7 Seeds 2nd Season

I know the first season had a ton of mixed reviews and I was pretty iffy about it as well, but I enjoyed it regardless. The second season though was a good chance to expand on ideas in the previous and show some actual character development that was much needed.

I binged the whole second season as soon as it came out and honestly I can confidently say that it was a lot better than the first season. In my opinion, characters were given more life and the main characters of this season were given a lot more screen time to show their character development. The ... pacing in this season also seemed to be a lot slower than the first season where it seemed like I was meeting a new set of characters per episode or the characters I had finally learned the names of were constantly changing environments (which to be fair is more or less part of the story).

SPOILERS AHEAD

Most of this season takes place on the groups' adventure through a ship they found. They discovered it was the last, unidentified, shelter that was able to flip vertically in water and remain afloat. They quickly find themselves in a predicament where they are stuck inside the ship and have to find a way to get out (there is a lot more to it once you actually watch it but I'm avoiding key plot points.)

Personally, their time inside the ship was my favorite part and i'm glad it was spaced out through multiple episodes. We were really able to see the characters personalities and see how much they have changed/grown since season 1. They have adjusted to the new world and working to make the best out of their situation. We see characters arguing over different perspectives and opinions about the world they live in and how to handle different situations. We learn more about the characters' past (some more than others) and some unsolved problems were answered in this season.

Unfortunately or fortunately, this second season also did not conclude the anime. The "ending" definitely left room for more and I hope this anime gets a third season, though I am sad that it will probably be at least another year till it gets released if it even gets confirmed by netflix.

I really wish people gave this show more of a chance, but I do understand why it gets some of the more negative reviews.

*NO SPOILERS - VAGUE*

I haven't wrote a single review in the time that I have had an account for this website. This will be a quick review because of my lack of experience in writing one, yet alone a long one. All I really have to say, is that the plot development of the story was pretty slow. Half of this season consisted of one thing, which I will not say for anyone reading reviews beforehand. I was hoping that more of the groups would find each other, and that ---- and ---- would reunite. If I'm being honest, them meeting each other again is ... the main reason why I am watching this. This next part is in relation to both the first and the second season. I kind of wish that the narration wouldn't be so focused on Natsu. I like her, but I would like someone more exciting and less timid to be of major focus. I sometimes found myself annoyed at the fact that it took Natsu so long to only slightly stand up for herself or prove herself worthy. But nonetheless, I think that this anime is worth watching because the characters all have their individual traits that make them unique from another, and the storyline is interesting, leading you to always wonder what will happen next.

--The review contains spoilers--


First of all, this is not season 2, I repeat this is NOT season 2!
This is the second part of season one. This part continues where the first part ended!

This continues where Summer A discovered that Hana died. This makes season 1 overall very complete and part 1 makes a ton more sense with this part added to it.

So now that is out of the way let's get to business.
...
This part completes the story of season 1. After Hana Summer A is having it's first trial. This trial results in overall more harmony for Summer A but a smaller Summer A. Certain team members decide to leave for various reasons.

This season heavily focuses on Summer B as they get 2 new members... little do they know that those 2 members are extremely dangerous. They however turn out to be vital for Summer B's survival as well as for this seasons climax! Summer B is quite carefree and makes a lot of mistakes, the 2 new individuals try to whip them in shape... or do they just want to get rid of them? All in all every character develops quite nicely through this part.

I am honestly very pleased with the character development. All the characters, the likable and less likable ones have major growths and think about what they have done so far. This allows them to see things in a new light. This also sets up the environment mindset wise for season 2 (if we will get any).

The art was pretty mediocre at times. I am not going into much detail other than the ship. It looked great but the animated bits were very blurry, hazey and clunky in my opinion. This also applies to other parts throughout the second part of season 1.

The story was very enjoyable. Since it was all released at once I was not stuck with cliffhangers and could just watch it at my own pace.

Sound effects could be weird at times but were overall okay. Nothing special, nothing lacking either.

This is a must watch if you watched part 1. Without this you have not watched the entire 1st season of 7 Seeds!

Story: 2 | Art: 4 | Sound: 6 | Character: 5 | Enjoyment: 2.5 | Overall: 3

For some reason the 2nd season of 7 Seeds seemed to be more liked by most people than the 1st one, though I have the opposite opinion. Sure the visuals/art is more improved but the story is so slow and pointless compared to season 1 where they're figuring out what's going on, adapting to the situation, meeting and learning about other groups, and discovering the backstory of the characters and the original organisation.

