: The core of the season is a "Martial Arts Tournament" to determine the successor of the Tenshi. It introduces a wide variety of "Outcasts" and their unique abilities, heavily inspired by Chinese philosophy and traditional martial arts.
: This season expands the lore significantly, introducing different factions and the history behind the powers in this world. Critical Reception
“Season 2 is full of fights and pretty good... if this anime was made by a japanese studio like madhouse or bones it would've been a great success.” Facebook · Anime Talk · 2 years ago
If you enjoyed the first season, Season 2 is essential for understanding the larger plot, but many fans suggest "binging" it to get through the slower sections. Most agree that the series truly hits its stride in , where the animation quality significantly improves due to a higher budget.
“14 episodes into the second season... and I personally think they did a worst job than the first season. Almost all of the fights felt weak and lazy even though there was SO MUCH potential.” Reddit · r/anime · 8 years ago
: While some fans find the fight choreography impressive—even rivaling top-tier Japanese anime like Jujutsu Kaisen —others feel the overall production quality is "rough" compared to later seasons.
: Viewers learn more about the protagonist, Zhang Chulan (Cho Soran), and his motivations. However, some viewers find him boring or "hidden" for much of the tournament as the focus shifts to supporting characters.