Maria gives off the vibe of "I've achieved my dream...but what it really what I wanted?" She says she's devoted her life to being the most fearsome creature of the seas, but even as she doubts if this was truly wanted, she decides to double down instead of trying to find love.
Thats an accurate read. I got a bit of Voltaire's "When you're evil" vibes off her. Like, she's also got vibes of a career woman, that still enjoys the fruits of her labors even if she's sacrificed things.
I kind of wonder if she wanted to be the most fearsome sea monster because she wanted people to be afraid of her, or because she wanted her name to be known around the world. She couldn't have fame so she settled for infamy.
That's what I find _so irritating_ about her episode. Because it _seemed_ like that's where they were going...only to hard 180. I half expected the middle of her song to suddenly turn to her regretting her misspent life, like Jack's Lament from a Nightmare Before Christmas. Cala always struck me as a misunderstood girl who wants to find happiness; but people treat her like some kind of sea monster, due to her size and strange nature. But here, she seems to _revel_ in the idea of being a monster. It's not right.
@@GanonGhidorah I actually prefer it that way, because I feel its so much more complex. I think it makes her more interesting to have her so caught up in the monstrous pride, she represses the feelings of unhappiness and loneliness. Instead of bluntly stating "Oh I'm actually secretly miserable", her sadness is more subtle. In the parts where she begins to lament and it starts getting sadder, it's cut off by sudden rage and her proudly proclaiming how she's a star. She's lonely, but yet she would much rather be feared than a nobody.
I do have a counter argument of "the kidnapping wasn't as strong as it could have been" but before I do, I do agree that they could have made the brothers show more soft moments to make it more hard on the viewer but how I see it is them fighting and then mugman getting kidnapped also has potential to be heartbreaking. Let me put this in perspective; the brothers got along a lot more in the 1st season right? They fought more during the second, or ig 1b, that's when Mugman gets kidnapped, imagine your brother AND best friend gets kidnapped and the last thing you got to do was just fight with each other. No goodbyes or any soft moments could have comforted Cuphead or Mugman in that situation so I argue that it's just as bitter for the kidnapping scene. Also what if we get to see the bad ending version of the cup brothers or just mugman in season 3? I feel like that would be pretty neat and would make for tons of good plot opportunities.
The build up of the brothers getting in countless fights until Mugman gets kidnapped was to me,PERFECT. We see how much their relationship slowly became more and more unhinged until the finally of season 2 happened. I'm pretty sure we'll see Cuphead trying to get to hell and save Mugman with Chalice and then coming to terms how he should be less selfish and realizing he had messed up big time
Exactly! It’s to emphasise cupheads guilt about not spending more time with his brother in the days before he got kidnapped. It’s clear they’re trying to do this with cuphead saying “do we always have to do everything together” at the start of the episode!
My biggest complaint in this season is that the devil is only in two episodes and he is hands-down the best character in the show. He was really funny in release the demons and I am interested to see where the cliffhanger ending of the season ends up
I feel like the ending to this season is better because (I think) after Mugman is taken, Cuphead finally realizes how much of a bad brother he was to him. That’s how I see it anyway
@@vimies5746 I think it’s like- the last time you feel like you’ll ever see someone- it was on a bitter moment. You still love that person but no goodbyes- no soft notes, they’ve taken eachother for granted.
To answer your question regarding Dice and the demons, the Devil says in the episode whoever brings him Cuphead's soul WON'T be destroyed. And obviously at first Dice thinks he doesn't have to join in on it given his little talk. But when it's made clear that yes, HE DOES have to, Dice clearly panics. It more or less becomes a competition for one's life. So, why not take out the other demons before they can get that soul so you can be the sole victor.
The ending felt a lot like “You never know what’s important to you until you lose it.” Which seemed to be laid on pretty heavy with the devil saying “You have taken something of great value to me so I shall take something of great value to you.” With Cuphead replying with “Hah, there’s nothing you can take away from me that I care about.” Before realizing that the devil kidnapped Mugman. So to me all of their fighting and bickering seems like the writers setting up an arc for Cuphead to learn to value his brother more. Because you never know what’s truly important to you until it’s gone.
