Ling Qi 2

Finally, a shounen-ai with a plot.

I dropped season 1 of this series after watching the first episode (which wasn't great), and ended up taking it up again out of boredom. While the first season got better and was actually pretty good in the end, season 2 just completely exceeded my expectations. If you like drama and supernatural genres in your bl, chances are you will enjoy this show. The plot is unique, the characters have good chemistry with each other, and the story actually goes somewhere. It is full of juicy drama and written well.

People complain that the story moves slowly, and this is because ... proper time was allotted for character backstory, which was a major part of this season. That being said, the pacing feels just right throughout the show.

This series may not be the most amazing bl you will ever see, nor is it without flaw, but it's pretty dang good, and especially considering constraints involved in making it, since China has strict laws against homosexual depiction within productions.

This series sits very well with me for many reasons. They took good care in making it, and it shows. I highly recommend for shounen-ai consumers!

A BL with actual plot and fantasy! This season was way better than the first and there was actually an arc. I just wish they had more character development for Jing hua/ You Keika however we got to find out about Duanmu Xi/ Tanmoku Ki and that was quiteeee good. I wish there was a season 3 however doesn't seem like it. Overall I quite enjoyed it though it has some shortcomings!

So pros:
- their relationship
- exploration of Duanmu Xi's character
- the overall pacing was much better except for the flashbacks

Also I would recommend chinese dub over the japanese because Jing Hua's character is so much ... better in the chinese dub and of course we get the meaning that the creators wanted to convey.

Cons
- I really thought that if the soundtrack was used better then it would add more tension and gravitas to a situation but they played a lot of melodramatic background music which definitely killed the vibe for me
- not enough Jing Hua focus later on. Disappointing because it was hinted that we would find out more about him but !

It's been a few weeks since I found this anime and tbh I found it very interesting. I finished the 1st Season in two days and I'm still watching Season 2. I get that it's a shounen ai, and I'm really into this genre, but I don't like Shouken meddling into Tanmoku Ki and You Keika's love affair {even though he's *almost dead* Tanmoku Ki can't get him out of his head... (-_-#)}. Sometime, I get annoyed over Shouken and sometimes over Tanmoku Ki because he can't seem to get over him. But, I like cliffhangers such as these. I'm still watching it and look ... forward to every episode which comes out every weekend.
P.S: Looking forward for Season 3

What an IMPROVEMENT from season 1. It was almost like a completely different series. We still have the comedy, but now with longer episodes to truly flesh out the ideas and execution of the story. It's kind of danmei/BL, but I don't think that's really the important part.

STORY - 9/10 - Hello? The plot came back and said it's flashback time. We have some cute moments between Jinghua and Duanmu Xi, but the focus is mainly surrounding Duanmu Xi's character and his past. And boy, is it traumatizing. I asked for fluff, not angst like this. Why did they do this to me? I want ... off on this roller coaster ride right now. Regardless, I was glued to my seat and further blown away as the drama unraveled every new episode. Real talk though, when are we gonna circle back to LuoYue? Can we please get a season 3 even though it will be censored like no tomorrow? Please come back to the negotiation table, donghua team and Pingzi!

SOUND - 8/10 - Ehhhhhhhh the Chinese OP is nice. I never skip it. It fits the vibe of the story. Sad. Angst. Longing. The visuals are also very beautiful underwater. Most of the show soundtracks are the same as last season. Battle theme 2 is always a bop given how the rapping makes it so lit. I don't really have an opinion on the JP opening though.

CHARACTER - 9/10 - Jinghua has a minor role this season. That's ok. I still enjoy the development between him and Duanmu Xi as they get closer together. Their intentions towards each other is very pure and heartwarming. You can feel the genuine concern that they have for each other and I breathe every single one of those heartfelt moments. It is selfless. It is not asking for anything of the other in return. It is just wanting to make the other person happy. I think that's what really resonates with me, because that is what love is, whether platonic or romantic. Their relationship is always joked about as a married couple, but the subtext is overtly there. Also pretty sure the author can't straight up state it officially given the censorship issues in CN right now.

Zhangxuan also grew on me as a character as well. He appears in Duanmu Xi's life as a mentor, a meaningful force that developed Xi into the person that he is today. I found his motivation and story to be an intriguing part of the season. He was not "competing" for screentime with Jinghua, but rather, he had an important role throughout the season that enriched every thing else coming down the pipeline.

