Shinryaku! Ika Musume Ep. 2 Impressions

And so comes the second episode of Shinrayku! Ika Musume.

Nothing has really changed fundamentally from the first episode. The overall structure, pacing, style and humor remain intact, which is a great thing. The whole show feels really light hearted, and it's a show where I can just sit back in my chair and relax while watching.

So as the episode progressed, the first of the three stories in the episode introduces us to a new character.

Pictured on the left.

He's named Arashiyama Goro, and he works as a lifesaver on the beach. He's apparently Eiko's childhood friend. Soon after he's introduced, Ika Musume develops a rivalry with Goro, with both competing against one another to see who the "true" guardian and protector of the sea is.

The animation remains top notch, with no visible glaring QUALITY scenes like Star Driver had. Everything flowed smoothly, and the background and character details were fleshed out smoothly as well. The great facial expressions were evident in this episode as well.

The second story in the episode follows cast celebrating Ika Musume's birthday (when it really wasn't her birthday).

Cake, fireworks, and imaginary attempted murder was involved.

The third story in the episode introduced us to a new female character, Sanae, who happens to be very cute.


Yes, I have a thing for Alice headbands and short brown hair.

 

 Thing is, she's completely head over heels in "love" with Ika Musume, since Sanae thinks she's really cute. Or something.

The kanji character reads "love"

 She even went as far as to take various pictures of Ika Musume, and made a photo album out of it.

Sanae rape face imminent

gon' get raped

...and caught red handed.

 Here are various pictures of Ika Musume in various outfits for (Sanae's) your viewing pleasure

Still a keeper for this Fall season. Great, comedic show thus far with a cast of likeable characters.

Look out for the next episode impression, or my Star Driver episode 2 impression.