A lot of people in the fandom are theorizing that the reason the cup bro's fought so much this drop is because the Devil is going to use all the grievances that Cuphead has caused to Mugman to turn him into Vile Mugman, and fight against Cuphead
That's been a theory I've been holding on to for a while, and I can't let it go for *some* reason (*cough* Deviantart comic *cough*). If that possible emotional combat does happen, we're gonna be on a whole new roller-coaster of emotions this season, and it better be resolved properly if this is the last season of the show (I'm not ready for it to be over this soon)
I really want to thank you for bringing up the subtleties of cala Maria, most people I've seen don't really seem to pick up on them and I'm glad somebody with a voice did. From how she bats away her reflection, her sad expressions during most of the song, and the face she makes when Cuphead interrupts her really spoke to me. So I thank you for bringing it up in the video
To talk about some other brotherly moments in the show, we also have Cuphead breaking one of the rules in the Sweet Temptations episodes just to make it up to Mugman for eating his candy, him worrying about his health in the Ice Cream Man episode, their friendly banter with each other during the Release The Demons episode with them walking through the old maze that Cuphead was scared of when he was young, and them playing pirates with each other during the intro of the High Seas Adventure episode.
If I could get a chance to talk to Cala Maria, I would tell her that she doesn’t have to be lonely because there’s millions of people who love’s her for who she is
That scene was just so perfectly animated; I still can't get over how perfectly Frank Todaro portrays that insanity Also, SOMEONE GIVE THIS KID SOME THERAPY BEFORE IT BECOMES SEASON 3 FORESHADOWING BECAUSE I DO *NOT* WANT ANY MORE EMOTIONAL PAIN
This comment was from another video, but my points here still stand Ep. 12 was Cuphead at his worse. He had his bad moments beforehand, but he was NEVER as bad as he was here, to the point i actually think it's a bit OoC. I like how the overall arc of this season is how Mugman has to constantly pick up the slack for Cuphead & Cuphead being too carefree for his own good, almost as if he knows that his little bro will help him when things go south... THEN comes the ending where Cuphead made the mistake of pissing off the Devil more than ever, but now can't rely on his little brother to help him out of this situation. For the first time in probably his whole life, Cuphead isn't just worried... He's TERRIFIED... & He doesn't know what the hell to do. It's not an original story arc by any means, but it definitely works for a show like this & with a pair of brothers like these 2. Also, i love how they gave a GOOD in-universe reason as to why the Devil didn't attack Cuphead this season that often. First thing he had to do is WAIT for his fur to grow back after getting electrocuted by the anti-satan sweater, but when he finally recovered & got reminded of Cuphead, he FINALLY decided that enough was enough & tried sending his best forces to go after Cuphead & when THAT fails, Devil decides to take it upon himself to get Cuphead's soul... ONLY for him to learn that he can't legally do that anymore since Cuphead's Soul Dept has expired LITERALLY on the same day as the events of Ep. 8 happened, effectively giving The Devil a really good reason to not attack the duo after this point anytime soon. Then in the finale, it's more of a REACTION encounter than a PROACTIVE encounter like the previous ones. Because he lost his trident- oh, i'm sorry, pitchfork, that led to Cuphead getting it, which eventually led The Devil to find him so he could get it back... ONLY for him to learn that the pitchfork zaps him whenever he tries to touch him, which MAY imply that the pitchfork has a Mjolnir-like system, where it can only be wielded by someone the weapon deems it worthy. Likely because of losing a soul & not retrieving it before the dept expired... POSSIBLY for the first time ever, the pitchfork started rejecting the Devil once the dude lost it. So the Devil thought to use the *"2 Can play THAT game"* card by taking the one thing that kept Cuphead alive for as long as he lived: Mugman. Even thought he couldn't get his soul legally anymore, he was still able to take something extremely important to him & get the last laugh, like a true villain. Overall, this season was AMAZING. the first one was already pretty good, but this one just blow it out of the park like it's nothing, it's THAT fucking good!
