Tonikaku Kawaii 2nd Season

In the wake of their first home burning down, Nasa and Tsukasa Yuzaki are seeking temporary shelter at the Arisugawas' bathhouse. Though they have only been married for a short time, their relationship has only become sweeter by the day. Nasa is determined to spend as much time with his wife as possible, basking in the happiness of their marriage.

The newlyweds find new ways to explore their relationship. From adopting a cat, going to an amusement park, and even watching an impromptu romantic comedy featuring Nasa's former teacher, every day is a new experience. But while Tsukasa continues to meet the people in Nasa's life, Nasa has yet to meet more of Tsukasa's family. Though they appear to be the picture-perfect couple to everyone around them, Nasa begins to wonder if he will ever learn more about his wife's mysterious past.

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Yuzaki, Tsukasa Main

Kitou, Akari Japanese

Yuzaki, Nasa Main

Enoki, Junya Japanese

Arisugawa, Kaname Supporting

Serizawa, Yuu Japanese

Arisugawa, Aya Supporting

Uesaka, Sumire Japanese

Charlotte Supporting

Oowada, Hitomi Japanese

Kaginoji, Chitose Supporting

Kohara, Konomi Japanese

Nakiri, Ouka Supporting

Mikami, Shiori Japanese

Aurora Supporting

Nagaku, Yuki Japanese

Arisugawa's Mother Supporting

Hisakawa, Aya Japanese

Onimaru, Ginga Supporting

Okitsu, Kazuyuki Japanese

Matsuda, Akio Producer

Kondou, Shuuhou Producer

Usui, Hisato Producer

Itou, Yuukou Producer

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Mar 13, 2024

jusephhh

Recommended

As always the Tsukasa, Nasa and the gang always delivers. Though, I honestly think that the story progression is somewhat slow this Season and it tends to repeat some elements already present in Season 1. With that being said, it is not a terrible sequel, I just hope that they delve deeper to Tsukasa's background and her past relationships before getting married to Nasa, considering all that teaser that they put in the Opening of the Anime. I don't dislike this sequel altogether, I just hope that they unravel the mystery that shrouds Tsukasa' character. If you've been captivated from season 1, this series would ... be great for you.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Jul 5, 2023

Justykanna

Mixed Feelings

TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You Season 2 continues the journey between Nasa and Tsukasa and while there is certainly some magic still to be found between our newly wed couple, there series really doesn't mix up the formula enough to make this rom-com enough of an easy recommendation. I'll assume you've seen season 1 for the purposes of this review - the SNS and Uniform episodes are nice to watch, but aren't required.

Story & Characters: The second season starts us off with our couple needing a place to stay after their little place burns down. Their journey takes us to the Arisugawa's ... bathhouse, where they own a backhouse for Nasa and Tsukasa to stay in. The series mostly starts out great because it's still fun and a lot of snide remarks towards their privacy are easily found. It's mostly enjoyable and an easy way to get back into the mood that Tonikawa seeks to take on.

Nasa and Tsukasa still take up the bulk of the plot, unsurprisingly, and are mostly unchanged from the first season. That, however, is a problem in itself - neither go through any meaningful character development. They discuss their future together and take steps to be make sure their life is the way they want, but there's very little in the way of conflict or even minor problems arising, making them somewhat bland for the season's duration. Kaname and Aya are also mostly unchanged, though with them sharing the premises with our main couple now, it's easier to slide in more jokes with them and it usually works out in a humourous way.

Ginga Onimaru is a new addition to the series and he comes off as more over-the-top than I felt was really necessary. He brings a different tone to the series, but aside a few moments, he's mostly forgettable. Kyuuma also appears in a few episodes, but I fail to see how she adds much to the series at all. Nasa's old teacher Naoko Yanagi I actually welcomed because she somewhat mirrors how nervous Nasa was early on in season 1. Tokiko is a relative of Tsukasa's. I feel like her point is to move the plot along, especially with regards to Tsukasa's past, but this fails because we really aren't left with any backstory that was sorely missing in season one for our main wife. It could very well lead to something later though.

This season certainly doesn't lack for a quick laugh every now and then because there are a few amusing and great moments to be found still. I wouldn't say dramatic, but certain situations kind of just resolve themselves in weird ways, which was probably this series' greatest strength.

The biggest issue with season two is it really just feels like the same thing over and over again. Sure, our characters go to different places during the course of the series, but it all feels far too similar. Season 1 excelled in different situations with some surprising outcomes, but the entire duration of the season is a bunch of dates. While they aren't terrible on their own, there just isn't any attempt to either mix it up, or develop any of our characters. It just feels kind of thrown together. This is especially disappointing because we basically know that something's different about Tsukasa, but we don't have a clue as to what. (Story: 5/10, Characters: 6/10)

Art: Tonikawa isn't really the best looking series, but I'd also argue that it doesn't really need to. It looks solid enough that you'll get the idea of what they're going for and even if it looks a little flat at times, it was never near offensive. I haven't really seen anything that Seven Arcs has put out aside this series, but they seem to be solid enough. (6/10)

Sound: I'm not entirely sure why people love the OP from the first season so much, but it never appealed to me - this season's didn't either. Both it and the ED were fine, but nothing special. The OST feels like it's mostly unchanged and was also kind of just there. VO talent from the first season returns, leading with Zach Aguilar (Nasa) and Lauren Landa (Tsukasa), both of which were solid. Erika Harlacher-Stone returns as Aya as was likely the best of the cast. Newcomers Kimberley Anne Campbell (Kyuuma) and Suzie Yeung (Naoko) were also strong here. I couldn't find a confirmed listing, but it does sound like Cindy Robinson voices Tokiko - she's always strong in those roles. (8/10)

Overall: TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You Season 2 was fine overall, but it really doesn't push any boundaries and doesn't attempt to make us worry about our couple. I'll likely check out the four-episode sequel that was announced, but this series seriously needs some more character development and differing plot lines in order to keep appealing to me. (6/10)

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Aug 27, 2023

Jinrooo

Not Recommended

"Tonikaku Kawaii," known for its heartwarming romance and endearing characters, takes a hit in its second season due to issues of repetition and a drop in quality. While the initial charm of the series shines through in the first season, the second season struggles with repetitive storylines and lackluster developments, it is simply another take on the first season where nothing happens. There is a lack of fresh content and a failure to capture the same magic that made the first season enjoyable. Nasa and Tsukasa have been married for over a year and they still find the "normal" things that couples do embarrassing as ... if there were no mature developments. Ultimately, the second season's shortcomings overshadow the series' initial appeal, leaving that longing for the original charm that brought Nasa and Tsukasa's romance to life.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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