Close Menu
  • Login
  • Support Us
  • Newsletter
  • News
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
    • Video Games
      • Previews
      • PC
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X/S
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Xbox One
      • PS4
      • Tabletop
    • Film
    • TV
    • Anime
    • Comics
      • BOOM! Studios
      • Dark Horse Comics
      • DC Comics
      • IDW Publishing
      • Image Comics
      • Indie Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • Oni-Lion Forge
      • Valiant Comics
      • Vault Comics
  • Podcast
  • More
    • Event Coverage
    • BWT Recommends
    • RSS Feeds
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Support Us
But Why Tho?
RSS Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
Trending:
  • Features
    Marvel's Spider-Man Secret Lair promotional image

    Get a Look At the Secret Lair x Marvel’s Spider-Man Superdrop

    09/08/2025
    Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions gameplay still

    Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions Is All About Adventure (with Friends)

    09/08/2025
    Chord in Persona 5 The Phantom X

    Now Is The Perfect Time To Jump Back In ‘Persona 5: The Phantom X’

    09/05/2025
    Cosmic Spider-Man card details

    [EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW] The Spider-Man Set Gets A 5-Color Legendary Spider

    09/02/2025
    Lee Corso from College Football GameDay in EA Sports games

    EA Sports Always Understood Lee Corso’s Legacy

    09/01/2025
  • Indie Games
  • K-Dramas
  • Netflix
  • Apple TV+
But Why Tho?
Home » Anime » REVIEW: ‘Tower Of God’ Season 2 Episode 2 — “The Strongest Regular”

REVIEW: ‘Tower Of God’ Season 2 Episode 2 — “The Strongest Regular”

Allyson JohnsonBy Allyson Johnson07/14/20245 Mins Read
Tower of God Season 2 Episode 2
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

Tower of God Season 2 Episode 2 wastes little time in thrusting us straight into the action as the next step of their ascent begins. While it lacks the action-packed finale of Episode 1, it moves with a quick, sturdy momentum that doesn’t hesitate to drag viewers along with it. It’s on us to have caught up with the ins and outs of this intricately balanced world and the different factions that arise throughout. We almost need a glossary at this point for the number of characters who are thrown into the mix as the density of its world-building continues to deepen.

More than anything, though, Tower of God Season 2 Episode 2 is something of a “getting to know you” installment. It’s the whose who of the Tower. Because, for the most part, the characters we knew, loved (Khun), and hated (Rachel) are absent. Bam (Taichi Ichikawa) is present though he goes under the name Viole now, and affirms that he is a member of FUG determined to kill Jahad. With the familiar faces gone, the series introduces a new long list of names that we’ll be traveling with throughout the series.

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

Some of these we met in the premiere and are fleshed out further in “The Strongest Regular.” The young girl, Yeo Miseng (Saki Miyashita), is one of the few previous contestants who kindly reach out to Viole. The episode starts with relative calm as the last floor members gather to await the ensuing test.

Tower of God Season 2 Episode 2

Viole is isolated from the group, remembering back to a conversation with Rachel about the loneliness the first tower climber must’ve felt. It’s an apt recollection as it speaks to what Viole is currently experiencing, at odds with his past along with his present competitors.

And still, Yeo Miseng reaches out, even if only to share with him a snack, and while it hardly makes Viole rethink his current standing, it speaks to how others have reached out to him in the past. And it’s this persistence demonstrated by others that continues to wreak havoc on Viole’s composure throughout the episode. The main challenge in Tower of God Season 2 Episode 2 is a test of strength, though it’s a solo mission. Contestants must place their hands on a machine, and through it, it will determine the ranking of the strongest people in the room.

However, only the top ten can continue their journey, and our new pseudo-protagonist,Ja Wangnan (Yuma Uchida), falls short. The administrator reveals a trick, however, after Viole places first, he’s told that he can pick the remaining nine who can travel with him. The episode leans into humor as Wangnan, Hon Akraptor (Kento Shiraishi), Yeon Yihwa (Sayumi Watabe), and more throw away pride and give in to desperation, pleading and bargaining with Viole over why they should be chosen.

Tower of God Season 2 Episode 2

Though unaffected, Viole isn’t allowed to simply go alone. The confrontation ends with an administrator proposing a fight between them. If Viole wins, he goes alone; if not, he must choose others to move forward to. Viole’s want to go it alone is a stark contrast to the season one journey Bam took. Before the Tower, Bam only had Rachel and the stars to keep him company, who found friendship and camaraderie through a mutual struggle. This Viole isn’t comparable in terms of his strength or personality.

However, it makes for an intriguing premise, especially when working with and against the more outgoing Wangnan. The latter of which Viole realizes, is somehow tied to Jahad, as he notes the sigil on his ring. How this comes to a head remains a mystery but it adds yet another layer of intrigue and strife to an opposing dynamic. Wangnan remains a fascinating protagonist, both possessing cleverness and naivety as he tries to climb the Tower no matter the cost.

