Tiger & Bunny 2

I don't have very much experience with Western superhero media, but it feels like Tiger and Bunny draws significant roots from shows of this ilk. In addition to a poppy color palate and a jazzed up soundtrack, the show has the same vibes as the old Spiderman cartoons while maintaining its own signature spin.

Tiger and Bunny 2 (part 1?) is funny when it wants to be, intense when it needs to be, and genuine always. From my experience, I've noticed that Tiger and Bunny is ridiculously overlooked despite having had such a bout of popularity in Japan for a time. The third installment of the ... franchise has garnered not even 10,000 users on MAL. It's likely because Sunrise adapted it that it got so popular in Japan, also tending to the average viewer's tastes with a hint of mecha with action and comedy.

Either way, it somehow brings about the "old school" feel despite being grounded in a relatively normal setting by modern standards. I love that. There is one catch to the second season though. It doesn't feel like a step up from the first, despite being produced 10 years later. Tiger & Bunny looked incredible for its 2011 debut and blew my mind with how stylish the whole package was. Tiger and Bunny 2 was... well, it was no different from that previous stylish package. But in 2022, you'd kind of hope for more.

Setting aside the visuals though, the story picks up where the movie left off, with the buddy system taking over as the standard. New villains are introduced, and a greater power is hinted to be in motion behind the scenes. Though formulaic, it's nice to see Tiger & Bunny back, doing what it did best more than a decade ago. I'm looking forward to what part 2 has in store!

So, I'm the first one here? just came here straight after binging the show...

A couple of things come to mind as I watched it

One:
I know it's not new, but the whole idea of having the show thrown in one bulk doesn't excite me... in fact, I believe it undermines the show and kills its shot at being hyped up.
Of course, I'm all in for binging.. but there is a psychological factor at just knowing that a show is being updated throughout the past 13 weeks that makes me hyped and excited before I sit down at whatever week to binge through however many ... episodes are available by then
On the other hand, I was quite surprised to find that all 13 episodes were already up. it kind of felt as though my most anticipated show for the past God knows how many years was up and running and done for ages under some obscure bridge and no one told me. Or as if they Spat it in my face...
similar to stalking through the news of a celebrity and waiting for them to show up in your city only to find out later that you missed them.
But that's my personal vendetta against one bulk update

Two: T
The series didn't age a single day since season 1... gives the impression that it was made immediately after Tiger & Bunny which was back in 2011, more than 10- 11 years back now
In a sense, season1 was already amazing so it's understandable that you wouldn't want to change something good... but also ... It IS 2022? I wouldn't be wrong to think we anticipated some form of upgrade..?
Again I loved season 1, not gonna lie and claim that it has any specific aspect of it on top of any other show this season or this year. perhaps what was mind-blowing in 2011 is just the average now

But I'm a simple person
I like Tiger & Bunny for the core of what it is.
The Characters, the world-building, the funky system; it was the first to introduce Superhero as entertainers Before MHA and before One punch man So excuse me for being perhaps biased
But I love it
it's a classic
and we got more of the classic
without changing anything in it
for better or worse, at the very least nothing was downgraded

Therefore, I am happy with the product
and looking forward to the rest of the season.

Oh yeah.. about the actual season..hmm... Everything gets a 'Not bad' rating from me
the character development - more of side characters than Tiger & Barnaby -is understandable since we had a full season for those two- in the first half of the 13 eps were entertaining enough and all the characters are lovable
And the villains were honestly adorable and also quite entertaining.
Looking forward to how this continues

Review overall: Entertaining!

I have to say I was pleasantly surprised especially after waiting almost 10 years for this.

-Story
To me it followed a similar format to the first season, the first episodes going into each of the characters backstories and their relationships with their partners given the newfound buddy system that was implemented. Overall, there was some criminals which they defeated nothing to heavy in the earlier episodes, but the last few episodes were the most exciting. I like how there is an underlying plot beneath the underlying plot. The villains for this subplot per say were unusual in the fact I couldn't take them seriously. In ... fact, I was rooting for them. But the story so far as of now 13 episodes felt more like a set up for the much greater plot later on. It didn't seem like anything was rushed yet some conflicts were utterly ridiculous but nonetheless it was still enjoyable considering nothing has really been covered about the main conflict here being that organization.

