Are you ready for the Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown season 2 review? The highly successful manga adaptation is back with its latest installment and it did not disappoint. Although not as widely discussed as the first season, the second season still manages to be just as exciting. Want to know what makes it so interesting? Read on to find out!
1. Tokyo Manji vs Black Dragon
The story kicks off with Takemichi and Chifuyu being held captive by Kisaki, which left viewers with many questions in the previous season’s finale. However, the solution is presented in season 2 when Takemichi is rescued by Kazutora, who was once Tokyo Manji’s archenemy. Kazutora explains that Tokyo Manji has become a notorious gang that engages in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking and murder. Hina Tachibana’s death is one of the tragedies that involves Tokyo Manji, with Tetta Kisaki as the main mastermind. Determined to save his love and change the future, Takemichi travels back to the past by shaking hands with Naoto, who currently accuses him of planning a murder. There, Takemichi meets Hakkai Shiba, Taiju Shiba’s younger brother, who is also the Black Dragon’s leader. This meeting sets in motion the ongoing feud between Tokyo Manji and Black Dragon.
2. Takemichi’s Resilience
At the beginning of the story, Takemichi is introduced as a weak and cowardly character who struggles to overcome his fears. Not much has changed in season 2, as Takemichi still struggles with his emotions. However, he never gives up and always puts in his best effort to achieve his goals. He is not only determined to change the future but also to bring his Tokyo Manji gang members closer together. Takemichi’s unwavering determination inspires many people, including Mikey and Taiju Shiba, who greatly admire him.
3. Animation Shortcomings
A good anime series should be complemented by high-quality animation. Although the story is great, Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown season 2’s animation is lacking. Most of the fight scenes are clumsy and slow, which makes it uncomfortable to watch. The manga adaptation is intended for adults, who usually pay more attention to details like animation quality. Many fans have expressed their disappointment with the animation on social media, with some even admitting that they may not continue watching the series.
4. Official HIGE DANdism’s Music
The anime series manages to maintain its excellent music selection with Official HIGE DANdism and their latest track titled “White Noise” as the opening theme song. While the song may not be as popular as last season’s hit “Cry Baby,” it still managed to gain over 12 million views on the band’s official YouTube channel. Meanwhile, the ending theme song “It Might Be Painful, but I Still Love It” is performed by TUYU, a band known for using 2D animation in their music videos. Despite the animation’s shortcomings, the voice actors’ performances remain outstanding, with Yuuki Shin especially delivering an impressive performance as Takemichi.
5. Director’s Touch
Despite its imperfections, Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown season 2 still manages to deliver a great anime experience thanks to the director’s, Koichi Hatsumi, excellent touch. He managed to turn the shortcomings of the anime, particularly the animation, into positive aspects through his direction. This way, fans can enjoy the second season without feeling too critical of its visual shortcomings.
In conclusion, Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown season 2 has lived up to expectations with its strong story, great music, and improved direction. Although the animation is lacking, this does not detract from the series’ overall quality. If you enjoyed the first season, you will find season 2 to be just as entertaining.