Here in S2 we basically just get the 2 guys leaving their group and wandering around, soon ... meeting the main group and hang out with them. Then they all sail off to spend half the season trapped in an old ship they decided to enter, and once they're finally out it's almost all for nothing other than a boring conversation between them. I guess they do try to focus more on the characters, yet even with an open mind while watching the emotional moments just didn't work at all. I think part 1 did a lot better at trying to set those tones when it needed to.

So yeah season 2 just didn't do it for me. I know season 1 isn't the greatest either so you're not expecting too much here, but the series had a lot of potential and at least part 1 had more of a story, with things going on and introducing us to this world, which I appreciated more than just having half of part 2 stuck in a ship.
-15/02/2022 (edited 19.02.22, 06.02.23)

Ah.. the second SEASON

-----------SPOILERS AHEAD-----------


This won't be an in-depth review but more of a reaction of sorts.

I would first like to say that this anime REALLY gave off strong promise neverland and Btooom! vibes. For those who haven't seen one or the other, I suggest you watch them. (Promised neverland season 2 coming out this year in October btw)

Anyways, to start, this was far better than the 1st season as it mainly focused on the rise of each season and how they formed groups along with first-hand problems in this dystopian like environment. They often switched back and forth between teams and characters as ... a feeble attempt for character development. I eventually found it quite confusing towards the end of the 1st season.

Now the second season is a lot better because it was able to permeate each character hence manifesting a more intriguing story. The characters -- especially the main ones had more screen time and they fleshed out very nicely. Compared to the 1st where they were very static, this season they arguably were round.

The ultimatum of the second season would be to have hope for the main characters ESPECIALLY FOR HANA AND ARASHI TO FRIKEN SEE EACH OTHER. And for their longevity and prosperous life.

It is within the last episodes did I find that was the best. They were able to really show how Ango changes as a person and realize that he wasn't as bad as he portrayed himself. And was a bit refreshing to see Ryo not be a shady pain in the ass for once.

Arashi still has the same mindset but is a better person. Semmy, being forced to interact more is less of a nuisance but will get cocky at times. I feel that Natsu was such a nervous nelly and an eyesore in the 1st season, but to see her change; I eventually grew to appreciate her trying to be a better person. Botan became more of an older sibling which created more of a family perception of summer b.

I could go on and on about how the other characters changed but I'd suggest you watch this season. Don't expect something grand and mighty rather expect something you'd expect from a second season-- with more appreciation.

And to be very honest, if this is Netflix's own "ending" to the show I would be very surprised as the manga is 177 chapters(it's completed). So I'd expect at least another season or two. However, if this is indeed the finale then It would very sad to see this series go without a conclusive ending-- at least to me.

(If anybody wishes to read the where the anime left off start from ch.112 --- It has a good ending don't worry)

As they say "finish strong", and that's exactly what they did.

[I dont normally write reviews so this may not be the most informative but is kind of just meant to be my thoughts.]

Half of this season takes place in a ship expected to rain bombs down on Japan. It allows us to see the character's personalities grow and change as more unexpected things take place. Compared to the first season, season two is not as entertaining but is really just a way for us to witness Ango and Ryo become likeable people. Its not so boring you would want to drop it but to be honest overall almost nothing happened. If season two had a ... vague timeline it would only contain about 4 or 5 points. The first season managed to keep me intrigued the entire way through, this just feels dragged out. Even after watching the ending i dont feel like anything was accomplished except for us watching Ango and Ryo become friends with team summer over 12 episodes. Season 2 is kind of only character development.

To be honest i dont think 7Seeds will end at season 2 but i dont think there will be a season 3 anytime soon. I kind of feel like it was a waste of time because i have others animes i planned to watch sooner and this came out of nowhere. Best gorl Semimaru. 8/10

I'm no reviewer, and I haven't posted a review here before, but as this may be helpful to some people, I'm doing it nonetheless.

*SPOILER FREE*
Compared to the first season, the story is slowed down more. The show mainly focuses on Team Summer B, growing the characters of the team. Natsu gets a lot of focus, but to me her timid character barely changes. The majority of the season focuses on one main thing (spoiler), but by fleshing it out, the characters all get ample screen time and development.

