The Ravages of Time 2nd Season
Synopsis
After Dong Zhuo burned down the city of Luoyang, the Guandong Rebel Army and the Xiliang Army meet at Hulao Pass. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei help Liu Bei fight Lu Bu, making Liu Bei rise to fame. Lu Bu secretly threatens Handicapped Warriors into helping him assassinate Dong Zhuo. They encounter Yuan Shao's army on their way to Chang'an. Fortunately they're assisted by Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei. Liu Bei mistakes Zhao Huo for Zilong. Inside the city of Chang'an, Handicapped Warriors and Lu Bu together fight Xiliang Army headed by Li Ru. The two sides fight a battle of wits and courage, and finally both Li Ru and Dong Zhuo die in the fight. Outside the city of Chang'an, with the help of Mr. Shuijing's adviser Jia Xu, Niu Fu takes a successful revenge using the Dark Arts of War. Lu Bu flees out of Chang'an in complete discomfiture. The Dark Arts of War is completely unveiled, and Lu Bu is forced into a desperate situation. (Source: Bilibili Youtube)
Audience Consensus
The second season of Huo Feng Liao Yuan Er shows slight improvements in visuals and action choreography, making it easier to follow. However, some viewers find the visuals still somewhat lacking and the backgrounds static. Overall, the response is mildly positive with a focus on the technical aspects of the animation.
Strengths
- Improved visuals compared to the first season.
- Better action choreography and clearer to follow.
- More differentiated character faces.
Weaknesses
- Visuals still look rather plastic.
- Backgrounds are almost completely static.
- Main characters have been 'prettified'.