Right after finishing season one, I immediately went to watch season two. The story really picks up as we see Makoto continue to march towards his goals of taking care of his demi-human settlement as well as improving his skills and his merchant career. To do so, he ventures to new places, takes on new roles, meets new people, and this path ends up leading him straight to the heroes chosen by the Goddess and also from his world.

The story doesn’t have the same slow start as season one did. Now that the setup is all done, we immediately get to some plot building. It has a heavy focus on the stories of the two other people summoned to this world. We see how they were actually being accepted by the Goddess gave them a very different story than what Makoto had to ensure. Then the story pivots back to Makoto as he unintentionally becomes a teacher at an academy. With that, we get to see more of a character introduced at the end of season one, Shiki, and a series of new characters with his students.

The season then moves to how Makoto is forced to get involved in the war between humans and demons by both sides of the conflict and the Goddess herself. It’s very interesting to see how Makoto is innocent by nature, but when treated by the worst of humanity and the conniving deception of demons, his demeanor drastically changes. The story really does a great job balancing character development and world-building. A lot happens this season, and I see a lot of shows struggle with all of these elements, but that’s not the case here.

Speaking of characters, we get a fun balance that gives everyone time to shine. While a lot of characters from season one take a back seat as we are introduced to new characters, plenty of time and growth are still seen from them. Makoto is the one who ends up having the most growth, as he realizes that in a brutal war, he has to take drastic action. Though other characters grow as well, such as his students, who evolve under his tutelage. What makes all of these characters so entertaining is the myriad of emotions they have throughout the season. You have a fun blend of humor and lighthearted moments with the dark and serious ones. As a result, the season constantly amazes with its seamless tonal shifts and amazing character moments.

The fights are still just as entertaining, but they are a little different this time around. You mostly get the fast-paced, action-packed combat like in season one, but that’s not all we get. Makoto being more decisive also means he’s much more prone to violence against his enemies. So rather than making quick, powerful blows, he takes his time with some of his battles. This makes some of the battles we see more emotionally driven, and they stand out in an already impressive series of fights. It’s a nice change that provides a new way to entertain while continuing to emphasize character development.

So, overall, the story takes a dramatic turn that leads to introducing a series of new characters and lots of world-building. You would think with all of the elements here that the season would feel cluttered, but it manages to integrate everything perfectly. It’s a tonal buffet that complements itself with each transition. So naturally I’m very invested in this show and want to see future seasons.