Opening this season's first episode with a younger Rikuo and his destined responsibility as heir provides a deeper and more substantial narrative context that connects both seasons perfectly. The pacing was dense and packed with detail, offering richer depth for the plot alongside stunning visual settings and fluid animation. And also the new opening song fits the overall vibe of the plot reasonably well, but honestly the previous season's theme was instantly catchy on the first listen, making this new track feel a bit less thrilling and exciting by comparison.