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Sep 23, 2023
This new season of Horimiya is quite interesting. While the first season technically covered up to the ending of the manga, it left out a lot of content which left a lot of manga readers unhappy (for context, there are 16 volumes of the manga in total). Therefore, the purpose of this season is to adapt some of the chapters that were skipped over in order to flesh out the characters more. That being said, I have very mixed feelings on this season overall due to this approach.
Originally, I really thought this season would be a hit as it was giving more time with the
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characters that we all loved. However, because most of the chapters adapted here were slice of life, nothing of importance really happens. Outside of a few moments in the season which I found to be particularly compelling (namely episode 11), most of the rest was just fluff. While the fluff was well received at first, it became very repetitive as the season progressed and by the end of the season, I was somewhat happy it was over.
One episode in particular left me with a bad taste in my mouth which honestly should not have been included in the season to begin with. It followed a character nobody cares about and took up precious time that could have been used to adapt other chapters that are still not adapted even after this season.
I don't want to be too harsh on this anime though. Just like the main show, the animation and music were solid with an amazing OP that I really enjoyed watching. The characters are loveable as always and their dynamics with each other are shown more. I especially like what the season did with Iura and Sawada with the latter becoming one of my favorite characters in the series.
Overall, this whole season was somewhat of a mixed bag. While I enjoyed my time while watching it, it became clear that this was not compelling enough for me to look forward to each episode. Horimiya is still an amazing series to me but I wish that Cloverworks was allowed to make a 2-cour season in order to adapt all of this in order. That would have made the whole experience much more enjoyable and a lot of my complaints would have been null and void. It doesn't deserve to be rated too low but I don't feel comfortable rating this anything over a 7.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Dec 6, 2021
I cannot stress this enough. This season is so much better than the previous one. While the first season of Quintessential Quintuplets was pretty good and set the foundation for the story, season 2 steps it up in all categories.
First of all, let's talk about the animation and OST. Both are a striking improvement over the last season. The animation is done by a new animation studio and I definitely prefer their style, with more consistent character designs and poppy colors. While the OST is done by the same composer, somehow it is just markedly better with a couple of tracks that I have saved
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for listening on my own.
Next, let's talk about the best part of this season: the characters. Starting with Fuutarou, while he was the main character in previous season, we never had much incite into his past. This season changes that with the first episode already delving into his past which is very interesting and really explains why he is the way he is. Now not only is Fuutarou improved upon over last season but all of the sisters have their own time to shine, with two of them catching me by surprise. I heard that Nino got a lot of attention this season and people were not lying there. She gets a lot of depth and makes me actually like her, which is a feat because she was easily my least favorite quintuplet beforehand. Now... what I didn't expect was to care so much about Yotsuba. Her story in this season really helps elevate her character and I can't wait to see more of her.
Now just because Nino and Yotsuba are the biggest improvements over last season doesn't mean that the other quintuplets don't get their time to shine too. Ichika and Miku get their own side stories in this season with Itsuki being the most neglected though she still gets her own moments.
Overall, this season brought a lot of improvements to the last season such that if you maybe didn't enjoy the first season as much as you wished you had, I definitely recommend giving this a go again.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Oct 27, 2021
I was somewhat nervous for this anime going into it. Having just recently watched the last two seasons of Attack on Titan, I really enjoyed how Wit Studio handled the series with its amazing moments that stand out even to this day. However, besides some shortcomings with the animation which can be forgiven, Mappa did a fantastic job.
First off, let's start with what's the worst part of this season and that's the animation and art direction. Now, people are definitely overexaggerating when they say that the CGI ruined the entire season for them. Personally, the CGI wasn't really that bad most of the time and
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in the first episode, it really blew me away with how amazing those 3D Titans looked. That being said, the animation at other times felt somewhat lackluster, especially during episode 6, 7, and 14. Now, it wasn't horrendous by any means but especially compared to the previous seasons, those highs weren't really there.
That being said, the animation issues weren't at fault of the animators. It's been very transparent that the time that was allotted for Mappa to complete this portion of the final season was not nearly enough time to make an amazing looking product. I mean, look at Jujutsu Kaisen. Given enough time, they are able to make something really incredible that redefines what we should expect from animation. Everything from faces looking slightly off from what they were like previously to CGI maybe not looking the best it could (mostly due to the movement) could all have been fixed if the studio had even just a week or two more to polish everything up. However, these issues don't overshadow what was truly amazing about the show, which is basically everything else.
Hiroyuki Sawano and Kohta Yamamoto are back again composing for this series with the latter taking up most of the heavy lifting with Sawano left to handle a few of the tracks played over the course of the season. As usual, the music is phenomenal with this season's music sounding very different from what we usually expect from Attack on Titan. I believe Yamamoto made this decision on purpose in order to help differentiate this season from those that came before as from a narrative perspective, it totally is. All I can say is that it worked and I can't wait to see what they do for the final portion of the story.
Now, the story and the character development that took place were a step above from what even previous Attack on Titan seasons had. Focusing on a brand-new cast of characters that we weren't familiar with was a great choice on Isayama to explore other aspects of the world. Mappa handled this story really well and I believe this is even better than the previous high that was Season 3 Part 2 with a ton of emotionally gripping scenes that had me on the edge of my seat. In particular, Episodes 3 and 15 were phenomenal as they were primarily flashback episodes that made us really empathize with those characters. Also, Episode 5 literally had me shaking with anxiety during the entire runtime. I literally can't think of any other time that I was so nervous for what was about to happen in a story. I can't express enough how this season really improved on what was a great base and delivered a gripping story about the consequences of war and racism by placing us into the minds of those characters directly impacted by them.
In conclusion, I cannot even think of giving this any less than a 10. While the animation was weak at times, it never detracted from my enjoyment of this story that was told so well with great voice acting, music, and gripping character development that made you rethink who's your favorite character. Right after this season ended, I couldn't wait any longer and jumped on the manga. All I can say is that everyone is in for a ride and I can't wait to see how Mappa handles the final portion of the story.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Jun 9, 2021
Wow this anime is just amazing. While I knew going into it that the manga it's based off is one of the most popular rom-com manga out there, I had no idea what I was about to experience.
First off, let me say that it's a breath of fresh air to see a pair become a couple before the season is over and actually explore their relationship afterwards. While there are some anime that do that, most recently Tonikawa, it's still amazing to see. Now let's talk briefly about the various aspects of the show.
While the plot may seem somewhat simple, it's in its simplicity
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that it can really shine and delve deep into the characters to make them very realistic and likeable. Both Hori Kyouko and Miyamura Izumi are amazing protagonists that each have their own insecurities that get brought up during the course of the show. Not only are these characters amazing but most of the side characters get a lot of development to flesh them out, especially over the course of the latter half of the season.
Besides the great characters, the art and sound design are pretty good as well. While there aren't a ton of amazing pieces played through the show, it does its job well and seeks to highlight important scenes. The voice acting is incredible and the art design is excellent with a lot of intricate lighting and use of various colors.
My only real complaint is that I would have liked this show to be a full two cours. I only recently started reading the manga after finishing the anime but I can definitely tell that they skipped a lot of material. Some side characters get their time to shine but don't show up much later in the story, like Sawada, which is a real shame as I bet they show up in the manga much more often.
However, that single complaint aside, I don't have many issues with this story. A simple plot is used to flesh out these characters wonderfully, with an emphasis on the real insecurities that people face all the time (especially in high school). I cannot recommend this anime enough to people who enjoy rom-coms and even to those who don't.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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