ENJOYMENT - 9/10 - This did me in. I'm ready for more angst. I can no longer get off this ride. I am reading the manhua now. The English version only has 160 / 500+ chapters translated. Oh boy.

OVERALL - 9/10 - If you've already made it through the hot mess that is Season 1, you might as well start Season 2. It is SO much better.

Although I haven't finished this anime yet (since only 10 of the episodes are out) I wanted to make a review since there's only like one right now. This is the second season to 'Spirit pact' and personally, I think it's much better than the first season, although I enjoyed/am enjoying both immensely. This season two has very good opening and ending themes, great character development, and lots of drama that adds to the show nicely. This season two focuses more on romance and drama then season one did, and less on the supernatural elements. The story is a bit drawn out in parts, which ... was frustrating at times, but not enough for it to ruin the enjoyment. Definitely watch season one first, or it wont make any sense. This is a boys love anime. If you're are new to the genre, I'd say this series is a fairly good place to start. I think that the romance(s) presented in this are very good and sweet. It doesn't just focus on the romance either, so it's not completely something just "female viewers"would enjoy. All in all, it's a very good anime, especially this second season. New characters are introduced, there's some humor mixed with the drama, and some very adorable moments. I would definitely say this anime is worth the watch if you're interested in supernatural, romance, and/or somewhat dramatic anime's.

This show really exceeded my expectations! With beautiful animation and entrancing opening music (I really like the Chinese one), I knew I was in for a good time, but wow! It really built off the previous season and took it over the moon!

The plot built up more naturally than the previous season. Not as fast paced and really focused on the characters in a way that I was always wanting to know what was going to happen next. The characters also felt more developed and flushed out than they were before. I found myself caring about characters I didn't really have an opinion on in ... the first season and started caring more about the leads than I did before. Speaking of the leads, their relationship is built up nicely over the season and didn't feel forced. I don't want to say too much in fear of spoilers, but I really like how they grow together!

The only qualm I have is that some sections are flashback heavy. Though it's done tastefully, it goes on for a bit and I found myself skipping forward at parts. Additionally, there's a bit of a cliffhanger at the end that had me really disappointed when I found that the plans for a following season was canceled. I hope it gets picked up again because I want to see if Duanmu Xi (Tanmoku Ki) can complete his goal.

Though I prefer the Chinese dub with how the voices fit the characters better in my opinion, the Japanese dub is still good and it doesn't shy away from as many scenes as the Chinese dub does. I'd try both, but if you're looking for the more BL scenes, go with the Japanese dub.

Again, this was a really good show! I'd highly encourage giving it a watch!

This anime is sooooooo good! It got me into chinese animation and I have zero regrets. However... I am so sad about the fact there won't be a third season. As amazing as this show was, the cliffhanger is the worst!! I suggest you don't watch the post-credits scene of the last episode of this season; if you don't do that, you will be super happy. Just skip the post-credits!

Otherwise, the cliffhanger will hurt your soul.

Seriously, this second season is even better than the first season which is rare in anime! The characters are just as amazing and the BL is swoon-worthy!!!

Story - 10/10
i Love the story of ki and keika their trust and love are the best they support each other and help each other and i like their relationship very much that's not all even the abilities are interesting and the story is amazing its pleasing and warm to watch.

Characters 10/10
I love the characters and ... their development is outstanding and the art is well made

Music 10/10
I love the songs especially I"LL be there by roys it my all time favorite I like it because it is warm and relaxing the melody is good


it is somewhat predictable but its unique
the artstyle is fitting the story
they will enjoy this anime because its unique and the story is interesting of course it is relaxing

I have to disagree with many of the other reviewers of this work. First, it is a complete misnomer to label this as shouen-ai. The male characters are under 18. This is a stupid reason to dismiss this anime. So, that label is false. Secondly, for me this work is all 10's. The story is quite good - derivative, I suppose, but show me any anime, any show, any story that can't be traced to some source. Derivative? That is not enough to dismiss Spirit Pact. Further, where are your examples people? ...

The characterization is quite rich. We are shown the ties that can influence and sometimes bind us. Spirit Pact is very relatable. We go about doing what we must and others have ulterior motives to further themselves.

The philosophical perspective is worth watching the show again and again. The music is catchy and soothing. The art is beautiful. Great Show. Top of the list. 10's, 10's, 10s