B-PROJECT ~Zecchou*Emotion~ Season 2: A thorough evaluation of rising expectations and the evolved story development

B-PROJECT ~Zecchou * Emotion~ Season 2 Review and Recommendation

The second season of "B-PROJECT: Zecchou * Emotion" is a TV anime series that aired from January 12 to March 30, 2019, and is based on the original character by MAGES. and Shikura Chiyomaru. It was directed by Moriwaki Makoto, animated by BN Pictures, and produced by Team B-PRO2. The story follows the protagonist Tsubasa Sumisora, who works as an A&R at the industry-leading record company Gandhara Music, and the members of her idol unit B-PROJECT, as they overcome various troubles and accidents to grow.

story

The story of the second season begins after Tsubasa and the other members of "B-PROJECT" have successfully performed their dream concert at the JAPAN Dome. As they move towards the next stage, they continue to grow and take on new challenges through their encounter with a new unit, "KiLLER KiNG." The story depicts the individual dramas and conflicts of each unit, as well as the growth and bonds they achieve by overcoming these. In particular, the story progresses from the perspective of a different unit in each episode, allowing viewers to experience the deeper inner lives of each character.

character

"B-PROJECT" is an idol group consisting of four units: "Kitakore", "THRIVE", "MooNs" and "KiLLER KiNG". Each unit has a unique character, and their growth and changes in relationships are at the center of the story.

• Here it is
  • Kitakado Rinbisa (CV: Daisuke Ono): A gentle, romantic, prince-like type. Raised in a wealthy family, he is gentle and skillful, but sometimes he is a little out of touch with common sense.
  • Ryuji Korekuni (CV: Daisuke Kishio): A tough, cunning, and devilish character. He is sometimes mistaken for a woman because of his appearance, and he loves sweets.
• THRIVE
  • Takeshi Kaneshiro (CV: Toshiyuki Toyonaga): A boy who has returned from overseas and has a strong desire to be an artist and is very particular about music. His special skills are guitar and English, but he can also be stubborn and uncooperative.
  • Asu Yuuta (CV: Hanae Natsuki): A cheerful, kind, laid-back and soothing character. He is sociable and can get along with anyone, but he has a terrible sense of direction.
  • Aizen Kenju (CV: Kazuki Kato): He has a proud, narcissistic and easy-going personality. When he sees a woman, he greets her by flirting with her, and he is always concerned about his bangs.
• MooNs
  • Kazunaga Masunaga (CV: Yuto Uemura): A hardworking, perfectionist, kind and gentle honor student. He often acts as the mediator within the group.
  • Onzai Hyakutaro (CV: Tetsuya Kakihara): A cool boy who grew up in the city, he is not good at expressing his emotions, but he is a serious person who faithfully keeps promises. He has a sixth sense and sometimes makes suspicious remarks.
  • Osariki (CV: Morikubo Shoutarou): A mood maker with a strong service spirit and excellent communication skills, he is also optimistic and has little sense of crisis.
  • Nome Tatsuhiro (CV: Taiga Genki): A sincere, kindhearted and compassionate young man. He is not good with women and can be shy, but he has good motor skills and is especially good at sword fighting.
  • Mikado Shakumura (CV: Toshiki Masuda): A smart and intelligent otaku who loves all things 2D. He is especially obsessed with "Magical Girl Mamirin", but hides this fact at work.
• KiLLER KiNG
  • Teramitsu Yuzuki (CV: Nishiyama Kotaro): Haruhi's twin brother. He is half Japanese. He has a quiet and mysterious aura, and is a bit self-conscious about his pretty face.
  • Haruhi Teramitsu (CV: Taku Yashiro): Yuzuki's twin brother. He is half-Japanese. He is the complete opposite of his older brother, cheerful and likes to stand out. He loves himself, but he loves his older brother even more.
  • Akitake Fudo (CV: Shoya Chiba): He is a positive, proactive leader who takes action when he thinks of something. He is childhood friends with Tono.
  • Tono Miroku (CV: Takuya Eguchi): A genius with a natural talent for both looks and athleticism, he has a natural idol temperament. He is stoic in his quest to be the top of the industry, but he also has a fetish for muscles.

staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of this work. The original story was written by MAGES. and Shikura Chiyomaru, the general producer was Nishikawa Takanori, the director was Moriwaki Makoto, the series composition was by Oshima Nozomu and MAGES., the character design was Hara Yumiko, the general animation directors were Kawashima Nao and Yasuda Kyohiro, the art director was Yoshida Hitomi, the color design was Uemura Shuji, the CG director was Machida Masaya, the director of photography was Chiba Hiroyuki, the editor was Yanagi Keisuke, the sound director was Tanaka Ryo, the music was Nakanishi Ryosuke, and the animation production was handled by BN Pictures. The cooperation of these staff members resulted in an anime of extremely high quality both visually and aurally.

episode

The second season will consist of 12 episodes, with each episode telling the story from the perspective of a different unit. Below are the subtitles and broadcast dates for each episode.