We all liked the fanservice, but honestly, this season was MOOHGMAHN's season! (read it in Ludwig's ridiculous pronunciation of Mugman)! His facial expressions were friggin' hilarious (I still crack the hell up at the "There's always glue" moment), he lost his marbles more than I could count and the show didn't make him the butt of all jokes but rather he was on equal footing with his brother when it comes to causing and suffering slapstick.
As far as King Dice is concerned, I think he is still fired. From what I remember of the episode, Dice was the only one who referred to himself as Devil's #1. When he first made his entrance, I remember the Devil saying something along the lines of, "Oh, you're still here?" That seems to tell me that not only is Dice still fired, he really doesn't have an important position among the Devil's ranks. Like he's been just sticking around, trying to weasel his way back into the Devil's good graces. It would explain why he took out the Devil's 3rd best demons in the maze, he's trying to get his old position back.
I'm surprised you didn't talk about bowl boy that much I mean seriously in the past "season" he was pretty much just a one-time gag character but in this season he is straight up terrifying (he will haunt my nightmares) maybe could you at least do a theory or something on him
I believe Cala Maria looks even better in the show than she did in the game particularly BECAUSE of the animation. It's so dang squishy and smooth! So Cala Maria looks even smoother in every shot she takes up. No wonder Brineybeard was in love with her, how can you resist a woman that looks and SINGS with a voice that is as smooth and sweet as hot chocolate?
the thing that triggered me about dice is the fact he didn't use burpy as a weapon against the cup brothers, the devil wouldn't give credit to burpy cuz it straight up cannot control who it kills
I did enjoy the latest offerings of this show, although I am surprised to learn that people were shipping Mugman and Cala Maria before the latter's debut in the show. And the continuity is a bit over the place, as Kettle grounded the boys for life after they escaped prison, yet once they were out of the cottage, Kettle did jack squat about it. Hopefully with the Delicious Last Course content being added to the game, they can implement it in the show.
Maybe he changed his mind out of confusion at the end of "Jailbroken", basically he sort of had an "Already having second thoughts about this" moment. Atleast, that's what I picked up from that camera glance
I'm excited to see how they will follow the story in cliffhanger, there are some really interesting possibilities to the continuing storyline, maybe you could do a video about it
1. Mugman’s book isn’t a fanfic, it’s confirmed by the Icecream man that’s it’s an ACTUAL story cause the icecream man read it and 2. Honestly my favourite parts were the frames/scenes without Cala Maria
Without a doubt A High Seas Adventure was the best episode, and I've already liked both Brineybeard and Cala Maria before, but after seeing this episode, they've become some of my most favorite characters in the Cuphead franchise.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!!! Lost in the Woods is, in my brutally honest opinion, the WORST episode in the season! It's spits in the face of a previous episode where Cup and Mug got some character development in understanding the extremes in one another, with Mugman learning not to be too overprotective, and Cuphead learning to be more sensible. Lost in the Woods took such a sharp u-turn on that development that the highway that is between it and the brothers episode collapsed on itsself from the car pile up!
In the writers' defense (and for that of personal opinion), I think that was supposed to show how much of a jerk Cuphead was becoming, and this is gonna be coming back to haunt him, more than his soul debt. I mean, Sasha Waybright went through *alot* of stuff just to become who she is now (Cuphead does remind me a little of how Anne Boonchuy used to be), and this could be the start of his true character development
@@ag-13studios51 I get what you're saying, and I would agree with the defense of the writer, had not my point still stood about continuity. It doesn't change the fact Cuphead did a moonwalk on his relationship development with Mugman and he-he'd out the door that lead to that development. At least Sasha's development was consistent in Amphibia, she didn't go back on her development via sharp u-turn. In other words, there's no defending the writers when it comes to such obviously bad continuity.
