Galaxy Angel has returned and is ready to deliver even more sugar-coated insanity in its second season. More outlandish misadventures await the clueless heroines as they continue their never-ending search for Lost Technology. The first volume delivers six hilarious installments that are guaranteed to put a smile on the face of even the most jaded fan.

Little has changed in the Galaxy Angel's basic makeup between seasons. Episodes are still 15-minute mini-adventures of the Angel Brigade as they search for Lost Technology. The Angel Brigade still manages to get into hilarious, and often oddball situations. The one major change to the series is the fact that episodes are now grouped into 30-minute "blocks" to fill traditional television slots.

The episode that truly stands out for this volume is "Quick Note: Ballotine of Sigh." The episode answers the question of "what would happen if Mint's cosplay habits got the best of her?" As one can guess, the installment revolves around Mint. Basically, Mint ends up in the cargo hold of an Angel Frame while Milfeulle escorts an elderly gentleman to some planet that is "on the way" (In other words, nowhere close) to the two Angels' mission destination. In the hold, Mint finds a costume of a primal being known as a "Snake Caveman" and is compelled to try it on. One thing leads to another, and Mint finds herself trapped on the planet and in the costume. The locals do not seem overly receptive and are quick to pick up pitchforks and rifles over banners and confetti at the sight of Mint. Mint's actions, combined with the absurd situation at hand and almost perfect timing of gags lead to a truly memorable experience.

Mint strikes a pose in an attempt to look scary.	The Angel Brigade: pumped, primed, and ready for more punishment.

It is only natural to assume that little has changed in the audiovisual department between seasons. The same character designs are used, and the animation has changed very little in regards to overall quality. On the same token, all of the music used, save the opening and closing themes, is recycled from the previous season. The two new vocal themes, "Wanna See a Dream" and "Happy Question" are both cheerful, poppy numbers that are performed by the major cast members. On a technical level, the video shows no signs of visual defects, such as aliasing or cross-coloration. The audio is clear, with no audible dropouts or distortion.

For this release, Bandai has opted for a fairly light release. The cover features a shot of Milfeulle and Mint carrying a cake and a bag of sweets, respectively. The back cover offers a brief description of the episodes on the disc, as told by members of the Angel Brigade as well as a listing of the features and extras on the disc. A screen from each episode accompanies its description. The menus are identical to those of those used in the original Galaxy Angel series, and have only seen slight modifications to accomodate the new episode format. The sole extras on the disc are the "Now I get it! GA Lectures" that have been a mainstay since the first season.

The laughs continue to roll in as Galaxy Angel enters its second season. This reviewer is eagerly awaiting the next set of misadventures that await the Angel Brigade.

Distributor: Bandai Entertainment
Creator: Broccoli
Released: 2004

Video Quality: A-
Audio Quality: A
Presentation: A-
Content: A
Overall: A-