Mato Seihei no Slave 2 [Season 2 Episode 1]

Chained Soldier Season 2 Episode 1: Passione Brings the Heat (and the Thighs)

Let’s cut to the chase: if you’re here for unapologetic ecchi with a side of demon-slaying chaos, Chained Soldier Season 2 just handed you a front-row ticket to the party. Passione (the studio behind High School DxD Hero and Citrus) takes the reins from Seven Arcs, and while some fans are still debating the “quality upgrade,” one thing’s clear—this episode doesn’t waste time reminding you why you fell for this series in the first place: big personalities, bigger… uh, character designs, and enough supernatural action to keep even the most casual viewer glued.

First off, let’s talk about the elephant in the room (or should I say, the Supreme Commander in the room): Ren Yamashiro. Voiced by the legendary Kana Hanazawa, Ren’s debut is equal parts terrifying and iconic. Imagine a girl who smiles while crushing terrorists with ocean pressure (yes, that happens) and makes even the toughest commanders shake in their boots. Fans are losing it over her performance—one MyAnimeList user gushed, “Hanazawa Kana has done her role perfectly… her voice was perfect for this character.” And can we blame them? That scene where she takes down intruders in the first 10 minutes? Chef’s kiss.

Now, the ecchi. Let’s be real—this is why most of us are here. Passione doesn’t hold back (well, as much as TV allows). There’s thigh-licking, panty-stealing, and enough “accidental” groping to make a harem protagonist blush. But here’s the twist: it’s not just mindless fanservice. The show weaves it into the plot (sort of). Take Yakumo, the new blonde troublemaker who spends half the episode harassing Bell. Is it necessary? Maybe not. Is it entertaining? Absolutely. One fan joked, “His rewards are still pretty tame… was hoping they would escalate a little by this point.” Hey, baby steps, right?

But wait—there’s actual story here too! The episode kicks off with a meeting of all the commanders, setting up a bigger conflict than just Yuuki being a human stress ball. Ren’s powers are teased (she can literally rewrite reality?), and we get hints of a new threat looming over the Demon Capital. It’s a nice balance between “boobs” and “plot,” which is exactly what makes this series stand out from other ecchi fare. As one diehard fan put it, “GOATed ecchi + GOATed story can coexist together in perfect harmony.”

Of course, no anime is without its flaws. The first 8 minutes are anime-original, which some manga purists are calling “pointless.” One user ranted, “It only serves as a reintro instead of adapting Chap 44-45… all the run time is spent on Original scenes which feels unnecessary.” Fair enough—if you’re here for a 1:1 adaptation, you might be disappointed. But for casual viewers? It’s a great way to get back into the swing of things without feeling lost.

And let’s not forget the animation. Passione’s style is softer than Seven Arcs’, which some fans love (“better body proportion and details”) and others… not so much (“wth are these proportions lmfao”). But let’s be honest—when Ren is summoning black holes or Kyouka is kicking ass in a skin-tight uniform, do you really care about the line art? Probably not.

The best part? The community is alive. Fans are already debating “best girl” (Tenka vs. Ren vs. the new blonde—place your bets!), dissecting Ren’s powers, and meme-ing Yuuki’s perpetual “deer in headlights” face. It’s the kind of show that brings people together, whether you’re here for the plot, the fanservice, or just to laugh at how ridiculous it all is.

So, should you watch it? If you loved Season 1, absolutely. If you’re new? Start with Season 1 (duh), but know that Season 2 ramps up the chaos in all the best ways. As one fan summed it up: “I swear I only watch this for the plot… I mean plot… ahhhhh.”

Welcome back, Chained Soldier. We missed your chaotic energy. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to rewatch that scene where Ren destroys a terrorist cell with a smile. For research purposes, obviously.

Final Verdict: 8/10. Spicy, silly, and surprisingly engaging. Passione’s got this.
Best Moment: Ren’s ocean pressure execution. Chills.
Worst Moment: The unnecessary anime-original intro. Skip it if you’re a manga fan.
Pro Tip: Watch the uncensored version. Trust me.

— A very satisfied (and slightly flustered) viewer.