Jormungand: Perfect Order

Still in pursuit of her ambitious goal, ingenious arms dealer Koko Hekmatyar, inexpressive child soldier Jonathan “Jonah” Mar, and the rest of their squad continue their mercenary activities. From professional assassins to private militaries, the group's work constantly puts them in the face of danger.

But internal conflicts soon arise after Renato "R" Socci, one of Koko's bodyguards, is revealed to be an undercover agent for "Operation Undershaft"—a plan devised by the CIA to infiltrate HCLI and exploit Koko as a tool. Shocked by his betrayal, Koko's leadership is needed now more than ever to rally her squad and rebuild their foundation of trust before they are torn apart.

Jormungand: Perfect Order follows Koko and the rest of her crew as they take on persistent adversaries, overcome internal struggles, and make Koko's vision of world peace a reality—where everything is in perfect order.

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Hekmatyar, Koko Main

Itou, Shizuka Japanese

Mar, Jonathan Main

Tamura, Mutsumi Japanese

Valmer, Sofia Supporting

Ohara, Sayaka Japanese

Chiquita Supporting

Touma, Yumi Japanese

Brick, Lehm Supporting

Ishizuka, Unshou Japanese

Hekmatyar, Kasper Supporting

Matsukaze, Masaya Japanese

Schokolade Supporting

Koshimizu, Ami Japanese

Lutz Supporting

Hatano, Wataru Japanese

Nelson, William Supporting

Nomura, Kenji Japanese

Mildo Supporting

Tsunematsu, Ayumi Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Iwasa, Gaku Producer

Ogura, Mitsutoshi Producer

Yoshikawa, Tsunaki Producer

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Dec 27, 2012

Stark700

Recommended

Guns, war, violence, deals, allies, enemies, and loyalty. What do all these words have in common? If the word, “sequel” also pops into your mind, then you guessed right because Jormungand gets a season 2 and rightfully deserves it! Jormungand: Perfect Order returns with Koko Hekmatyar along the alpha crew in this sequel and presents what they do best: making deals and kicking ass.

Jormungand: Perfect Order is the direct sequel of the original series, Jormungand that debuted a few month after its original ending. The sequel is written by the same author Keitaro Takahashi with White Fox handling its animation and Geneon doing the production. ... The series continues off from its prequel and follows Koko Hekmatyar along with her fellow crew including Jonah.

To refresh some things, Koko still plays her role as a young arms dealer. She retains her independent personality that can be seen as playful, cunning, deceptive, but at the same time also ruthless when the events calls for it. Her profession remains dangerous as it's not only involves dealing with other armed individuals but the fact that it's technical illegal under normal jurisdictions. As such, Koko often comes in terms with conflict where it's least expected. Luckily for her though is her crew and Jonah who are always by her side to support her work.

The series continues to follow a journey type of scenario. In this sequel though, the story enhances itself with its development especially in the latter half regarding the Jormungand project. But besides that, other supporting characters gets highlights even from the very beginning such as Hex and R. In fact, this focus on more supporting characters works out for the better as we can see more development from others besides just Koko and Jonah. Unfortunately though, their times are short due to the length of the series. Yet, their moments in the series captured their highlights well and expresses just how dangerous the world of Jormungand can be.

The dynamic duo of Koko and Jonah once again becomes entertaining to watch. At first, it's lighthearted and comedic with the usual raccoon-like expressions from both characters. Later on though, we get a bit more serious as Koko reveals her plan for world peace but not without a cost. This cost will result in both physical and emotional pain as Jonah views Koko's ways of executing her actions as a bit more immoral. She is an arms dealer who deals with weapons that causes destruction. Yet at the same time, she wishes to end destruction to the world and bring world peace. This all comes at a cost.

Like its original series, Jormungand: Perfect Order does pack the action including those road war and full throttle shootouts. Most of happens quite fast and captures the violence of what being an arms dealer is all about because it's a dangerous profession. As result, expect blood being spilled, alliances shattered, and even deaths. At times however, the series slows with what almost seems like fillers such as the episode with Dr. Miami. But the story of this sequel progresses well with its pacing. Despite some of the slow movements, it gets to the point especially later on when Koko's brother, Kasper gets involved with the crew. He is the man that Jonah loathes because of what happened to his past. Yet in this season, a strange alliance later forms between them that shows how far some characters have come in the series. Let's not also forget Chequita who represents herself as one of the most proficient bodyguards known in HCLI with her skills in handling armed weaponry.

The business of trading weapons are still present but seems to rather diminish a bit in this sequel. Luckily, it retains its realism and that being the modern times and military gadgets. The fighter planes, anti-aircraft weaponry, and rockets are all realistic and present in today's real world. Similarly, the characters themselves are depicted with realism. The way they are dressed for their profession and their skills of handling various weaponry are often presented in the series. As such, their skills are protrayed as well in handling such weapons with various skills levels between each crew member. To add on the fun part of the mix are the priceless expressions in the form of those grins, smiles, and laughs curtsey of Koko with her crew.

