Evaluation and impressions of "Senyuu. Season 2": Evolution and deepening beyond expectations

Senyuu. 2nd Season - Senyuu. 2ki - Reviews and Recommendations

Overview

Senyuu 2-ki is a TV anime series based on the manga by Robinson Haruhara, which aired on TV Tokyo from July 3 to September 25, 2013. Although it has 13 episodes, each episode is only 5 minutes long, the dense story and the adventures of the unique characters are captivating and captivating to the viewers. In this review, we will go into detail about the story, characters, production staff, music, and more, and also introduce some recommended points.

■ Story

The story of "Senyuu. 2nd Season" unfolds against the backdrop of a huge conspiracy that permeates the demon world and the human world. The legendary heroes, born at the king's wish, set out on a journey to prevent the Demon King's resurrection, but a shocking truth was hidden behind the scenes. The fact that the king is the root cause and mastermind of all this becomes clear, and the story moves closer to its core.

In episode 14, "The Hero is Worried," Foifoi tells Alba the truth about the king, and even the king's daughter joins the party. Meanwhile, Ross and his friends are separated from Alba by the witch Zwei's scheme and sent to the dimensional gap. In episode 15, "The Hero is Stunned," Ross and his friends confront the first demon king, Lukimedes, in the dimensional gap, and in the king's castle, Ditzenbar and his men begin to move, plotting the demon king's resurrection.

In episode 16, "The Hero is Framed," Alba and his friends arrive at the mechanical city of Turtle and are accused of murder. The bloody knife Alba holds in her hand deepens the mystery of the story. Meanwhile, in the Dimensional Rift, Samejima appears and brings a ray of hope to Ross and the others. In episode 17, "The Hero is Overwhelmed," Alba is alone and is attacked by a mysterious man who is after the bounty money, while in the city, Hime-chan's armor is repaired and Ares tries to test its performance. In the Dimensional Rift, the battle with Zwei comes to a close.

In episode 18, "The Hero Trembles," the battle with Zwei ends thanks to Samejima's efforts, and Zwei reveals the truth behind the Demon King's resurrection. A new assassin attacks Ross and his friends, while Alba teams up with a mysterious elf man. In episode 19, "The Hero Trembles," Alba escapes from imprisonment disguised as an elf and reunites with Hime-chan and Ares. Ross and his friends are attacked by a new assassin, Yuri, and Janua unleashes his power.

In episode 20, "The Hero Falls Silent," Ross and the others survive Yuri's attack thanks to Samejima's sacrifice, and fight back with Yanua's ninjutsu. Meanwhile, Alba successfully escapes for the third time, and everyone heads to the castle together. In episode 21, "The Hero Transforms," ​​Ross releases his hidden power from Yuri's attack, and Ditzenber appears. In episode 22, "The Hero Reunites," Ditzenber reveals Ross's secret, and Ditzenber tries to release Ross' power in order to obtain the key to the Demon King's revival.

In episode 23, "The Hero Ends," Alba helps Ross and his friends get out of a hopeless situation, but Dietzenber grows angry. The battle becomes messy when Hime-chan and the others join. In episode 24, "The Hero Unleashes," Dietzenber strikes Alba, and Alba's fate is called into question. In episode 25, "The Hero Decides," Ross unleashes his power, and the original Lukimedes is resurrected. In episode 26, "The Hero Returns," Ross seals the original Lukimedes between dimensions and says goodbye to Alba. The story has a touching ending.

■Explanation

"Senyuu. 2nd Season" is set in a world where the Demon King Lukimedes, who was sealed away by the hero Creation 1000 years ago, has been resurrected. 75 heroes are chosen to defeat the Demon King, and one of them, Alba, sets out on a journey with Ross. Alba is still a novice hero and is not good at fighting, but he has a personality that cannot leave people in trouble alone and a special skill of tsukkomi. On the other hand, Ross does not actively participate in battles and is passionate about bullying Alba.

The story depicts the growth of the characters and the hidden conspiracy behind the defeat of the Demon King through the adventures of Alba and Ross. The combination of the weak hero and the sadistic warrior creates laughter and emotion that leaves a strong impression on viewers. Another appealing aspect of the series is the way the relationships between the characters deepen through various encounters and partings.

■Cast

The cast of "Senyuu. 2Ki" is filled with voice actors who play unique characters. The main character Alba is played by Shimono Hiro, and Ross is played by Nakamura Yuichi. Other than that, a luxurious cast of voice actors has gathered, including Kayano Ai as Ruki, Suzumura Kenichi as Foy Foy, Nakata Jouji as Rudolph, Kato Emiri as Hime-chan, Uchiyama Yumi as Ares, Sakurai Takahiro as Yanua Ain, Ueda Yoji as Mii-chan, Sugita Tomokazu as Samejima, Sakaguchi Daisuke as Yuri, Okamoto Hiroshi as Elf November, and Ogino Haruaki as the first Lukimedes.

■ Main staff

Many talented staff members are involved in the production of "Senyuu. 2Ki". The original work is by Robinson Haruhara, the director is Hiroshi Yamamoto, the series composition is Michiko Yokote, the character design and general animation director is Ushio Tazawa, the art director is Takanori Tanaka, the color design is Junko Kitagawa, the director of photography is Daisuke Okumura, the editor is Mai Hasegawa, the music is Makoto Wakatabe and Daisuke Sakabe, the music production is by Lantis, the sound director is Hiromi Kikuta, the sound effects are Eiko Morikawa, the sound production is by Rakuonsha, the animation production is by Ordet × LIDENFILMS, and the production is by the Senyuu. Production Committee. Thanks to the cooperation of these staff members, the work has achieved high quality.

