The appeal and reviews of "Granblue Fantasy The Animation Season 2": A sequel that exceeds expectations

Granblue Fantasy The Animation Season Two: A story of epic adventure and deepening bonds

"Granblue Fantasy The Animation Season Two" is the second season of the TV anime series based on the popular game "Granblue Fantasy" by Cygames. It was broadcast on TOKYO MX and AT-X from October 5 to December 28, 2019, and captivated viewers with its 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long. Animation production is handled by MAPPA, and the director is Yui Umemoto.

story

Gran, a boy who dreams of the sky and heads for Star Island, meets Lyria, a mysterious girl with blue hair, and they share a life and fate together. The two board the airship Grand Cypher, dodge attacks from the Empire, encounter Primal Beasts, and continue their journey with their trustworthy companions. They are only halfway to the Star Island, and Gran and Lyria decide to continue on the next part of their journey with their companions.

This season depicts the growth of Gran and Lyria and the deepening of their bond. In particular, it is worth watching how their bond with their companions is tested and strengthened through the Empire's conspiracies and the battle against the Primal Beasts. Each episode also delves into the backstories and inner thoughts of each individual character, leaving viewers with a deep emotional response.

cast

The cast of this work is impressive, with voice actors who bring out the individuality of each character. Yuki Ono plays the main character Gran, Nao Toyama plays Lyria, and Rie Kugimiya plays Vyrn, and their performances bring out the best in each character. Also not to be missed are the participation of veteran voice actors such as Miyuki Sawashiro as Katarina, Hiroaki Hirata as Rackam, and Yukari Tamura as Io.

Main Staff

The original work is by Cygames, the director is Yui Umemoto, the series is composed by Kiyoko Kawamura, and the character design is by Fumihide Choi. The staff is also impressive. Yui Umemoto's directing skills have contributed greatly to the development of the story and the portrayal of the characters' emotions. MAPPA's animation production has also realized beautiful visuals and dynamic action scenes, enhancing the visual appeal.

Main Characters

Gran is a boy who travels to "Istarshia, the Island of Stars," mentioned in a letter from his missing father. He shares his fate with Lyria, who has given him a share of her life. He has a strong sense of justice and a kind-hearted personality that cannot leave people in trouble alone. Lyria is a girl who has the ability to command the Primal Beasts, and was saved by Gran when she ran away from the Erste Empire, and they travel together. She is a cheerful and curious girl. Vy has been with Gran since childhood, and is like a partner that guides his destiny. She is a mysterious creature that looks like a winged lizard. Her favorite food is apples. Katarina was a former knight of the Erste Empire, and rebelled against the empire that was trying to use Lyria's power. She is calm and intelligent, but she also has a weakness for cute things. Lacam is a skilled helmsman who drives the sky on the airship Grand Cypher. At one time, he refused to ride the airship, but after meeting Gran, he took the helm again. Although she may seem blunt, she is very caring. Io is a young wizard with great magical powers, and while searching for her missing master, she met Gran, who visited the Principality of Bartz. She is strictly forbidden to be treated like a child, and admires "adult women." Eugen is an elderly former skyfarer who runs a mercenary business on the Auguste Islands, and seems to have a connection with the Black Knight, but he does not reveal the details to Gran and the others. He is a kind person who helps his allies with his skilled techniques and wealth of knowledge.

subtitle

The subtitles of each episode reflect the development of the story and the feelings of the characters. For example, #01 "The Skyfarers' Sky" symbolizes the beginning of Gran and Lyria's journey, while #02 "The Fortress City of Albion" depicts the scene of fighting against the Empire's conspiracy. #05 "Talina and Vira" delves deeper into the relationship between Katarina and Vira, and #07 "The Immortal Primal Beast" sees the battle against the Primal Beast reach its climax. In addition, #Extra1 "Another Journey" and #Extra2 "Descending! Cipher Mask! / The Story of Saint Albion Girls' School" highlight the charms of the characters from a different perspective than the main story.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme, "Stay With Me," was written, composed, and sung by Seven Billion Dots. This song sings of the bond between Gran and Lyria and the hope of their journey, leaving a strong impression on viewers. The ending theme, "Ao," was written by Junji Ishiwata and adieu, composed by Wataru Sawabe, and sung by adieu. This song brings out the moving scenes in the story and resonates deeply in the hearts of viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

Granblue Fantasy The Animation Season Two is a story of epic adventure and deepening bonds. The reason it has been widely supported by fans of not only the original game but also anime fans is due to the character growth and deepening bonds, the beautiful visuals and dynamic action scenes, and the moving story development. In particular, the relationship between Gran and Lyria, and the scenes where the bonds with their companions are tested leave a strong impression on viewers. Also, don't miss the character backstories and inner thoughts that are explored in each episode.

The reasons why I recommend this work are as follows:

• Character appeal : Gran, Lyria, Vynn, Katarina, Rakum, Io, Eugen, and more - each character's individuality and growth are depicted, leaving viewers with deep emotions.
• Beautiful Visuals : Beautiful visuals and dynamic action scenes animated by MAPPA enhance the visual appeal.
• Emotional Story : The emotional storyline will keep viewers hooked, including the Empire's conspiracy, the battle against the Primal Beasts, and the deepening bonds between allies.
• Fabulous cast and staff : The fabulous cast, including Yuki Ono, Nao Toyama, and Rie Kugimiya, and the staff led by Yui Umemoto, enhance the appeal of the work.
• The appeal of the theme songs : The opening theme "Stay With Me" and the ending theme "Ao" enhance the emotional impact of the story and resonate deeply with viewers.

Granblue Fantasy The Animation Season Two is a story of epic adventure and deepening bonds, and is recommended not only for fans of the original game, but also for anime fans. The character growth and deepening bonds that deeply move viewers, the beautiful visuals and dynamic action scenes, and the moving storyline make it a must-see. Please watch this work and empathize with Gran and Lyria's journey.