Review of Overlord II

I'm very glad that Mad House decided to make a sequel to the first Overlord Season with this Season 2. I'm pleased with how it all went, from the first episodes to the end. Story 7/10 This season chooses to focus more on the side characters rather than on the main character, Momonga. There's obviously going to be some doubts regarding these turn of events, but don't worry. This is actually a good thing, we get to see character development in new characters, as well as from a few characters that we were introduced to in the first season but never really got around to actually seeingthem much.

However, the main story surrounding this sequel does feel a bit wonky in its progression. There's one arc that doesn't get much attention, therefore making it not as good as the other arcs explored throughout the anime, and the beginning to the mid-end feels clunky overall. It's not until the last four episodes or so that I actually begin really enjoying this anime. That isn't to say that it wasn't entertaining before that, I was just a bit disappointed with the execution of the storytelling. Still good enough in this department.

Characters 8/10
The characters are still as entertaining in this season just as much as they were in the first. Even without Momonga not being present most of the time, we still have a bit of character development from Sebas, Cocytus, and a few other characters that weren't delved deep into in the first season, and it makes up for this absence exceedingly so. The new characters introduced in this sequel also helped in bringing up the suspense and hype that the Overlord anime franchise has been able to do so well, and that also really strengthens my liking towards this growing anime series. Not to mention, Momonga gets a new member into his harem. Haha... yeah. Eight out of ten.

Animation 8/10
The animation is just about the same here when compared to its predecessor, although there has been a vast improvement in the combat and action scenes, mainly the CGI getting better which provides more smooth fighting sequences.

Sound 8/10
Oh boy, did I love this anime's soundtrack. While the Opening and the Ending don't really provide much relation to the actual anime itself, it still manages to bring out the awesomeness and hype that you'll get from watching it. And it so rightfully deserves that. Both songs are very entertaining in their own right, and both OxT and Myth&Roid have made me proud. I mean, I'm listening to the two songs right now as I'm writing this.

Enjoyment 8/10
This anime really relies on hype to make us watch more, and coupled with the action and humor, there's no doubt that I really enjoyed Overlord 2 so much.

Overall 8/10
This did not disappoint. I really loved watching each episode and the ending was really, really good, albeit kind of rushed. Despite some pacing issues, I enjoyed what this sequel had to offer. I'm looking forward to a third season without a doubt. With all my heart, I recommend this very much. If you want some badass characters, funny humor, and a very entertaining watch overall, then this is not for you. Just kidding. Watch it.