Forte being the sequel to perhaps one of the funniest animes i've seen in quite some time, is exactly like what i described in the introduction. It's tough for an anime that brought you the hit single "My Tingling Nipples" to follow up with a just as a good as, or better sequel.
Story: 6/10
The story around Forte was pretty similar to the first season's, only now instead of Beta, Delta takes her place, once again trying to capture or destroy Alpha. There's nothing wrong with the story as much as it feels like im just watching the first season's story all over just with new characters (for those that have seen Gundam Seed, it's not exactly what Gundam Seed Destiny did, but not far off from it either). The main theme for the season, which is spelled out practically half way through, is the question "What is love?" Now if you watched the first season, we all know that Ikaros kissed Tomoki and told him that she "loved" him, this is Ikaros' main conflict throughout the whole second season. The problem here is, it's not really known if she ever overcame this conflict or not. The story was surprising original for much of the season, but it totally collapses at the end when Tomoki agrees to become Beta and Delta's master, which basically destroys the reason why he free'd them in the first place, to give them free will to do what they want to do, not what someone tells them to do. This idea of freedom was something i was surprised to see and i was glad the first season stuck to it. But by now taking that away and Tomoki becoming their master, the season no longer was original and became almost an identical replication of Sekirei and became a true harem. Not only this, but the ending is left wide open, with a new angeliod (Chaos) joining the group (as it would appear). The last problem is Ikaros (the main angeliod) playing a surprisingly minor role in this season compared to the last season (with two exceptions being the two fights with Chaos) Take it for what's it worth, but i recommend keeping a major open mind with this season and pay more attention to the comedy, and you'll probably not even notice the major flaws in the story.
Art: 8/10
As with most animes, the animation was pretty decent, especially the art styles to the angeliods when in combat.
Sound: 9/10
The OST to this anime is pretty good, and the ending theme to this season is really good.
Characters: 8/10
There is plenty of character development with the remaining angeliods, and possibly Ikaros (the ending does a poor job portraying if Ikaros ever truely overcame her new found emotions). Adding Delta to the group added quite a lot to the comedy this anime serves to put to out which is a major plus considering she's highly clumsy and is a pretty cute girl (i mean her personality here... the thought of robotic chicks with big boobs doesn't turn me on in the slightest) Beta struggles with understanding what Tomoki meant by finding her own reason to live without having to follow orders, but she never does find the answer since Tomoki ends up being her replacement master anyway (what a shame)...the addition of Chaos half way through also helps Ikaros out by seriously taking a look at what love really is, in her own words. Overall, if you like all the angeliods equally, you won't be disappointed, beware getting too attached to a character though.
Enjoyment: 9/10
The comedy kept me going throughout the entire season, and is why i watched this series in the first place, Tomoki and his feminine ego Tomoko keep the series alive the whole way through. It's pretty similar to Baka and Test, which was aired pretty much at the same time this season was aired.
Overall: 8/10
As i said before, the comedy kept it alive and made it well worth watching, but it did feel like a disappointment to me after i finished it (this is the undesired present i was talking about to those who are slow to pick up things). My advice to anyone just starting this season, watch it for the comedy and don't get attached to any particular detail with the story or any particular angeliod. There is a 3rd season currently being made, so perhaps it will provide the closure that this season failed to bring.
