So, Shield Hero Season 2. Remember that? Yeah, it happened.
The question on everyone's mind (or at least, a few people's): How long was it, exactly?
Let's dive in, shall we?
The Official Answer (and Why It Feels Wrong)
Officially, The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 clocked in at 13 episodes. Yep, a baker's dozen of Naofumi angst.
Seems simple enough, right? But here's the thing... it felt longer, didn't it?
Like, significantly longer. Was it just me?
The Lengthy Feeling: A Deep Dive (Maybe?)
Okay, unpopular opinion time. I think it *felt* long because of the pacing. Slow burns are great, but this was more of a slow... simmer.
Remember the Spirit Tortoise arc? That thing took forever! Don’t get me wrong, tortoises are cool. But I was ready for it to be toast, you know?
And the story just meandered. It was like Naofumi took a wrong turn and ended up in snoozeville.
Then we had the whole… alternate dimension thing. Another interesting concept, but again, felt dragged out. Like eating day-old ramen. Still edible, but not the best.
Comparing It to Season 1: A Tale of Two Seasons
Season 1? Now that was a rollercoaster! We had the initial betrayal, the building of his party, and the epic battles. Every episode felt like it moved the story forward.
Season 2? It felt like we were spinning our wheels sometimes. Great world building, less great story telling.
Maybe that's why the 13 episodes felt more like 26. Sheesh.
"It wasn't bad, per se, just… not as good," said every fan ever (probably).
Is It Worth a Rewatch?
Honestly? That depends. Are you a die-hard Shield Hero fan? Then probably. Gotta see it all, right?
But if you're just looking for some high-octane fantasy action, maybe skip to the highlights. Or just rewatch Season 1.
No judgement either way. Your time is valuable. Spend it wisely (and maybe with a slightly faster-paced anime).
Looking Ahead: Season 3 Hopes
So, what about Season 3? Will it be another 13-episode epic (or epic-ly slow)?
Here's hoping they learned their lesson. More action, less meandering, and maybe a few more laughs along the way!
I mean, we're all rooting for Naofumi, right? Let's give him a season worth cheering for.
In the meantime, maybe I'll just go rewatch the first few episodes of Season 1. Ah, memories.