Review of Eden of The East the Movie II: Paradise Lost

Spoiler-free (nothing outside of the MAL synopsis) should-you-watch review: If you're watching this before seeing the series, stop and watch that first. However: the series doesn't stand alone, the movies are clearly filling in for the second arc, and you should treat them as the remainder of the same season. To see my notes on Eden of the East as a whole, check my review of the series. This movie is better than the first, but as a resolution to an anime that underwhelms, I'll let you guess what happens. Big problems get solved in unsatisfying ways. Some payoffs are more of a trickle, and some justdon't happen. Don't let that dissuade you, though, it is still Eden of the East, and my praise of the series mostly stands. It is the resolution to a charming and unique show, and it still felt good.

I mentioned this in my review for the series: a sense of groundedness pervades the show. I think that's where many reviewers are sensing the disappointment and underwhelmingness. But there's something very *true* about that underwhelmingness; whether you appreciate it or not is up to you. There's no reason to skip the very ending if you've come this far already, so go on and watch it.