Phi Brain: Kami no Puzzle - Orpheus Order-hen

Continuation of the story after Kaito escapes Orpheus and after POG gets disbanded. Their new enemy is the "Orpheus Order" who despise Kaito for destroying the armlet. The story just began so thats all I can say.

Story: (7/10)
Its pretty simple and anyone should be able to grasp the plot. But at the same time interesting, unique and intense.

Art: (9/10)
Art is amazing. The character design is also remarkable.

Sound: (10/10)
I thought the first season had fantastic OP & ED. And I still feel the same about it this season. I also think that the voice of the characters are very attractive.
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Overall: (8/10)
I would definitely recommend anyone. If there is any flaw to this anime at all, then it is the lack of comedy, and the lack of ecchi for some people. xP

Story: (9/10)
The story is pretty interesting. Kaito battles the Orpheus Order after dealing with the POG in the last season. I don't know about anyone else but the series definitely makes you confused and also eager for the next episode because you are so curious about what's going on with Freecell. The storyline between Freecell and Kaito is the major draw, as well as wanting to know the true purpose of the Orpheus Order and who Klondike-sama is.

Art: (8/10)
I like the art, it's very different from typical anime. I can't say it's the best art in the world but it definitely makes the characters stand ... out and be different IMO. I've never seen characters with the kind of art style as the ones in Phi Brain has (except Pinochle cause he reminds me of Hirako Shinji from Bleach)

Sound: (9/10)
I like the music in the series, and when it comes to OP & ED I love the OP. I think it's definitely the best in the series itself and one of my overall favorite songs to an anime. I don't care much for the ED but it's not bad, definitely better than many ED out there.

Overall: (8/10)
Might not be the type of anime for anyone but it's definitely a good one. I've seen much worse, and the puzzle concept is different. The series can be a little slow at times but it still keeps your interest and make you think and want to figure out what's going on. It's also one of the few series with lack of ecchi which to me is a plus. Ecchi might be nice but it's great to a series can go without needing to through in accidental grabs, and the typical anime stuff. It's a pretty straight-forward anime with more focus on the storyline then things like typical anime jokes and ecchi-ness.

I'll try my best to justify this rating without spoiling the show.

If you're viewing reviews for the second season of Phi Brain, chances are that you've seen the first season. So, you know what it's all about.

Puzzles.

Yes, there is a lot of puzzle-related stuff going on in the series and, to a degree, it's like Yu-Gi-Oh when it comes to puzzles.

Season One stands to reinforce that statement

... However, while the 2nd Season could stand to do the same, it also negates it.

The second season IS better than the first. Heck, the main antagonist is even a better villain than Rook was. Kaito is seriously challenged in this season and there are quite a few moments in the show that I would define as epic and just straight badass.

There's also better character development in the Second Season as well. A lot of characters are given more backstory. And the backstories aren't too bad.

The damning quality of this entire season is simply that it's about puzzles. Take away the puzzles and the story is actually capable of being ten-worthy. After all, Phi Brain in general was a story about people trying to become God. Though, the puzzles themselves aren't too bad either, it's just hard to believe a bunch of teens being so interested in solving puzzles for fun. Harder to believe that people would just set up a bunch of death puzzles.

Still, it's a great series. And, from time to time, I have a little fun trying to solve puzzles too. At the least, if you've watched the first season and liked it, I suggest you try this one. If you watched the first season and disliked it, I suggest that you try this one. It's a redeemer by some stretches.