Introduction
After the defeat of Myouri Unzen at the hands of Medaka Kurokami and her Student Council, peace has returned to Hakoniwa Academy—at least, for a short while. Soon, Medaka, Zenkichi Hitoyoshi, Kouki Akune, and Mogana Kikaijima find themselves wrapped up in another sinister scheme, known as the "Flask Plan," led by the school's principal himself.
However, the council's first problem is to deal with a whole new group of superhuman students calling themselves the "Thirteen Party," led by the egotistical but powerful Oudo Miyakonojou. With the mysterious Flask Plan, Oudo's tyranny, and the resurfacing of an old enemy, the state of Hakoniwa Academy is far from tranquil, and Medaka and her companions have their hands full as things only get a lot more abnormal.
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Audience reviews
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Turtezin
Was it better than the first season? Yeah, I think so. There’s definitely more fanservice, a few cooler-looking fights, and some moments that stand out. But was I still bored most of the time? Also yes. So while there’s obvious improvement in certain aspects compared to season 1, it just didn’t hit the spot for me. Even the last couple of episodes, which were fine, didn’t leave me thinking “wow” or anything close.
Artstyle, animation, and visuals are basically identical to the first season—which makes sense since only about six months separated the two. Nothing new, nothing worse.
Overall, if you actually liked or found the first season interesting, then season 2 is definitely a must. But if you felt like me—mostly bored—then skipping this one might honestly be the better choice.
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{WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS FROM MEDAKA BOX/MADAKA BOX ABNORMAL}.
Where do I even begin with Medaka Box? This being my first review, I decided to combine Medaka Box and Medaka Box Abnormal into one comprehensive review, rather than write two separate reviews (even though such a thing seems entirely relevant, given the fact that season 1 and 2 felt like completely different shows). With this small disclaimer out of the way, I would love to get right into my thoughts on the tragedy that is Medaka Box.
I want to start with my first issue with the anime, as I mentioned it in the paragraph from above. My issue is the nearly unexplained and very poorly transitioned shift from a bizarre slice of life-esque high school comedy/drama, to a stale battle shounen completely devoid…
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Medaka Box - Abnormal
Everything that Medaka Box had in season 1 has been completely thrown overboard here. Yes, the series still has a far below average entertainment value as a shounen. However, this season consists of non-stop fights, with disastrously boring cliché opponents. There is almost no trace of "humor and satire" here anyway.
The entire flow of this season consists of introducing the new enemies and fighting them all the time between episodes 3-12. And since "plot armor" is practically the protagonist's power, of course, they win. With Medaka, it's less surprising than with the others.
This problem also existed with the manga, though the author created many abilities and personalities. However, he did not put any emphasis on explanations and structure. Characters are spon…
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tl;dr: A second season that’s different enough from the first season that it feels kind of strange but is still good, even if it is pretty standard battle shounen.
This season is very different from the first season in such a way that it feels kind of bizarre. The first season was basically just the titular character Medaka being overpowered in a bunch of random situations leading to people changing their ways and being better people. This season actually has a proper plot centered around a series of fights but where Medaka really isn’t all that overpowered. Because of that it feels kind of weird. The whole mechanic of having a character seem ridiculously overpowered and then just kind of reversing that I’ve always found kind of lame. It feels like it redoes and redefines a lot beyond tha…
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I liked the first season a lot more.
I was optimistic in the first few episodes since the show had that new season smell; they were re-introducing us to characters, while also adding new stuff and building up to an overarching plot (Which is very different from the episodic nature of the first season). It was after the excitement wore off I realized we were left with a slow paced show that slogs through the battles.
It's not all bad, I enjoyed some of the fights, and the strategies they used, but it felt cheap when compared to the huge catalog of popular shonen anime that had done the same thing but better. Some of the character moments and motivations from the new characters were nice as well.
The last episode is somehow the best and also most disappointing episode. They introduce us…
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I'll try to be brief, since this anime doesn't deserve a thorough review.
I prefer the first season, as there, the author did not attempt to exceed their capacity until the last few episodes. Here, the story is "serious" from the beginning, making any and all issues glaringly obvious.
Firstly, the characters are designed in an irrational way and often behave inconsistently. This both reduces the effectiveness of intentional humor, as well as interferes with "serious" story developments (or let's just call them 'non-comedic' since you can't take anything seriously in this anime).
Secondly, special skills and other plot devices are explained with pseudoscience, which is pure torture, as I love science and 'realistic' sci-fi and hate pseudoscience with equal passion. It would be better i…
Read at the sourceMidget_King
I've also done a review for the first season so if you want to see that, just go look for it. Yeah.. this is a sequel so watch the first season if you don't want to screw yourself over this series by watching the sequel first.
As expected for a sequel, Medaka Box Abnormal picks up where the last season left off and it turns out that a whole new plot developed from the previous events. As I watched the first episode, it felt kind of different and I was surprised that it was already intense right at the first episode. Unlike the last season which was progressively intense, this one turns out to be a true sequel and continuation. As I have said, the plot of the series has become entirely different from the initial depictions. From a funny daily school student council shenanigans story into…
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Following on from the prequel, the story picks up straight where it left off, and if you had any questions, they'll begin to be answered.