art-
I have to mention the art is the same aside from Agnes...... but the quality was not that great. The quality in the first season from like 10 years was so much better than the second season. It really just downgraded. Those last episodes the animation was LQ to the max with some CGI and weird camera angles. I felt like you could see the pixels at some point. When did they really make this, it's 2022 even full-blown CGI Anime has better quality than this. Just awful but I still liked it

character-

I thoroughly enjoyed all of the characters especially the new ones. Thomas got on my nerves to the very end, cat was kind of a pushover, subaru was headstrong, Ryan seemed unlikable in the beginning and in season 1 but he became one of the characters I adore, he really grows on you. All of them stay true to there characters. And of course Barnaby and Kotetsu are always arguing. However I still like Barnaby and Kotetsu relationship and character are not fleshed out as much it is pretty much very ambiguous. It was a lot more apparent in season 1 and in the movie but it seemed to be toned down this season and shelved but there are still some small tiny candies. I really like the chemistry between Nathan and Keith it just seemed to me at least there is some interesting feelings. Or maybe its just Nathan being themselves. Blue rose still seems to have a crush on kotetsu but Ryan seems to be making his marks. I enjoyed all of the characters, even Yuri who's handsome self appeared. He is the embodiment of being a little confused but having the right spirit which is why I can't dislike him and also he sounds a lot like Griffith. But he is still very mysterious to me so I have they can dwell on him more in the next 12 episodes. My dear Agnes, lost all her exquisite beauty and but her class and sharpness is still in tact. She is still the best gal for me.

overall-

I thoroughly enjoyed this. There is of course a lot of stuff that was left to be desired so I hope all these things will be covered in the next part. With the doctor, with the organization, lunatic himself. You know there is much to expand on so I am looking forward to it. And I of course hope they expand on Barnaby and Kotetsu as well and don't get cold feet. It'd really be such a waste. And I hope they can finally eat dinner, they kept mentioning this to me I feel there is definitely something behind this. Anyways 10/10 for me. I really felt bad for the villains though. They were good natured but unfortunate circumstances brought them to that. Either way, this served a solid start.

It's me ya boy, the copium dealer

Tiger & Bunny returns after 10 years of waiting.

The story picks off right after Tiger & Bunny: The Rising.

Like Before we follow The gang of super heroes but this time there is few extra characters and the system is changed. Now they aren't working as individuals but as buddies. Every hero now works as a duo. Some of them have very good synergies so that is a plus, some of them are a bit more weird but still surprisingly works such as Golden Ryan and Blue Rose (Ryan atleast is really into the posing and one liners). We even ... got to see Origami Cyclones backstory which was quite banging.

Characters have mostly stayed the same way they were but changes here and there such as the ages and the interactions between due to the buddy system. The biggest change is Golden Ryan's. He was an arrogant man during The Rising but as the episodes went on he learned to be more nice. Like the man changed and it was great to see. Then we have the 2 main baddies Mugan and Fugan voiced by Kensho Ono and Mamoru Miyano and they work so well together. I have seen some Behind the Scenes stuff of the Japanese dub of Spider-Verse where both actors were in and they worked well. Mugan and Fugan are orphans who have next powers and are working with Ouroboros. Their abilities work well together and they act like children at times, or most of the times, but they are scary. This show had a scene that made me more anxious than most horror movies and that was when Mugan and Fugan were chasing the heroes. We also get to see more of Lunatic but not as a a killing vigilante but as Yuri Petrov.

The opening slaps and the ending is nice

The animation took a turn compared to season one. Now every hero is in CG for some reason. It is still well animated when it is 2d and 3d.

They also removed some of the classic sponsors such as Dominos and Pepsi

Overall, I loved it a lot. Can't wait for the second batch.

A ten year gap between a series and a change of directors can cause huge issues in a sequel. However, this sequel has passed beyond all marks from just the first 7 episodes.

The staff completely captured the essence of the first season. They continued to maintain the spirit of the show and original cast while also introducing new, non-invasive side characters. Golden Ryan, a character who felt rushed in the movies, is flushed out more here as well, which goes beyond expectations. The same kind of humor is present, but innovated even further to go beyond the main two characters.

My only compliant so far ... is that the animation and art overall is choppy at times. The art subtlety switches to the movie style and the original style in a inconsistent way. The CGI, though well done, is noticeable when done on characters like Blue Rose and Dragon Kid. But with a 10 year gap and a new staff, they pretty much perfected it. It is very seamless in continuation.

My favorite part about this sequel is that we do learn all about of the characters we didn't get to know much in the first season. Not only in the building of the relationships, but the character growth between the seasons is nicely done.

I am so grateful for the staff for researching and respecting the source material so closely and making something truly great.

First and foremost, can I just say how I adore Unison Square Garden's music?? It's a blast listening to it every start of the episode.

*might contain some minor spoilers*

Bonjour, people!

It's been a year and a few months since I last saw the T&B franchise and I must say, wow, it's like 11 years have not passed since the last season. The animation and designs stay almost the same, with only a few character changes. Just like the last season, there's comedy in between serious situations (but it's really well done).

