Himesama "Goumon" no Jikan desu 2nd Season

Admittedly, this anime is kind of a one trick pony much like the manga, though the fleshing out of gags helps immensely, but I still love it a lot. The only reason I don't rate it a 10 (since I always round up for my enjoyment level) is I really hate the pervy knight character. Much like season one, the second season kept the laughs coming and really helped expand on the gags from the manga. I really liked the stories and order they were told. I loved the voice acting and I had fun every week. I will definitely watch a season 3 if we get one. If you enjoyed the first season then you're likely to enjoy the second season. If you were getting bored in season one then you might find season two equally frustrating.

'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Season 2 is finally here. Should you watch S2? If you enjoyed S1 and want more, then yes? If not, it's a pass; it is as simple as that. S2 kicks off right where S1 left off. As a pure fun gag comedy, Hime-sama gets "tortured" and lets out secrets in the majority of the sessions. The cast is as lively as it was in S1. Production-wise, PINE JAM is back after S1 was a big success. Honestly, S2 looks better than S1. If you are looking for a series to have a good time watching, this is the perfect one. Just don't expect it to go away from the formula that it stuck to in S1. I do have to say that more than just the visual, the comedic execution hits an improvement in this season. Meaning those who read the manga will get a great new experience to relive the comedy. While for anime-onlies, if the comedy worked for you in S1, then you will love it even more. If you are looking for a feel-good comedy, this is a great one to watch.

This might actually be my favorite comedy anime — it got some really good laughs out of me, and by the time the last episode was ending, I even felt a little sad. It keeps exactly the same vibe as the first season, though for some reason this one had a little something extra. The animation is still really good, and the story even managed to add a bit more depth through Sakura. The characters are great too, and the one I probably find the funniest without a doubt is the Infernal Lord. I don’t know if there will be another season, but if there is, you can be sure I’ll watch it.

In this season of "Tis Time for Torture Princess" (or as I like to call it "Don't You Threaten me with a Good Time"), the writers and animators succeed in finding new heights of wholesomeness and happiness. We have all of the great characters from last season with somehow even better material. All wholesomeness has now been unlocked. Wholesomeness between father and daughter, wholesomeness between bros, wholesomeness between fellow dads, wholesomeness between besties, wholesomeness between reformed assassin and her prior target, wholesomeness between babysitter and kid, etc., it's all here and at maximum levels. This show is still magical the way it takes everyday joys (such as good food, time spent with others we like, etc.) and turns that enjoyment level up to 11. It continues to show the viewers the amazingly wonderful things we take for granted and puts it under a new light. The only negative that can be said about this season and anime series as a whole is that there isn't much to dig into. The show is kind of like a really tasty and juicy apple. It's sweet, really enjoyable, and healthy, but there is no meat to it. At the same time, if the story of "Tis Time for Torture Princess" did have any meat to the story or characters, it would not be nearly as good to watch. This is a masterpiece in every form of the word in terms of comedy anime, but just barely not a masterpiece in terms of anime as a whole for that reason. If you want to continue to watch a series that brings you constant happiness through its sheer wholesomeness it exudes, this is my #1 season and anime series to recommend. I just can't recommend this show if you enjoy being down in the dumps. PS Although Sakamoto from Sakamoto Days stole my "Best Dad in Anime" award for 2025, Maou won it in 2024 and easily won it again in 2026 (and the year isn't even over yet).

Wholesome. That's what this show is. A wholesome comedy that had me laughing constantly. A real gem, great characters, fantastic comedic timing, and always managed to put a smile on my face. That's what I'll remember about this one. I really enjoyed having it queued up to watch periodically between frustrating or mundane tasks. I'd literally start watching the show pissed off and be laughing within minutes. Not many comedies can do that for me. What makes this even more impressive is that there is absolutely no real story arc whatsoever. Very Azumanga Daioh-like in that regard. Anyway, I definitely recommend giving it a watch, it's adorable, hilarious, and all about good vibes... THROUGH TORTURE!

TTTP is a comedy which follows the no-name-given Princess and commander of the Imperial Army's Third Legion, a fearless and unmatched warrior heroine who gets captured by the Hellhorde and tortured by the demons in an attempt to get her to spill imperial secrets. If that sounds grim, it really isn't. Her condition is very favorable and she's usually allowed to roam freely, she's friends with all her torturers, and the torture in question is things like being bribed with tasty food. The show doesn't take itself seriously at all, going all-in on the absurdity of its premise. Despite that, the actual heart and message of the show seems to be about finding joy in the simple things in life, which makes for an odd but surprisingly compelling juxtaposition. The show's biggest flaw is the repetitive nature of its basic formula. Each episode is split into several mini-episodes, and the bulk of them follow the pattern of "someone arrives at Princess's cell" → "they reveal the focus of their torture (usually food)" → "she insists she won't break" → "they add a second layer to the torture and she immediately folds". This gets very repetitive very quickly; it's not as bad watching weekly, but this is certainly a poor show for binging. Season 2 also does a better job at mixing things up than the first season did, but this issue is still prevalent. While I find the standard formula to be so-so, the episodes that mix things up are great. The show is absolutley at its best when it commits to a Nichijou-esque "characters treating an everyday situation with absurd gravitas" routine. In particular, the Demon Lord is comedy gold every time he gets focus. I absolutely adore the running bit of him just being a good-natured family man, and how he refuses to act on most of the secrets his torturers get out of the Princess for silly reasons like "We can't attack on that day, my favorite anime is airing" or "Exploiting that weakness in their defenses would be kind of unfair, wouldn't it?" This show's lows are a bit dull and repetitive, but the highs are really high. The art and animation are consistently good. I enjoyed it overall, though I do wish the author committed more to their clear strengths in absurd slice-of-life comedy as opposed to putting so much focus on the series's core formula.