I won't tell you how or why, but Ango's and Ryo's characters is explored a lot throughout this ... season. It shows them in a different light than in the previous season, and gets us to like them. Their development was probably the most out of all the characters, and the best part of the show.

Overall, the season felt dragged out and some parts felt unnecessary and didn't move forward the story. However, this season wasn't based around the story, rather the characters and their development. If you were bored because their wasn't enough action or surviving in the first season, and don't care about the characters, you will not make it through this season.

Anyway 7/10 Story-could have been better
8/10 Art-the backgrounds are still amazing
9/10 Characters-very fleshed out

8/10 overall-

*No Spoilers*

Summary:
This review if for Part 2 of 7 Seeds, which was produced by a different studio than the first season. 7 Seeds (Part 2) is an anime adapted from Yumi Tamura’s manga of the same name. The story takes place in the future after meteorites destroy Earth as it is today, and the characters wake up thousands or some unspecified number of years later to a brand new climate, environment, geography, etc. This part of the story has a much more organized plot and focuses on developing the characters which make it far more enjoyable and fulfilling than Part 1. You may like this ... anime if you are interested in a compelling story with interesting characters and a unique post-apocalyptic survival plot. This season is slightly above average in quality, but the downside is that you must watch Part 1 first which is far inferior.

Story: 7/10
The source material (manga) is interesting with solid pacing and character development coinciding with the plot. The challenge with this anime in Part 1 is that it was adapted terribly; however, this part is much better-paced and not as staggered. The story is much less jarring and flows much more smoothly. In addition, the plot is more straightforward and it focuses on certain characters rather than all the characters in ten different locations. This part seems to be a better adaptation from the manga, which I have read parts of.

Art: 5/10
The art is average in Part 2. It seems slightly less choppy than in Part 1, although art is definitely not the show’s strong suit.

Sound: 5/10
The soundtrack, openings, and endings are average, although I do enjoy the intro song with its unique dissonance. Some scenes have fitting background music, and the voice acting is alright. One character (Hotaru) has an annoying voice, which may be because of the character’s age, but it seems very fake. Otherwise, the voice acting is average.

Character: 7/10
A major flaw in Part 1 was the lack of character development. They were all just plot devices. Part 2 changes that significantly. The protagonists and even “antagonists” are fleshed out and developed over the course of Part 2. Instead of the weird two-minute character arcs found in Part 1, Part 2 shows the characters’ journeys with internal struggles throughout the adventure. Overall, the characters seem to be truer to their portrayal in the manga, which helps them to be more realistic and important. The characters are also more relatable without being as over-the-top or cliché. And, Part 2 helps to illustrate why the characters behave the way they do in Part 1.

Enjoyment: 7/10
Part 2 is a much more enjoyable story from start to finish. There are parts of Part 2 with the same flaws as Part 1, but it is a more cohesive story that makes the viewer care about the characters. It’s too bad that Part 1 was such a poor adaptation of the manga, because the actual story is intriguing and the characters are cool, which can be seen in this season.

Overall: 6.2/10
This was a tremendous improvement from Part 1.

I will be honest here the first season wasn't the best, but I knew that out of it will come to a great storyline, me and my sis (who was watching it with me) we weren't a big fan of Natsu but changed our minds a bit once we saw her character development in part two, part two was great I found that they wasted a bit of time with Hana especially when she's speaking about nature bc each part of the anime is only 12 episodes but other than that I love the character developments, I think I can see that part 3 will ... be about them finding Hana and other plots that we won't know yet but out of all of this, I really enjoyed this anime series and excited to see more of it.

