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8.7 out of 10 as of writing. Please... this is complete rubbish. Don't listen to the 'anime of the year' reviewers. It's just another one of those weird/bizarre/perverted types of animes that people make themselves believe they're watching something 'special' because it's 'unique'. If you like watching anime that feels like it was written by a bunch of highschoolers with no depth whatsoever, absolutely weak plot and narrative, then this is one for you. This is the kind of stuff that ruins great anime - false hype, and creating a sense that 'this is popular' 'this is what we want'. Take it to the trash.

Been a long while since season 1 premiered and finally we get the long awaited season 2! So time to re-binge season 1! This anime is rich in storyline and character development, clearly alot of thought and consideration went into the writing, particularly the development of Thorfinns character as he grows through life facing numerous adversities and how it defines him, and particularly the relationship between Thorfinn and Askeladd. It's filled with really emotionally charged scenes that can bring you from the edge of your seat in suspense, to welling up in tears.

My biggest concern now is that MAPPA studio will be taking over for season 2. I'm not sure what this means exactly, but while they have solid animation ability, their character/story development is really lacking if we take jujutsu kaisen and chainsaw man as comparisons. So fingers crossed they don't botch it... Anyway highly recommend watching this series if you haven't already!!