Anime

^ "Coward" seemed like a decent opponent and was original in its own way, but the antagonist from the previous season was definitely better. And "sculptor" is just an embarrassment. Well, Mitsuri is cute, but there isn't enough of her. It would have been better if they talked about her more than about that vague-haired guy who is unremarkable.

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mmm, a character with amnesia, mmmm...

. Overall, the blacksmiths are amusing and interesting in their own way, the fights are intense, and overall it's below average for the series, but the ending was cool. I'd say it maintains the standard, yes.