When i first watched, the first season of 7SEEDS, i was very disappointed because, it was very rushed. The characters were not that likable, therefore I did not enjoy it very much. I gave that season a 3 overall, but this season... MY DAYS. It was the biggest redemption for an Anime for sure! Now to start off, the story.
The plot of the story is as interesting as the first season's plot, except this season executed the story in a more satisfying and less rushed way. I felt captivated and was lost in the story in an instant, unlike the first season, where I ... was barely able to keep awake when watching it. There are a few filler parts here and there, but there is never a full episode of filler, which is also great! The only complaint is that we never see much of the other teams other than Team Summer B. I would have liked more insight in what they were doing as well. A great story Overall.
The artstyle is of high quality but there are never times where the art blows you away, however the artstyle is good at portraying the places they are in. I don't have any complaints with it. It is pretty much the same standard as what you would get in many other Anime.
The music is a slight step up, from the first season. The OP fits very well with the series and is quite powerful. The perfect song to listen to before watching the series. The ED has a laid-back vibe to it, it's great! I thought it would play at the end of the series but it didn't. And I am glad that Studio GONZO, chose a different song, because the song they chose was absolutely perfect and fitted way better than the ED would have! I don't know the name of the song, but it perfectly encapsulates the event at the very end of the last episode. The OST definitely is a great one. All the songs are very powerful, in their own unique ways. None of the songs feels like it was just put there for the sake of it.
The Characters development was definitely better in this season and is probably the one thing that improved the most out of everything else! The show took the much needed time, that was essentially wasted in the first season, to show the growth of a collection of characters, especially Natsu! She is definitely way more likeable in this Season! At the end, I felt like I was part of their adventure. I felt closer to each and every character, way more closer than I would have ever imagined.
Overall, I do believe that you should watch the whole show, if you haven't already. You just have to survive the first season but i promise (and I think many others would agree) that it would be worth it, for when you watch the next season. You won't regret it. Personally, i thoroughly enjoyed watching this Part. The whole show felt like it was thought through and developed better than it did before. I hope it continues at the pace it is going in, that is if Gonzo and Netflix would allow to make another Part, I would really appreciate it. I can finally say with confidence, that this is an underrated show and you should definitely watch it!
Have a nice rest of your day! ^^

As far as the art/animation goes, it's just so difficult to look over. Some of the stills from certain distances are just brutal. Some characters I honestly can't even create a proper image in my head from what I've seen because of how often the scale of their facial features change. The actually art in the background is phenomenal, however the characters moving and interacting is just awful.

My overall enjoyment, however, is a 10/10. The story is unbelievably intriguing. The experience on the ship requires problem solving, puzzles, and kept me fixated for its duration. Along the way, we also get some amazing and very ... much needed character development.

When Part 1 ended, I basically thought Ango was a rapist piece of shit and Ryo was a murderer. However, Part 2 really expanded on their backstory and I can honestly say I've grown fond of both of them individually and their bond together. Natsu also turned into a little bit of a badass, which was totally necessary! It was really interesting to watch her grow courageous and curious as to what she can do to ensure their survival among the self-destructing ship.

I was also super happy to see Hana alive. Hurray! I know most watchers are rooting for her and Arashi. It was a little bit frustrating that we didn't get much of story expansion on them, but I guess that means there's some more content for a Part 3!

My one small complaint, even though I was very much engaged in the story, is that we basically know as much about their present situation as we did when Part 1 ended. It was nice to see a pace change, considering Part 1 had a million things going on at once and characters introduced at every corner, but all we really got is closer to the characters. I don't actually think that's necessarily a "bad" thing, but if we just wasted an entire season gaining character development for a Part 3 that isn't even going to come, I'm gonna be so mad.

Overall, if you're considering picking up the anime at all, I'd totally recommend it. The storyline is intriguing and the characters are lovable. The animation is horrid but worth looking over.

An improvement on the first!

The second season is better than the first, it has a better focus on characters and creates two interesting situations that help bring some variety and stops the story from going stale. It does well to address some of the short comings of the first season and aside for some things its good.

However one problem was prominent in the first season has unfortunately been retained, this problem is the issue of scale and distance. It can be hard to believe how characters seemingly zip around to different locations in such a short time, this can make it hard to ... track where the different stories are going on. But if you can look beyond this and enjoy some post apoc themes then you will most likely enjoy 7 Seeds 2nd Season

I watched this one with my Girlfriend and were both passionate Rimwold Players. A game were you start building a colony on a far away planet. So we basically end up finding so many similarities to our colony life so this is straight 10 out of 10 even tho it might be a lower rating if we haven't been playing Rimworld like crazy.

All in all its a nice Anime focused on the relations between different groups of colonist after a worldwide disaster. But still they mange to include a lot funny stuff as well. And its really nice to follow the groups through the ... different development stages.

I really likes this season compared the the first all of the build up was worth it and the opening was always a banger. The start of this story is about this dude who tried to rape someone because he hate this girls dad who is innocent and is banished from his group and joins our main character group and gets better over time teaching and protecting our protagonist and the boat arc was really neat and stayed its welcome in just the right amount. I think this season was satisfying at least compared to the first season. The beginning was acceptable the man character ... who everyone looks up to getting outed was definitely deserved and i am glad they found him.

