It was enough to spike people's interest and hook them on an objectively mediocre seasonal fest that lasted for the while it did, with no outstanding or memorable perspectives to speak of, it was just another seasonal show like many others before it, but unlike most of them, it got a second season due to its popularity in which it changed a few things here and there for the better, making a mediocre show a more decent one that almost sits through the average seasonal crap everyone would be meme-ing about and the absolutely amazing show that fuel character wars in the fandom.
Story (7.5/10):
The show retains its fast-paced nature that was prominent during the first season, however, it never jumps off the context and always gives enough highlights over the important plot threads that need attention.
The story knew some twists here and there, changing the perspective of the viewers on the entire universe of the show, reconfiguring the good and the bad sides, and fueling more conflicts between the two.
Surprisingly, this season felt more narratively compact as it focused on what's important more than the casual comedic dropouts that often ruined climaxes in the first season (Looking at s1 Tamaki specifically).
Art (8.9/10):
The visual sugar was on par with the masterful production of season one. David Studio really is throwing some enormous budget on this show. There were more highly animated scenes than not, some of which rival modern movies in quality. The expressions have never been this lively, the colors look more vibrant and alive and the fire animation, in the words of lady Agness, got more firey if you will.
Sound (8/10):
The voice acting was very good this season. Especially Tamaki's, Shinra, and dear God, Dr. Geovanni.
The production team nailed sound design in season one and they never showed any signs of slacking off this season too. The SFX are very fitting, intense, and highlight every moment of impact and combustion, at this point, I wish lighting up a tighter would sound as badass as fire sounds in the show.
The openings were great, especially the first one, and vice versa for the endings. Seriously, the second ending song rivals season one's first ending theme song.
Characters (7.5/10):
There were undeniably more character moments this season.
More of my complaints of which regard completely turned to compliments as I 100% started watching this season with 0 expectations for seeing any improvements in what concerns character development and such.
Tamaki was amazing this season, her growth really highlighted her journey thus far, no more complaints about her, I mean, her random fan service moments are still just as strong but they seem to have gotten a better grab for better timing and execution.
Enjoyment (8.4/10):
I would be lying if I said I did not like this season better than I did the previous one, it's an objectively better production, better storyboarded and directed, the humor seemed to have improved and the backstories really did not take from the actions and were properly placed and called for at the right moment. Unlike season one, it definitely makes you wish for a third season.
Overall (8.06/10):
This is how a sequel should improve.
Enen no Shoboutai shows a lot more potential in this one, not that it didn't in the first season, it definitely had something but it lost it somewhere mid-season, however, with this crazy comeback of a sequel, it restored and even built more on top of what it originally presented, expanding on the lore, normalizing and improving the main cast's treats and overall improving accordingly in every way.
