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| 3. h8er13
I'm not really sure what to say about this one. It is obviously
a continuation of the first season. However, unlike its previous season, Mahoromatic
2 has little to no plot and much more perverted scenes (nothing particularly
wrong with this though). There is also little to no hint of solemnity throughout
the whole series until the last two episodes, which I actually enjoyed as compared
to the first twelve episodes. From complete silliness, this anime turns 180 and
attempts to present itself in a serious aspect. The transition was much too quick
and much too undeveloped. It took me quite a while
to finish this series.two months, to be exact. Nothing pushed me to watch the
next episode, except for the fact that I hate leaving matters unfinished. The
most disappointing aspect of this series was that it had potential. I could envision
this being a dramatic series, abundant with scenes tugging on emotions. It could
have also been a series totally catering to fanservice and comedy, as I stated
in my review of season 1, and which was also indicative of the Mahoromatic
Summer Special. After the last episode, I didn't
know whether to feel satisfied or unfulfilled. The last episode was such a contrast
from the whole series. Oh well. |
| 2. Cross
Scars
My review of the original series still states that Mahoromatic
could have done with more episodes to expand various elements within the anime.
Having now finished season 2 I have to say I’m extremely disappointed with
what Gainax have done with these new episodes. For
the first half, or even three quarters of the series, everything is fine. The
nature of the series is exactly like the first, and while surprisingly little
is done to develop the existing characters it’s still as fun to watch as
the first season. However; the series goes quite off the rails as it reaches its
conclusion. Certain important events suddenly take place, with very little explanation
as to why and the series starts to disintegrate and lose its coherency because
of it. Come the end credits I was left feeling slightly clueless as to what just
happened. The series also woefully neglects some moments which could have particularly
emotional and the pull no punches kind of conclusion I was hoping Gainax
would produce didn’t exactly materialize either. The second season of Mahoromatic
seems to me like a wasted opportunity after the promise of the first and at it
the conclusion I’m almost wondering whether the series would have better
off without a second season. |
| 1. Tempy
The 2nd Mahoromatic season continues on in the same
spirit as the first season - lots of fanservicy silliness with Suguru, Mahoro,
and friends. This time around we're introduced to a new character - Minawa is
an combat android just like Mahoro except she's from the enemy. Mahoro takes her
into the Misato household anyway and treats her like a younger sister. Minawa
is a very quiet girl and a little bit clumsy, but she seems content to be with
Mahoro and learns more about human emotions along the way. Most
of the episodes are exceedingly cute and quite humorous, though most of the humour
is rooted in naughtiness, just like the first season. The breast-enlargement episode
is an eye-boggling example. Mahoro's kindness towards Suguru and Minawa is very
sweet, and the bright art and nice music all contribute to make watching this
show a very enjoyable experience. But not all is
nice and cheerful. There's also the conflict between the Caretakers, Vespers and
Saints to consider, and although this struggle has always been under-utilised,
unfocused and downright vague throughout the two series, it eventually leads to
a depressing and bittersweet conclusion. I can't help to feel that the ending
raced by and should have required a few more episodes, but it was nonetheless
well executed while leaving me emotionally drained and confused. And now for the
manga. |
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(3.3)