Gantz: Second Stage English Sub & Dub

About Gantz: Second Stage

Gantz: Second Stage (GANTZ 2) arrives as an action anime by GONZO (2004), and the premise is easy to summarize. What the story covers: Kurono Kei and his ex-elementary school classmate, Kato Masaru have survived the first two ordeals that the unknown black sphere Gantz has sent them through. Exploding body parts, struggling to stay alive till the last seconds and seeing your fellow comrades fall in a pile of blood and gore are norm to them now.

As things develop, they are aware now that Gantz can call them up along with any new deeds, at any time for another confrontation with aliens. Will Kato's experiences in the Gantz realm give him the same courage in the real world? With fellow veteran Gantzer Kei Kishimoto currently staying at Kurono's home as his "adopted pet", can Kurono stave off his growing lust for her mammaries?

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Kei Kurono (Daisuke Namikawa) and Kei Kishimoto (Hitomi Nabatame) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with GONZO, which means the visual identity of Gantz: Second Stage follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Daisuke Namikawa as Kei Kurono, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2004, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.