I will try to make this very short, and will try not to give spoilers and just opinions . This show is something i feel many ppl are sleeping on , It has a lot of capability to do really good and in my opinion it is doing really good, yet i still don't know why ppl don't talk about this a lot . Honestly if u want a new anime to watch then i will totally recommend it. Yes the character development is a little slow but at the same time it is something u will enjoy happily and also the pinch of ... thriller they put due to that u will enjoy it aswell.

Continuing off from S1, no manga knowledge...

Art: 8

The quality remained steady compared to last season. Modern backgrounds, consistently distinct character models. Overall pleasant to look at and evokes a feeling of "beautiful blue earth"

Sound: 7

The OST won't be remembered after the watch, but the opening theme was surprisingly pleasant. Overall an improvement from last season's OP and ED.

... Story: 6

The premise is still a simple post apocalytic survival tale, the plot complexity has not changed from S1. There are still no webs of subplots to be found. The awkward forced bits of the past that feel unnatural are still present. As such, three of the four categories I rate a story by are still unchanged. I am however now able to remark that completeness of effort gets a good score. There aren't really anything that gets started off that don't end or don't get wrapped up. I suppose one could nitpick and say that the success or failure of the characters at starting human civilization anew didn't end, but I think that bit was deliberate and I can forgive it. It might have meant to leave a bit of an open end, possibly for aesthetic or to allow for a season 3.

Characters: 9

This part improved the most out of everything from S1. Most of the characters received some kind of growth that was even more prominent here than last cour. Namely, Semimaru has entirely stopped bullying Natsu. Natsu has also opened up to the others and began making an active and notable effort to contributing and is less insecure about her own worth. Ango and Ryou both grow out of this one-track-elitist-survival-military-school mindset. This group was possibly the most enjoyable out of all of the characters to watch. Unfortunately, Hana remained pretty lacking in growth and even holds some traits of a mary sue, but in light of her taking up minimal screentime and the pleasantness of the other group of characters, I can overlook this.

Enjoyment: 8

A solid 8/10 here. Watching characters that start off flawed grow and mature is naturally very pleasant. The main things that reduce keep the show from hitting any higher tiers of enjoyment are its backstory flaws which, while some can probably ignore it, are still nonetheless, glaring.

Overall: 7

Due to the glaringly flawed backstory setup details and the fact that ultimately this show is not stand alone, but the 2nd cour of its S1, I must maintain a 7 rating. The show is fun to watch and interesting, but bits of the details that influence the actions of key characters remain hard to believe and forced. The plot simplicity and lack of any deep. higher priority societal lesson do bar this from passing 8, and an 8 would have been the highest this show could reach even if the backstory details had been fleshed out better to be more believable and less... exaggerated. Still, overall, a good watch.

Before i start: i am a fan of the Manga, and i write about the anime IN COMPARISON to each other = more meta. (TL;DR at bottom)

So, the anime by netflix got a second season. What is different?

The most apparent thing is the story and pacing. It got so. much. better. ( than the first season)
Finally we get some semblance of the character development that the manga is all about, we get the background stories of some characters which should have been explained in the first season.

It really feels like this pacing should have been applied in the first season, which was just a ... really bad summary and skipped on all the important parts. ( for reference, see my review on that one on the corresponding page)

The story focuses on the section of the manga where Team Summer B and a part of Summer A meet, and the contrast couldnt be heavier: The goofy weirdos from B vs the overly serious overachievers (and crooks) of team A. The location for the story is mostly a giant ship intended as both a shelter and armory. The combination of the contrasting parties creates occasions for character development and growth on all participating sides.

Overall i am really relieved this season turned out so much better. Sure, there are still things that dont live up to expectations if you are familiar with the manga. But compared to season 1 this is a definitive progress!

I will still and probably forever recommend the reading of the manga, since this anime still doesnt and will never do it justice ( maybe another adaptation in the future? -- the potential would be worth it)
The story and characters just make so much more sense if you have read it.

I can only partly understand why it gets so much hate, i guess some people are just missing the usual slaughter, magic, tits and fight scenes. If you look at it from a more realistic perspective though, its quite close to how a bunch of clueless teenagers would behave in a situation like that.
( that doesnt mean the scenario with a dystopian post-apocalypse world is depicted realistically)

TL;DR:
Its much better than the first season storywise: better pacing and more character development. Should have been like that in the first season too. Still doesnt come close to the potential of the Manga.