The school is a mess and Medaka starts learning about herself, while we start to learn about Normals, Specials and Abnormals.
Right away they aren't afraid to throw in people with abilities, which we're just learning about, so in some ways it feels like a completely different anime with the same characters, but it all starts to come together.
The dub voice sync is still a bit off but it's not a big deal.
One thing about the battles, is that even though they basically kill each other, afterward Medaka or Zenkichi will offer friendship. All most of these people want is to feel normal and have friends, and all they want is to offer that, even after ever…
Read at the sourceVoltundra
Medaka Box Abnormal is the second season to the slice-of-life series Medaka Box. Unlike its predecessor, however, it tackles much darker themes and finally gives us a reason for why Medaka acts the way she does. Minus the stripping, of course.
Story: 6
Although it differs greatly from the school comedy genre, the story is very typical shounen. Some villain, in this case a man with the personality of Gilgamesh and the ability to control people, wants to create the perfect human by sacrificing the students of Hakoniwa. Medaka is the key to this project, and when she refuses to join, many battles ensue.
Sound: 7
There were only a few songs that stood out to me, but they were perfect for the what they were trying to convey. The voice actors did a good job capturing the emotions of the chara…
Read at the sourceZee530
How do you define an "ideal" human being? The perfect human understands his reality. All that we see as art, aesthetic, is just applied excellence. People always have to train to be the best at something, No one is born excellent, Some are born closer to and have an easier time acquiring skill. So, to think of perfection as something unnatural or Godly, would be to misperceive the reality of the matter, right?
The second season of medaka box, dubbed ‘Abnormal’ resumes following the somewhat mindblowing conclusion to the first season which saw a complete half revolution turn in the emphasis and plot of the whole series. In the second season we are introduced to a world of normal, specials and abnormals.
Normals here are defined as everyday folk such as myself and maybe even you, Specials…
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Very good overall story of a girl who wishes to be normal, but by all standards she is anything but. It really gives a good focus on her learning from the others, who like her, are not normal humans. The fights are amazing, if you really like fighting anime, you would be very happy here. There are some traces of ecchi, but not to the point some other series go to. Hopefully anyone who watches this can really get some enjoyment out of it.
Read at the sourceEteheralForm
the progress walk in a fast-pace so it's not boring to watch
each abnormalities are very unique
though the ending is a real cliffhanger, but i think there would be another season so it's alright
Read at the sourceSuiNoByakko
Medaka Box Abnormal is the sequel to Medaka Box, so if you haven’t watched that, don’t bother with this anime. As a proper sequel, it picks up where the first season ended, however the main genre is very different than the first season. It turns the first season into a sort of lengthy introduction and puts emphasis on battles and “abnormalities” (strange inhuman abilities based on nature aspects) of individuals compared to the first season that focused on humour and SOL. Nearly every mainstream shounen does this, but this anime does it on a completely different level, what makes many people dislike it. But it isn’t serious and it never tries to be so it shouldn’t be taken seriously or people will be very let down.
That “light” feel is taken into the story as well with it being a bit clich…
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Medaka Box Abnormal was 10x+ better than Medaka Box (aka season 1). It was a little darker and more violent with suped up abnormal teens fighiting each other. Think of MB as an introduction or set up to MBA. Every aspect was good to excellent in my opinion save maybe the last episode. I mean wtf was that? I've never seen a last episode that didn't have any of the main characters or the title character in it. I'm completely over wondering OVAs aren't released with the series. Episode 12 truly annoyed me. Don't get me wrong, it was interesting, but it's placement was annoying especially if there isn't another season. Overally, I enjoyed Medaka Box Abnormal and hope there is a 3rd season.
Read at the sourceNasty001
Now that this sequel has ended, so it's time to make a review of this thing and i gonna go straight to the point for every category of this anime, oh there maybe some spoilers that I may have placed:
Story: Good 7 .
Basically, it still has the same genre and it is still set in the same school with a very lame name," Sandbox Academy"- unless it is a daycare center, who the heck gives a school with a name like that? What's added here are lousy terminologies like Flask Plan, Abnormals and 13 party or Class 13. However unlike the previous season this one has more action in which the focus is no longer on Medaka (or at least for the most part) instead each member of the student council who were fighting along side her, has a piece of the action and a little bit of the drama. But what makes t…
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I don't know how Nisio Isin--who has a history of writing complex, sophisticated, and intensely original things like The Monogatari series, Katanagatari, and the Zaregoto books--could write something as idiotic and generic as this show. The first season was awful school life, with bad gags, a ridiculous plot, and none of the clever writing I sort of expect from Nisio Isin; this season had all the same problems except now it's a mediocre battle-anime. I don't know what went wrong, but considering how good this could have been, it's really a shame.
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