Hozuki's Coolheadedness 2

IS THIS WORTH WATCHING? Here are my points to consider (Considering you have watched Season 1) ALL EPISODES ARE CANON You have read the manga and wanna know if the anime follows the sequence of the manga? Nope, the studio rearranges the order to group similar themes together Yes, it is the same as the previous season which has a heavy reference with either pop culture or about myths and yokai Animation didn't change much but the animation of the OP and ED is really surprising You're looking for more action scene because of the flashy OP right? Unfortunately there isn't much here This is a rather educational watch for me (I have learned additional stuff about Japanese myths and some yokai) This is not for everyone. Why you ask? If you aren't knowledgeable about Japanese mythology and yokai, some jokes relating to them wouldn't have an impact you. Another is the Japanese word play that loses its meaning because of poor localization. It pretty much would be like an inside joke

This is a very different final episode compared to the previous season. Not only does it introduce some new characters, but the overall atmosphere truly feels like a proper finale. The event being celebrated also fits surprisingly well with the feeling of a final episode. The decision to play the previous season's opening theme during the ending sequence was a thoughtful touch that added a sense of nostalgia and helped bring the season to a memorable close.

The first story introduces Gokan, the Fourth King of Hell, and explores how his department operates. It also features a certain foreign god who would have been a perfect fit for the second story of the previous episode. The second story focuses on the hot springs found in both Hell and Shangri-la. I wasn't expecting the episode to include a fourth-wall-breaking scene, so it came as a genuinely surprising moment.

The first story caught me off guard. At first, I thought it would be a typical story about Hozuki experiencing what having a family feels like and eventually realizing that his workplace is his true family. However, the story suddenly took an unexpected turn that completely changed my expectations 🤣. The second story explores more about the dogs working in Hell. While it does feature monster dogs, I felt that this part was somewhat lacking. It was nice to see a Jinmenken (Jin- ikemen , this was a clever word play btw) but I think it would have been better if the episode had included at least a cameo appearance of other yokai dogs as well.

The two stories in this episode feel like they are presenting possible concepts for a spin-off 😅. The first story leans toward an occult mystery genre, reimagining Hozuki as a human who possesses deep knowledge of the occult and has awakened a sixth sense, leading him to encounter various strange and mysterious cases. The second story takes a completely different direction by exploring a romantic comedy setup. Both concepts offer a different perspective on the characters and could make for interesting spin-off ideas.

This episode features two very different stories. The first focuses on King Sotai, the 3rd King of Hell, and his duties. It also explains the process a soul goes through during judgment, providing more insight into how Hell's system works. The second story explores the Cold Hell, a part of Hell that was only briefly shown in Season 1 Episode 10. Unfortunately, the episode does not reveal much about how the Cold Hell operates or how it is managed.

This episode introduces a creature from Chinese mythology called the Kyonshi, or Jiangshi in Chinese. It also gives a proper introduction to Godotenrin, the 10th King of Hell and the youngest of the Ten Kings, along with his assistant Chun, who only had short appearances in Season 1 Episodes 3 and 10. Aside from introducing these characters, the episode also gives a glimpse into Godotenrin's past and Chun's relationship with Hakutaku.

The theme of this episode seems to be tools 🤔. The first story shows how Hozuki got his Kanabō back when he was going through his angsty teenage phase, while the second story introduces his childhood friends from the Engineering Department, the people behind the tools used in Hell. It also works as a proper introduction for the two characters and gives us a glimpse of what they do.

The episode revolves around children and presents two stories with strong ties to Japanese mythology and folklore. The first is a humorous retelling of a tale from the Kojiki about the birthing of Konohanasakuya-hime(Princess Sakuya), featuring a unique twist made possible by a young Hozuki. The second story properly introduces a new character, Jizo, and highlights one of his roles as the guardian deity of children. Together, the two stories successfully blend humor with interesting aspects of Japanese mythology

It started light and slow-paced. There was a lot of talking and a lot of heavy info to digest. There was a hilarious part near the end of the episode that I really enjoyed. Overall, it’s worth watching to cure boredom instead of skipping it

This episode is all about Enma. The first story revisits the incident in which the deceased mistake Enma for King Shinko, a topic that was first introduced in Ep 10 of Season 1. It also reveals the origin of that misconception, making the segment hilarious. The second story focuses entirely on Enma, with plenty of references and stories about him. After doing a bit of research on those, I realized that many of those references are actually pretty fascinating

The episode delves into Karashi's backstory before shifting its focus to the Halloween celebrations in both Shangri-la and Hell. As Halloween is originated in the West, it's fascinating to see how Hozuki reimagines some of its customs through a distinctly Japanese lens. This cultural reinterpretation adds an educational element while remaining true to the series' unique sense of humor.

There’s a new character in the first half, and the funny parts felt a little forced and didn’t manage to keep us hooked. The second half was a bath scene. Because it was just a different type of bath with no interesting events, the info wasn’t very engaging. Overall, it can be skipped since it doesn’t hook you enough

This episode introduces several new characters. First are the two new Sacred Beasts, followed by the long-overdue proper introduction of the two Zashiki Warashi , who previously appeared in Episodes 1 and 2. While their introduction comes later than expected, it's better late than never, and it helps give the characters more context and personality.

Another new character is introduced without much of a proper introduction. This episode also serves as an educational tour of Hell, covering not only its different areas but also the overwhelming amount of paperwork involved. The work environment even borders on that of a black company, which adds to the series' satirical humor. As usual, the episode is packed with cultural references, but the one that stood out the most for me was the reference to Hoichi the Earless .

The studio really went all out with the animation for both the opening and ending sequences while the episode itself maintains roughly the same animation quality as the previous season. The episode is focused on Hozuki's backstory, exploring his life from childhood to the point where he begins working for Enma. Although several new characters are introduced, their proper introductions are oddly skipped, making their appearances feel abrupt. I'm not even sure why the studio chose to handle it that way.

It's a relaxed and slow-paced episode with not much packed info. There’s a heartwarming moment involving a family scene, then it turns to dog moments in the second part. There were still some funny parts that felt cringe, but some were delivered well

I found some parts hilarious and some didn't. But overall it was enjoyable. King Enma even tried to set Hozuki up with a girlfriend. We also got some story progress, even though there wasn't much info, but it managed to keep us hooked.

The first half focuses on Koban. There are scenes with Misohagi and Sotai. Some of the funny parts land, and some don't. But it's still not painful to watch. The second half focuses on the Snow Demon, and we get some action. It managed to keep us hooked until the end

This episode was kinda hilarious and not as heavy as I thought. Enjoyable and had a connected plot from beginning to end. Another new character was introduced and played a key role in the second half of the episode. A must-watch to release your stress!