• #1 “BRAND NEW WORLD” (2019/01/11)
• #2 "DIE HARD" (2019/01/18)
• #3 “PARTY NIGHT” (2019/01/25)
• #4 “TWO IS ONE” (2019/02/01)
• #5 "KICK OFF" (2019/02/08)
• #6 "MOVING ON" (2019/02/15)
• #7 “MIRROR COMPLEX” (2019/02/22)
• #8 “TRUE THING” (2019/03/01)
• #9 “SUMMER CAMP” (2019/03/08)
• #10 “BRAVE ACTION” (2019/03/15)
• #11 “TRAP AGAIN” (2019/03/22)
• #12 "CLIMAX EMOTION" (2019/03/29)

music

The music of "B-PROJECT ~Zecchou * Emotion~" is an important element that enhances the appeal of the work. The opening theme "Zecchou * Emotion" and the ending theme "Hikari to Kage no Toki Musubu" were written and composed by Shikura Chiyomaru and sung by B-PROJECT. In addition, many insert songs sung by different units for each episode are included, and the powerful music is sure to capture the hearts of viewers.

• OP1
  • Period: #1 to #12
  • Song name: Climax * Emotion
  • Lyrics and composition: Chiyomaru Shikura
  • Arrangement: Shinichi Yuki
  • Sung by: B-PROJECT
• ED1
  • Period: #1 to #12
  • Song title: When Light and Shadow Meet
  • Lyrics and composition: Chiyomaru Shikura
  • Arrangement: Maon Kushita
  • Sung by: B-PROJECT
• Insert song
  • Period: #1
  • Song Name: Kodou * Ambitious
  • Lyricist: Takanori Nishikawa
  • Composer: Chiyomaru Shikura
  • Arrangement: Hiroshi Chihara
  • Sung by: B-PROJECT (Kitakore, THRIVE, MooNs)
  • Period: #1
  • Song Name: Love Winner
  • Lyrics, composition and arrangement: Takaharu Moriya
  • Singer: KiLLER KiNG (CV: Kotaro Nishiyama, Taku Yashiro, Shoya Chiba, Takuya Eguchi)
  • Period: #2
  • Song Name: Juggler
  • Lyricist: Kotukimiya
  • Composition and Arrangement: Ryuka
  • Sung by: THRIVE & KiLLER KiNG (voiced by: Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Natsuki Hanae, Kazuki Kato, Kotaro Nishiyama, Taku Yashiro, Shoya Chiba, Takuya Eguchi)
  • Period: #4
  • Song name: Melancholy → Serenade
  • Lyrics, composition and arrangement: Naoki Chiba "naotyu-"
  • Sung by: Kitakore (voiced by: Daisuke Ono and Daisuke Kishio)
  • Period: #5
  • Song title: YOLO ~Act Now~
  • Lyricist: Ao Y Ringo
  • Composer: Takamitsu Ono
  • Arrangement: Shinichi Yuki
  • Sung by: THRIVE (voiced by: Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Natsuki Hanae, Kazuki Kato)
  • Period: #6
  • Song title: STARTIN' SHINY FANTASY
  • Lyricist: Aiko Takase
  • Composition and Arrangement: no_my
  • Sung by: MooNs (voiced by: Yuto Uemura, Tetsuya Kakihara, Showtaro Morikubo, Genki Okawa, Toshiki Masuda)
  • Period: #7
  • Song title: Unite Contrast
  • Lyricist: Momori Ishii
  • Composer: HaTo
  • Arrangement: Shinichi Yuki
  • Sung by Kitakore & MooNs (voiced by Daisuke Ono, Daisuke Kishio, Yuto Uemura, Tetsuya Kakihara, Shoutarou Morikubo, Genki Okawa, Toshiki Masuda)
  • Period: #10
  • Song title: DIVE INTO THE WORLD
  • Lyricist: endenmeiteng
  • Composer: no_my
  • Arrangement: Maon Kushita
  • Singer: KiLLER KiNG (CV: Kotaro Nishiyama, Taku Yashiro, Shoya Chiba, Takuya Eguchi)
  • Period: #12
  • Song title: If I had to put it into words
  • Lyrics and composition: Chiyomaru Shikura
  • Arrangement: Shinichi Yuki
  • Sung by: B-PROJECT (voiced by: Daisuke Ono, Daisuke Kishio, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Natsuki Hanae, Kazuki Kato, Yuto Uemura, Tetsuya Kakihara, Shoutarou Morikubo, Genki Taiga, Toshiki Masuda, Kotaro Nishiyama, Taku Yashiro, Shouta Chiba, Takuya Eguchi)

Ratings and Recommendations

The second season of "B-PROJECT ~Zecchou * Emotion~" has received extremely high praise as an idol anime. The characters' personalities and growth, as well as the difficulties they face and the process of overcoming them, are carefully depicted, deeply moving viewers. In terms of music, the series also features many excellent songs, with powerful melodies and lyrics that capture the hearts of viewers.

This work is recommended not only for those who like idol anime, but also for those who want to enjoy the growth of characters and changes in relationships. In particular, the story that delves deeply into the personalities and drama of each unit provides viewers with a new perspective and encourages empathy. The quality of the music is also very high, allowing you to enjoy the afterglow of the show after watching it.

The film's visual beauty is also not to be missed. Visual elements such as character design, background art, and the use of CG all play an important role in enhancing the story. It's a work that highlights the technical capabilities of BN Pictures, the animation production company.

Overall, "B-Project: Zecchou * Emotion" Season 2 is an excellent work in terms of story, characters, music, and visual beauty, and is an anime that can be recommended to many viewers. It will be enjoyed by a wide range of viewers, not just idol anime fans.