Seitokai Yakuindomo Movie 2

TL;DR: As good as sex, but lasted 60 minutes longer ;)

First off, all I can say as a longtime fan of Seitokai Yakuindomo since all the way back in 2010 (yes, it's been over 10 years!!), is that it was an absolute joy and surprise when I found out they were making another movie for this series. After all, it's not often an anime that debuted more than a decade ago gets a sequel, let alone an anime that's basically just dirty joke after dirty joke. So my sincerest thanks to all the creators (and apparently crowdfunding contributors).

Onto the review - so how was the movie? Quite simply, it absolutely beat my expectations. I went into the theater expecting a lazy cash grab for desperate fans hoping to see our favorite group of pervs one more time, coasting on an old franchise's legacy and tired running gags, but I am ecstatic to report that I was completely wrong. This second movie was even better than the first movie.

First, I was quite impressed with the framing device for this movie - it opens with Shino reminiscing about old times, with a serious tone, implying something happened since we last saw her. But this framing device pays off pretty well at the end with a great punchline joke (not going to spoil it, but be sure to watch until the very end!!!). So hats off for going the extra mile instead of simply slapping together 1 hours' worth of non-sequitur jokes.

Second, although I admit that the whole "high school girls telling dirty jokes" novelty has completely worn off by now, the jokes themselves still work and made me laugh out loud a few times, with many smaller chuckles throughout. Yes, many of the jokes fell flat (I'd say 1/3 bad jokes, 1/3 chuckle jokes, 1/3 genuinely laugh-worthy jokes), but when there's a joke coming every 30 seconds, there's no time to think about the jokes that didn't work. This is truly a rare case of quantity over quality!

Third, for those who are hoping for more of the romance angle in terms of Tsuda's harem, this movie has also got you covered! Plenty of Shino and Hagimura blushing, and some of the other girls also hint at their entry into Tsuda's harem. People hoping for romance fanservice will get plenty of what they want!

As for the technical aspects, the animation is on par with the first movie. To my surprise, there wasn't much skimping on the animation like I expected. In fact, a few scenes genuinely impressed me (for example, in scenes with the girls' hair waving and sakura petals falling). However, they reused the opening, and the music was nothing to write home about, so the sound was just OK.

Overall, I quite enjoyed this movie. It was shorter than I would have liked (less than 1 hour 15 minutes I believe), and a bit disappointed at the lack of a new opening, but I can't really complain too much when I had a blast during that hour, and absolute nostalgia for the characters who I was unsure I'd ever see again in all their animated, perverted glory.

Story: 8/69
Art: 7/69
Sound: 6/69
Character: 8/69
Enjoyment: 9/69
Overall: 8/69

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The first movie was a letdown but that wasn't because it was constructed at a subpar standard in terms of visuals and the likes nor falls short in anything compared to its predecessors, it continues in the same fashion as the first two seasons encompassing the same vulgar jokes and all in all meets every standard on a production level. However, beneath the consistent presentation lays within repetitiveness and dreariness as a result of its 'consistency'; many of the jokes weren't as funny as they should've been due to their repetitive usage. It lacked new developments and basically serves as a continuation from its second season except the only difference is that it's presented in a movie style format. To say having my hopes up for this movie that I at all experienced any of it couldn't be any further from the truth.

With this in mind i went into the second movie expecting it not to be any different from its first, but i was wong. There were some instances in the second movie that set itself apart from its first and deemed it far superior, one of which being development in some of the characters (which was non-existent in the first movie). This is especially so with aria whose existence up until now seemingly served as comedic relief, of which peters out and although only for a flickering moment completely places her previous traits on the back burner with a revelation of her newly developed feelings towards tsuda - a side to aria were not familiar with which makes it refreshing and a moment worth watching the movie for. Also they added a twist towards the end of the movie with the alternating of one scene showing shino in a sentimental mood and the conventional doings of the eccentric group giving it an unprecedented and suspenseful feel the first movie doesn't have.

The only issue i had with the movie was that there was lesser screentime than usual for some of the supporting characters (particulary uomi there were no moments of her frothing over tsuda) which limited the variety of the film. I know this is gonna sound contrary to what i said in the first paragraph about the jokes being reused over and over and lack originality but although the jokes in this movie almost corresponded to all the ones we've seen so far in the series they still managed to get a few laughs out of me. Overall i would say dont expect too much out of the jokes but look forward to the new development that all of us seitokai yakuindomo fans have been waiting for a long time to happen.

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Let's get my bias Out of the way I don't enjoy this type of humor anymore. I did once but not any longer. which is why I am rating it so low it's okay but not my thing. Honestly, I am being generous still giving this a 5 after what they pulled with the first 25 minutes of this movie.

That being recycling 2 shorts from the 8th OVA of the second season. It's kinda inexcusable as it in no way ties to the movie it is just there to add time. I can only assume this was meant to come out before the pandemic and they had to scramble after the fact.

the movie itself is fine It is a lot like the last movie which was mostly an extended episode. I got a few chuckles here and there but not enough to ever watch this again.

I am glad I can finally check this show off of my list.

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Seitokai Yakuindomo Movie 2 (2021)

Well, it is a fantastic showing for an established franchise but one that did make use of some old scenes renewed but ultimately rehashed. I fear some of the issues stem from the pandemic making production more difficult.

The movie carries on as the parent show always does and pushes forward a school of naive but very active girls with the introduction of guys into their school lives. Honestly, it is a fun movie and gets you laughing as long as you like the humour. I would say it is definitely more on the adult audience with its jokes and satire.

The art like the series is somewhat crude but excellent at the same time since it is still high quality. I love how all side and background characters no matter how little air time they get are properly animated. Sometimes serious, sometimes goofy but always fun.

The OST is great as before, it reuses a lot but then it's an established show it would be weird to not use some again. The show doesn't need booming SFX.

No formal character development happens during this whatsoever but that is because everyone is well established. The film given how long it's been the last does expect a bit much on knowing all the characters stories by heart as a situation.

I would say it is a great film if you enjoy the humour. If you don't then it won't be for you. I wish the main lead would finally take a hint from Shino or any of the girls.

8/10. Not as good as before due to rehashing and no development. Shino is the best girl.

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