This second series was less successful than its predecessor due to its witty and comical style, which differed deeply from the shadowy, darker tone of the original. In a 1989 magazine interview, Kurata said that although he preferred Black over Black RX (labeling the humor in the latter as "excessive"), he was glad the character enjoyed a positive and happy turn of events after Blacks sad ending.
The second series was less successful than its predecessor due to its humorous and comedic style, which differed significantly from the dark and somber tone of the original. In a 1989 magazine interview, Kurata stated that although he preferred Black over Black RX (labeling the humor in the latter as "excessive"), he was pleased that the character had a positive and happy ending after Black's sad demise.