And everyone seems somewhat desperate, with anyone and everyone joining the fray, from Wangnan’s friend, Nya Nia (Natsuko Abe), to the man who’d been threatening him, Kim Lurker (Naoko Irie). Part of the charm of the series that makes it so engaging is the enigmatic nature of the Tower itself.

Tower of God Season 2 Episode 2

It’s somewhat obvious to describe a place or setting as having a life of its own, but for all we don’t know about the Tower, it fits the bill of that description. The Tower, with all of its floors and political ecosystems, is its own working organism. There’s a lot less we know than what we do.

And one of the haunting elements of the series that is, as always, bolstered by the score is the father the journey goes the more the Tower feels like a flame pulling in a fly to its untimely doom. The plot mechanics, the many characters, and their affiliation may be confounding at times, but the eerieness that proliferates throughout remains.

Tower of God Season 2 Episode 2 is a strong link that bridges the introductory story with the larger plot. With some stunning imagery — such as when Viole’s power takes over the shinsu strength test — and characters who continue to unravel, the series maintainas a steady, engaging pace.

Tower of God Season 2 Episode 2 is out now on Crunchyroll.

Tower of God Season 2 Episode 2
  • 7.5/10
    Rating - 7.5/10
7.5/10

TL;DR

Tower of God Season 2 Episode 2 is a strong link that bridges the introductory story with the larger plot. With some stunning imagery — such as when Viole’s power takes over the shinsu strength test — and characters who continue to unravel, the series maintainas a steady, engaging pace.

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
Previous ArticleREVIEW: ‘The Elusive Samurai’ Episode 2 — “The Gentle Uncle”
Next Article “Magic n’ Mayhem” Is Bringing New Charm To ‘Teamfight Tactics’
Allyson Johnson

Allyson Johnson is co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of InBetweenDrafts. Former Editor-in-Chief at TheYoungFolks, she is a member of the Boston Society of Film Critics and the Boston Online Film Critics Association. Her writing has also appeared at CambridgeDay, ThePlaylist, Pajiba, VagueVisages, RogerEbert, TheBostonGlobe, Inverse, Bustle, her Substack, and every scrap of paper within her reach.

Related Posts

DanDaDan Season 2 Episode 11
8.5

REVIEW: ‘DanDaDan’ Season 2 Episode 11 – “Hey, It’s a Kaiju”

09/11/2025
Sakamoto Days Episode 20
6.5

REVIEW: ‘Sakamoto Days’ Episode 20 — “Mutual Fans”

09/08/2025
Tougen Anki Episode 9 still from Netflix
4.0

REVIEW: ‘Tougen Anki’ Episode 9 — “Momotaro Spirit”

09/06/2025
My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Episode 10 promotional image from Crunchyroll
10.0

REVIEW: ‘My Dress-Up Darling’ Season 2 Episode 10 — “So We’re Gonna Do It All Right Now?”

09/06/2025
Arknights Rise From Ember Rosmontis

REVIEW: ‘Arknights: Rise From Ember’ Is Phenomenal But Drags On Too Long

09/06/2025
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Episode 1
7.5

REVIEW: ‘The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity’ Episode 1 – “Rintaro and Kaoruko”

09/05/2025

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here
TRENDING POSTS
The Long Walk (2025) film review promotional image
9.5
Film

REVIEW: ‘The Long Walk’ Is The Most Heartfelt And Heartbreaking Stephen King Adaptation

By Kate Sánchez09/11/2025Updated:09/11/2025

The Long Walk is a brutal watch. Equally heartfelt and heartbreaking, it’s one of the best adaptations of Stephen King’s work.

Black Women Anime — But Why Tho (9) BWT Recommends

10 Black Women in Anime That Made Me Feel Seen

By LaNeysha Campbell11/11/2023Updated:12/03/2024

Black women are some of anime’s most iconic characters, and that has a big impact on Black anime fans. Here are some of our favorites.

EA Sports FC Icons Match promotional image from Nexon News

2025 Icons Match Returns With Football Legends Bridging The Pitch And Video Games

By Kate Sánchez09/03/2025Updated:09/03/2025

NEXON has announced the return of the ‘2025 Icons Match,’ a live event that brings a full roster of legendary players to the pitch.

Gojo Jujutsu Kaisen - But Why Tho (2) Features

Everything To Know About Satoru Gojo

By Kate Sánchez09/07/2023Updated:02/16/2025

Satoru Gojo is the heart of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 — now, heading into Cour 2, here is everything you need to know about the character.

But Why Tho?
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest RSS YouTube Twitch
  • CONTACT US
  • ABOUT US
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Review Score Guide
Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small contribution.
Written Content is Copyright © 2025 But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

But Why Tho Logo

Support Us!

We're able to keep making content thanks to readers like YOU!
Support independent media today with
Click Here