Project ARMS: The 2nd Chapter
Synopsis
The 2nd Chapter continues the story of Ryo Takatsuki and his companions' quest to discover the secret of the mysterious A.R.M.S. they all possess and what the future may hold for them. They now know where the answers lie but to get to them, they must fight a desperate fight of survival against a powerful military corporation that wants their secrets no matter what the cost. (Source: AniDB)
Audience Consensus
The second season of Project ARMS is considered a mixed bag by audiences. While it offers some character development and delves deeper into the ARMS' mysteries, it suffers from animation issues and changes to the source material. These alterations ultimately weaken character arcs and lead to an unsatisfying conclusion, resulting in a somewhat disappointed reception from fans of the manga.
Strengths
- Decent character development for new characters.
- In-depth background of the ARMS answering plot mysteries.
- Better interaction and development between users and their ARMS.
Weaknesses
- Animation quality suffered compared to the first season.
- Plot elements and characters were cut from the manga adaptation.
- Compromised character arcs due to story changes.
- Kei's backstory was changed, making it less impactful.
- The show ends on an icy cliffhanger.
- Katsumi often plays the role of a damsel in distress.