Simply put, if you at all liked Shy season 1, you’re going to love this season. Season 2 is an improvement in essentially every way over season 1. It’s got a better story, more action and we see Teru fully come into her own as a hero. The Shinobi arc was the highlight of the season and while it started a little slow, when it really got going it was so good. Cliffhanger after cliffhanger and just being left on the edge of your seat wanting more Shy! By now you really know if you’re going to like Shy or not. This season is moreof the same in terms of Teru being adorable and dealing with her social anxiety, saving the day here and there and balancing her responsibilities as a hero with her duty as a student. This series is refreshing to me because I prefer female MCs who I find are often written better than their male counterparts. I think a lot of people can empathise with Teru’s struggles in the same vein that people relate to Peter Parker balancing school, a job and girlfriend with being spider-man.

Shy season 2 does everything season 1 did better+expands on the world substantially including introducing new characters and concepts(shinobi) and fleshing out the villain’s goals and plans. One of the main complaints of season 1, which was the lack of action for a hero battle shonen is also addressed. There’s a lot of fights in this season, but they’re not just mindless battles for the sake of it. I like how the author uses fights for the characters to convey their feelings. There’s a lot of thought that goes into the action in this if that makes sense. Shy’s ability isn’t really about just beating people up, it’s about being a light in the darkness for those who feel alone and hopeless and the way the big set pieces play out this season reflect that.

Really just had a lot of fun with this season. I know it doesn’t have the highest score or hype which is a shame because it is truly one of the best ongoing shonen in my opinion and one of the best MCs.

Shy season 2 gets 9 out of 10.