Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Season 2

OH MY GAAADDDDD, WE GOT A BUNCH OF FAN SERVICE IN THIS EPISODE! No, I don't mean "that" kind of fan service, I mean the damn songs... I can barely think of any other Love Live series that showcases so many of its non-anime songs like this... damn. Well played, Nijigasaki. I guess... that's it for them. Nijigasaki is a pretty solid story tbh. Even though the franchise's original legacy ended with Aqours, I'd say Nijigasaki was more than worthy of continuing the Love Live series. A new theme, new characters, and a fresh approach- it all worked really well. This episode actually gave me flashbacks to the SIF2 game, where I used to play those solo songs all the time... Cya then, Love Livers. And btw, don't forget to watch the Nijigasaki Movie, it's so damn good.

Err, nothing special tbh. The only message I could take away is that "taking a different path doesn't always mean it's a bad thing." That's probably the message they were trying to convey here, while also passing the torch to the new generation. Meh, I'd say this is just a bridge episode leading into the finale, and it works, I guess. Also Kanata is for sure tired after this episode lmao.

2 in 1 type shi episode, damn... stop hitting me like a damn train. The feelings they went through... I've experienced them too. When you're wondering what the future holds, you just end up feeling sad and confused. Say it's your last semester, of course you'd think about all the time you've spent with your friends, wondering, "Can moments like these ever happen again?" Damn it, this episode really hit me hard when I watched it back in high school, and it still does even now. Ah damn, Karin really has good friends. They truly care about her. I'm so jealous of her, yet... yeah, you should focus on today. Don't overthink the past or the future, just let it flow.

Mhm, just like any other character arc, the Nijigasaki members are the ones on the front lines lmao. But tbh, Mia's development happens really naturally and at a realistic pace. She's well educated, both mentally and intellectually. Imo, she's the only character who truly understands herself without going through unnecessary drama. I don't mean Lanzhu is childish, but yk what I mean. From the viewer's perspective, it's pretty clear that Mia is the more mature one. BTW, this is the first time Love Live has ever released a full English song lmao, and it's so good....

Ahhh, a vacation episode... grab your popcorn or anything to eat and drink dawg, we're just here to enjoy the moment. Well, well, well, it's finally the 1st time all 12 members get to have a vacation together. This episode also dropped so much foreshadowing for what's coming next lmao. I honestly don't have much to say, but it really felt special because we got to see everyone's true selves, especially the three newcomers. It made them feel a lot more natural and fleshed out. Oh yeah, this is also the first time they didn't make the girls go to the beach or throw them into revealing outfits, so W Nijigasaki. They proved a vacation episode can still be fun without relying on fanservice... and lastly, Love u my friends!

Man, Yuu's frustration is so real lmao. That's exactly how it feels when you're crushed by pressure with a deadline right around the corner. But putting that aside, this is the final day of SIF 2 (again, not the damn game), so BE HAPPY! Just enjoy the episode, there's nothing stressful about it. It's simply a fun episode packed with a beautiful MV, great visuals, and plenty of wholesome moments. Also, yeah... no shit Sherlock. The rainbow here obviously represents all of them coming together as one group and having fun, not your typical lgbt shit interpretation😭

Well deserved, Shioriko. GRRRAHHHH, WHY CAN'T THESE PEOPLE JUST BE TRUE TO THEMSELVES FROM THE START?!😭 Sigh... I know it isn't that easy. We all go through life with our own perspectives, and sometimes we end up judging ourselves the wrong way. Ah, damn... every LL series has always been about chasing your dreams, chasing the light that inspired you in the first place. Don't give up just because you think, "I'm not good enough, nvm" Yeah, I think this episode would hit much harder if you're still in high school. Since I'm in college now, it didn't impact me quite as the first time watching it, but I could still appreciate what it was trying to say. Even so, this episode still impressed me. EMOTION was one of my favorite LL songs back in the day, and the MV looked intentionally rough around the edges, which is actually a great touch, because it reflects exactly how she was feeling. That said... the sudden performance was hilarious. How did she pull that off with zero prep lmao But yeah, we all love Shioriko. The MV gets a 9.4/10 from me, it easily earns a spot in my top 15 MV's

OMG... our Seto kaicho finally be true to herself. This episode tells a really beautiful conclusion. Well, if you somehow didn't feel it, don't worry i can relate. We've seen this kind of conflict many times throughout the previous LL series, so it's no surprise that it can feel a bit repetitive. This time they only spiced it up with Yuki's identity and that's it, not really a surprise for us OG fans. But for newcomers starting with Nijigasaki, I think this episode will feel pretty special. As for A·ZU·NA, yeah, the MV was freaking gorgeous. I'm a fan of all three members, but the song itself just... isn't really my type. It's definitely good, and I wouldn't mind listening to it a few times, but it doesn't quite click with me. Best rate i could give for the song is 8/10

Dafaq, Ayumu, please stop being gay for a moment 😭😭 No, but fr tho, this episode definitely had a lot of gay moments and all that... but at least they included plenty of nice details, like cameos from the previous groups, and then... more yuri stuff... ARGHHH, WHY ARE AYUMU AND YUU SO GAY? 💀 Btw, Lanzhu was actually right about Yuu. She really needs to listen. In real life, friendships and situations like this don't usually work out that way, so Lanzhu's advice would honestly be the better approach. Also, her suddenly acting like a tsundere was definitely not on my bingo card lmao.

GAH DANGGGG! Yeah, I freaking remember when Eternal Light was on my playlist all the time, so it definitely deserves a spot in my top 10 Love Live! MVs, no bullshit. It was way too magnificent. The episode itself was actually really good, especially how "she" gave a genuinely valid response to Ai's current situation. It was really relatable bro... honestly. Absolute 9/10, no cap.

QU4RTZ is here at last! Our first introduction to Nijigasaki's subunits! SING! SONG! SMILE! is such a fun song to watch and listen to! I love how the harmony of their voices meld into one mesmerizing sound! Plot-wise, this episode builds up on the last one's setup which paid off in a splendid MV! Seeing the members plan their concert is such a cute and fun experience. Also, Kanata's mom is such a good looking character! A must watch episode definitely.

A setup episode basically. It picks up after the events of the first one, mainly, Lanzhu's refusal to join the club. Mia also gets introduced in the episode as Yu's classmate in her class. I like how stoic and cool she is! This episode is a bit slow compared to the first one, but definitely serves as a good setup for episode 3.

Lanzhu is here! The queen has arrived and her song was SOOO captivating! Love live has a history of making banger songs and EUPHORIA is definitely one of them! Music aside, I love this episode's way of re-introducing the characters. Ayumu and Yu are especially such a cute duo to watch. I need to see more of this series!