The 8th Son Are You Kidding Me Saison 2
Okay, so picture this: I'm scrolling through Crunchyroll, desperately seeking something, anything, to distract me from the mountain of laundry mocking me from the corner of my room. My eyes land on...The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me? Season 2. I almost choked on my imaginary popcorn. Season TWO? Seriously?
Because, let's be real, Season 1 was...well, it existed. It was there. It was a thing that happened. But "good" isn't exactly the word that springs to mind. I mean, the whole premise – a salaryman reincarnated as an eighth son in a noble family in a medieval fantasy world? It's got potential, right? But somehow, it felt...off. Predictable. Like they'd taken a "isekai starter pack" and just ticked all the boxes. (Hey, no judgement if you liked it! Everyone has their guilty pleasures.)
So, What's the Deal with Season 2?
And here we are, with Season 2. The big question: Did it improve? Did they actually learn from the criticisms leveled at the first season? Or did they just double down on the awkward CGI and questionable plot choices?
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Honestly? It's...complicated. It's like they acknowledged the issues, tried to fix them, but only succeeded in creating a new set of problems. The pacing is still a bit wonky. One minute you're getting some actual character development (gasp!), the next you're thrown into a poorly animated battle scene where our protagonist, Kurt, effortlessly wipes the floor with everyone. (Seriously, the power scaling is all over the place!)
The animation, let's talk about the animation. It's...serviceable? Is that too kind? It's definitely not winning any awards. It's just...there. It does the job. It moves. Sometimes. The CGI still looks like it escaped from a PS2 game. But hey, at least they tried to blend it better? Sort of?
And the story? Well, Kurt continues to be ridiculously overpowered. He solves problems with ease, attracts women like moths to a flame (despite having the charisma of a damp sponge), and generally makes everyone else look incompetent. The political intrigue is...present. But it's not exactly Game of Thrones. More like Game of Thrones written by someone who only read the Wikipedia summary. (Don't get me wrong, I'm not expecting GRRM levels of complexity, but a little more nuance wouldn't hurt.)
The Verdict?
So, is The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me? Season 2 worth watching? Honestly? It depends. If you absolutely loved Season 1 and just want more of the same, then go for it. You'll probably enjoy it. But if you were hoping for a dramatic improvement, prepare to be disappointed.
It's not terrible. It's just...mediocre. It's the anime equivalent of comfort food. You know it's not good for you, but you eat it anyway because it's familiar and easy. And hey, sometimes that's all you need. (Plus, it's a good way to procrastinate on doing laundry...not that I'd know anything about that.)
In the end, The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me? Season 2 is exactly what its name suggests: a series that continues to make you question its own existence. But hey, at least it's something to watch while you're folding socks.
