I began this series on a whim. I was about to travel halfway across the United States and wanted something that would satisfy me for the 4+ hours it would take. I had heard some great thing about season one and decided I'd give it a shot. At first, I can't say I was too impressed. I enjoyed the first 7 episodes, but there wasn't enough to leave me wanting more, so I took an extended break from continuing. When I resumed, I realized it was a much better show than I was giving it credit for. I finished the first season, and while I thought the ending was poor, and some characters were barley given any screentime, I really enjoyed it.
Season 2 greatly improved on the things I didn't like, and took all the things I loved and made them better.
Season 2 did an amazing job of capturing the emotion of knowing that a beloved mentor and friend of the kids in Korosensei wasn't what they thought he was, and that his deadline was quickly approaching. The comedy was still around and was used in ways that didn't damper the serious moments that come throughout the second half of episodes. Twists and turns abound, as many unexpected things are revealed to help develop characters and teach us of their motives and desires.
Where this show shines is in it's characters. Every character is given a likable personality, as well as personal conflicts that need to be resolved. Some characters take center stage, but all the characters are integral to the overall story and how the emotional payoff is delivered. Korosensei in particular is amazing in the sense that no matter the situation, he has a lesson prepared for the students he so greatly cherishes. All of the characters have varying traits to them, and sometimes they clash, but in the end, they all end up banding together and becoming a tight knit group when the final moments are upon them. This series makes you care about it's characters, every single one of them, making the ending an emotional ride.
Ansatsu Kyoshitsu (Assassination Classroom) Season 2 is one of those series that get better and better with every episode, and the emotional payoff at the end is so bittersweet, that it makes it a must watch for anyone that likes this type of genre. Weather it be Comedy, Action, Sci-Fi, or even Drama, this show has you covered and then some. It is no doubt a 10/10
