Shakugan no Shana-tan II (Second)

J.C.Staff Winter 2008
7.1
Quality Score
0.94 (Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
21,224
MAL Ratings

Synopsis — from MyAnimeList

Shana-tan specials bundled with the limited edition first and fifth volumes of the Shakugan no Shana II (Second) DVD and the limited edition Shakugan no Shana II (Second) guide book. Episodes #1: Shakugan no Shana-tan Begins #2: Shakugan no Shana-tan & Yoshida: Konoe Fumina no Gyakushuu #3: Shakugan no Shana-tan Revenge

Audience Consensus

Audience finds the Shana-tan specials to be a fun, if somewhat hit-or-miss, comedic departure from the main series. While the art and character reveals are praised, the humor's randomness and the nature of parody hold it back from universal acclaim.

Strengths

  • Fun break from the main story
  • High quality art and sound production
  • Reveals unexpected character sides, akin to good fanfiction
  • Less perverted than previous Shana-tan seasons

Weaknesses

  • References are hit-or-miss
  • Jokes are often too random to be funny
  • Story is inherently weaker as a parody