@@noahwilson3809 You're missing the whole freaking point. Cuphead not learning from his actions in some of the episodes (SOME of them. Not just lost in the woods. If the whole season prior to that one episode had been building up Cuphead's growth you'd have a point but it doesn't) is meant to drive home the idea of not knowing what you have until you lose it by having him slowly start to take Mugman for granted. It's not "bad continuity" lmao
Im actually dissapointed King Dice barely did anything in this season since we only say him in a single of this season episode and when he was about to capture Cuphead and Mugman he remained just frozen for the rest of the episode and we never heard of him again. I hope on season 3 when Cuphead tries to save Mugman from the Devil King Dice appears to stop him and we get a really cool fight between the two or something
Alright before I start I just want to say that this comment is just for FUN, not because I ABSOLUTELY think that this is the case but because I'm bored and have had these thoughts about the characters of the show since season two was released that i WANT to write about just because I want to. Now I want to talk about the two main characters and how they changed in this season. I also want to talk about the symptoms of certain mental disorders they COULD have. Now lets reflect on the characters BEFORE season 2, and what changes they faced. In season one we were being introduced to the characters of the show. The first episode wastes NO time in showing us their flaws and desires. It shows in a matter of seconds that Cuphead is an impulsive troublemaker, leaping before he acts, and never thinking about his consequences (these are his flaws), but he wants to have fun, and shown in season two doesnt like being confined to one place, wanting as much freedom and enjoyment he can out of life (these are his desires). However he obvoiusly cares deeply about those close to him. However in season 1 these were palpable and based on the innocent desire of wanting to just have fun. In season 2 however shows how prison canged him drastically. He's a lot more impulsive, but also more irritable. It's not just mugman who changed, he changed as well, and I wanted to just point that out. While mugmans is much more obvious due to being mostly played for laughs, Cuphead shows some more subtle but still present changes as well. And who could blame them, being sent to prison changes people. They were exposed to violence and not to mention, they are CHILDREN. Children with still developing minds can easily be influenced by the outside world. It's obvious to point out that he shows VERY high symptoms of ADHD: (Low sense of danger, forgetfulness, carelessness, unable to concentrate on tasks and/or activities, avoids and dislikes doing activities that require mental concentration or strain (like doing chores), runs and behaves in ways not appropriate for ones age, Is often "on the go", Fidgets feet or taps hands (he mostly fidgets his feet), and is unable to sit still, some socially innapropriate behaviors (saying literal words while burying the worm, appearing rude or disrespectful, having difficulty listening to others), and of course a lack of self-control) After he and his brother escapes prison these are merly enhanced. I also want to talk about his nightmare in "Sweater Off Dead". It starts with being a normal morning, Elder Kettle is making pancakes, Cuphead catches them, mugman doesn't, and all of a sudden a GIANT GREEN WALL MONSTER TAKES HIS BROTHER AWAY FROM HIM? The elder kettle collapses in a pile of bones, this ultimately leaves him alone and vulnerable as the devil (first desguised as the goat from the front yard) comes and takes his soul, scaring him awake. What happened there?! Now I need to remind you, this wasn't the devils doing, this was an insight of Cupheads psyche on the situation and how he feels about it. It reminds us that despite all the adventure and the laid back way he ignores he's in danger, he's still just a child whos scared, and whos fragile, scared of what he sees as the "boogieman", a irrational and imaginative monster created by vulnerable and soft children. Innocent children who dont know any better. Unlike the game, this kid just wanted to have fun with his brother, he didnt know the consequneces while taking his streak. Back to the dream. It happens in a sequence of events. It starts off as a normal day, this was this way in the first episode, then it shows cuphead still catching the pancakes and mugman failing, showing despite his longing for fun and adventure he still loves and cherishes his home life and family and wouldn't change it. Now Mugman peels off a pancake off the wall, which could represent how Mugman realized the dangers before cuphead did, he literally "peeled" away the guise of a happy carnival. Then it shows a monster taking mugman away, this could show him being scared that his brother might get hurt, but it could also show his dependence on Mugman and how much he fears for his family. Look at his reaction before his brother is taken away, look at the horror and mixture of emotions in his eyes, he's literally frozen in shock (which sounds like a certain episode finale ending). Then he tries to get his brother back by pounding on the wall, when nothing happens, he calls