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Review could be biased because I am very partial to anime with good soundtracks.

Summary: Overall, High Score Girl II is one of the series that leaves you in pain because there are no more episodes left. It's like one of those Korean dramas that are too good that it leaves you feeling empty inside because you've reached the end. Just like in season 1, this series makes me want to play retro arcade games even though I've never played any nor had any urges prior. The writer is clearly passionate about arcade games, and you can feel it seeping out into the story. High Score ... Girl II is super enjoyable and easily binge-watchable.

Character development, like in season 1, is phenomenal. All the characters make decisions, feel emotions, have thoughts that are easily understandable as the viewer. There are really no discrepancies from season 1. I was never distracted from the story by strange or off-putting character development.

Music/soundtrack is really good. The 8-bit synth timbre of the OP/ED definitely fits right into High Score Girl II and sounds good enough to listen separately. BGM instrumentals are really well executed as well. Never once distracted.

Story flows very well. No weird jumps or loopholes. All the time jumps are convincing and solid within their contexts. I was afraid of a cliched repeat of season 1's storyline, but I ended up forgetting about it while watching.

Animation/art usually doesn't make a huge impact on my watching experience unless it's conspicuously good so I don't have much to say. Season 2 retains that same vector-based 2D art with 3D animation style. Doesn't necessarily evoke a wow factor, but consistency with season 1 feels nice and reassuring.

I would say High Score Girl II is flawlessly executed. Every aspect of the anime is a job well done and harmonizes with each other without one standing out. An easy/natural watching experience and 10/10 would watch multiple times.