Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions Season 2
Synopsis
Not long after forming their partnership, detectives Ron Kamonohashi and Totomaru Isshiki have proven adept at solving various cases together. However, the two are further motivated to continue their work when they discover that the House of M—an infamous crime syndicate—orchestrated Ron's expulsion from the prestigious Detective Training Academy BLUE five years prior. It appears that this group is also linked to Ron's mysterious ability that causes those around him to lose their lives, a phenomenon which Ron is desperate to stop. A member of the House of M soon starts to commit boastful serial murders around Shibuya as an act of provocation toward Ron. Consequently, the investigative pair must do their best to apprehend the culprit for the sake of justice as well as learning more about Ron's dark past and present condition. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed. Some appreciate the improved mystery elements and character development in the second season. However, others criticize the inconsistent plot, weak villains, and unsatisfying resolutions. There is a notable divide between viewers interested in the main story arc and those enjoying the fan service elements.
Strengths
- Season two provides more hints for viewers to guess the culprit.
- The story delves into Ron's past, adding depth to the character.
- Random investigations in season 2 serve the main plot, unlike season 1.
Weaknesses
- The main villains introduced at the beginning disappear for many episodes.
- The final stretch feels bland, with a vulnerable protagonist.
- Mysteries are easy to solve or don't make sense.
- House of M stuff is goofy and cartoon villain-ish.
- Violation of police protocol.