Ushio to Tora (TV) 2nd Season

  • Genres: ["Action","Adventure","Supernatural"]
  • Type: TV
  • Status: Finished Airing
  • Year: 2016

Summary: Continuation of Ushio to Tora TV series.


Description

Continuation of Ushio to Tora TV series.


Ushio to Tora (TV) 2nd Season Trailers


Ushio to Tora (TV) 2nd Season Pictures


Ushio to Tora (TV) 2nd Season Review

Ushio to Tora (TV) 2nd Season — Continuation of Ushio to Tora TV series. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.

Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Adventure, Supernatural 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, Ushio to Tora (TV) 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 Action, Adventure, Supernatural, 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

Aotsuki, Ushio

Aotsuki, Ushio

Main

Hatanaka, Tasuku
Hatanaka, Tasuku
Japanese
Aotsuki, Ushio

Aotsuki, Ushio

Main

Matranga, David
Matranga, David
English
Aotsuki, Ushio

Aotsuki, Ushio

Main

Germano, Alessandro
Germano, Alessandro
Italian
Inoue, Mayuko

Inoue, Mayuko

Main

Yasuno, Kiyono
Yasuno, Kiyono
Japanese
Inoue, Mayuko

Inoue, Mayuko

Main

Christian, Luci
Christian, Luci
English
Inoue, Mayuko

Inoue, Mayuko

Main

Laiolo, Erica
Laiolo, Erica
Italian
Nakamura, Asako

Nakamura, Asako

Main

Komatsu, Mikako
Komatsu, Mikako
Japanese
Nakamura, Asako

Nakamura, Asako

Main

Sumrall, Allison
Sumrall, Allison
English
Nakamura, Asako

Nakamura, Asako

Main

Simonelli, Federica
Simonelli, Federica
Italian
Tora

Tora

Main

Koyama, Rikiya
Koyama, Rikiya
Japanese
Tora

Tora

Main

Weaver, Brett
Weaver, Brett
English
Tora

Tora

Main

Ghignone, Luca
Ghignone, Luca
Italian
Akabane

Akabane

Supporting

Mori, Norihisa
Mori, Norihisa
Japanese
Akabane

Akabane

Supporting

Chapin, Clifford
Chapin, Clifford
English
Akabane

Akabane

Supporting

Vivolo, Ezio
Vivolo, Ezio
Italian
Akiba, Nagare

Akiba, Nagare

Supporting

Hosoya, Yoshimasa
Hosoya, Yoshimasa
Japanese
Akiba, Nagare

Akiba, Nagare

Supporting

Sinclair, Ian
Sinclair, Ian
English
Akiba, Nagare

Akiba, Nagare

Supporting

Iacono, Gianluca
Iacono, Gianluca
Italian
Aotsuki, Shigure

Aotsuki, Shigure

Supporting

Fujiwara, Keiji
Fujiwara, Keiji
Japanese
Aotsuki, Shigure

Aotsuki, Shigure

Supporting

Swasey, John
Swasey, John
English

Staff

Maruyama, Masao

Maruyama, Masao

Producer

Mita, Keiji

Mita, Keiji

Producer

Nishimura, Satoshi

Nishimura, Satoshi

Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Mima, Masafumi

Mima, Masafumi

Sound Director

Fujise, Junichi

Fujise, Junichi

Episode Director

Koujina, Hiroshi

Koujina, Hiroshi

Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director

Matsumura, Masaki

Matsumura, Masaki

Episode Director, Storyboard

Yoshida, Daisuke

Yoshida, Daisuke

Episode Director, Animation Director

Nanba, Hitoshi

Nanba, Hitoshi

Storyboard

Yano, Hiroyuki

Yano, Hiroyuki

Storyboard

Kinniku Shoujo-tai

Kinniku Shoujo-tai

Theme Song Performance

Ohtsuki, Kenji

Ohtsuki, Kenji

Theme Song Performance

Fujita, Kazuhiro

Fujita, Kazuhiro

Original Creator, Series Composition

Fukushi, Mayumi

Fukushi, Mayumi

Animation Director

Hirayama, Takaaki

Hirayama, Takaaki

Animation Director

Horikawa, Yoshinori

Horikawa, Yoshinori

Color Design

Inoue, Toshiki

Inoue, Toshiki

Series Composition

Kanno, Toshiyuki

Kanno, Toshiyuki

Animation Director

Kumazawa, Yuuya

Kumazawa, Yuuya

Director of Photography

Makiuchi, Momoko

Makiuchi, Momoko

Animation Director