Dragon Raja [Season 2 Episode 24]

Dragon Raja Season 2 Episode 24: A Censored Climax That Leaves Fans Hunting for Answers

Let’s cut to the chase: if you’re a fan of Dragon Raja’s flashy dragon battles and Lu Mingfie’s angsty journey to control his powers, Episode 24 of Season 2 is both a relief and a letdown. Released in 2025 by GARDEN Culture as part of the ongoing Donghua ONA series, this episode wraps up the second season’s main arc—but not without some head-scratching moments that have fans chatting (and complaining) online.

First, the basics: Dragon Raja Season 2, also called Long Zu II: The Mourner’s Eyes, follows Lu Mingfie, a teen with dragon powers struggling to master them while fighting off actual dragons. Episode 24 clocks in at 24 minutes (standard for the series) and is labeled “censored” on streaming sites like Aniwatch and Xiao Bhai Donghua. For anyone who’s been following, that censorship tag isn’t a surprise—Chinese Donghua often tones down violence to meet regulations—but it hits differently here.

The episode’s big fight scene, where Lu finally confronts the season’s main dragon villain, should’ve been epic. Think: glowing scales, earth-shattering roars, and Lu’s powers going full beast mode. Instead, fans noticed weird cuts during key moments—like when the dragon’s claws were about to strike Lu, the screen suddenly shifted to a close-up of his friend’s worried face. “Why cut away from the cool stuff?” one fan ranted on a Donghua forum. “We waited 23 episodes for this showdown, and half of it feels like it’s missing.”

But it’s not all bad. The emotional beats land when Lu’s friends rally around him. There’s a scene where his best friend, Chen, slams a shield between Lu and the dragon, yelling, “We’re in this together!” that feels genuine—no censorship needed there. The animation, when it’s allowed to shine, is crisp: the dragon’s design (when you can see it) is menacing, with scales that shift from black to purple, and Lu’s dragon form has this raw, untamed energy that makes you root for him.

Now, let’s talk about the real drama: finding the episode. If you’re in the U.S., forget Netflix or Crunchyroll—Dragon Raja isn’t on mainstream platforms. Fans are scrambling to YouTube channels like Invictus Anime or Hectab for English subs, but even those have issues. “I found Episode 24 on Invictus, but the subs cut off halfway through the final battle,” a Reddit user complained. “One minute, Lu’s yelling about ‘controlling the power,’ and the next, the subs just say ‘…’ It’s so frustrating!” Others are using Telegram groups like Donghua Complex to request episodes, but that means waiting for admins to upload—hardly ideal when you’re dying to see the ending.

The ending itself is a mixed bag. Lu defeats the dragon, but it’s a bit too easy. The villain’s motivation—something about “restoring dragon dominance”—feels underdeveloped, like the writers ran out of time. And the final scene? A cliffhanger where Lu’s eyes glow red, hinting at more power (and more problems) in Season 3. For some fans, that’s exciting. “Can’t wait to see Lu go full dragon next season!” a MyAnimeList user posted. But others are tired of the tease. “We’ve been waiting for Lu to master his powers for two seasons,” another fan said. “Give us a win without a ‘to be continued’!”

Let’s be real: Dragon Raja Season 2 Episode 24 isn’t perfect. The censorship takes the bite out of the action, the subs are hit-or-miss, and the ending leaves more questions than answers. But if you’re invested in Lu’s journey—his struggle to fit in, his loyalty to his friends, that scene where he cries after almost hurting Chen—this episode still delivers those small, human moments that make the series worth watching.

For 20-somethings who grew up on shonen anime like Naruto or My Hero Academia, Dragon Raja feels familiar but fresh. It’s got the power-of-friendship tropes we love, but with a Chinese fantasy twist that sets it apart. The problem? It’s hard to recommend to friends when half the time you’re hunting for episodes or squinting at bad subs. As one fan put it on a Discord server: “Dragon Raja is like that underrated indie game—super fun, but you have to jump through hoops to play it.”

So, should you watch Episode 24? If you’re already a fan, yes—just be prepared to Google “Dragon Raja Season 2 Episode 24 uncensored” afterward (spoiler: you won’t find it). If you’re new? Start with Season 1, and maybe wait until Season 2 is fully released with better subs. Either way, Dragon Raja’s got potential—it just needs to stop hiding its best parts behind censorship and hard-to-find streams.

Final thought: The fact that fans are still hunting for episodes and debating the ending online says something. Dragon Raja might not be perfect, but it’s got heart—and in a world of generic anime, that’s enough to keep us coming back for more.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to beg the Donghua Complex Telegram admins for a better sub of Episode 24. Wish me luck.