Audience reviews
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DISKOWN
The second season of Ajin, or Ajin Part 2, falls short of the expectations set by its predecessor. While the animation and visuals remain polarizing, there are instances where they seem to have regressed in quality. Though bursts of fast-paced action from the first season are present in some episodes, the overall pacing of the season is notably slower. While certain episodes delve into character development, exploring their backgrounds and motivations, the series is weighed down by the introduction of several story-lines that fail to advance the plot, resulting in a bloated and unevenly paced narrative. Moreover, the conclusion feels underwhelming, appearing rushed and lacking in coherence, especially considering the buildup throughout the season. Ajin Part 2 ultimately falls short of surp…
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I reviewed the first series of Ajin two years ago. It was okay but suffered from being under-developed in general and from having artwork that was bad enough to be detrimental. So, when we left off our antagonist, Satou, had gathered a group of Ajin in order to perform acts of terrorism under the guise of trying to win rights for their people. And our protagonist, Kei, had narrowly escaped capture along with another Ajin.
Story:
We open with a brief recap of what happened in the last series. You know, in case someone decides to watch the second series without having seen the first. Satou unveils his intention to assassinate a list of people who he accuses of being involved with experiments performed on Ajin. Meanwhile, Kei comes to the conclusion that he can't beat Satou on his own and d…
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This second season was, like its predecessor, a mixed bag. We're still left with sub-par artwork and iffy characterization, but with that comes a (somewhat) competently-executed story and solid soundwork. Read on to see the Deets!
[Story - 7]
This continues from the last season - Sato's antics to get the government to pay attention to Ajin ramp up in scale, and Tosaki + co. find themselves working alongside Kei to stop him. I was genuinely surprised and pleased, as I thought it would be a three-sided battle - but seeing how the government can co-operate with the more 'pacifistic' type of Ajin was truly great.
While there weren't many genuinely shocking twists and turns, there was a lot of good suspense and personal drama mixed in. I'll cover this more below, but some characters actuall…
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Well, guys, here's another review:
Story 10/10:
In my point of view, the history of this season is much better than before, since now we have a bigger dispute between the main character and Satou. The way they both think was more valued this season. In addition, characters like Tozaki had more participation than before.
Art 8/10
It is quite strange to classify the art of this anime, as it is quite different from the standard. However, as in the previous topic, the animation of this season is much more "smooth." Although the art is different, it has been well crafted, but, at least for me, it is still a little strange.
Sound 8/10
My God, I loved the sound of opening and ending, they were very well done, but the 2nd opening (still in the same season, of course) is very bad, they should…
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Hmm....I'll just keep it short. Ajin Season 1 was one of my favorite shows with almost no logic holes. Everything felt real, realistic, gritty and most importantly made sense most of the time.
Season 2 was a huge letdown. A total change of mood. There were logic holes everywhere. It got worse as the show went on. There were only THREE major events/operations in the whole season. The government barely got any spotlight, and whenever they did, they failed most of the time. Plot conveniences everywhere.
Pacing, content and directing was horrible. I needed to watch it at double the speed..
Shounen Hero glorification left and right. It's mostly about Nagai Kei becoming a "SUPERHERO". If it's not glorifying Nagai, they were glorifying Satou, if not Satou, it's the Tosaki, if not him, it's the…
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I loved first season of ajin. However, second season for some reason didn't really "click" for me.
Basically, I pretty much finished the first season in one sitting, and it was an amazing non-stop adrenaline-fueled chase. 2nd season in comparison lookked much more bland, and something was amiss in it, even though the components of the story should've been here.
Detailed breakdown below:
Story. The season is pretty much an attempt to wrap up events of the 1st season involving the main antagonist. It is a continuous string of events, with no breaks, however, in comparison to the first season pacing feels really slow and the story lacks the same kind of punch. Most of the time things just kinda keep going in certain direction, story advances, but it rarely strongly surprises you.
Art:
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No spoil in this review. The review is the same for both seasons. But the notation differs on only 2 points.
The first season makes you discover a world where Ajin (immortal human) are maltreated by human. It's well done, not too long early, and understandable.
At this moment, you can think that the moral of the story is that maltreating people only because they are different is bad (racism is bad, simple but true moral).
