Ep 21. The Skylarks Take Flight

In Log Horizon season 2 episode 21, titled "The Skylarks Take Flight," the players of the MMORPG game "Elder Tale" continue their efforts to build and maintain a successful society in the world they are now trapped in. This episode specifically focuses on the efforts of the guild "Log Horizon" as they strategize and execute a plan to help a neighboring city defend itself from invaders.

The first part of the episode shows the members of Log Horizon meeting with the leaders of the city of Susukino, a city known for its skilled musicians called the "Skylarks." The Skylarks have a powerful weapon that can temporarily immobilize enemies, but it can only be activated by a song written by their leader. The Susukino leaders ask Log Horizon for their help in defending the city, and the guild agrees. Log Horizon's strategist, Shiroe, comes up with a plan to use the Skylarks' weapon to immobilize the enemy army while Log Horizon's members take out their leaders.

The second part of the episode shows the guild members preparing for battle. They forge new weapons, create potions, and coordinate their individual skills and magic spells. Additionally, they prepare a plan to ensure they can successfully reach the enemy leaders and take them out swiftly, before the immobilizing song's effects wear off.

The third part of the episode takes place during the battle itself. The guild members split up into teams to handle different aspects of the plan. Some members defend the walls to prevent enemy entry, while others take on the enemy army head-on. The Skylarks are positioned on top of the wall with their leader, who begins composing the song to activate their weapon. As the enemy troops reach the walls, the song is finally completed and the weapon is activated.

The final part of the episode shows the outcome of the battle. With the enemy army immobilized, Log Horizon's members easily take out their leaders and the army crumbles. Later, the Susukino leaders thank Log Horizon for their help and express their admiration for the guild's efficiency and strategic skills. The guild members return to their stronghold, satisfied with their success.

Overall, Log Horizon season 2 episode 21 is an action-packed episode with a clear focus on strategy and teamwork. The episode's pacing is fast, and the battle scenes are well-animated and exciting to watch. The Skylarks, with their unique weapon and skillset, add an interesting aspect to the battle and provide an opportunity for Log Horizon to showcase their ability to work with and incorporate specialized groups into their plans. The episode also includes moments of humor and camaraderie between the guild members, demonstrating the strength of their relationships and the importance of collaboration in achieving their goals.