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The appeal and evaluation of "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? II"

"Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? II" is a TV anime series that aired from July 13 to September 28, 2019, and is based on the light novel series "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?," written by Fujino Omori. This work is set in the labyrinth city of Orario and tells the story of adventurer Bell Cranel and goddess Hestia. Below, we will introduce the appeal and reviews of this work, as well as related information.

story

Many gods live in the labyrinth city of Orario, and at its center lies a "dungeon" that leads to the Abyss. Bell Cranel is an adventurer who belongs to the smallest clan, the Hestia Familia, together with the goddess Hestia. Although Bell has only been an adventurer for a few months, he has achieved the fastest rank-up in history and overcomes repeated abnormal situations, making him a lively presence in the labyrinth city.

In the second season, Bell attracts attention for achieving the fastest rank-up in the world, and his adventures are depicted as many eyes turn to him. In particular, the conflict with the Ishtar Familia and Bell's growth are highlights. The story revolves around the bond between Bell and Hestia, with themes of labyrinths, encounters, and adventures.

character

Bell Cranel (voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka) is the main character, and his growth as an adventurer is depicted. His purity and courage are at the center of the story, drawing the viewer in. Hestia (voiced by Inori Minase) is the chief goddess who loves Bell, and her compassion and actions towards him add depth to the story.

Other unique characters who make an appearance and liven up the story include Ais Wallenstein (CV: Saori Onishi), Liliruca Arde (CV: Maaya Uchida), Welf Crozzo (CV: Yoshimasa Hosoya), Yamato Mikoto (CV: Chinatsu Akasaki), Ryu Lion (CV: Saori Hayami), and Sanjouno Haruhime (CV: Haruka Chisuga). Sanjouno Haruhime's character in particular plays an important role in the second season, and her background and growth are depicted.

Production Staff

The director is Hideki Tachibana, the series composition is Hideki Shirane, the character design is Shigeki Kimoto, the sound director is Jin Aketagawa, and the music is by Keiji Iuchi. The animation production by JCSTAFF faithfully reproduces the worldview of the original work while maximizing its visual appeal.

Subtitles and episodes

The second season consists of 12 episodes, with the subtitles for each episode as follows:

• Episode 1: "God's Party" (2019/07/13)
• Episode 2: "Sun God (Apollo)" (2019/07/20)
• Episode 3: "Conversion" (2019/07/27)
• Episode 4: "War Games" (2019/08/03)
• Episode 5: "Home" (2019/08/10)
• Episode 6: "Ishtar Familia" (2019/08/17)
• Episode 7: "Lunar the Fox" (2019/08/24)
• Episode 8: "Utakata no Yume" (2019/08/31)
• Episode 9: "Battle Prostitute (Barbera)" (2019/09/07)
• Episode 10: "Argonaut" (2019/09/14)
• Episode 11: "Advance (Rakia)" (2019/09/21)
• Episode 12: "The Goddess and Her Family" (2019/09/28)

Each episode revolves around the adventures of Bell and Hestia, and is told from the perspective of various characters. In particular, the conflict with the Ishtar Familia from episodes 6 to 9 is a highlight, with its tense and dramatic developments.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "HELLO to DREAM" sung by Yuka Iguchi, with lyrics and composition by Heroism and arrangement by Wataru Maeguchi. This song is a bright and positive song that symbolizes the adventures of Bell and Hestia, and will lift the spirits of viewers.

The ending theme is "Sasaya na Shukusai" (A Small Celebration) sung by sora tob sakana, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by Junsei Terui. This song is a warm song that evokes the bond between Bell and Hestia, enhancing the moving story. Also included is "Tropica⭐︎Vacation" sung by Saori Onishi, which is the ending theme for the OVA.

The insert song "Mangetsu no Shirabe" sung by Sanjouno Haruhime (voiced by Haruka Chisuga) helps us understand her character more deeply.

Related Titles

The "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon" series includes the following related works:

• "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?"
• "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon III"
• "Sword Oratoria: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Side Story"
• "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? -Orion's Arrow-"

These works delve deeper into Bell and Hestia's adventures and are essential reading for fans. Sword Oratoria in particular tells the story from Aiz Wallenstein's perspective, giving it a different appeal from Bell and Hestia's story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? II" brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest while developing the story from an anime-specific perspective. Highlights include the growth and bond between Bell and Hestia, as well as the exploits of the unique characters. In addition, the depiction of the battle scenes and dungeons is also superb, and the visual appeal has been highly praised.

This is a must-watch for fantasy and adventure fans, especially those interested in the relationship between Bell and Hestia and the world of the labyrinth city of Orario. Fans of the original work will also enjoy the anime's unique interpretations and additional elements.

In addition, by enjoying the related works together, you can experience the world of the "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?" series more deeply. If you are interested in the adventures of the labyrinth city of Orario, be sure to check out this series.