A war is declared between Ajin and human. Exterminate people which don't like you isn't that much better than maltreating. Then you can think that you mustn't confuse with love, respect and fear, and the war will only create fear. The peace can be established but the result isn't good because of the use of a bad method.
These 2 axes of moral aren't developed at all. Wh…
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Initially, when I saw the release of season 2, I was stoked. Don't get me wrong, there are still a lot of really good parts that get your heart racing in Ajin.
You see drastic changes among characters whereas others seem to never change. It gets frustrating. Fortunately, it is only 12 episodes therefore there is not much room for filler.
I think the first season did Ajin justice, but this season was off. The ending felt sloppy and not properly executed. I'm really not sure what direction they were trying to take Ajin in. The one thing they did a good job about is the soundtrack as well as the fights.
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Underrated anime of the year for sure. When talking about the art of the animation: The CGI was watchable. Not necessarily the best quality of animation but definitely more impressive than the berserk 2016 series.
The story was fantastic. It's about immortals (ajin's) who can never die who are continuing to terrorise japan with nagai (main character who's also a ajin) trying to stop him. This anime is unique and this season is dark. It's not everyday you get to watch an anime about immortal terrorists causing chaos.
As for the enjoyment: It's a intellectual anime you know. There's lots of suspense, it's thrilling and you want to know what happens. I salute everyone who watched this anime episode by episode, this anime is too intense for that I had to wait for it to finish so I could bi…
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It doesn't take long to know whether you'd like AJIN or not. Ok with/like full CG? Prefer/interested in a generally apathetic MC? Into/loving the idea of an antagonist that's like that one especially difficult Dark Souls boss but with the ability to almost instantly revive? AJIN is here for you!
[Warning: halfway through this season, AJIN diverges from the original manga, but remarkably it doesn't hurt the show very much. The manga's a real good read, you should try it.]
OVERALL - rounded up 8.5
I feel bad typing this, but modern-day stories about terrorism always fascinates me (I'm looking at you, beautifully animated Zankyō no Terror! >_>). AJIN explores a world where immortality is coveted for its research advantages, and this darker view of the esteemed trait is something that'll tic…
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I gave it a 10/10 because i subjectively think it deserves a 10/10.
Story was nice and easy to understand. I really like the concept of immortal humans being treated worth less than mortal humans.
I actually liked the style. It fit the show and the tone. At least in my opinion.
Also has probably one of my fav MC's and Villains. I liked the MC since he was relatable in a sense. At least to me. The villain was just mindless fun.
Soundtrack was decent. I dont really know what to add to that. Got a nice thrill while watching it though i did not like the cliffhangers.
It seems to have to be really long to write a review, but i already said everything i want to say. I dont want to spoil anything either, since its a guideline.
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Think this review here is likely geared to watchers/readers of Ajin. It's the second season after all. I won't say much, you know already the main pulls/strengths of this work. I'm just here to comment on the pacing, direction, and creative differences the anime team has taken with s2.
First and final episodes do not feel like an opening and ending, especially considering we're picking up where Kei and Kou left us initially. The first couple episodes in s2 settle us in for that, and once Kei and Kou are firmly established in the next structure/phase of the story it feels like nothing they do here really matters/add to plot. SPOILER! Rinse and repeat, it's just Satou proceeding with his kill list and the protag team being useless in general. Perhaps the one takeaway would be Kei's convo wi…
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Ajin series is the definition of masterpiece. I am truly delighted, can't believe how many times I want to throw my 'mouse' watching the episodes..like...shinjiranai! !$!@#!@ How did things like that happening! It really amaze me how perfect Satou is as an antagonist and bringing up the entire series into climax on each episode. The pace of the story is really great! It was steady high up the entire way from 1st season to 2nd season. Nagai is develop very well throughout the entire series, altho he is absolutely beyond a high schooler in term of mental...and Nakano made up that and they both make a great balance in the protagonist side, as well as Tanaka on the antagonist side. The story providing a 3 way of battle which involve Nagai, Satou, and the government which make the excitement ju…
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I was pretty excited when I saw the second season announced, and now that it's here I couldn't wait to watch it.
The second season of Ajin: Demi-Human.
