D.C.II: Da Capo II · review
Story-7 Unlike its predecessors, Da Capo II mostly ties the main plot and sub plot. The big idea in this series, xenophobia to robots, was introduced echoing the last two series about bananas. Surprisingly the relationship between the protagonist and Koko was established quickly. Their obstacles in their relationship was fairly predictable, being too nice and general insensitivity from the classic protagonist. The story progressed much faster as a 13 episode series which was great because the three characters (Yoshiyuki, Koko, and Minatasu) were fairly fleshed out. Art-7 There was nothing outstanding from the art (except the nice animation of ripping the worlddomination notebook) but it was still nice.
Sound-7
Instead of Kotori singing we have Nanaka. I actually enjoyed the singing parts this time because more people were actually involved. (the band) The rest of the sounds were nice and the OP actually stuck with me.
Character-7
Our protagonist Yoshiyuki is a much more active character than Junichi. He goes for the girl and succeeds. The Asakura siblings do not have a major impact in the story save for the one episode but help flesh out the relationships between the three main characters. Koko is the shy one that lacks initiation until she gathers the courage which is great. Minatsu is the interesting character about living in society where robots are seen as tools. She has the most development as a character. The two girls, Akane and Anzu, serve their role to aid Koko and were neither outstanding or boring. Nanaka has her moment comparable to Kotori with the protagonist and it established her character well.
Enjoyment-7
There was not a single episode where I wished I would want to skip. The episodes usually kept me busy but nothing outstanding. I liked the part where the "cliffhanger" at the second last episode was supposed to mean something but the last episode just glossed over it in the first half. I chuckled at that because for once there was no emphasis in romance in the a romance genre series.
Overall-7
The series again improved from its prequels and kept the enjoyment factor satisfying. The show is more about the three person relationship rather than a harem which I can enjoy for once.