The fight is on! We dive deeper into Furin. The connections are being extended and added to make it dynamic, and getting to know the gang in a way that extends past the first. The introduction of the previous characters and new ones gives them the motivation to grow in strength and bond. Bringing in an entirely new conflict and parties to the story. Sometimes, it felt rushed or even outright skipped key information in some parts. Or the introduction felt like it was near the end. Despite the skips, the journey of Sakura and Furin in this season is grandiose and ready to watch.

Animation (9): It's the same one given in the previous review. Nothing much has changed. Except for more uncanny CGI usage in some fights as backgrounds. Despite this, it can sometimes blur out and distort, making it difficult to discern whether fights are one person or a bunch of people glaring out on the screen. However, this feature was only available in the first two episodes and a few scenes afterward. So, it's only temporary and very infrequent, but the animation is decent afterward. The quality is similar to the previous season.

Audio (5.3): The theme perfectly matches the show's vibe, with additional enhancements to the scenes, particularly the singing at the bar and the backstory. However, sometimes the audio from the previous season would come through, such as the last ending with vocals and the same intonation, which can be distracting from the scene's attention. But the girl singing in English is a surprise. With 'even' sounding like 'if the voice actor hired for that is an actual English speaker, rather than a Japanese one.' Alongside the opening and ending are not just vibes to listen to. But also actual matching of the theme of fighting to the top and actual growth within their relationships. This showcases the development from the previous opener and the ending of the last season.

Characters (10.9): There is a lot of growth from the previous season. In particular, with our main cast and some of the characters from the prior season. With some new additions. In particular, Kaji and Tsubaskino are newer ones that have been extended. But mostly, it's Tsubaki. His characterization can be relatable to many. Even the main cast experienced some growth, particularly Nirei and Sakura. With the identical tightrope metaphor used in the previous for Sakura. Plus, Nirei's desire to be "awesome" from Sakura's saving him in the last season, giving him the motivation to fight. However, these can be seen as stereotypical and trope writing. This aligns with the chemistry of the cast and the conflicts that each character presents and negotiates with one another and the villains. However, the antagonists were introduced too quickly to be considered of the same quality as our main cast, despite having their moments in the show. It's shown in the latter half, and one character, Endo, is only cameoed in episode 3 but appears way too late, out of nowhere. This can be confusing to some, as other introductions are similar, such as Roppo and the Gravel Gang, who were fighting over Shizuka, who was willing to be turned in because she knows Gravel personally. Leading to a rushed motive made in the moment, but they nonetheless add depth and interest to the story.

Story (10.3): The story picks up where we left off with setting up the fight against the Keel. This is handled decently; we see Kaji's backstory of taming his instincts and battling the villain, along with getting more in-depth with some of the main cast mentioned above. However, the fight lacked context leading up to it on screen, resulting in some gaps that could have been filled in between, especially what led up to heading to KEEL's base. Despite later seeing Tsubaki's story, which involved trying to like "cute" things meant for girls, such as makeup and high heels. It was once used by men, as evidenced by the fact that soldiers wore high heels on horseback, and makeup was used as a good luck charm. Boys, not girls, wear all of it. Who was once part of Furin's past, being one of the five people alongside Hajime, Hiragi, Momose, and Mizuki. Who made Furin what it is today. However, this led to the creation of a breakaway group because some of the Furin members did not like their leadership before they arrived. They called Noroshi or "the shadow," according to Hajime. Who was made not by fighting them out, but left by their own volition. This seems to be contradictory to what Furin is. Even Nirei was stumped by this revelation and took notes on it. This is where we left off after seeing the villains again discussing another plan. Meaning, probably another season. But since the villain's showcase is a bit too late. It's possible for another season. But what led up to it is interesting and an add-on to the previous season, despite the rocky start and end.

Overall (3.5): It's a decent watch, with strong writing and pacing. If you've watched the first season, it's beneficial for context. If not, it's still decent but may be missing some deeper dynamics or satisfactory understanding. The main cast helps make the story enjoyable despite its disjointed plot. Alongside the animation, the CGI is of lower quality, but it remains consistent with the prior season, with the added advantage of enhanced dynamics and story.

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