Kyousougiga II is not your normal anime. The sequel to the crazy yet spectacular ONA from last year manages to still carry its charm throughout the series while answering some key questions that arose from watching the last ONA.
Story: (+/-) [1 MAL Point]
If you’re someone who watch the prequel and is hoping that watching the sequel will answer some of your questions, then you’re in the wrong boat. There is no real plot in Kyousougiga II as each episode is quite short and focuses on a different character for the remainder of the screen time. Yet, each episode carries itself well as we learn more about the characters and the mystery that surrounds them.
The last episode was the strongest of these 5 episodes. As it helps answer the biggest question of how did the world of Kyousogiga II came to be. And if you’re wondering if this is the end to the series, fear not it’s not. As the last 2 lines of dialogue of the series, supports the idea of a sequel in the making.
Characters: (+) [2 MAL POINT]
The crazy cast that made the 1st Kyousogiga original is back for more action. As stated in the story section, this series focuses more on the characters and the mysteries that surround them. Each character is original and unique with their personalities being capture well by their voice actors.
The Monk [not Myoue] that reoccurs throughout the series remains to be the biggest influence of all the characters within the story. Hopefully he’ll be focus on more in depth in the future.
Art: (+) [2 MAL POINT]
The same colorful art that was use in the prequel still remains here. Toei Animation does a good job in capturing the world of Kyousogiga by combining the scenery of Kyoto with the bright colors that are the spirits in which form “Mirror Kyoto”. The brief scenes of action are well drawn out. You can tell the animators wanted to create a well flesh world that house the Kyousogiga crew.
Sound: (+) [2 MAL POINT]
The soundtrack of Kyousogiga II is quite mix as it is able to capture any scene quite masterfully.
Got a crazy chase scene? Check!
Do you have strange phenomenon and wanting to focus on them briefly? Check!
Have a connection bond between two characters? Check!
It really is indeed mix and pleasant to listen to. There is no OP song to
Kyousogiga but it does have 5 different ED songs for each episode which leave the episodes on a good note and clearly reflect on what happen during that episode.
Enjoyment: (+) [2 MAL POINT]
In the end, Kyousogiga II is a fun little anime. Even though not all answers of the plot were answer, the world of Kyousogiga carries some of unique characters and art in anime history aiding with a beautiful soundtrack. This is not your generic anime. This is anime that receives all the praise from me for being different.
If you watch the 1st ONA then you should take your time to watch the sequel. You will not be disappointed. If you are, then this is not your type of anime as all anime is view differently among the community.
