i think it was vecause they wanted to make his design same as the description in the novel
I felt just as confused. I’d recommend for you to read the novel, it explains a bit more
Where can I read the novel?
He looks great now, not like a weak ass noob as earlier. Current art is how It was supposed to be since the beginning. It is based off the novel which you can find on novelupdates
They completely changed the mc's character design from the first season who in their right mind would do that? His face is so plain that his hair and eyes were the only defining features but now he looks like an offbrand kageyama tobio. Also the start of season 2 was incredibly confusing.