This is rare for me, but even before the season is finished, I have to admit : Tsurune S2 turned out to be a massive surprise for me and an upgrade compared to S1. I have my own bias here as horse archer, but the themes of sport vs art, competitiveness vs self-improvement and many others that inevitably come up in sports/arts like this one are conveyed extremely well. The vibes of art/sport being a catalyst for personal growth are vibrant here and the show is extremely uplifting and nostalgic for me. I don't think the narrative, design or characters stand out but the emotions and state ofmind this show conveys are profound and achieving this with relatively simple means is impressive.