Review of The Eminence in Shadow Season 2

Ah, I am actually impressed by this season for real! Story: It was not so good at first. The first four episodes were mediocre, but it gradually improved, which kind of surprised me. Just when I thought the jokes were becoming repetitive, it got funnier, and the last arc was really good. The pacing was a bit fast, but it's really likeable. The lore drop in the last episode was insane. It was kind of unexpected. All those different realms rotate around a center where a god or godlike being could reside, and how magic came from another world made sense. The ending is a twist,as Cid goes back to his own world and saves the girl Akane from Season 1 Episode 1 again, from the same thugs. It all came full circle.Also episode 8 isn't bad either imo, it was just a normal anime beach/pool episode lol.

Characters: The interaction between the characters is kind of like the previous season, but it got slightly better. We also got to see more of Delta and Alpha with decent screentime, and now I can see why so many people like Delta. Cid is still delusional, thinking they are all acting and that the cult does not exist. Funnily enough, they misinterpret Cid’s words every time and end up finding a solution that actually works each and every time. They think Cid is super smart or nearly an omniscient being with immense wisdom, which is funny.
The antagonists are all male again, while the Shadow Garden is made up of females, which is probably a good parallel—but not for me. The antagonists were weak once again, except for Ragnarok and Elisabeth.

Animation and Music: The animation is good as usual, similar to Season 1.
For the music, the opening and ending are not on par with Season 1’s opening and ending respectively. Though Cid Kagenou’s theme or the OST before he used “I AM ATOMIC” against Modred was kind of like divine music. I do not have proper words to describe it—in short, it was really good. Thankfully, they used Season 1’s opening HIGHEST at the end of Season 2.

Other Factors: Just like before, the fights were good but shorter. I think they were even shorter than season 1 fights. The boss fight was so short, and Modred versus Beta and Epsilon was off screened. The choreography is solid though.
It will gradually become more accessible with each episode.

Enjoyment and Impact: Again, just like everything else, the series became more enjoyable as the story progressed, and it left a good impact on me as well.
Truly appreciate this series. Now I will be waiting for the movie and Season 3.

Story: 3.75/5
Characters: 3.75/5
Animation & Music : 4/5
Other Factors: 3.5/5
Enjoyment & Impact : 4/5
Total score : 19/25 (76%)
Overall: 8/10 (A-)