Kanojo mo Kanojo Season 2

A sequel to the most screaming anime adaptation of Hiroyuki's most screaming harem manga, WHAT IS IT ABOUT?!?!?!?

The two main characters, Saki and Nagisa, are joined by two more girls, Rika and Shino. While Rika is a tsundere trying to get Naoya's love and attention, Shino is more interesting because of her desire to break up the polygamous relationship between the other characters.

The first season of Kanojo mo Kanojo was adapted under the direction of Tezuka Productions and directed by Satoshi Kuwahara, who had 5-toubun no Hanayome in his works, which could not but guarantee the success of the adaptation in the summer season of ... 2021, the first season being among the top most popular anime series of the season. As for the second season of Kanojo mo Kanojo, it was produced by a different studio, SynergySP, a lesser-known studio than the first, and directed by Suzuki Takaaki, for whom the second season of Kanojo mo Kanojo was his directorial debut (Suzuki had previously directed episodes of several anime). Despite all of the above, the second season, albeit with less impact than the first, was also a success.

The animation, despite the difference in studios, remains virtually unchanged, the main characteristic of the characters' appearance remains the eyes, which was emphasised by the artists (the first season is also not lagging behind in this respect), and the skill of drawing shadows and lighting in some moments is even higher than in the prequel.

The opening splash screen "Dramatic ni Koi Shitai" by Hikari Kodama, in my opinion, was more colourful and concise than the first season splash screen "Fuzaketenai ze" by Necry Talkie. As for the ending, again in my humble opinion, the situation is the opposite, even though the ending of "Forira" by ClariS was pretty good, I like the ending of the first season better.

Even though the second season of Kanojo mo Kanojo sank in the autumn season of 2023, unlike its prequel, SynergySP did a good job with this one. The anime adaptation turned out to be funny, moments cute, and mostly importantly, EMOTIONAL! What else do you need for a haremnick?

Ah, the perplexities of this season left me pondering—why persist with this anime? For those in need of context, the protagonist harbors an enduring affection for Sakisaki, a Tsundere who eventually succumbs after a year-long requests from the MC. Then, enter another girl, a Dandere, who propositions the protagonist. To add to the curious love tale, the protagonist, in a fit of empathy, seeks permission from his original girlfriend to date both—surprisingly granted. But hold on, the saga doesn't cease there! A well-known streamer, a Goudere, harbors fervent feelings for our protagonist, despite his reluctance. And rounding off the quartet, Saki's best friend, a Kuudere, ... joins this convoluted entanglement.

Season 2 ventures deeper, albeit in an entirely unrealistic manner—heed my warning, do not take it seriously. This anime embraces absurdity, and it's within this approach that it finds its entertainment value. From cringe-worthy moments to exaggerated scenes inducing a few chuckles, it is, for me, an average series—a watchable distraction for moments of idle amusement. Yet, it lacks the allure to beckon me back for a revisit.

Straight up and to the point with this one here,

Watch only if you are into drama and emotional buildup with a dashing of some comedy.

I feel like this was a massive downgrade from what the first airing of this series about 2 years ago showed me.
Hilariously straight forwarded and downright narrow sighted MC getting it on with it by one, a massive pain the rear Tsundere.
Willing,but could never go over the edge Kuudere and a smart but somehow clumsy Ojou are the main attractions of this show.
Though in my eyes, the only one character that caught my eye was the vtuber who still sees the ... reality of the situation, despite what the show makes her to be.

The only reason why I ever finished this, is I had this playing on the big screen in the background as I did my daily chores in the course of a week and even then I had to fast forward numerous times because of the obnoxious drama bits that built up absolutely bogus emotional drama for...what seemed to be the most minor of scene.

Nope, glad I wasn't looking forward to this series or I would had felt heartbroken.