Log Horizon Season 2

Right now you can watch Log Horizon Season 2 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Takuma Terashima is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Log Horizon Season 2 earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Log Horizon Season 2 from the crowd. Months after the Apocalypse, the players of Log Horizon have thrived thanks to food, music, and adventuring. Now in an alliance with other guilds, Shiroe leads a quest for treasure to support the city. But what awaits them is a raid boss unlike any other. Takuma Terashima and Tomoaki Maeno lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2014. What keeps Log Horizon Season 2 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Log Horizon Season 2 respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Takuma Terashima's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.