The character study of Souya Touji is a breath-taking display of a mind disturbed solely by the life-style of shogi, with stunning direction to show his inability to hear those around him.
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Rei feels the same on the topic of helping her, creating a close bond between the two, something that plays importance throughout the rest of this season.Īlthough the first arc is definitely in the lime-light of this season, the series continues to impress in its focuses on different characters. It’s even easier to empathise with Hina, due to her characteristics, with her helping Rei with his struggles and inspiring him to escape his depression.
Megumi’s construct as a bully sets her apart from other archetypical antagonists-in the sense that, there are reasons to her actions-she clearly suffers problems in her mentality, leading her to torment others as a form of escapism, giving her somewhat an ability to be emphasised with for the wrong reason. What makes this so powerful is down to the commonly relatable topic of bullying, the powerful visual presentation and the amazing characterisation found in the antagonist Megumi Takagi. This arc is nothing short of impactful, and although it’s heavy, it never becomes painful to watch, something many other drama-oriented series fail to accomplish. Bringing forth an insight into the mass hysteria it brings and the draining effects on the victims, and those caught up in the drama. The season starts off with a focus on Hinata, and the daunting problem of bullying. In the real world and the back-drop of shogi.
Shifting from the focus of Rei’s depression, this season brings more focus to the different mentalities of the supporting cast, both
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The second season-filled with melancholic tones, depressing themes and powerful messages-gives the show raw emotional power to invest the viewer at full force. It’s a show of many acts the first season-while boasting many heavy themes-is an elegant watch, which reels the viewer in with a soft mood, realistic characters and delightful interactions, but never hits you with strong emotions. A strong display of emotional resonance the second season of 3-gatsu no Lion manages to go above and beyond expectations to provide something of overwhelming beauty.