Strike the Blood Season 2

If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, Strike the Blood Season 2 is available on and right now. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. With 81 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Yoshimasa Hosoya sets the tone, and the world-building does the rest. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Strike the Blood Season 2 earns its spot. Strike the Blood Season 2 uses its genre premise as cover for asking bigger questions. Season 2 of Strike the Blood includes 8 episodes. It aired from November 2016 to May 2017. This season stars Yoshimasa Hosoya, Risa Taneda and Asami Seto. Yoshimasa Hosoya and Risa Taneda lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2016. Strike the Blood Season 2 resists the temptation to explain everything, trusting the audience to sit with ambiguity. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For late-night viewing or a proper weekend binge, Strike the Blood Season 2 fits the bill. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Yoshimasa Hosoya's performance is the anchor the more ambitious moments need. The world-building pays off in ways you will not anticipate on a first watch.

🎬 Strike the Blood Season 2 — Episode Guide

Black Sword Shaman I

2016-11-23

Blue Elysium, a new fantasy marine resort, is holding its trial opening and Motoki wants the gang there. Kojo and Asagi end up working a yakisoba booth while Yukina and Nagisa see the sights. Elsewhere on the grounds, Sayaka rescues Yume Eguchi, a younger girl abductee but after giving the girl a ph...

Black Sword Shaman II

2016-11-23

Kiriha Kisaki, who works for the Taishikyoku, an agency similar to and in competition with the Lion Kings, offers to release Sayaka once her mission is complete. Until then Sayaka will be put to work. Kojo discovers that Yume is a succubus demon, and her ostensible sister Riru is actually her own al...

Black Sword Shaman III

2016-12-23

While Asagi investigates, she is interrupted by Lydianne Didier, who reveals that she is working for the Taishikyoku, managing the LYL program and will protect their systems against all comers. She challenges Asagi to hacking combat and begins her attack. Lilith's spirit awakens early and automatica...

Fleeing Fourth Primogenitor I

2016-12-23

Yukina stalks Kojo as he plays with Yume. A stranger approaches and while chatting her up, half-jokingly accuses her of stalking. He is Gajou, the father of Kojo and Nagisa. Soon after, he leaves the island with Nagisa. On New Year's Eve, Yukina exploits Nagisa's absence to play house with Kojo in h...

Fleeing Fourth Primogenitor II

2017-03-29

Natsuki magically prevents Kojo from leaving her premises. Kanon recruits Nina to spring him. Outside, Kiriha offers Yukina and him a private jet and false travel documents. Her agency is having fun at the expense of the rival Lion Kings. Asagi continues her efforts to leave the island with Mogwai's...

Knight of the God of Mistakes I

2017-03-29

Gajou and Nagisa arrive at the temple at Lake Kannawa. He is captured and his jailers are two Lion King miko, Yuiri Haba and Shio Hikawa. Plans for dealing with the sealing relic known as 'Avalon' are discussed. Shirona Kuraki of the Lion Kings will conduct the ritual involving Nagisa, supported by ...

Knight of the God of Mistakes II

2017-05-24

Myriad forces continue to converge on the frozen Lake Kannawa. Asagi and Lydianne, riding in the pink tank, are joined by Ibliss, a high-ranking vampire from the Warlord's domain, after he rescued them from flying demons. Gajou and Shio carry the comatose Nagisa across the frozen lake, seeking a hav...

Knight of the God of Mistakes III

2017-05-24

Shio defies Azama. From afar, Shirona incapacitates the lower level cultists. Okiyama appears on a wyvern and leading a second one to retrieve Azama and they flee. Azama joins the other confrontation and first betrays Ueyanagi, transforming him into a golem, and then attacking Yuiri, triggering a di...