its predecessor, does not have a lot of flashy battles. Instead, it focuses much more on bringing out each character's unique characteristics and their relationship with one another (more about the characters later).
Art:
Those who are familiar with the first season should be able to jump right into Shana II as the production crew practically used the same graphical engines to animate the show. This means 2 things:
1. the animation crew got lazy and presented us a 2005 quality anime
2. it is still animated on par (if not above) most of the 2008 animations
Sound:
The same singers were asked to perform the OP and ED for Shana II so fans shouldn't have much to complain. As stated from my previous review on Shakugan no Shana, it is packed with many bright and talented seiyus. Excluding Shana and Kazumi who were already covered in the past review, we also have
Mamiko Noto (Kotomi Ichinose in Clannad, Yuka in Elfen Lied, Anna Liebert in Monster) performing the role of Hecate and Fumina Konoe
Hitomi Nabatame (Unchou Kan-u in Ikkitousen, Mikoto Suou in School Rumble ) voicing for Margery Daw
Shizuka Itou (Himawari Kunogi in xxxHOLiC, Lenalee Lee in D.Gray-man) performing the role of Wilhelmina Carmel
Last but not least, we have Marina Inoue (Tsukiumi in Sekirei, Yoko in Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Tsukasa Kiryu in Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka) voicing for Pheles
Character:
This show is flawless when it comes to characters. The production crew did an amazing job at creating the characters in such a way that makes them believable and in many ways demonstrated that they are not much different from us (ie. make them real.. not like some fantasy characters). I was simply dazed by how fabulously constructed the characters (both main and supporting) are in Shana II. Although the first season of Shakugan no Shana was already extremely well made, this successor is no doubt a level above (11/10?).
Final Impression:
Shakugan no Shana II expanded on what was lacking in the previous season (namely some explanation on certain issues and character mental growth for some minor supporting roles). However, because the crew had to cover these, they had to take out some attractive actions that the fans wanted to see in the beginning. Overall I would not say this is inferior or superior to the first season, but if I have to choose I will say I like this one slightly more (excluding the flashy actions). read more
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ChaoticHoshi
77 of 116 people found this review helpful
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24 of 24 episodes seen
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| Overall |
9 |
| Story |
9 |
| Animation |
9 |
| Sound |
9 |
| Character |
10 |
| Enjoyment |
9 |
== Shakugan no Shana II Review == (Updated)
By: ChaoticHoshi
Ah yes, what better to have a second season with so many things left to answer from the first.
STORY:
In the anime Shakugan no Shana II we learn more about the Reiji Maigo (The treasure inside Yuji Sakai) and its real purpose, but in the process a powerful tomogara as well as former enemies have their eyes set on the this treasure which will put Yuji in harms way once again.
The story does tend to start off at first slow which is in-fact a great let down. The usual tension continues between Shana and Kazumi still exists which pretty much threw a lot of people off from this anime; fans were pretty much in a state where it felt like they were watching the first season again... I know that because that how I felt, but if you do survive the first 5~6 episodes you will find some things starting to be answered that was left opened from season one which will keep you in this anime as well as other things.
ART:
Flashy opening, but pretty much the same style as the first season.
SOUND:
Same battle music as the first season, but as the anime goes on and fights emerges the music becomes perfect suspense maker which will keep you in your seats.
CHARACTER:
Let me tell you this... The characters DO mature! OMG Finally!!!! Which is why I gave this section a perfect 10. I could not stand how Shana and Kazumi were acting like little kids in the first season; their rivalry got old pretty quick. The character development does start out like the first season, but "everyone" in this anime matures someway to how real people should be acting.
ENJOYMENT:
Enjoyment? Hmm... well like stated the story does start off slow, but then the story pretty much picks up and becomes interesting to watch.
Fight scenes are awesome but not long enough... =/
OVERALL:
A great anime indeed. If you watched the first season then you must definitely watch this one. Like stated before, this season will answer some of the questions you had left over from the first.
*hopes for a season 3* :D read more
Recommendations
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Both involve Season two of their counterparts, and how the lead male characters and lead female characters relationships have gone to the next level.
In ZnT they both realize their relationships that they love each other, although they stay far from it.
In SnS the lead female feels emotions unknown to her, thus she does not know how to react to them or what to do.
Both have the harem elements all over. If you just love watching Kugimiya Rie (seiyuu) and Hino Satoshi (seiyuu) in action together, definitely pick up both.
Shana and Louise have the same personality, both have a good balance of comedy and action.
♫same genre (Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance)♫
♫though Shakugan no Shana and Zero no Tsukaima ~Futatsuki no Kishi~ are similar in many ways, both series are still uniquely different from each other. However, as a viewer; enjoyment of one series consequently results in the enjoyment of the other♫
♫to start, both series employ rather similar character personalities; though they are placed in differing settings♫
♫further, the development of both the hero (Yuji and Saito) and the heroine (Shana and Louise); as well as their relationship, is steadily done throughout both♫
♫characters aside, both series are able to show adequate plot and story development; allowing for viewers of the series to attain satisfaction and enjoyment♫
♫overall, if you enjoyed Shakugan no Shana, you will most probably enjoy Zero no Tsukaima ~Futatsuki no Kishi~ and vice versa♫
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Same voice actor and Louise and Shana got alot in common.
Shakugan no Shana is more action based.
This is the secound season, it has more romance and more fun :D
Both are very similar.
Have the same synchro and the same character - qualities.
In these animes aim is to fight the evil ... whether with magic or a sword.
But the love is not too short and in both animes.
The anime also has what funny, the comedy is there, too.
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Opening Theme#1: "JOINT" by Mami Kawada (eps 1-15)
#2: "BLAZE" by KOTOKO
Ending Theme#1: "Triangle" by Kawada Mami (eps 1-15)
#2: "Sociometry" by KOTOKO (eps 16-23)
#3: "Sense" by Kawada Mami (ep 24)
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