I'd say s2 of friends is the definition of missed opportunities but still enjoyable. Character: 9 S1 characters are still as they are and build off everything from s1. The 2 new characters and the 1 support introduced to the cast are enjoyable in their own rights. All 3 could have used a bit more development but still good as a whole. Art: 8 Similar to Stars and friends s1. If you liked the designs there you will enjoy them here to. Same goes for the dress designs. Sound: 6.5 Here's one of the 2 biggest issues with friends s2. Like s1 of friends theyreuse a handful of songs a lot. Certain support characters don't get new songs and just reuse s1 songs. Other characters who do get new songs just use that 1 new song and that's it.

Story: 6
Biggest issue by far even if I felt it was still better than s2 of Stars. The dress system of this felt lackluster compared to stars even if the overall basis was still better than the stars plot. Most of the supporting cast didn't receive their dresses and we only see a few of them happen on screen. Rest had already just received their dress upgrades. Story itself was built better than stars s2 just never got the chance to flesh itself out so in that aspect its being held back.

Overall: 7
If you enjoyed the characters of s1 its about on par with that just don't go in expecting a lot of new songs and tons of new character development.