Rising Of The Shield Hero Season 2 How Many Episodes
Okay, let's talk Shield Hero Season 2. Remember all the hype? I do! We waited so long. Then it finally arrived.
How many episodes were there, anyway?
Well, officially, there were 13 episodes. Thirteen! That's the magic number, right? Except... did it feel like 13 episodes?
An Unpopular Opinion?
Here's where I might get some side-eye. I think it felt shorter. Way shorter.
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Maybe it's because I binged it. Maybe I was just too invested in Naofumi's struggles. Or maybe, just maybe, the pacing felt off. It's a theory!
Think about it. We had the Spirit Tortoise arc. Then there was... well, stuff happened. It felt rushed, didn't it?
Like someone hit the fast-forward button during important plot points. I needed more world-building! More character development! Give me the deets!
I know, I know, thirteen episodes is standard for a season. But some anime seasons just breathe. They take their time. Shield Hero Season 2 felt like it sprinted a marathon.
Did They Cram Too Much In?
Maybe. The Spirit Tortoise was a big deal. Taking that down would take several episodes. But other threads needed breathing room.
Remember the Kizuna stuff? Was cool. Could've been cooler with more time. I'm not saying it was bad. I am saying it could've been awesome-er.
And what about that whole other world situation? We popped in, did some stuff, and then left. Like tourists on a tight schedule.
I feel like we barely scratched the surface. The potential was there! It just needed more episodes to truly shine.
But hey, Thirteen is Thirteen
Look, I'm not going to argue with the official count. Thirteen episodes. That's what we got.
But I can still feel like it wasn't enough, right? I'm allowed to have opinions! Everyone wants their favorite show to last forever.
Maybe that's the real issue. I just didn't want it to end! Even if some parts felt a little hurried.
"More Shield Hero, please!" - Me, probably
Don't get me wrong. I enjoyed Season 2. It had its moments. Naofumi is still a total badass. Raphtalia is still precious.
But compared to the first season? It fell a little short. And I'm not just talking about episode count. I am looking for something more.
The first season felt so meticulously crafted. The world was immersive. The characters felt real. Season two? Good, not great.
So, yeah, thirteen episodes. But in my heart, it felt like ten. Maybe eight. Okay, probably still thirteen. But a wistful, "what if?" thirteen.
Let's just hope Season 3 gets it right. And maybe adds a few extra episodes for good measure. You know, just in case.
Who's with me?
