I adore the second season

Every person will be drawn to this anime for different reasons, but I believe we all stay for similar reasons. A thirst for the unknown, a curiosity for darkness and a deep hurt that art speaks to so well.

I absolutely adore that this series can have so many captivating meanings for everyone. The second season spoke to me specifically because I'm a mother. Because I went through sexual trauma as a child. Because it's been an enormous struggle to break the generational trauma of my family. The characters and themes resonated with me so much, that I honestly felt I grew as a person, and inspired to create more than ever.

My husband didn't feel the same when we watched S2, but he still found things to interest him. On the other hand, Dawn of the Deep Soul shook my husband to his core. The themes of fatherhood, protection of the tribe, and utter coldness in the face of overwhelming difficulties were extremely meaningful for him.

Not to say I didn't also love the movie, but it spoke to me in different ways that to him.

I suppose the point of this is to say that I think this story is amazing in general, despite it's flaws and unhinged individuals. And if you don't enjoy a certain aspect of it, maybe use that to analyze yourself instead of spouting immature, dead end rants. Discussions should be open, and if we ourselves aren't open to learning, then we are stagnant and decaying. I love this story and world so much. I've struggled with community, but I've realized that's a thing only as good as the work you put into it.

So Let's practice some constructive discussions. What themes of this show speak to you the most? What makes you sob uncontrollably?

Me personally, I struggled with anger and violence as a young child. Faupta's rage on the villagers is something I've never really seen in any media, and it captivated me. It helped me analyze my own pain.

Faupta is my favorite character, for sure. Though I do kinda wish her design returned to before, at least a little, after S2. I love the lingering gold, but it diminishes the climax in but a small way. I totally get why she's kept it, it makes sense. Just a minor preference lol