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Story ════ ⋆★⋆ ════ The story in this season acts to do two things: raise the stakes in terms of enemies, and provide a training arc that will validate the events of the upcoming third season. Overall the story is good; you feel the motivation of the characters and how hard they want to destroy the kaijuus.The big downside of a season that is so focused on preparation for what's to come is that it ends on a giant cliffhanger. If you're someone who doesn't like that, my advice is to wait until the next season is closer to release. That way you can have a better, more complete experience without a long wait.
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Art ════ ⋆★⋆ ════ As a mainstream anime, the art is really good. The kaijuu designs, once again, are off the chart. They are so different, and especially in this season, there are kaijuus that don't resemble any previous encounters and look very close to alien-enemies.
Animation-wise, it's incredible. I've read the manga and was somewhat concerned about how they would deliver the same impact of certain static shots in the animated version, but they did it. All the moments I clearly recalled from the manga, I enjoyed watching in the anime.
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Characters ════ ⋆★⋆ ════ Since this is the second season, you already know most of the characters. Some extra characters appear or get more screen time, but it's nothing too crazy. It's a similar experience to what the first season delivered.The established cast does a good job of carrying the training arc narrative. Their personalities and goals are the foundation on which this season's slower, more preparatory story is successfully built.
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Soundtrack ════ ⋆★⋆ ════ The soundtrack is good. It does deliver when it needs to, raising the tension and immersing you in the moment. I'd say that in this aspect, it's slightly lower quality in terms of the opening and ending when compared to Season 1. While the first season's opening and ending are in my personal playlist, I don't think I would add this season's to it.
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Conclusion ════ ⋆★⋆ ════ If you're like me, you skip everything and read only the conclusion because you don't want to get spoiled with other themes. So I will try to be brief on this point:Watch it.You should watch this season if you're okay with the cliffhanger and the story being slow-paced at times to set up future events. If you can't handle that well, just wait until the new season is closer, then watch it. Regardless, the season is well done, and I personally can't wait for what's to come.