out for the other person he depends on, Elder Kettle, only for him to turn around, showing him dead. Nothing more than a pile of bones now useless for advice. He of course cries out in horror before the goat smashes into the house and speaks to him, asking him if he remembered him (which could be Cuphead reminding himself about his danger with the devil), he replies thinking its the goat, only for it to turn into the devil, stating the whole "your soul is mine" stuff leading him to falling into the devils laughing mouth (note: stated by mugman, he's had those nightmares MULTIPLE times, he could be subconciously reminding himself and possibly berating himself for the dangers he put not only himself in but his family as well). He then wakes up and screams something VERY intresting: "I ain't to worried about it." Why is this interesting? Because it's what he says daily. When he launches a cannon full of paint on elder kettle, which gets him "steaming", as mugman puts it. When his brother reminds him of his debt. When he makes his family lose all the firewood. How are all of these similar? It's used in stressful situations. That phrase is a COPING MECHANISM he uses to avoid facing stressful situations or acknowledging his mistakes. It's not just a catchphrase, it's a thing he says to avoid realizing "hey what you did will cause you to get hurt", he noticably says it in a laid back manner when people comment on HIM, or when HE'S in danger of being hurt or killed, when it happens to those he loves, or as the nightmare shows even when he thinks about it, he freaks out and gets worried as hell. Compare him waking up from the nightmare and saying it to all the other times he said it. The other times he's nonchalent about it, but the nightmare one, he says it in a panicked and terrified way, as if trying to convince himself that everything will be fine, that they wont be hurt. But the ending proved him very wrong, everything was NOT fine, and they did get hurt, all because of him being impulsive and ignorant. The last thing we see is the horror and shock on his face, and he doesn't say what he usually says. He only meekly says the name of the person he now lost because of his stubborness and cockiness with Big D. I know he's a cartoon character, but I always love looking deeply in the characters of shows I love, helps me sympathize and love them even more. He's not just a trope of the impulsive character from the 50s, he has a lot more depth than that, he's just a kid, with deep trauma, not just from having his literal soul almost being taken from him several times, but also time from prison. Whew! This is really long so if y'all want I'll try to "analyze" Mugman too in another comment. Now if you all will excuse me, I'm gonna go take a nap. Im tired. Edit: I recently put in Cuphead having a decrease in sympathy, and I realize after rewatching some episodes that that isn't the case. I was assuming he had a decrease in sympathy, but that was just his usual impulsive trait, if not more impulsive, and he's just chaotic in general but he never intends to hurt anyone. Mugman is another thing, he does but then his anger gets the best of him and...Well.... Anyway a thing I noticed is that he's more willing to give others the benefit of the doubt, and is a bit more understanding then the two brothers. And he shows moments of sympathy throughout the second season. Showing remorse when he impulsively eats Mugmans candy. Showing concern for bowl boy when the bowl gets launched on the rocket. Believing that Chalice was still their friend even after she fearfully abandoned them to get arrested and gives her the benefit of the doubt. And quickly forgiving Mugman, understanding his actions, and knowing he would've done the same thing if it was him. Just a thing I wanted to add. And before all of you comment about THAT episode where he was a dick, I honestly do agree that he was a jerk, but I honestly think it was just filler, cause he changes in the next episode after that, being his usual impulsive self, but still shows care towards Mugman (which is confusing as hell). It's also suddenly summer too, even though it was winter in "Lost in the Woods". So that might've been months ago, and it obviously doesn't have any purpose in the story other than to mimick the ant and the grasshopper. Edit 2: I think we were meant to hate him in this season. In season one we got equal screentime of both of the brothers, season 2 however was mostly just Mugman. Maybe they meant to attach us to mugman so it'd be more emotional and heartbreaking. Then in season three, when he (HOPEFULLY) gets some freaking character development we'd mostly get screentime of him, and make us attached to him too. He has the pitchfork, a very powerful weapon, his actions and choices will obviously be important in the next season. I also like the theories of the pitchfork deeming him more worthy than the Devil, not just because it's funny that it choose a child over a proffesional wielder, but also because it could have a reason. Maybe he has more potential, maybe he has a source of power stronger than the devil (perhaps his brotherly love?), maybe cause the Devil proved himself unworthy because he failed to catch ONE simple soul and thinks that Cuphead would do a better job, and SO MANY OTHER POSSIBILITIES.
