Shuumatsu no Walküre II Part 2

Following the most recent brutal battle, the gods now hold the lead against mortals in the one-on-one tournament that will decide the fate of humanity. With three wins under the belt of the divine beings, the humans only have 10 matches left to save themselves from extermination. The Supreme God Zeus intends to take the upper hand by sending Buddha—a benevolent demigod loved by all of humanity—into the fray.

In a shocking twist, Buddha announces his intention to fight for humanity. Enraged by this betrayal, the gods call upon the Seven Gods of Fortune to take Buddha down. As their battle rages on, a mysterious entity manifests in the middle of the arena, throwing the entire competition into disarray.

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Brunhilde Main

Sawashiro, Miyuki Japanese

Göll Main

Kurosawa, Tomoyo Japanese

Jack the Ripper Supporting

Sugita, Tomokazu Japanese

Buddha Supporting

Nakamura, Yuuichi Japanese

Sasaki, Kojirou Supporting

Yamaji, Kazuhiro Japanese

Shi Huang, Qin Supporting

Ishikawa, Kaito Japanese

Shiva Supporting

Suzuki, Tatsuhisa Japanese

Hades Supporting

Okiayu, Ryoutarou Japanese

Thor Supporting

Beelzebub Supporting

Namikawa, Daisuke Japanese

Kawase, Kouhei Producer

Ookubo, Masao Director

Ebina, Yasunori Sound Director

Kimiya, Shigeru Episode Director

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Jan 7, 2024

JithenEccl

Recommended

Funny

This was probably the most incredible 5 episodes of anime ever seen.

Being in avid anticipation of the Second part of Season 2 for what feels like ages, it was only natural for the hype to be overwhelming.

In terms of review breakdown (keeping it as spoiler free as possible):

Story: 9.5/10
Given the long awaited return of the second part of the season on Netflix and only containing 5 episodes, it was expected that story and character development be rushed (especially since Season 3 was in doubt - however, this has changed with there being a renewal confirmed for 2024). Given this luxury, the remaining 5 episodes expanded ... upon the anime's version of Buddha providing both background and character development in the most unexpected of ways. Even the opponents had relatable backstories bordering on fact but siding with fictitiousness. The final fight was superbly orchestrated with what seemed like decisive moments, yet indecisively working itself to a final conclusion.

Animation: 9.1/10
Fantastic visuals. The anime has been consistent with its animation since Episode 1, featuring larger than life scenes with a great amount of detail placed into the characters afflictions. In some ways its feels is modern, with its color scheme both vibrant and nostalgic - almost like playing a remastered version of Street Fighter on a high-spec PC with a RTX4090 graphics card. Intro could use some work, but that's just nitpicking.

Sound: 8.4/10
Again, the intro could use some work but on point during dialogues and fight scenes. You can even hear reverberations in the background when some of the divine treasures meet with the resistance of other opponents weapons.

Characters: 9/10
Buddha - Fantastic re-envisioning of his story line.
Villains - Each exhibits complex narratives (except the last guy who's back story didn't make too much sense and not a lot was explained)
Zeus - Comical as always (with his strength uncharacteristically creeping through)
Brünnhilde - Always with an air of mystery about her (hope we get more information on her in Season 3)
Odin - As menacing as ever (good to see him asserting dominance) [Marvel got nothing on him]

Other: 9.5/10
Major decisions around setting, ambiance, tone and dialogue worked really well this season.
I felt like the inclusion of a B----b could have been more profound and had more effect. But maybe they're keeping that for Season 3.

My hype and excitement for these last 5 episodes was through the roof - so naturally I have to give it a 9.1/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Jul 22, 2023

Lion_Sin

Mixed Feelings

"Life is like a boxing match between a man and a god. Except the man forgot his gloves and the god is on a coffee break." - Every spectator in that arena with some common sense

Hello, fellow anime aficionados! Let's step into the ring with Shuumatsu no Walküre II Part 2, where men and gods are supposed to duke it out for the ultimate title of pardon with dreams of mercy. But alas, this season feels more like a slapstick comedy than the epic battle we were promised. It's not a total knockout, a very disappointing 5. It's like expecting a heavyweight title fight and ... getting a pillow fight by the contenders are still two world class heavyweights - it's like two school kids knocking it out with powers grabbed from straight up asspulls.

The story this time around, is like a boxer who forgot his shorts - it's trying to hit hard, but it's just embarrassing. The characters are like fighters who showed up to the ring in clown shoes - they're giving it their all, but they're not packing the punch we usually expect from the show. Of course, blame here should be partly shouldered by the mangaka as well, but the studio didn't help either.

The animation is like a slow-motion replay of a missed punch - it's lacking in detail. The two names of the only fight in this season, hold great power and reverence, yet neither were well displayed nor excellently animated as compared to simply drawings from the manga.

And then there's the elephant in the room - the measly five episodes. It's like preparing for a 12-round fight and getting a quick knockout in the first round. It's not that the knockout is bad, it's just...too quick. And when you're expecting a full fight, a quick knockout just doesn't cut it.

So, should you watch Shuumatsu no Walküre II Part 2? Well, if you're a die-hard fan who's willing to sit through a few lackluster rounds for the sake of the story, then yes. But if you're looking for the same level of excitement and quality as the previous seasons, then you might want to adjust your expectations.

In the end, we're all just spectators in the grand arena of anime. And sometimes, the fight doesn't live up to our expectations. But we stick around, round after round, hoping for that knockout punch.

Thanks for reading, you beautiful ringside spectator. Until next time, keep your gloves up and your expectations low.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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Aug 25, 2023

Oz111

Not Recommended

Funny

I have suspcisions that the author of the series ( manga/LN ) heard the ramblings of 2 kindergarden kids and decided to turn it into this.

Same as the previous parts of the series, it is an over the top power fantasy with try-hard twists. I'd give it a pass if it was a satire but the general tone suggests it takes itself somehow serious. If you watched and enjoyed previous installments, you would also like this but in the end of the day it doesnt put anything decent to to table apart from a new bout. If you reached the point of ` meh ... `, you can just skip it.

Nothing new in terms of animation, sound etc. Below average like the previous ones. It is a Netflix anime so it's made in cheap.

In general, I dont recommend it. Watch Baki or JJK or the girl's head in the cage (it is actually pretty good) or smthng instead.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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