MORE HITS, MORE MONKEYS (Season 2)

Overview

If you have not read last week's review of Season 1 of Hit Monkey, I'd recommend you go do that. In terms of what's new for this Season, Hit Monkey has started a new career in America after the finale of Season 1 requires for him to leave Japan.

What's Changed

For this review I will simply give my impressions of this Season compared to Season 1 instead of another character analysis. I will admit that the action, to me, has improved. I cannot quite put my finger on it, whether that was the animation improving or it simply growing on me, but the action scenes seem a whole lot cooler to me now. I also will say that the comedic moments, compared to Season 1, hit less often and less frequently. The overall story is also a bit less compelling than Season 1. I've found myself having to force myself to finish episodes. This is something I did not need to do in Season 1. I enjoy the new cast, however. They are fun characters and have different ways to get your attention.

Final Thoughts

Season 2 of Hit Monkey does not necessarily improve itself too much from Season 1. Where the first season's action was a bit off to me, this season picks up the quality. Where the first season had more compelling character moments and comedy, this season loses a bit. Overall, it's a new environment with only small changes.

6/10

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