Review of The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2

This is another series that I wish I liked more than I do. I definitely don't think this second season was as strong as the first. It introduced a LOT of new characters that sorta get sidelined more and more as time goes on, aside for like 2 of them. Chise's lesson that she learns throughout this season is sorta contradictory to both her lesson in the first season and also to the lesson of one of the new characters, so it was kinda hard to tell what the overall message they were going for was supposed to be. Other than that, a lot ofmy feelings towards the first season are still here, both good and bad. Chise and Elias' relationship is still a mix of beautiful and awkward and they're both a joy to watch on screen. The acting and visuals are still fantastic. Music still isn't great, which is a shame. Comedic bits were reeled back a bit, which I appreciated, since comedy isn't this show's strong suit. Overall, I guess your enjoyment of this series will heavily depend on how much you liked the first season. And your decision to keep on watching will depend on whether or not you're willing to be in it for the long haul. Especially considering that there's still more to come in the future.

6.5/10