Project ARMS: The 2nd Chapter (2001) — Story, Release Date, Rating

Synopsis:

Following the initial discovery of their unique abilities manifested through A.R.M.S., Ryo Takatsuki and his allies are drawn into a deeper conspiracy. The second chapter charts their pursuit of answers surrounding these enigmatic devices, leading them toward a hidden truth guarded by a formidable military entity. The narrative unfolds within a world grappling with the implications of advanced technology and its potential for both progress and control. As they navigate treacherous landscapes and confront relentless opposition, the protagonists must rely on their developing skills and bonds to survive. The series explores themes of identity, autonomy, and the ethical responsibilities that accompany extraordinary power, all set against a backdrop of escalating conflict and uncertain futures.

Episodes:

Episode 1: Arrive (Aired: 10/06/2021)
Episode 2: Hound (Aired: 10/13/2001)
Episode 3: Hunter (Aired: 10/20/2001)
Episode 4: Link (Aired: 10/27/2001)
Episode 5: Hercules (Aired: 11/03/2001)
... and 21 more episodes

Characters:

Akagi, Katsumi (Main) - Voice Actors: Miura, Tomoko, Terzo, Venus
Kuruma, Kei (Main) - Voice Actors: Takayama, Minami, Karpoff, Alessandra, Oliver, Nicole
Shingu, Hayato (Main) - Voice Actors: Miki, Shinichiro, Scattorin, Lorenzo, Drummond, Brian
Takatsuki, Ryou (Main) - Voice Actors: Canna, Nobutoshi, Morrow, Kirby, Rigotti, Alessandro
Tomoe, Takeshi (Main) - Voice Actors: Ueda, Yuuji, Swaile, Brad, Di Benedetto, Massimo
Akagi, Clark (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawazu, Yasuhiko
Akagi, Shouko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kondou, Takako
Akagi, Stinger (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inaba, Minoru, Kalhoon, Chris
Alice (Supporting) - Voice Actors: St. Germain, Tabitha, Hisakawa, Aya
Azazel (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Katou, Seizou
Black, Keith (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okiayu, Ryoutarou, Vincent, Samuel, Coleman, Michael, Satou, Chie
Blue, Keith (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Douglas, Ross, Ishimaru, Hiroya
Bowen, Al (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ogata, Megumi, Michaels, Jillian
Brenton, Richard (Supporting)
Brenton, Oscar (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsui, Mami, Khouth, Gabe
Carol (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiratori, Yuri, Strand, Chantal
Coleman, Ralph (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakata, Jouji, Leacock, Viv
Dormouse (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishimaru, Hiroya, Douglas, Ross
Dorothy (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chan, Caroline, Ohmoto, Makiko
Gilbert, Yugo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Honma, Yukari, Johnson, Willow
Graham, Huey (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takada, Yuji, Toth, Andrew
Graham, Dewey (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsuji, Shinpachi, Tickner, French, Nakagi, Ryuuji
Green, Keith (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Francis, Andrew, Kisaichi, Atsushi
Horst, Johan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Egawa, Hisao, Wilson, Dale
Humpty Dumpty (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Kazuhiko, Cole, Ted
Jabberwock (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ikeda, Shuuichi, Dobson, Paul
Kabuto, Kouichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakamura, Daiki, Kopsa, Michael
Karunagi, Kou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tokumaru, Kan, Oliver, Mark
Katz, Mary (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, You, Rothery, Teryl
Knight (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kosugi, Juurouta, Dobson, Michael
Li, Chunyan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakatani, Yumi, Spence, Farrell
Mad Hatter (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tockar, Lee, Kawazu, Yasuhiko
Mama Maria (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takizawa, Roko, Newstone, Pauline
Pazaroni (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirose, Masashi
Queen Of Hearts (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamaguchi, Nana, Matthews, Alison
Rosewell, Shirley (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Alexander, Sharon, Suzuki, Mariko
Rosewell, Robert (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Houki, Katsuhisa
Shingu, Juuzou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Newman, Richard, Fujimoto, Yuzuru
Silver, Keith (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawazu, Yasuhiko, Tockar, Lee
Takatsuki, Misa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ichijou, Miyuki, Weseluck, Cathy
Takatsuki, Iwao (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kaye, David, Arimoto, Kinryuu
Tillinghast, Samuel (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yoda, Eisuke, Samples, William
US President (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootomo, Ryuuzaburou, Halder, Ron
Violet, Keith (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kuwashima, Houko, Jaud, Janyse
White, Keith (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Cole, Ted, Inoue, Kazuhiko
White Rabbit (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Dobson, Brian, Nakata, Kouji

Staff:

Azuma, Fukashi (Producer)
Yoshioka, Masahito (Producer)
Ikeda, Shigetaka (Episode Director)
Itoga, Shintarou (Episode Director)
Mikuriya, Kyousuke (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Okao, Takahiro (Episode Director)
Miyashita, Junichi (Script)
Matsuzono, Hiroshi (Storyboard)
Nishimura, Junji (Storyboard)
Yamauchi, Shigeyasu (Storyboard)
Azuki, Nana (Theme Song Lyrics)
GARNET CROW (Theme Song Performance)
Miki, Shinichiro (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Performance)
Takayama, Minami (Theme Song Performance)
Ueda, Yuuji (Theme Song Performance)
WAG (Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Performance)
Arai, Jun (Key Animation)
Higashi, Junichi (Art Director)
Hinata, Masaki (Animation Director)
Ikeda, Daisuke (Music)
Kanno, Toshiyuki (Key Animation)
Minagawa, Ryouji (Original Character Design)
Nakaya, Ryou (Animation Director)
Nanatsuki, Kyoichi (Original Creator)
Narita, Hideyasu (Background Art)
Okada, Terumitsu (Editing)
Sakurai, Konomi (Animation Director)
Satou, Masaki (Character Design)
Stella, Aldo (ADR Director)
Taniguchi, Moriyasu (Animation Director)
Yokoyama, Masakazu (Sound Effects)
Yoshinaga, Aya (Series Composition)

Reviews:

User Wabbitlaw (Score: 7/10):
The second season isn't as good as the first one. However, it is still quite enjoyable. The animation quality for some reason has suffered quite a bit but is still acceptable. In terms of character development and sound, the show remains the same or may even have slightly improved. Coming to the story, there has been an introduction of quite a few new characters, each one having a fairly decent character development and background. The show has also shown a much more in-depth background of the ARMS answering most of the plot's mysteries. They have finally also shown better interaction and development between the usersand their arms, allowing for major power boosts and fights on a much larger scale.
User DoodlebugFour (Score: 6/10):
I’m actually rather surprised to learn that the Manga of this series has managed to sell over 15 million copies in Japan over the years, despite the lack of international attention. However just because the Manga is a success, doesn’t mean the anime will fare as well, and it’s unfortunate that this applies to what I am about to discuss. Here I will go over why the 2nd Chapter falls flat as an adaptation of its source material and killed western interest (As well as back then when Viz Media used to sell the series on DVD split across 16 volumes for all 52 episodes,which was a big expensive investment for anime buyers back then).nnStory:nThe 2nd Chapter is a continuation of where Season 1 left off, where the main cast leaves Japan to pursue the Egrigori across the United States. The 1st half of the 1st episode being a recap episode of key events of the 1st season. However certain plot elements and characters got adapted out along the way as the manga was finishing up back when it aired on Japanese TV in 2001-02. This is one of those adaptations that was made in mind to promote the manga to Japanese consumers at priority rather than being a worthy standalone adaptation, which used to be a common flaw for a lot of manga based animes back in the 90’s and early 00’s. It also turns out there was also an OVA that only ever got dubbed in Italian by Yamato Video’s release that takes place after the 2nd Chapter is over, only to serve as a tease for the Final Arc in the Manga, only to end of an Icy Cliffhanger.nnCharacters:nRyo is a pretty straightforward lead with his motivation on getting his best friend Katsumi back and returning to a normal life as his main drive, which plays a major plot point in that the Egrigori are just emotionally toying and leading him on as part of their goal. But because of story elements that get cut off, his character arc doesn’t get as much payoff at the end compared to how it was orchestrated in the manga. Which is a shame since this is our main character of this tale, especially one who has avoided a lot of traits usually associated with Shonen MCs of today.nnHayato is pretty much the team’s Jerk with a Heart of Gold motivated with wanting to avenge his village, where Hayato eventually starts to realize that he has managed to find himself some new friends he can call a family, even starting to adapt to a more protector role, befitting of his ARMS being the White Knight, also tames himself a “brother” in the form of Al Bowen (even despite getting into foul mouthed bickering with each other played for laughs) as well as slowly settling aside his differences with Kei overtime. Though because the final arc and epilogue is adapted out, they don’t get the proper conclusions needed, as well as Hayato…

Genres: Action, Fantasy, Martial Arts, School, Shounen, Super Power
Themes: Martial Arts, School, Super Power
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: TMS Entertainment
Licensors: Discotek Media, VIZ Media
Rating: 6.97 / 10
Rank: #4614
Popularity: #8020
Users Listed: 6,976
Users Scored: 2,585
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 11/06/2022
Aired: October 6, 2001 – March 30, 2002 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 26

Project ARMS: The 2nd Chapter

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