Review of Shakugan no Shana: Season II

What in the world is going on, make up your mind already! Story 4/10 The story to Shakugan no Shana Season 2 is poorly constructed. It kind of felt as if the writers kept changing their minds about what is going to happen while they were releasing the episodes. It begins with this love triangle that consists of almost all female characters. Konoe shows up and develops an obsession with Yuuji. Shana and Yoshida are inevitably upset that the second Konoe meets Yuuji they are spending all their time together and it seems like they have a thing going. So far so good, seems like itis really going somewhere and that season 2 is going to be a love triangle. Fakeout! The second the parade went on you end up forgetting she exists, why? She gets replaced by Pheles the second she shows up. Konoe was interacting and around them nonstop then suddenly, she is gone. The next time we see her is when she gets sucked into Hecate. Now we have Pheles who is in love with Yuuiji's former self. Then shortly after we now have Tanaka sees Matake die, then right after they are lovers when the spell goes away. Seeing her die warrants him to want nothing to do with Margery because she accidentally killed Matake, then brought her back to life. Next we have that special seal in the middle of town. Now we see Yuuji thinking he is too cool to look after his mom and wants to run away with Shana. Next episode he stops looking at it like that. Yuuji! We didn't want to tell you this but you have an older brother All the while we have a character rolling up dressed up, having spikey hair. And then dies shortly after. Then Suddenly he isn't dead? And by this point, you've probably too confused to figure out what in the world is going on and stopped following. Big blue circle appears at the clock tower, Hecate shows up and steals Yuuji's heart. Funny that Yuuji puts no effort to stop her too. But it doesn't matter as he is still able to run around, and fight. Shorftly after he gets his heart back making it meaningless.

Art 8/10

The artwork isn't praise worthy, except it is not bad in anyway shape or form. For the most part it is what you would expect from any other anime.

Sound 8/10

Good voice actors that suit their characters. Audio is clear, and sound effects are good

Character 4/10

Don't expect there we be any character development in this season as there is not much. And the characters become annoying, Tanaka is all about avoiding Margery because he doesn't want to risk her getting hurt. Not like that matters though as in the fights are full of explosions that end out destroying the cities multiple times. Satou's dialogue consists of him trying to figure out whether or not he wants to be in outlaw or not. Yoshida is just way too predictable, she is always talking about Yuuji and her love for him. Margery alcohol, talking about her grudge for the silver flame, talking like a complete know it all, and then asking if there is alcohol, I'm surprised she is not dead by now from liver failure or alcohol poisoning. Then the rest of the characters are okay, but don't be mistaken, okay is not the same as good.

Enjoyment 4/10

For the most part. you will find yourself sitting through the episodes and losing interest. If you enjoy season 2, that is good to hear. But you will find yourself liking season 1 more after watching the second season of Shakugan no Shana.