Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It r=1-sinθ
Synopsis
Following the events of their trip to Okinawa, Saitama University graduate students Shinya Yukimura and Ayame Himuro have failed to obtain the data necessary to scientifically prove their love for each other. Unable to replicate the exact conditions of the trip, the two stubborn scientists decide to seek help from elsewhere in the university—the Biological Sciences department. Assisted by fellow graduate students and longtime couple Chris Floret and Suiu Fujiwara, Yukimura and Himuro begin to quantify their feelings by measuring their output of oxytocin in various romantic situations. The two scientists soon find that their feelings for each other are nothing compared to that of a mature couple. It is here that Chris poses a question to both Yukimura and Himuro: what will they do if their "affection" is proven not to be love after all? Desperate to find a scientific rationale for the discrepancy, Yukimura puts everything on the line to prove that their "love" is real. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The second season of 'Rikei ga Koi ni Ochita no de Shoumei shitemita. Heart' is met with mixed reactions. While some appreciate the focus on side characters and the initial lightheartedness, the consensus is that the final episodes, particularly involving Kanade's arc, are poorly written, tonally inconsistent, and feature unnecessary and disturbing content. This leads to a significant drop in enjoyment and a generally negative final impression, overshadowing the positive aspects of the earlier episodes.
Strengths
- Strong focus on side characters allows them to shine.
- First half of the season retains the fun, cute romantic comedy feel of season 1.
- OP and ED are well-received and catchy.
- VA is done well and is the reason that most of the jokes hit well.
- Blue balling is low and the number of ships is high.
Weaknesses
- Sudden tonal shift in the final episodes with depictions of violence and attempted sexual assault is jarring and poorly executed.
- Kanade's 'Normal' arc is considered irritating, overdramatic, and poorly resolved.
- The writing is inconsistent, and the plot feels disjointed compared to season 1.
- Himuro's role is diminished, making her feel less like a main character.
- The forced drama and love triangle feel unnecessary and detract from the wholesome romance.
- The comedy can be hit or miss.
- Some found the addition of Chris and Suiu to be unnecessary and annoying.