Story:
Story was mixed bag. First ~15 eps were rather boring but when events moved to earth story took more speed. From 30 onwards it was so addicitive that I watched last 20 eps in one day. Theme was rather generic (two sides at war) but it had some interesting details so it didn't bother me. Story was easy to understand and had some nice twists.
Character:
This section is one of the big positive things in this series. Characters were easy to like (expect Flay...god I hated her) and they had some emotions unlike in some other series. Characters had some deveploment through the series which was nice to see. First Kira battled only for his friends but when story goes foward he unterstand why he needs to fight. Other characters have also nice deveploment within series. Some of the main characters may seem unrealistic like Lacus. So beatifull and kind pink haired princess but it didn't bother me because I am not looking realism from anime. I see it enough when I walk on the streets at the city. Another positive thing is that in this series main female characters had something other meaning than look pretty and cry for main male characters. Cagalli fighted in front lines and Lacus had her own way to impact to the war. Using her song voice and authority. If I had to marry some anime girl it would be lacus. So beatifull, kind and innocent.... I loved her.
Artwork&Animation:
Art and animation were really nice done when you consider that this series was made 2002. Gundams looked cool and expecially main characters were well made and animated. Some secondary characters had some flaws but nothing major. Battle animations were recycled a lot but it didn't bother me. Overall all was nice.
Music:
This is easily the strongest area in this series. The second best soundtrack ever in my opinion. Only the sequel GSD has better. All songs fitted well in the series (Battle songs were great) and all opening and ending songs were one of the best ever. SEED had enertic battle songs and it had awesome peacefull songs (singed by Lacus). Awesome balance. Pure gold.
Enjoyment:
I enjoyed this series a lot. Beginning may be slow like I said but when it takes some speed it doesn't let you go.
Overall:
Overall really good mecha anime. I had my own assumptions for this series before I watched it because it had got so much crap from internet. Gladly I forced myself to watch this anime. From this onwards I watch series before I make my judgements. I recommend this anime if you have even little interest towards mecha series and even if you generally dislike mecha series this series wasn't all about fighting. Story was decent and this had nice charactes. Very good overall.