But we're not here to reminisce about the familiarity of the anime. Let's talk about ... the new stuff.

Plot/Story (8/10):

After the last incident, heroes now work in pairs (I forgot why; Agnes tells why in either ep1 or ep2). In later episodes, NEXT villains have declared war against NEXT heroes. Ourobouros is involved, yet again.

The first few episodes of the anime are like a repetition of its predecessor. The first few episodes show the relationships between the NEXT hero duos, or "hero buddies", whereas in every episode Barnaby and Kotetsu help others have a better partnership with each other, since the two of them are the veteran "hero buddies" or duo.

After episode 8, things start to take a darker turn, and the plot moves. I won't spoil but it does. Stakes are high and it's frighteningly scary for every duo. I don't know if I'm satisfied or what with the end, but I'm sure looking forward to the other half of the anime.

Sound/Music (9/10):

It's kinda nostalgic, idk but it is.

The opening is by Unison Square Garden, who also sang the anime's first opening in s1. It's really good (it's a bop!)! I'm not that fond of the ED, but probably because it's not my type of music, but it's not bad.

The voice acting is also really good! Many VAs voiced their characters yet again, making it more nostalgic for viewers. So yeah, in terms of VA, nothing much has changed. Emotions can also be heard through their voices, which explains a lot.

I can say nothing bad about the sounds in the background; it's always on time. Whatever is playing on the back emphasizes the current event in front of you, so no complaints.

Characters (9/10):

I think this is where T&B shines most.

I might sound exaggerating when I say I love every character, but I do. They're really fleshed out and are not at all perfect. I love how every new character's backstory was told in a way that we, the viewers can understand without taking a whole episode for it. I also love how their backstory reflects why and how they act the way they do (Ryan, Subaru, and Thomas, for example; you'll see what I mean when you've viewed the anime). The old characters are just like what they are in the past anime, so if you liked them, you'll also like them here.

Personally, I still like Barnaby and Kotetsu the best. Probably because they're the duo with the longest history (and best chemistry within the Stern Build NEXT hero buddy system). I'd say I really love Blue Rose and Ryan's partnership as well, but nothing tops T&B. Like, the respect and trust for each other; no other duo has both. Either it's only respect, trust, or nothing at all. You can see in each episode how much trust and respect the two have for each other, so yeah.

Okay, but after watching the last episode, it feels like each duo is heading towards the path Kotetsu and Barnaby once took, and yes, to a better partnership. Istg nothing beats the last episode (ep13).

Art (8/10):

Still the same as 11 years ago. Still the same as the previous movies. It's like the anime was produced after a year of s1's release, lol. It's still pretty, though. There are little to no inconsistencies in between scenes too! :'))

Overall enjoyment?? 10/10

To be honest, I was afraid that things might change because of the many changes in personnel, but it seems like there's nothing to worry about! I still absolutely adore the anime, the characters, and the music! I'd say a decade of wait was too long, but it was worth the wait.

Honestly, I'm so, so proud of what they did with the second season. I'm a huge, long time fan of Tiger & Bunny and have been since it came out back in the day, and to this day I do still love it and I'm so thankful that it lived up to expectations.

The art is iffy, you can tell the time and budget went into the fight scenes and good costumes, which is honestly fine with me. I always found it to be part of the charm of the anime as it happened quite a bit in the first season too. It made ... me laugh, not ruining any part of the anime. And the scenes where the art really is great? It is GREAT.

They brought back the characters full force, and I like the way they focused on the new system in place and showed the dynamics between the characters. All of the heroes were partnered up well and in such an interesting way, and it was really nice to see that a certain someone was kept in the roster after appearing in The Rising movie. Putting him with the buddy they chose is unexpected, and very well done and interesting.

The antagonists were interesting to me too, having a simple/straightforward yet cool and emotional back story that surprisingly makes you sympathize with them a little bit, or at least it did for myself, Kotetsu, and Barnaby. They were interestingly done, funny at times and frustrating at times, and they're very unique.

It was so nice to get to see a new side of Barnaby, too, given all that he's been through and the character development he experienced in the first season. I'm so excited to see what the second half of the season has to offer, as we have some insight on what it will be about.

All in all, I'm so happy with the season I've been waiting over 10 years for, and I highly recommend watching it after seeing the first season, and the movies too if you can although it isn't imperative to the story, but you do get some extra details that carry over to the second season that you'll be able to appreciate more knowing extra back story. Of all the people that I've convinced to watch it, not a single person didn't like it, and that goes for both seasons and is very telling of the quality Tiger & Bunny has.