Masamune-kun no Revenge - R

The first season was alright for me, at least according to my review of it. This time, it took a while before I got on the right wavelength that took me to the desired finale. I couldn't shake the feeling, though, that the initial episodes with the trip to France and Muriel felt like tedious filler, and I didn't find much enjoyment in them. However, things picked up with the first major revelation, and the main couple finally getting together, albeit somewhat unexpectedly. It was quite entertaining for me. From there, I was curious about what would unfold next, what new twists the series would introduce. Honestly, the romantic triangle and the attempt to create the impression that Yoshino had a chance didn't quite resonate with me, although it made sense given her role in the story and her closeness to the hero. The second half delved into the fact that the entire main relationship wasn't working because there were unresolved issues that needed to be addressed. This was at times intriguing, sometimes a bit odd, but I was never bored. Right up until the last episode, I found myself curious about how it would all wrap up. The authors managed to momentarily break my firm conviction of how everything would play out. That's why the finale felt particularly satisfying to me. Everything fell into place, and contrary to others, I was glad — it felt like my team had won! So, after a hesitant start, an interesting middle, a slightly shaky finish, and a satisfying ending, I'm giving the second season a 6/10. (18.09.2023)