Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 2wei! Specials

Reviewer's note: These 5 special episodes constitute my 6th entry into the Fate/Kaled spin-off works (Ilya>Specials>Sekka no Chikai>Undoukai de Dance!>2wei). ◐ Mirroring my review of the previous season's special episodes (t.ly/7AmC), the 2nd season's special episodes continue in the proud tradition of fan service. Specifically, all of them are comedic sequences either revolving around the prepubescent characters in loli- or loli/yuri- based interactions, or the adolescent characters in ecchi-based interactions (e.g. lingerie, sexually suggestive clothing, skirt flipping, pantsu). In some episodes, both types of characters get to intermingle in even more hilarious ways, sometimes even leading to harem-like situations. ◐ Furthermore, despite their lighter tone, these episodespositively contribute to the audience's understanding of the protagonists' desires, worries, insecurities, and self-images and how these relate to internalized societal beauty standards specifically, and internalized societal values more broadly. Overall, they are very enjoyable short episodes, though not markedly more than the 2nd season itself. Highly recommended! P.S. For further reviews of the Fate franchise, please take a look at my profile.