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Kamisama Hajimemashita was a really pretty and easy to watch anime. If you liked the first season, Kamisama Hajimemashita◎ did not disappoint at all; in fact, the romance portion got a little heavier, so all you romance lovers out there are sure to be saying "d'aww" at least three times an episode. I highly recommend it if you enjoyed S1.

Story: 8
The story picks up right from where S1 ended, but it takes a bit of a break from Nanami "learning how to be a Land God" to more of a "Nanami being a boss God" approach. There are a ton of new characters, and reappearances ... of older ones (i.e. Himemeko x Kotaro, the one and only Kurama, and Mizuki), making for a fairly diverse story line and change in direction. But it was a good change, so nothing was too stale.

Nanami delves deeper into her duties as a Land God, such as visits and becoming a stronger deity. When she's figuring this out, she still carries support from her faithful familiars, Tomoe and the adorable snake Mizuki. They fight, Nanami breaks it up, and they go on with their lives. While this is happening, a variety of plots unfold, all leading to Tomoe having successive epiphanies about his cheerful human goddess.

Characters: 9
The new characters were all pretty funny and added a nice touch to the whole atmosphere of the show, even though some of their stories were left hanging, like Kirihito, Tomoe's old companion from his wild fox days. But we also got a deeper look into Kurama's character, which was a sweet bonus.

As for the main characters, Tomoe this season is ridiculously cute. Seriously, I could not get enough of him, with his revelations and inner monologue. There's actually a lot more focus on Tomoe this season as well, so you get more time to understand his thoughts, which was a good addition. And Nanami was still the same oblivious and happy-go-lucky Nanami as last season, but perhaps a bit more mature and refined as a deity.

Yes, she continues her funny antics, like creating Mamoru, the adorable monkey child, who is added to the list of "Things/People that Antagonize Tomoe". But hey, that only serves to bring joy to us viewers, right? XP To sum it all up, character development was as strong this season as much as the last, if not more so.

Art: 8
Okay, here's where it got a little different. With season one having 7 producers and season two having 3, the art style definitely took a turn. It wasn't bad at all; but it was really easy to tell the contrast. The colors are still charming and pleasant, but the style is a little simpler and there are a ton of close-ups each episode. As in, like 30 per episode. It wasn't exactly annoying, but it was a tad abundant for me. For the rest, I had no complaints. Still the same characters and designs we know and love.

Sound: 8
The artist Hanae has provided both seasons of Kamisama Hajimemashita with adorable and awesome OPs and EDs, and I love it. The songs are cute and dancey, but they still tie in with the whole atmosphere of the show. Can't really complain, they just work. Also, I felt like the background music they used was very effective in each scene they used to get across the tone of the situation. It was nothing too fancy, but it was still satisfying.

Enjoyment: 9
I realize I have been comparing S1 and S2 a whole lot this entire time, but don't get me wrong, Kamisama Hajimemashita is a solid show. Heck, S1 is in my favorites. S2 was just as good, and probably even better if you're just here for a ton of googly-eyeing. Which, I was, not gonna lie.

The romance definitely got a lot stronger, as well as the story, and characters. There was so much cuteness in this show, and it did not fail to continue that legacy in this season. I went through episodes at a madman's pace, and I'm pretty sad that it's over already. :(

Overall: 8.5
Absolutely watch this if you are having any doubts. This is by no means one of those shows with a terrible S2. Really, this season was nearly on par with the first, which makes it rather awesome and a good watch. If for no other reason, watch for Tomoe. Hey, I won't judge. Much.

So a friend of mine recently wanted to start this anime, and that was when I realized that other people in the world would think that was a good idea as well.

I beg of you.
Please think about what you're about to do.

Do you really want to lose your sanity? Do you really feel the need to watch possibly the stupidest MC in the world lose more amounts of blood than biologically possible? Do you really want to sit through such an offense to mankind when you could literally watch, oh, I don't know, paint dry, or ice melt?

Did you take a look at the ... MAL rating? It's not lying to you. I promise.

But you, trusty old anime watcher, you're probably thinking, "Oh wow, the art is really pretty, though! I'm sure it will get me through the show!"

Not even the art could save this anime. Not even once.

And the episodes are short as heck (14 minutes a piece). That's their trick to lure you into thinking you could stomach another episode. And you keep going and going and going and then you realize that your brain is moments away from exploding.

Story? Uh, I guess the story is that some girl moves in with a bunch of messed-up-in-the-head guys and then it turns out that she doesn't even have a brain. Something along those lines.

Maybe you like vampires. That's nice. These guys? Not nice. Not in the least. I've tried to wrack my head for why these characters are so freaking stupid, but nothing comes to mind. Literally one of the guy's nickname for her is "Bitch-chan."
Think about that. Bitch-chan. (There is a 1-hour compilation of it on YouTube.)

Also, the disgusting bloodsucking noises sounded like people slurping soup.
...And yeah. I think that about sums it up.

So please, do yourself a favor, and put this on your "Avoid Like the Plague" list.

I hope one day I will recover.
And if you go ahead and watch this, I hope you will too.

Life is a fleeting concept. Everything in it, be it love, friendship, loss, happiness, you can't have it forever, because it just doesn't work that way.

Hotarubi no Mori e has wrapped itself around my head and heart, making me truly respect this movie and its message. At first, it will appear to be a simple movie of friendship between Hotaru, a little girl lost in the woods, and Gin, a forest spirit who is lost emotionally. But it is so much more than that. For such a short movie, it is incredibly impacting and thought-provoking.

Story: 9
We begin with our main character, the young Hotaru, who ... is lost and crying in the forest. She meets Gin, a white-haired boy who helps her find her way out, but will not let her touch him. If anyone touches Gin, he will perish and never return.

The premise of the story is simple, but so sweetly executed. Hotaru befriends Gin, visiting the forest every day to play with him. Because she only stays at her uncle's for the summer, they can only meet for those few months every year. This brings a somewhat precious connotation to every memory they create together, which heightens the audience's attention to the relationship.

Hotaru grows, but Gin is constant. He is always the same teen to early twenties, while Hotaru ages more and more. This also bring to attention that, perhaps, one day, Hotaru will surpass Gin in age, breaking one of their connections of eternal youth.

When Hotaru becomes a high-schooler, the story slows pace and takes a more in-depth view of their days together. Gin and Hotaru both share a pure and deep love for each other, and this part of the movie is really beautiful to watch. The story was incredibly bittersweet and lovely, and it really makes me think about how short everything in life really is. It makes me treasure what I have, and look forward to the future.

Art: 10
The artwork was gorgeous, and set the scene impeccably. The characters, background, and setting were so nice to look at, I didn't feel anything was out of place.

Sound: 10
From the rustling of leaves, to the unexpectedly peaceful background music, the audio fit the movie to a tee; everything worked and the ending song cannot get any more perfect for this movie. It really brings everything together, and I enjoyed it immensely.

Character: 10
In only 40 minutes, Hotaru and Gin are developed so fully and smoothly, it's hard to believe that you could end up caring for them so much. Their relationship is something truly magical, and it's wonderful experience to follow.

Enjoyment: 9
I really, really loved this movie. The romance was on-par, and I really felt everything that was happening. The humor was gentle and cute, and it wasn't hard to root for the characters. The only reason that this isn't a 10 is because I'm so conflicted on the ending.

One of the reasons that I found myself immersed in the story is that anyone can empathize with the storyline. Chances are, you're probably not a forest spirit that befriends little girls - sure, but you probably understand how incredibly short life really is, and why it's important to cherish everything you share with others.

Overall: 9
I cried. Gin and Hotaru smiled. Will you?