Kagewani -II-
Synopsis
After surviving the onslaught at Sarugaku headquarters, Sousuke Banba resumes his investigation of the Kagewani monster hybrids. Armed with the ability to harness the Kagewani's power, the researcher now has a means to eliminate the creatures. But despite the benefits of this skill, it has one major drawback: Sousuke now struggles to maintain his sanity, with the power threatening to consume his body. Soon, threats old and new begin to rear their heads, as the upper echelons of Sarugaku become active once again and an assassin with a personal vendetta sets her sights on Sousuke. Nevertheless, he resolutely forges ahead on his mission, determined to track down the origins of the Kagewani and eliminate their threat once and for all. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with some praising the animation, music, and plot progression, while others criticize the generic story, shift in genre, and predictable scares. Fans of the first season may be disappointed by the sequel's changes. The short episode length and cliffhanger ending leave viewers wanting more, but not all are satisfied with the direction the series has taken.
Strengths
- Unique and beautiful animation style resembling a living manga.
- Suspenseful ambiance music enhances the thrilling atmosphere.
- Plot is exciting and easy to follow, focusing on Banba's fight with Kagewani.
Weaknesses
- Story is bland, generic, and full of predictable clichés.
- Shift from horror to supernatural thriller alienated fans of the original.
- Over-reliance on jump scares and predictable sound cues.
- Pacing issues due to squeezing too much story into short episodes.