Hoozuki no Reitetsu 2nd Season

  • Genres: ["Comedy","Fantasy"]
  • Type: TV
  • Status: Finished Airing
  • Year: 2017

Summary: Just as in this life, the afterlife needs a calm troubleshooter to deal with the bureaucratic headaches that come from keeping things in order. Enter Hozuki: a cool and collected demon who’s badly in need of a vacation.

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Just as in this life, the afterlife needs a calm troubleshooter to deal with the bureaucratic headaches that come from keeping things in order. Enter Hozuki: a cool and collected demon who’s badly in need of a vacation.

(Source: HIDIVE)


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Hoozuki no Reitetsu 2nd Season Review

Hoozuki no Reitetsu 2nd Season — Just as in this life, the afterlife needs a calm troubleshooter to deal with the bureaucratic headaches that come from keeping things in order. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.

Thematically, It sits firmly within Comedy, Fantasy conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 7.88). 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, Hoozuki no Reitetsu 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 Comedy, 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

Hoozuki

Hoozuki

Main

Yasumoto, Hiroki
Yasumoto, Hiroki
Japanese
Hoozuki

Hoozuki

Main

Aida, Rikako
Aida, Rikako
Japanese
Anubis

Anubis

Supporting

Taniyama, Kishou
Taniyama, Kishou
Japanese
Chouchin Oiwa

Chouchin Oiwa

Supporting

Watanabe, Akeno
Watanabe, Akeno
Japanese
Chun

Chun

Supporting

Tange, Sakura
Tange, Sakura
Japanese
Cookie

Cookie

Supporting

Yokoyama, Chisa
Yokoyama, Chisa
Japanese
Datsueba

Datsueba

Supporting

Mayama, Ako
Mayama, Ako
Japanese
Enma Daiou

Enma Daiou

Supporting

Nagasako, Takashi
Nagasako, Takashi
Japanese
Godoutenrin Ou

Godoutenrin Ou

Supporting

Tezuka, Hiromichi
Tezuka, Hiromichi
Japanese
Gon

Gon

Supporting

Hosoya, Yoshimasa
Hosoya, Yoshimasa
Japanese
Hageitou

Hageitou

Supporting

Ueda, Youji
Ueda, Youji
Japanese
Hakutaku

Hakutaku

Supporting

Yusa, Kouji
Yusa, Kouji
Japanese
Haruichi

Haruichi

Supporting

Yamaguchi, Kappei
Yamaguchi, Kappei
Japanese
Houou

Houou

Supporting

Ozawa, Ari
Ozawa, Ari
Japanese
Izanami

Izanami

Supporting

Kobayashi, Sanae
Kobayashi, Sanae
Japanese
Kakisuke

Kakisuke

Supporting

Gotou, Hiroki
Gotou, Hiroki
Japanese
Karashi

Karashi

Supporting

Tanezaki, Atsumi
Tanezaki, Atsumi
Japanese
Karauri

Karauri

Supporting

Kakihara, Tetsuya
Kakihara, Tetsuya
Japanese
Kasha

Kasha

Supporting

Kujira
Kujira
Japanese
Kirin

Kirin

Supporting

Tsuji, Shinpachi
Tsuji, Shinpachi
Japanese

Staff

Saitou, Takayuki

Saitou, Takayuki

Producer

Shimasue, Rie

Shimasue, Rie

Producer

Sumiya, Kenji

Sumiya, Kenji

Producer

Yada, Shouko

Yada, Shouko

Producer

Yoneda, Kazuhiro

Yoneda, Kazuhiro

Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Hata, Shouji

Hata, Shouji

Sound Director

Kawana, Kana

Kawana, Kana

Episode Director

Makino, Tomoe

Makino, Tomoe

Episode Director

Gotou, Midori

Gotou, Midori

Script

Hamao, Shigemitsu

Hamao, Shigemitsu

Storyboard

Ishihira, Shinji

Ishihira, Shinji

Storyboard

Suzuki, Iku

Suzuki, Iku

Storyboard

Yokoyama, Hiroyuki

Yokoyama, Hiroyuki

Storyboard

Technoboys Pulcraft Green-Fund

Technoboys Pulcraft Green-Fund

Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition

Uesaka, Sumire

Uesaka, Sumire

Theme Song Performance

Eguchi, Natsumi

Eguchi, Natsumi

Original Creator

Etou, Eiki

Etou, Eiki

Director of Photography

Kasuga, Reiko

Kasuga, Reiko

Art Director

Matsubara, Rie

Matsubara, Rie

Editing

Nakai, Emi

Nakai, Emi

Animation Director