First Impression: TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2

As Makoto approaches Rotsgard Academy to open a new store, his life in this fantasy world doesn’t seem so bad. He’s learned to use his incredible powers, has a home filled with friends on the demiplane, and is served by powerful, loyal friends in the lich Shiki, spider demon Mio, dragon Tomoe, and others. He’s also found his way in a personal sense, deciding to move forward in doing what he thinks is best in any situation. In the town of Obitt, at which he and Shiki are staying before continuing their journey, that means rescuing a young woman and her companion from vile adventurers and then deciding to help them further against the “Moon Over the Ruined Castle” bandits, who are holding her town hostage. But these are relatively minor detours and easily dealt with; perhaps more complicated is the path that Makoto is walking toward two other heroes who may also have been spirited into this world at the same time he was.

I’m overjoyed that Tsukimichi is back for a second season! The opening episode captures what was so marvelous about season one, including the old-school feel to the series. The pastel colors bring to mind anime from the late 90s and early 2000s, adding a sense of both nostalgia and comfort to the show. The surprisingly riotous humor also returns, primarily in this episode through Makoto’s dry personality and over-the-top powers, as well as through the demiplane activities, which have Mio cooking all sorts of items that she finds delicious but which literally poison and kill her companions. Oh, Mio, it’s so good to have you and Tomoe back! The main storyline is just as interesting, though, as all signs (the OP, episode two’s title, and dialogue at the end of episode one) point toward Makoto meeting the other heroes in the next episode. Will they be allies? Rivals? Enemies? And how will their powers compare to his? I’m eager to see how their meeting will go and how the heroes fit into the larger story, which hasn’t really been revealed much. I wonder if this season will feature greater development of the overarching tale, which must be connected with Makoto’s parents. Whatever happens, I’ll be looking forward to the fun, heartfelt goodness of this undervalued gem of a series each week this winter season.

Unlike Mio’s curry, episode one, with it’s nicely integrated flashbacks, was cooked just right

TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 can be streamed on Crunchyroll.

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