■ Main Characters

The main characters of "Senyuu. 2nd Season" each have their own unique charm. Alba is unreliable, but has a personality that can't leave people in trouble alone, and her specialty is tsukkomi. Ross is passionate about bullying Alba, and is not very active in fighting. Ruki is a demon girl with a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to move through space. Foifoi is a hero who will do anything for money, and suffers from chuunibyou. Rudolf is Foifoi's admonisher, and has a constitution that can only love young girls. Ares is a blue-haired female hero who has an important mission. Hime-chan is a warrior clad in armor and is actually a princess. Yanua Ain is a powerful demon who aspires to be a ninja. Mi-chan is Yanua's friend, and under the influence of magic, she began to speak human language. Samejima is Yanua's best friend, a passionate and passionate man. Yuri is a demon who works with Ditzenber, and has a carefree tone and an innocent smile. Elf November is a lively boy who is after Alba's life for the bounty money. The first Lukimedes is a legendary demon king who was sealed away a thousand years ago, and is Luki's grandfather.

■Subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Senyuu. Season 2" are as follows:

• Episode 14: The Hero is Worried. (2013/07/02)
• Episode 15: The Hero is Stunned. (2013/07/09)
• Episode 16: The Hero is Tricked. (2013/07/16)
• Episode 17: The Hero is Overwhelmed. (2013/07/23)
• Episode 18: "The Hero Trembles" (2013/07/30)
• Episode 19: The Hero is Speechless. (2013/08/06)
• Episode 20: The Hero Falls Silent. (2013/08/13)
• Episode 21: The Hero Transforms. (2013/08/20)
• Episode 22: "The Heroes Reunite" (2013/08/27)
• Episode 23: The Hero Ends (2013/09/03)
• Episode 24: "The Hero Unleashes" (2013/09/10)
• Episode 25: "The Hero Makes a Decision" (2013/09/17)
• Episode 26: The Hero Returns (2013/09/24)

■ Theme songs and music

The ending theme of "Senyuu. 2nd Season - Senyuu. 2ki -", "QUESTERS!", is sung by Shimono Hiro, who plays Alba. The lyrics are by Matsui Yohei, and the music and arrangement are by Yashima Shun. This song features a powerful melody and lyrics that symbolize Alba's adventure and growth, making a strong impression on viewers.

■ Evaluation

"Senyuu. 2" is a work that has a dense story and unique characters despite its short time frame. The combination of Alba and Ross brings laughter and emotion, and the hidden conspiracy behind the defeat of the Demon King are elements that draw viewers in. In addition, the work is of high quality thanks to the cooperation of a luxurious cast of voice actors and talented staff.

The story depicts the adventures and growth of the heroes against the backdrop of a conspiracy to revive the Demon King. As the subtitles of each episode indicate, Alba and his friends face various difficulties, but also deepen their bonds with their companions. In particular, the comedic elements created by Alba's tsukkomi and Ross's sadistic personality provide viewers with laughs. Meanwhile, as the conspiracy to revive the Demon King and the characters' pasts are revealed, the story unfolds in a moving way.

Each character has their own unique personality, with a wide variety of charms, such as Alba's unreliability and inability to leave people in trouble alone, Ross's bullying of Alba and his reluctance to fight, Ruki's sense of responsibility and childishness, Foy Foy's chuunibyou syndrome and obsession with money, and Rudolph's love for young girls. The relationships woven by these characters are also one of the attractions of the story.

Thanks to the cooperation of the production staff, the work has achieved high quality. The visual beauty, which faithfully reproduces the worldview of Robinson Haruhara from the original work, while incorporating expressions unique to anime, has the power to draw viewers in. The music is also an important element in livening up the atmosphere of the story, and the ending theme "QUESTERS!" in particular features a powerful melody and lyrics that symbolize Alba's adventure and growth.

■ Recommendation points

"Senyuu. Season 2" can be recommended for the following reasons:

• A dense story despite a short time frame : Although each episode is only five minutes long, the dense storyline and unique characters have the power to draw viewers in.
• Balance of laughs and emotions : The combination of Alba and Ross creates laughs, while the plot surrounding the Demon King's resurrection and the characters' growth create emotions that are exquisitely balanced.
• Unique Characters : The story is filled with a variety of charming characters, including Alba, Ross, Ruki, Foifoi, and Rudolf.
• A stellar cast of voice actors : The characters are played by a stellar cast of voice actors, including Shimono Hiro, Nakamura Yuichi, Kayano Ai, and Suzumura Kenichi.
• High production quality : While faithfully recreating the worldview of the original work, the beautiful visuals and music that incorporate expressions unique to anime enhance the appeal of the work.

"Senyuu. 2-Ki" is a work that has a dense story and unique characters despite its short time frame. It has an exquisite balance of laughter and emotion, and has the power to draw viewers in. Thanks to the cooperation of a luxurious cast of voice actors and talented staff, the work has achieved high quality. Please watch this work and enjoy the adventure and growth of Alba and friends.