OVERALL COMMENT 8.8: Season 2 is a whole new level compared to season 1. Sometimes deep other times cheesy. The storytelling in ep 13 16 is MUY BIEN. I really wished the main storyline took the same somber feeling as the mafia backstory. I VISUALS DESIGNS CINEMATOGRAPHY 9 AUDIO 9.5 A General Comments: Just like season 1 Bungo Stray Dogs greatly excels with their visual style. The transitions between scenes is smoothly done. I particularly like how the black screen comes in as the dialogue continues giving the conversation a mysterious and ominous vibe. B Title Screen cards: I appreciate they way they design Title screen. I also like how they start off with oneliners which sets the tone of the episode. C Intro/Outro Audio and visuals: Intro AND outro song is a VIBE. The neon noir visuals in Intro 1 is gorgeous. The use of neon typography over saturated scenes gives off dark mafia vibes. Intro 2 is also sick af D Use of Audio/Music: Unlike s1 which used a lot of techno music this season used classical instruments to depict a deeper and solemn atmosphere. Ep 15 the ringing the muffled voice. Transitions between title screens intros and outros in this season is impactful. E Character voice: The actors ARE the characters. They blend in so well and display emotions as if they were real esp with Odasaku. II CHARACTERS 9 a General Comments Unlike in season 1 the atmosphere surrounding characters is much darker. Characters are mysterious dimensional and human. No one is truly bad nor is anyone truly good either. Makes up for what season 1 had lacked. I really enjoyed seeing in the perspective of the Mafia It was so well executed. The way they wrote in the characters perspective esp with Odasaku is chefs kiss. III PLOT 8.5 Ep 13 to 16 has the best story telling. Smooth and touching. But kind of went downhill after that. Some dialogues felt a bit forced. Im glad they finally explained how Atsushi had gained control of his powers. IV PACING 8.5 The first four episodes was such a BIG improvement however that momentum did not last. The consistency in storytelling is a bit weak. The beginning of the season started off so strongly. Odas background and character the dialogue and premise was memorable. If I could rate Odas arc it would be a 9.5/10. But because I have to rate the whole season it drops to an 8.8 which is still good in my opinion. V ENJOYMENT 8.5 V PERSONAL IMPACT 8 VI ENDING 9.5 Great wrap up. Connection to the beginning and an intro premise for the next season is nicely done. I also appreciated the humour.