The Promised Neverland Temporada 2 Capitulo 12

Okay, let's talk about The Promised Neverland Season 2, Episode 12. Specifically? That ending. It's... something, right?

I know, I know. Saying anything remotely positive about it is basically anime blasphemy. But hear me out!

An Unpopular Opinion: Maybe It Wasn't That Bad?

Look, I get the frustration. We all wanted a faithful adaptation of the manga. We dreamed of complex strategies and terrifying demon battles. Instead...we got a slideshow?

The ending felt rushed. Like they crammed a whole arc into, what, twenty minutes? It was the anime equivalent of speed-reading a novel the night before a book report.

But here's the thing: maybe, just maybe, we were expecting too much? Maybe the hype created an impossible standard.

Let's Be Honest: We've Seen Worse

Think about it. We've all seen anime endings that truly leave us wanting to throw our remotes at the TV. Endings that completely contradict the show's established lore.

The Promised Neverland ending wasn't great, no. But did it totally erase everything that came before? Did it retcon vital character development? I'd argue, not really.

Emma, Ray, and Norman still found a way to save the kids. They still prioritized family and freedom. That's what the show was always about, wasn't it?

Okay, the deus ex machina with The Promised One was… questionable. Like, seriously? A magical wish-granting entity? But hey, anime is weird. We accept giant robots and magical girls, right?

Maybe we can forgive one slightly bizarre plot device. Perhaps?

The Demon King Deal: A Bit Hasty, Sure

The deal with the Demon King felt incredibly rushed. One minute, they're negotiating; the next, BOOM, it's done. No build-up, no real tension.

Could it have been handled better? Absolutely! But at least it offered some kind of resolution, however clunky. At least Emma made a sacrifice, even if it seemed a bit…convenient.

Plus, let's admit it, even if the animation wasn't stellar, the voice acting was still top-notch. Emma's determination, Ray's cynicism, Norman's quiet strength – those performances still shone through.

Focus on the Good (If You Can Find It)

Maybe, instead of focusing solely on what the ending lacked, we can appreciate what it tried to do. It attempted to tie up loose ends and give our favorite characters a happy ending, even if it did so in a rather haphazard way.

I know, I know. I'm probably in the minority here. Feel free to @ me with your angry tweets. But sometimes, just sometimes, it's okay to find a sliver of enjoyment even in a flawed conclusion.

So, there it is. My unpopular opinion. The Promised Neverland Season 2, Episode 12? Not the best. But not the absolute worst either. Just... deeply, deeply flawed.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go reread the manga and pretend the anime season never happened. Just kidding! (Mostly.)