Firstly, the art is still the same different style, which I'm really glad they didn't try change. The difference is unique, it adds to the interest and it really suits the anime in general. It's a darker anime and it's displayed that way very well.
Kei is still running, fighting for his life with his new friend Kou.
Kaito, or Kai is still separated from his friend whom he wants to protect. Since Kei discovered he's an Ajin he's had nothing but trouble but luckily he has had Kai to help him, most of the time.
Satou is fighting back the way he thinks is best and Yuu is just as determined to catch him, and all Ajin's as ever.
Like before,…
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Continuation of Ajin (TV 2016). Overall rating [8.6/10]
Story [9/10] - The story continues after Nagai Kei made his escape out of the island along with the new character Kaito. I know I gave 8 for the story, but to be honest, Sakurai Gamon (the original writer of the story) made this series worth watching. Using immortality is so rejuvenating for most anime watchers. Effortlessly using modern society in pleasing ways. There were parts of the anime that I found fascinating, parts that were completely confusing, and parts that were downright irrelevant.
Art [8/10] - The studio responsible for the animation, Polygon Pictures created a good example of CGI incorporation done right. But most people were turned off by this. I know a fair amount of them who don't want to give Ajin a chance,…
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Nothing surprising here as it continues the story. Same qualities, same flaws.
The characters and the actors playing them are mainly to blame for the last ones. They tend to overplay a little, and more than they should, from a western acting's point of view. The result being the protagonists aren't that much convincing in their roles, and the actors do not succeed in making up for the monolithic characters they portray (for most). With maybe a bit less tension about the IBM despite a very dense story, probably due to the fading of the element of surprise, there is also a slight decrease in progression, making the show a bit slow, sometimes.
Nevertheless, the story is good and interesting in itself, and well-paced too. So, if you liked the first season, there is no reason you won't make i…
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I'm one of those few who gave Ajin a chance while many were turned off because of the animation. I didn't really have any expectations at the beginning, but I was in for one hell of a ride.
8/10 story:
The concept of becoming nonhuman and having to protect yourself has been done in animes like Tokyo Ghoul and Parasyte. In Ajin however, there are not just a simple 2 sides in the battle. There are more opponents and each group has different goals.
8/10 art:
People hate the art/animation in Ajin, but honestly I had no problems with it. I got used to the animation when Ajin season 1 episode 1 ended and it actually does fit the anime and its' suspensefulness.
8/10 sound:
I'm not a big fan of this season's opening in comparison to the first season's opening, but the sounds during the episode…
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This series is about a race of immortal humans (ajin) that is persecuted by the human race, and how two polar perspectives on the issue arose from two different ajins, namely the protagonist (Nagai Kei) and the antagonist (Sato). One prefers to live in peace quietly and the other looks at the humans as an ugly species as a whole and desires to kill them for teh lulz.
Visually, Ajin is not particularly appealing especially if you watch in resolutions any lower than 720p. But the story is captivating as it explores the ethical aspects of humanity laden with conspiracies and cover-ups. It is also action packed with battles against terrorism that keeps viewers in suspense. The battles are satisfying to watch as there is no clear cut on who will win and lose once it starts - ajins with their i…
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The secont season of the anime was relly good... mucth better than the first one... It had better Figts and relly good story.it continues right after the first was ended and If you allready have seen the first one YOU MUST watch this one too clearly one of the best anime of 2016.
Nothing defernet about art or characters but it is worth to be watched for sure... you will enjoy it.
I Think there may not be a third season after this one but after the ending you may think it may be comming in 2017 or later on...
I recomnd you to see it and if you havent seen the first season and reading this review i tottaly recoment you to wacth them both. [9/10]
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Ajin was just considered to be an average PS2 game when it launched. But this is different. This is Ajin 2, baby. This sequel completely eclipses the original. The technical improvements are incredible. The new features, the expanded story, the new abilities… I can’t believe how much content has been added despite the short development cycle! Ajin went from a passable experience with a promising concept to a complete thrill-ride.
In the last game, most people complained about Kei being a really boring character to play as. He was as clueless as the player when it comes to actually using the IBM, and he was just kind of a piece of shit anyway. Most players sided with the villain, Satou, because he was a cool guy who actually knew what the fuck he was doing.
In this new game, they didn’t r…
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