Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series Episode 2: Colosseum

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Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series Episode 2: Colosseum

Manga volume 0-0

Canon/LOW

OSHIMETER

8.0

6 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE REVIEWS

vanmoerij's avatar
vanmoerij
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The Colosseum concept is dark and compelling, and Kino turning the country's own law against it is such a cold, satisfying gut-punch. Pacing feels rushed cramming this into one ep though, so it's mid compared to the rest of the season so far.

mazel's avatar
mazel
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It surprised me that a talking motorcycle would be surprised by someone else who could also talk 🤣. Another great episode. The pacing is still slow, but it's not boring at all. It fits the anime well because of its serious tone.

mznaufal's avatar
mznaufal
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The MC shows up at a new country and out of nowhere ends up in a competition. They have their own way of getting through it though. Really fun episode the visuals look great and the dialogue and music just match the whole vibe
takab's avatar
takab

This episode might not click with everyone. The pacing might feel deliberately slow one moment and then rushing forward the next. Still has an interesting concept, but can feel more like a character study.

fuexx's avatar
fuexx
El capítulo contrasta con el anterior, lo que muestra el propio contraste que existe en el mundo donde se desarrolla el anime. Estuvo interesante sobre todo a partir de la segunda mitad del capítulo, ya que las acciones del protagonista llevan a algo aún mayor para el país donde se encuentran. Sin embargo, el ritmo del capitulo se me hizo lento y tardó en llegar a algo realmente interesante y significativo.
anahilda_rodriguez's avatar
anahilda_rodriguez
Kino and Hermes arrive at the Coliseum where the stakes are incredibly high and it was wild seeing Kino stay so composed while facing such dangerous opponents in that arena.

EPISODE CONTEXT

After the premiere established Kino's role as a detached observer passing through wildly different civilizations, 'Colosseum' immediately tests that detachment by placing her in a far more hostile and morally charged environment. Shizu's introduction here carries weight beyond this single episode, expanding the cast of recurring travelers whose paths intersect with Kino's throughout the season. This early escalation in stakes and complexity signals the anthology-style structure the remaining ten episodes will follow, each exploring distinct societies with their own unsettling truths.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

After the premiere established Kino's role as a detached observer passing through wildly different civilizations, 'Colosseum' immediately tests that detachment by placing her in a far more hostile and morally charged environment. Shizu's introduction here carries weight beyond this single episode, expanding the cast of recurring travelers whose paths intersect with Kino's throughout the season. This early escalation in stakes and complexity signals the anthology-style structure the remaining ten episodes will follow, each exploring distinct societies with their own unsettling truths.

EPISODE REVIEWS

vanmoerij's avatar
vanmoerij
VerifiedVerified

The Colosseum concept is dark and compelling, and Kino turning the country's own law against it is such a cold, satisfying gut-punch. Pacing feels rushed cramming this into one ep though, so it's mid compared to the rest of the season so far.

mazel's avatar
mazel
VerifiedVerified

It surprised me that a talking motorcycle would be surprised by someone else who could also talk 🤣. Another great episode. The pacing is still slow, but it's not boring at all. It fits the anime well because of its serious tone.

mznaufal's avatar
mznaufal
VerifiedVerified
The MC shows up at a new country and out of nowhere ends up in a competition. They have their own way of getting through it though. Really fun episode the visuals look great and the dialogue and music just match the whole vibe
takab's avatar
takab

This episode might not click with everyone. The pacing might feel deliberately slow one moment and then rushing forward the next. Still has an interesting concept, but can feel more like a character study.

fuexx's avatar
fuexx
El capítulo contrasta con el anterior, lo que muestra el propio contraste que existe en el mundo donde se desarrolla el anime. Estuvo interesante sobre todo a partir de la segunda mitad del capítulo, ya que las acciones del protagonista llevan a algo aún mayor para el país donde se encuentran. Sin embargo, el ritmo del capitulo se me hizo lento y tardó en llegar a algo realmente interesante y significativo.
anahilda_rodriguez's avatar
anahilda_rodriguez
Kino and Hermes arrive at the Coliseum where the stakes are incredibly high and it was wild seeing Kino stay so composed while facing such dangerous opponents in that arena.

Ā©2017 ę™‚é›Øę²¢ęµäø€ļ¼KADOKAWA ć‚¢ć‚¹ć‚­ćƒ¼ćƒ»ćƒ”ćƒ‡ć‚£ć‚¢ćƒÆćƒ¼ć‚Æć‚¹ļ¼ć‚­ćƒŽć®ę—…ć®ä¼š

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Ā©2017 ę™‚é›Øę²¢ęµäø€ļ¼KADOKAWA ć‚¢ć‚¹ć‚­ćƒ¼ćƒ»ćƒ”ćƒ‡ć‚£ć‚¢ćƒÆćƒ¼ć‚Æć‚¹ļ¼ć‚­ćƒŽć®ę—…ć®ä¼š

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

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