The Misfit of Demon King Academy - Season 2

Did you really think the second season would be as good as the first? Initially, I did, and I was really excited for it. I didn't even mind the change in the main character's voice actor since their voices are quite similar. That was the least of my concerns. What really got to me wasn't the terrible CGI for the monsters, which was the worst I've seen since the Great Goddess Mitama. Even with the awful CGI dragons and human-faced trees that looked like something from a mediocre PS2 game, the biggest issue wasn't the animation. The real problem was the lack of humor, lightness, and charm that the first season had. While there were some cool moments with Anos that I enjoyed and which reminded me why I love the main character, there were no memorable or over-the-top scenes like when Anos spun a castle like a top or defeated an opponent with the beat of his heart. The closest it got was in the final episode when Anos stomped seven times, but even that didn't quite hit the mark. What made it worse was the excessive amount of talking. It felt like the creators knew they wouldn’t get a second season initially, so they focused on making the main character look cool without much story exposition. But since the show became so popular, they crammed all the lore and story into the second season, resulting in a lot of boring dialogue that slowed down the pace significantly. I have nothing against complex stories and lore (I'm a big RPG player and DnD fan), but the way it was presented here felt unnecessary and dull. The story, while trying to be grand and convoluted, could always be summarized as "Nothing is ever what it seems, and everything turns out the way Anos wants." It's just a shame the journey to that conclusion wasn't as epic as the destination. This attempt at deep and complex fantasy made the show lose its fun and lightheartedness. What was once a simple and amusing story about an OP main character turned into an ultimate conflict with false demon lords, gods, and dragons. But the creators failed to make it engaging or enjoyable. Even when Anos says his iconic line, "Did you really think that..." it no longer brings a smile or anticipation for what's next. Considering all the production issues and delays (which also dampened my enthusiasm), the result is disappointing. A show I was eagerly awaiting became an average experience that I finished without much excitement. The first half was a 6/10, the second half barely a 5/10, so overall, it's a 5.5/10. (07/25/2024)