Kami no Tou: Ouji no Kikan

Oh how the mighty have fallen. What was once one of the most hyped anime of all time, Tower of God is a shadow of its former self. Changing studios completely destroyed the quality of this show. Horrible animation, art and fights that look like my nephew put them together in MS paint.. not even a Kevin Penkin masterclass could save this. Barring some miracle in the second cour, this will go down as one of the biggest collapses ever and that’s not hyperbolic. Funny enough, ToG season 2’s story is actually better than season 1’s by quite a bit. We meet a lot of newcharacters and the world gets expanded substantially introducing new factions, allies and foes. The tower which we already know is almost incomprehensibly massive, gets explored in a way we didn’t see in season 1. Bam’s whole edgy FUG Viole phase was actually pretty cool too. But, it’s overshadowed by the horrible pacing, direction, animation and art of this season. I always say that anime is a two part story. Yes, a good plot and narrative are important, but it is ANIME at the end of the day, so If that narrative is wrapped in horrible production quality it’s going to hurt it. Occasionally during this cour, we did have a good episode where the animation was passable and that was great.. but, it just didn’t happen nearly enough to save this season. Pacing even as an anime only notably feels off. I’ve heard from manwha readers that they often skipped chapters or adapted too many in one go, and it shows. It feels at times that things are happening too fast and you just feel lost when watching. I think it did get better in the last 3-4 episodes when some big twists have, but you shouldn’t have to wait two months for a show to get its act together. For me, the only thing I really enjoyed in this season was the worldbuilding. Season 1 felt kind of claustrophobic because we were with Bam, Khun and the group on a select few floors as they were beginning this long and arduous journey to the top. Season 2 really shows you the sheer scale of the tower, reveals more of the powers that be in this world, terrorist organisations trying to change the world order. It’s almost like a child realising how insignificant they are in the vastness of an ocean. Say what you will about Tower of God, but this author knows how to world build. I mean there’s enough stuff here that ToG could go on easily past One Piece in terms of length. Just needs a better team behind it. Bam’s character arc was actually really good in this though. Did enjoy seeing him go from the wimp in season 1 to this Edgelord Chad here, BUT the fact he’s still simping for Rachel annoys the hell out of me. Whether or not you’ll enjoy season 2 of ToG really depends on how big a fan you are of the series. I think manhwa readers who have been on the series for years and are looking forward to some of their fave moments being adapted will be disappointed overall, but find some solace in some of the hype moments. Anime onlies will be in shock from the drop of quality from season 1 and feel lost for half the season. In short, Season 2 of Tower of God is a better story, worse anime. What you choose to do with that info is up to you. Tower of God gets 6, out of 10.

Slow season, understandable if we consider that they have to advance to timelines at the same time. It's not bad but they are building ground for the third season so as transition season I recommend seen it where start the emission of the third one, so you have everything fresh (This thinking that the next season will be intense). Considering all of this I still recommend the season, they put in the table new things, as the conditions of the relation between baam and FUG. Animation: 6/10. It feels, specially in the fighting scenes a little bit rigid, the movements lack of fluidity. Drawing: 6/10. It's alittle too flat, it doesn't glow but its ok. Plot: 9/10. They are cooking Characters: 9/10. Unique in they own way, they grow and have flaws, solid characters. Voice Acting (JP): 7/10. I'm a little bit confused, why they use different names? It just doesn't click to me. Final score: 7.7/10

This anime deserves a much better score than it got. A low score on MyAnimeList shouldn't surprise anyone, but the score really is way too low. Yes, it has some quality and pacing issues but it is otherwise fantastic. Frankly, if the dip in quality is what allowed us to get 24 episodes, then I would say it was well worth it. I wish every anime could have the same level of animation and art quality as season 1 of One Punch-Man, but that simply isn't possible. The story is still fun, entertaining, thrilling, and overall very enjoyable. So just relax and enjoy the show.

Alright, let’s just get this over with. Season 2 picks up a few years after the events of the first. The 25th Bam, now going by the ominous name Jue Viole Grace, is part of FUG, a shady organization bent on overthrowing the mighty Jahad (yes, with a J). For Viole, though, it’s less of a choice and more of a forced, love-hate relationship with FUG. Even after being alone since the first floor, he’s back to working with - and against - people he can’t help but grow attached to. Now that the intro’s out of the way, let’s get into the details, shall we? I’mgoing to try to capture the overall feeling of this season, since that’s what made season 1 so great - not the visuals, not the music, not even the story, but the feeling of it all coming together. Me? Oh, I absolutely binged the living hell out of the first season. Right, right, I’m getting to it... Okay?! Just give me a second here. So, the overall feeling of Tower of God Season 2 is... well, underwhelming. And that’s putting it kindly. The most immediate and obvious difference? The artwork. Whether you liked or disliked the art style of the first season, you can’t deny that it had a distinct look. The colors were vibrant, the animation was smooth, and you could feel the care that went into every scene. Fast forward to Season 2, and all of that is gone. The aesthetic feels generic. Bland. But here’s the kicker: the animation is lazy. Like, really lazy. The special effects are so poorly done that they make my childhood doodles seem like art in comparison. From start to finish, the visuals lack any kind of flourish, leaving us with a show that feels flat and lifeless. The music? Still good, but it feels recycled. There are no standout new tracks, and somehow, even the familiar ones don’t hit as hard. In fact, I’d argue it’s worse than season 1. The audio effects that enhanced the music back then are gone. This just makes the contrast between the decent soundtrack and the subpar visuals all the more jarring. It’s like watching Beauty and the Beast, except the Beast never gets his redemption arc. And that brings me to the story. Oh boy, the story. Let’s get one thing straight: I understand that adapting a sprawling narrative like Tower of God means making some cuts. There’s simply too much content to fit into a single season, so naturally, some elements have to be dropped. But that’s not the real issue here. A lot of unnecessary scenes were included, while crucial moments that could have enriched character development were left behind. Instead of focusing on the growth of our characters, we’re treated to drawn-out dialogue that often explains things we can easily deduce just by watching the action unfold. Remember the golden rule of storytelling: “show, don’t tell”? Well, it feels like the creators of Season 2 completely forgot that, and the result is a story that trips over itself instead of pulling you in. In the end, this leads to a pacing that slows everything down. Honestly, there’s no real saving grace for season 2. The majority of it is mediocre at best, and the parts that are bad are really bad. The plot lacks any real tension, and the visual downgrade is impossible to ignore. Everything about this season feels like it was phoned in, like the new studio didn’t have the time, energy, or budget to deliver the same level of quality we got in the first season. After sitting through the whole thing, I can’t help but feel like we’ve been flat-out scammed. Seriously, what happened here? season 1 gave us hope - it teased us with the idea that Tower of God could be something truly epic, something special. And then season 2 comes along and just yanks the rug out from under us, like a cruel joke. We waited for this? What we’re left with isn’t just a disappointment - it’s a slap in the face. A bland, lifeless sequel that barely even tries. How did they manage to take all that potential and flush it down the drain? It’s generic. It’s uninspired. And if this is the direction the series is headed in, I’m telling you right now: don’t even bother. Why waste your time on something that’s clearly lost the spark that made it great in the first place? Honestly, if this is what they’re serving up, I’m done. In conclusion: disappointing, forgettable, and thoroughly generic. Here’s hoping the new studio gets their act together, but I’m not holding my breath.

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