Ajin: Demi-Human 2nd Season

This season is better than the last—pure, unadulterated action. Although the ending was created specifically for the anime and tends to divide opinion, the journey getting there is incredibly entertaining. Virtually the entire season focuses on the planning and execution of a single massive mission, so there’s never a dull moment. You watch this for combat strategies and to see Satō acting like a madman, not to get emotional. Even so, the relationship between Kei and the others still has its moments.

This finale was massive, packed with explosions and epic moments, but the resolution regarding what happens to Satō and Kei leaves you with mixed feelings. It is a very open-ended conclusion that resolves the immediate problem, yet you know the danger never truly goes away.

Tosaki is showing some humanity in the end, after all this time being so cold with everyone. Finally, a flood phenomenon. This was foreshadowed from the start, and I was waiting for this since that moment. This feels like a good enough ending; let’s just maybe ignore the last few scenes since there’s no third season in sight :)

Everything is exploding; literally, this is becoming increasingly insane. And it was high time the other Ajin abandoned Sato; he was really crossing the line.

You can really see the thought behind every character, as the story tries to give each one importance and a chance to shine, even if only a little. I think we are finally understanding Sato, and we can finally enjoy the final fight with the action scene and the planning scene happening at the same time. I like how Okuyama understands Kei so quickly and how Kei acknowledges Okuyama’s intelligence. I also like how the fights are not just about who is stronger, but more about who is smarter.

Kei finally shows that, beneath all that coldness, he actually cares a little about the people around him. Hopefully, Kei's determination will truly help him defeat Sato once and for all this time.

Sato is escalating everything as far as he can, trying to make the war as large as possible. Sato is being really cruel, and his true nature is revealed more and more as this war develops. Kaito finally shows up at such an important moment; the whole country is breaking apart, and I’m still wondering what Sato’s true intentions are. Kaito and Eriko, even though their actions feel important, end up being heavily sidelined. Really high expectations for the final episodes.

The climax is beginning to loom. Satō takes things to a terrifying level by threatening to use chemical weapons on the city; it is no longer about assassinating politicians—it is about a massive slaughter. There are no limits to that old man's madness.

Kei really got attached to Hirasawa in the end. He’s just breaking down under all the pressure he has had on him, turning his character from his earlier self into a more human version of himself. We even get a glimpse of Sato’s background, with his true name and all. The fights between humans and Ajins are really unbalanced; it’s almost like the Ajins are an infinite number of soldiers against the limited number of humans. I wonder what’s going to happen with Kei.

It is incredible how even the Anti-Ajin Special Forces cannot handle Sato; it has been confirmed that he is a former soldier, which explains his tactical intelligence. It is a visual spectacle of gunfire and ghostly black figures. The entire chapter plays out like a cat-and-mouse game inside the darkened building. For a moment, it seems they have finally cornered the mad old man, and the tension is palpable. It was shocking to see Kei so unstable—so far removed from his usual "cold" demeanor.

The action in this episode is great. Sato is a real one-man army with all his experience and skills, and even though the Ajin aren’t really trained in military operations, they managed to get the upper hand through brute force alone, with Sato with them, of course. Sato always has a secret ace up his sleeve no matter the situation. I have really high expectations for the next fight. Kei is breaking down in the end; after all this time trying to keep his emotions suppressed, he’s becoming really unstable. Really good watch.

This is pure, explosive action! Satō is proving why he’s the ultimate villain; the way he caught everyone off guard and cut off their communications shows that he is undoubtedly two steps ahead.

The country was really prepared for the fight with the Ajin, and they didn’t use any of that until the very end, after so many people had died. It’s a direct commentary on politics and bureaucracy. I love how everything from the first season is being used. I’m also starting to think that Sato really doesn’t have any plan; he just wants war and violence. Sato opened his eyes, so... everyone is fucked.

I don't like the way the two bodyguards are treated; they are treated inhumanely simply because they are Ajin. Even though they cannot die, it is well known that they still feel pain. No one would want something like that. The situation is becoming increasingly interesting. Let's see if Kei's plan works.

The fight between the bodyguards is tough; they’re mainly pawns in this whole war, and Izumi really messed up just because she likes Tosaki. Sato is also kind of spitting facts in this episode, and you can feel the tension rising even more.

A crucial chapter for understanding Izumi. It reveals his tragic past and how he ended up becoming the government's "dog." It adds immense depth to a character who, until now, had seemed like nothing more than a machine.

Izumi’s backstory, yay. It’s interesting how Kei took care of everything so quickly, almost like it was planned from the start. This episode is full of things happening all around: the backstory, the tension, the kidnapping, and the action-packed scenes. Great episode.

The speed at which he’s crossing names off the list is impressive. There’s reason to be afraid if you’re on that list, because no matter what you do, it seems like Sato will find you—hahaha.

There’s tension building on every front as the scale of the war increases. It’s also interesting how Tosaki values Kei; it’s subtle, but noticeable. There’s also some good action in this episode, a great but somewhat expected reveal about the Americans, and a very satisfying payoff to a Chekhov’s gun introduced in the first season.

Satō proves he doesn't need powers to be lethal; his military experience is insane. I'm glad they showed Kaito again, but... what's the deal with the new character? Just another weirdo joining this madness.