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REVIEW: Granblue Fantasy the Animation 2 Streaming

as if the show was more interested in playing it safe than in actually making an impression. . .

Gran and Lyria's relationship continues to be charming, and the depiction of their bond really benefits from being kept largely platonic. We can infer more romantic feelings if so inclined, of course, but the quiet closeness that the two maintain is almost more rewarding than a romance, because it emphasizes the trust they have in each other and how important it is. Until it is mentioned in the middle of the series, it's easy to forget that their lives are physically tied to each other because their closeness feels so natural to their interactions. They're still both separate characters with their own thoughts and goals, but they do better together, and that's lovely.

I try to take romance in stories on a case-by-case basis, regardless of the genders involved, but that is an interesting point. Personally, I like Gran and Lyria as a more platonic couple because of their magical bond, so a solid romantic commitment wouldn't feel true to who they are, but instead like a off-shoot of that at this point. If they grow into a romance naturally, I'd be very happy, but it needs to develop based on their journey rather than the magical bond to be really believable.

I haven't got to see season two yet but I enjoyed season one a lot and it's old school fantasy JRPG feeling. But I was curious to know if there was any noticeably difference in the animation style since season two was done by MAPPA while season one was A-1 Pictures?