Ep 2. Episode 02

Granblue Fantasy The Animation is a Japanese anime television series directed by Yuuki Itou and produced by A-1 Pictures. It is based on the mobile game of the same name developed by Cygames. Season 1 episode 2, titled "Episode 02," is the continuation of the journey of protagonist, Gran, and his winged lizard-like partner, Vyrn, as they set off to find Gran's missing father and a mysterious island known as Estalucia.

The episode opens with a beautiful shot of a sky island floating in the clouds, followed by an introduction to the character of Lyria, who was rescued by Gran in the previous episode. She is shown to be an unusual character with the ability to communicate with primal beasts, powerful entities that exist in the world of Granblue Fantasy. Lyria has been held captive on the island for a mysterious reason, and her captors are revealed to be a group of soldiers from the Erste Empire, a powerful ruling force in the world of Granblue Fantasy.

Meanwhile, Gran and Vyrn are shown traveling on their airship when they are attacked by a group of sky pirates led by Rackam. Rackam is a skilled pilot and warrior, and Gran is intrigued by him. After a brief skirmish, Rackam decides to team up with Gran and Vyrn to help them find the mysterious island of Estalucia.

The trio lands on an island to rest and resupply, where they meet a colorful cast of characters, including a blacksmith named Io and a talking cat named Eugen. Io offers to upgrade Gran's weaponry, and Eugen offers to help them repair their airship. In return, Gran agrees to help Io find some rare materials she needs for her work.

As the group sets out to find these rare materials, they are attacked by a powerful primal beast known as a Manticore. The Manticore is a formidable foe, and the battle sequence that follows is one of the highlights of the episode. Gran, Vyrn, Rackam, Io, and Eugen all work together to defeat the beast, and they emerge victorious.

After the battle, Lyria appears and reunites with the group. She reveals that she is being pursued by soldiers from the Erste Empire because of her unique abilities. The episode ends with the group resolving to help Lyria escape from her captors and continue their journey to find Estalucia.

Overall, "Episode 02" of Granblue Fantasy The Animation is an action-packed and exciting continuation of the story started in the previous episode. The animation is beautiful, with lush landscapes and dynamic battle sequences that keep the viewer engaged. The characters are likable and have distinct personalities, making them easy to root for. The episode sets up ongoing plot threads, such as Lyria's pursuit by the Erste Empire, that leave the viewer intrigued and eager to see what comes next.