I hope in future Seasons Miss Chalice doesn't just stay a side character but becomes a main trio with Cuphead/Mugman. Then the show could be like Animaniacs with 3 goofball characters running around.
16:40 in my opinion she says ‘its the only life i would want for me’ or something along those lines she seems disgusted being in a another life so like shes happy with the life she has and she fears losing the role across the 7 seas so i think also she dosent like briny since it would ruin her reputation since most people might not fall for her since shes kinda based off a siren luring people in by singing The number one SEA BEAST
Omg, I never noticed Briney got yeeted on his stage until now. Also, since the Bon Bon episode, I've been picturing her turning Chalice into a sour ball.
9:33 She even has Cotton Candy colored hair! Perfect for Baroness Von Bon-Bon 😊 7:48 I personally have a different idea as to how his episode could have ended: Cuphead and Elder Kettle come back from their errand trip. They walk into the living room to see Mugman reading a book (a different one than the one he was reading in the episode). They talk about their day, Mugman brings up how the Ice-Cream Man rolled around for a bit, etc. Elder Kettle asks what the boys want for dinner; to which Mugman replies, "No thank you. I just ate." Cuphead is a little mad, asking Mugman what he had before they came back; and it all kinda of seems normal and happy at first. Until we cut to a scene out in the woods, where we see the partially buried outfit of the Ice-Cream Man. (This ending being more morbid or funnier is completely up to you)
I feel like the fighting actually kinda makes the finale mean more. They spent all that time fighting when they didn’t realize how much they mattered to each other, and just when they’re getting along, mugman is dragged down to hell
hosnestly this is the most relatable show I have seen so far,I have been knowing cuphead show since 2017 it pretty not interesting but still I watch somepeople play it on youtube and find the story pretty good,when I see the trailer of both season 1 and two me and my sister get interesting on it and finally have watch we relate it somuch because we're close as cuphead and mugman did and we fight eachother more showing love like we're tybe of sibling that never say I love you but actually love eachother and it's a coincident that our personality is almost the same as cuphead and mugman that even make us enjoy the show,hope season 3 did good as season 2 and 1 did because for me it's my confront show and I love it so much
I remember the Cala Maria episode being my fave. Not because of the mermaid, but because the sword gag had me rolling. Nothing like styling with the sword sheathe, only for your pants to immediately drop and cause you to trip lmao
The one thing I hated abt Cala Maria’s story is that she said she just doesn’t want to date…… but then they hint at her liking someone… which SUCKS. Because Cala Maria could’ve been an awesome Aromantic character but that didn’t happen because… just because… I was really hoping there’d be a moment where she was happy and flattered but just rejected him anyway because she isn’t a fan of dating. They made her not dating seem like a sad thing?? Like, I’m a hopeless romantic but MAN I hated this… Yes, give her a story where she finally has someone who isn’t afraid of her and sees her as beautiful just the way she is… but mayyyyybe don’t make it… this?
I also didn't like how Cuphead and Mugman were almost fighting in every episode in this season. I understand that they are siblings and that they are complete opposites, but in comparison to the previous season they were a lot more empaphetic to eachother and you could see their brotherly love , I mean heck Mugman made that invicible sweater that protected Cuphead's soul from the Devil. I also wish that Mr King Dice and the Devil could get more focused episodes. Outside of this I had blast watching this season🤩 mainly because of the bosses,since that's exactlly what I wanted from the Cuphead show. Edit: I wish Netflix could treat the animators with more respect since the animation in this show is just beautiful 💖.
