Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 2nd Season

  • Genres: ["Fantasy"]
  • Type: TV
  • Status: Finished Airing
  • Year: 2020

Summary: When Myne learns that the Holy Church is in need of mana for their relics, she sees it as her chance to be cured of her life-threatening mana disorder. After seeing their bountiful library, she throws herself headfirst into the Church's grasp and begs to join their order. In exchange for her service and her unusually bountiful supply of mana, Myne is given the blue robes of a noble-born apprentice priestess, despite being a commoner. To Myne, all this talk of mana and nobility is trivial, as she now has access to an unlimited supply of books!

As Myne transitions into the next phase of her life in this new world, she soon learns that achieving her dream has come at a heavy cost. Noble society is severe, unforgiving, and fueled by politics and neglect. She must now deal with the class conflict between the noble-born blue robes and the common-born grey robes, the High Priest's attempts to oust her, and constant behavioral issues from her new retainers. With the help of her family, friends, and the enigmatic Head Priest whose loyalties and motives remain unknown, Myne seeks to overcome these obstacles and continue on the path to becoming her ideal self—the ultimate librarian!

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


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When Myne learns that the Holy Church is in need of mana for their relics, she sees it as her chance to be cured of her life-threatening mana disorder. After seeing their bountiful library, she throws herself headfirst into the Church's grasp and begs to join their order. In exchange for her service and her unusually bountiful supply of mana, Myne is given the blue robes of a noble-born apprentice priestess, despite being a commoner. To Myne, all this talk of mana and nobility is trivial, as she now has access to an unlimited supply of books!

As Myne transitions into the next phase of her life in this new world, she soon learns that achieving her dream has come at a heavy cost. Noble society is severe, unforgiving, and fueled by politics and neglect. She must now deal with the class conflict between the noble-born blue robes and the common-born grey robes, the High Priest's attempts to oust her, and constant behavioral issues from her new retainers. With the help of her family, friends, and the enigmatic Head Priest whose loyalties and motives remain unknown, Myne seeks to overcome these obstacles and continue on the path to becoming her ideal self—the ultimate librarian!

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


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Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 2nd Season Review

Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 2nd Season — When Myne learns that the Holy Church is in need of mana for their relics, she sees it as her chance to be cured of her life-threatening mana disorder. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.

Thematically, It sits firmly within Fantasy conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.08). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.

Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.

On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.

The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.

Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.

No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.

In sum, Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 2nd Season offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Fantasy, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.


Characters & Voice Actors

Ferdinand

Ferdinand

Main

Hayami, Show
Hayami, Show
Japanese
Ferdinand

Ferdinand

Main

Taylor, Armen
Taylor, Armen
English
Lutz

Lutz

Main

Tamura, Mutsumi
Tamura, Mutsumi
Japanese
Lutz

Lutz

Main

Tirado, Jeannie
Tirado, Jeannie
English
Lutz

Lutz

Main

Rodríguez Ramírez, Ángel Ivån
Rodríguez Ramírez, Ángel Ivån
Spanish
Myne

Myne

Main

Iguchi, Yuka
Iguchi, Yuka
Japanese
Myne

Myne

Main

Buhr, Reba
Buhr, Reba
English
Benno

Benno

Supporting

Koyasu, Takehito
Koyasu, Takehito
Japanese
Benno

Benno

Supporting

Mobus, Xander
Mobus, Xander
English
Bezewanst

Bezewanst

Supporting

Hoshino, Mitsuaki
Hoshino, Mitsuaki
Japanese
Bezewanst

Bezewanst

Supporting

Chalmers, Brook
Chalmers, Brook
English
Corinna

Corinna

Supporting

Kinugawa, Rika
Kinugawa, Rika
Japanese
Corinna

Corinna

Supporting

Harlacher, Erika
Harlacher, Erika
English
Delia

Delia

Supporting

Tomaru, Chiyo
Tomaru, Chiyo
Japanese
Delia

Delia

Supporting

Freeman, Lizzie
Freeman, Lizzie
English
Egmont

Egmont

Supporting

Ella

Ella

Supporting

Eva

Eva

Supporting

Orikasa, Fumiko
Orikasa, Fumiko
Japanese
Eva

Eva

Supporting

Day, Kirsten
Day, Kirsten
English
Fran

Fran

Supporting

Karino, Shou
Karino, Shou
Japanese

Staff

Hongou, Mitsuru

Hongou, Mitsuru

Director, Episode Director

Watanabe, Jun

Watanabe, Jun

Sound Director

Kase, Mitsuko

Kase, Mitsuko

Episode Director

Kawasaki, Yoshiki

Kawasaki, Yoshiki

Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director

Nakamura, Chikayo

Nakamura, Chikayo

Episode Director

Ogata, Takahide

Ogata, Takahide

Episode Director, Storyboard

Ueda, Shigeru

Ueda, Shigeru

Episode Director, Storyboard

Kunisawa, Mariko

Kunisawa, Mariko

Script, Series Composition

Mori, Takeshi

Mori, Takeshi

Storyboard

Morohoshi, Sumire

Morohoshi, Sumire

Theme Song Performance

Shirato, Yuusuke

Shirato, Yuusuke

Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition

Suzuki, Minori

Suzuki, Minori

Theme Song Performance

Amada, Toshiki

Amada, Toshiki

Background Art

Chibayama, Natsue

Chibayama, Natsue

Key Animation

Endou, Emiko

Endou, Emiko

Animation Director, 2nd Key Animation, Chief Animation Director, Key Animation

Endou, Kenichi

Endou, Kenichi

Chief Animation Director

Endou, Kaori

Endou, Kaori

Key Animation

Enomoto, Katsunori

Enomoto, Katsunori

Key Animation

Horikoshi, Yumi

Horikoshi, Yumi

Background Art

Hoshino, Taku

Hoshino, Taku

Key Animation