The series also continues to the idea of teamwork and how it is crucial for its members to cooperate in order to succeed in missions. In the latter half of the series, Jonah is presented with a situation where the idea presented to him isn't what he likes to hear. As such, a strain sorts is put between him and Koko. It is a bit sad to watch given everything we've seen between the likeable duo especially since the bond is not romance but as loving partners.

In terms of artwork, I would say that White Fox does it again and that means a clear job on the animation department. As mentioned before, the series takes place in modern times and everything is drawn to match its themes. The characters' and their outfits fits within their professions coupled with their figures that show why they are part of the crew. Although it looks a bit dirty at times, it works out right and portrays Jormungand: PO at its finest. I appreciate it and White Fox deserves some praise.

The soundtrack is once again well performed by the choreographer of the series, Taku Iwasaki. He has already done work in related fields such as Gurren Lagann, R.O.D. The TV, and Soul Eater. All of these series have in common with the soundtrack involving fast paced action during intense scenes. The rap beatings and electronic blues are what makes Jormungand: Perfect Order intense. It's well done. The opening song, "UNDER/SHAFT" by Maon Kurosaki is also well orchestrated that demonstrates the theme of Jormungand just like season 1. Oh and let's not forget the previews of each episode that fans adore. Her name is Koko, she is Loco, I said oh no~

Ultimately, Jormungand: Perfect Order is a nice series which deserves a score of 8. Although slow at times, it makes it up with its insightful character cast where even supporting characters get their own spotlights. The ability to fuse together action and comedy in a series such as this is difficult but the directors did their jobs right this time around. It's fun to watch despite the fact that we realize how dangerous of being an arms dealer is all about. All in all, Jormungand: Perfect Order is by no means a perfect series but it is one hell of a ride.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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May 18, 2021

RESALEN

Mixed Feelings

I don't really think much of it overall, the dumb action scenes are roughly enough to keep my attention for 12 episodes. I'm just here to vent about some factors of my frustrations.

I don't care much about the unrealistic aspect, you never really know what's possible out there. I really liked Jonah's character because of his present mindset and instincts. With that said those and many more of his traits become useless because of the shift in focus. I also don't like that it basically became Koko's development when there are frustrating plotholes in her plans.

The shift removed much of the stakes since by now ... they're basically unstoppable. Jonah's last decision just proves that narratively. I didn't like that Jonah just came back to where he started, what was the point of his last decision? To be blunt, they should have just focused on Koko in the first place and added Jonah as a likable, active opposition with thematic layering.

He wasn't really active since there are roughly 7 more people who can do as much as him, so that also makes him average in terms of competence. By his last decision, that kinda makes him unlikable. I liked the last season, I even like the first half of this season. The second half just makes things unclear on what it's trying to do.

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Now, let's get to the venting...

This show was about the destruction and deaths caused by weapons in the first place. What kind of human would think that killing 700 000 people in the present would be a necessary sacrifice to save more people in the future? In this situation specifically, if you want to protect the people in the future then make a time machine and go there! If you're living in the present, not even your actions would be definitive to do something in the future.

What does she even think will happen to people whose families they lost. First up, people will want to take something as powerful as a quantum computer that can control the skies. When they do, 3x more people will die. Another thing is when you make something restricted from people, they don't always group together and break through. Some people will just make something that's easier to make and a lot more powerful and efficient.

There are millions of people out there that will be affected. Even kids who lose their parents, forced to fend for themselves, experience trauma, and also don't get to see and experience some of the beauty of the world. She might hate the world, but those kids are innocent and couldn't even do anything now that their parents are dead. They will definitely hate her. I'm surprised Jonah hadn't thought of that.

As an arms dealer, she should know that there's nothing that can stop people from fighting each other. Kasper, her brother definitely knows that. That's the reason, in some circumstances it's best not to think of the future. Honestly, world peace, really? She's not making a utopia, that's a dystopia. People can still think for themselves after all, if she takes even that...well we've seen enough of those situations to know how that will end.

This started as a great show, but I hate the fact that they all just agreed to kill 700 000 people or more for no other reason. A lot more people will definitely die in the "future" she's referring to.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Dec 1, 2017

MrConductor

Not Recommended

Worst ending I've ever seen in a show. Right before this I finished Beyond the Boundary and that had a crap ending, but it was just saccharine sweet bullshit that ruined the last minute or so of the show, but this goes above and beyond that.

Jormungand is a show about an arms dealer planning and maneuvering to execute her master plan to save the world from war. The problem? Her plan is fucking assinine. The entire show hints at this super complex incredibly important end game that's the reason we've been sneaking around and orchestrating all these different conflicts, and then ... the plan makes no fucking sense whatsoever.

I don't know what to say other than that. The entire story leads up to the reveal, but even the slightest amount of critical thinking will tell you that the plan will never work, has too many drawbacks, and the main drawback mentioned (not to spoil, but its a fucking humdinger) could be mitigated with a little extra effort.

The entire show this wonder squad of badasses has been nigh untouchable and 50 moves ahead of the opposition. No one ever pulls a fast one over on the main characters, and they just mow through any and all opposition without a thought.

There are no stakes, and it throws all logic and character development under the bus at the last minute.

As soon as the reveal happened this went from an 8/10 to a 3/10.

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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