In my opinion the season 2 is 10 times better its funny it has great episods for bosses and the filler episods dont fell pointles i mena the only ones i dont like are EP 12 and EP 7 they Just kinda fell boring but they are far from bad there Just decent but the rest GO from good to Amazing and dont even make me talk about the humor its even better with my favorite episods for humor are a EP 4, ep 6, EP 8, EP 11 and more Just a AN Amazing season also if your wondering my favorite is EP 3 and lest favorite EP 12 ok thats it bye
King Dice’s reason for sabotaging his own team was because the Devil said whoever got Cuphead would live, so King Dice sabotages his team so they don’t even have the chance to clobber dat dare Cuphead
In the original storyboard, as she bats her reflection, the cup bros look at each other with with sadness in their eyes. Making it evident that the cups felt bad for Maria.
0:00 "Ahem..." *dramatic orchestra music* "This season is the pinnacle of catering to cuphead fans, They introduce more bosses such as German rats and cambells cans, A sweet sadistic psychopath,The devil with more dirty tricks, And everybody's mermaid wife with greasy pipes who's dummy thiccccccc"
Well, to be fair, The Devil said that anyone who failed to get Cuphead's soul would get eviscerated, so it makes sense that King Dice would want to take out the other demons
Also, I think King Dice took all the demons out, again because King Dice wants his old job back and he thinks if he captures Cuphead and brings him to the boss on his own he'll get it back.
Also BTW Ep 9: Dead broke is just like Ed, Edd n Eddy no really it's just like Ed, Edd n Eddy. The drink team are scamming people of their money to get enough money to get a sweet treat.
Actually, mugman didnt feel guilty because of the ice cream man him self. After the high seas adventure mugman developed a crush on cala maria and that made him feel guilty after cala didn't want to kiss him
Maybe they should have done a reverse with the cup bros relationship: Have most of the season of them displaying brotherly love while have them fight at crucial moments (say Lost in the Woods) and have the season finale with them very much at each other's throats. Like, keep the plot of Cuphead playing around with the Devil's pitchfork, but with Mugman being cautious of the consequences of wielding it. Maybe Mugman gets punished for Cuphead's antics by the townsfolk, which wouldn't be a stretch as the townsfolk were gearing to dish out punishment on the cup bros in the place of Ms. Chalice. This could give Cuphead a sense of the gravity of his reckless actions and how much his brother had to endure.
My favourite episodes are High Seas Adventure and Unleash the Demons. The former for obviously cala and brineybeard (cala obviously stealing the show) and i'm a really glad they didn't completely go for the cala x mugman route and its kinda cute that they just made mugman have a childhood crush on her (never liked the ship given that mugs is heavily implied to be a child and cala being an adut). And the latter i have a bias for with King Dice. Wayne Brady kills it yet again and he (dice) may have had a smaller roll but damn didn't he steal the show when he was on-screen.
I wish for the final season to be an all "focused-on-saving-mugman" series of episodes where cuphead would actually have to fight and go through a couple of the games bosses(ex: beppi the clown, the Dragon or the ghost train) that somehow have been hired by the Devil to go after Cuphead and make sure he never makes it back to his brother while he uses abilities from the actual game to defend himself against the Devil's New Personel
The whole King Dice saying he's number 1 as well as coming into the underworld never bothered me. For one thing, King Dice has always been self absorbed and arrogant (he did call himself the host with the most in the mirror in season 1),and for two I thought the reason why King Dice went to the underworld in the first place was to charm his way into being the Devil's number 1 again and maybe get his job back. (It backfired on King Dice horribly but I'd digress.)
Is it just me or does the “I scream man” episode remind me of the Ice cream man horror game Also I just wanna point out how I absolutely love the fact that it’s obvious that the creators are giving fan service but it fits into the narrative and doesn’t feel forced or weird *that’s REALLY good writing*
How they handle Chef Saltbaker will be interesting to see. An evil necromancer chef who literally bakes the souls of his victims into pastries. Not to mention, he's even more sadistic than the Devil, gleefully slicing up living ingredients and laughing the whole time.
