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I have read the manga and was very happy when I heard that the anime was being made. But this seems to be made to ruin the story. The very carefully constructed atmosphere put together by the author on the manga version is a no show due to the fast pacing of the screen adaptation. The order of events is wrong, too many jumps that I couldn't even understand the time passing and the animation itself is very bad, a lot of issues in many areas. It seems that the ones who put together this anime have no idea on how to maintain/ create an ominous atmosphere, put thriller and mystery to the thing which is very sad because the manga had it already they just "edited it out of the plot". As for the people that haven't read the manga, this is a very average anime... almost bad but the plot saves it big time. Everything should have been done in a more explained way and using more of the manga because if taken from there it would come up on the list of best animes of the genre.

Another diehard fan of the "7 Seeds" manga here and a diehard fan of Yumi Tamura, who is perhaps the greatest manga artist in the history of this art form. Tamura has outdone herself with 7 Seeds. It is a gem--a deeply complex, compelling shoujo manga that appeals to all genders and ages (though may be inappropriate for children under 13).

Why Netflix would attempt such a half-assed job at animating this manga is beyond me. I suspect it was a decision based purely on avarice and a desire to diversify their TV drama selection. But clearly the decision makers at Netflix are not manga fans or else they would have known better than to half-ass the equivalent of the Lord of the Rings. Yes, that is how awesome 7 Seeds is and even Peter Jackson who directed LOTR prepared to fully pay homage to this great work of fantasy. Alas, there was no Peter Jackson at Netflix, so they hired the crappiest screenwriters and lousiest animators that their stingy budget could afford and ruined the greatest manga of all time.

I can only hope that a better production company one day attempts to animate Tamura's "Basara" manga one day. Someone who understands the delicate emotional sensitivity and complexity of great shoujo works and will endeavor to properly animate this lovely work of art.

So I just binged watched part 1 and I would like to say that I loved the intensity and the atmosphere they have created. Thankfully they have not skipped on the gore and the violence, though, I wouldn't mind if there was more. It makes your perception of their world more real in my opinion as you have something to experience for yourself even if its just from watching.

I like the fact that they try to have different story lines combined with love, jealousy, selfishness and other human emotions/qualities; but the transitions and the developments in each storyline was lacking as it feels they are just crammed in and do not have a natural flow to it as I may say. To me the pace was similar to last season of GOT.

I do not know much about anime production but it seems like they had reached their publishing deadline without actually finishing the job and making sure everything was perfect. The editing was mediocre and some scenes just flew by.

I very much liked the art unlike some other people. Each artist has his/her own way of expressing art and we shouldn't always expect it to be the same as our expectations or liking. Just saying.

Also the plot has holes. It is cool and amusing but with very obvious holes. And some "wtf no sane person would do such things" reasoning behind some actions. It still was fun to watch.

I also get the feeling that this anime has a happy ending kind of story with not many definite surprises. I personally do not like such stories as it is boring, no matter what happens in the end its all good. But I wish I am mistaken.

I don't understand some reviews. This series has some action, is going into mental connection and the fear of individual characters. It is not a spoiler that a meteorite fell on earth as this is kind of in the description. Also seriously? You complain about pastell colours and then full colours or that synchronization is bad? Well, I suggest you watch the original version in Japanese, have some good internet connection and just let yourself sucked into the atmosphere what would you do if you were on a lone island with monsters and you cannot understand.

This series is great to switch off and escape into your fantasy world. Though the episodes are rather short and too less exist, I can warmly recommend this to anyone who likes Japanese language paired with apocalypse and emotionally escaping from the real world.

For all who just like action, thrilling, complicated story and a perfrct picture and picture/language synchronization (that most manags do not have) - stay away and dom't give a one star rating. This is not what such a serie deserves!

Great concept and great sound engineering. An okay animation style but the pace of this anime is rushed at some point since the earlier episodes. Action packed and great watch for adventure geeks. A little bit of scifi and horror. Huge fan of isekai and post apocalytic storyline. Plot wise is okay, not that great tbh. Great characters and developments almost on all of the characters throughout part 1 and 2. Some extreme choices on some characters like ango and ryo (hate them). Some poor choice on characters like hana, arashi, semimaru, etc - taking turn to be annoying, ruthless and keep getting a complete personality change. Basically driving me insane. Great original opening and ending songs - very japanese pop rock & soft indie songs. Touch on climate changes, meteorites, evolution, science experiments, bacteria, viruses, sustainability, family issues, trauma, friendship, survival, etc. All in one - maybe the reason why i felt it was rushed and put in a very complex flow. Recommended but definitely not for younger audiences due to very disturbing scenes. Wanted more but apparently it was cancelled after part 2.

This show really is great. The plot line is good, and if you are into complex stories you'll love this one. There is so much character growth and there is so much room to expand the show into further seasons. Of course the show will not encompass the entire manga, it's very naive to think any anime show will do that. Looking forward to a third season!

I'm a HUGE fan of the original manga, so I was excited to hear that Netflix was turning it into anime.

BUT...

1st episode was a TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT.

I almost stopped watching in the middle but my husband who does not know the original was watching with me so I finished it.

1. They just revealed the whole story in the opening!!! WHY WOULD THEY???????

2. They just skipped through so many details. IT CONFUSED my husband who doesn't know the story.

3. They changed the looks of characters so much. I guess to an extent this can't be helped but... disappointment to a big fan of the original artwork.

But for some odd reason that I don't understand, I kept watching, and it started to grow on me.

Not sure if the story made any sense to people who haven't read the manga, but if you just see it as a "summary of" or "introduction to" the original, this serves the purpose just fine (?).

At least they didn't change the story; they just summarized it.

The manga is award-winning for its art and atmosphere, and none of that is carried over to this adaptation. Pacing is an issue too, both in the structure of the episodes and the way the dialogue has been adapted. It's unnatural, almost parody. There's even clear production mistakes like characters moving their mouths but not making a sound. A panning shot of their first sight of the cat island goes so fast it looks like amateurish editing.

It ruins its own premise by showing the opening in the first episode. No longer is what happened to cause this situation a mystery: The opening clearly shows meteors hitting Earth. No longer is it a mystery whether other people even exist in this new world: Every relevant character for this first part is shown one after the other, many with spoilers for their arcs in sequence.

Altogether the team behind this adaptation should not have been trusted with source material of this level.

Love the series can hardly wait to see part 2 this series I would highly recommend watching, because this is defietift one of the best animated series I have seen.

Basically it is not a bad show, as long as yo are in your early teens I guess. When you're older you see through the bad plots, simple dialogues and illogical choices the people make. It's a bit like "the 100" where a group of teens end up in a "after the catastrophe world" and have to survive. But the same with that show, when you're older you can't connect. Season 1 is pretty good, season 2, with the ark, goes for the worse. The illogicallities and silly dialogues/plots follow each other so quickly the series looses its pace and also its attraction.

Great premise, but the execution is lacking. It jumps from scene to scene, with sometimes drastic changes in between despite only a second having passed. Time skips abound... Also quite a bit of artistic and metaphoric hubris, which is unnecessary and just drags the plot down. Too many cliches and moments of deus ex machina, too. Overall, a good premise let down by poor writing/direction.

They film it like a live action show w 3 cameras. Making it feel way too stilted. Nothing is dynamic

I am almost giving up on Netflix, they give us 2 season of an anime, and when we expect to see more they give us nothing. There were so many stories left in this adaption and yet we have not had anything. People that gave this a low score have no soul.

I think I can review this show in 2words: HOT MESS. I have finished watching the episodes, and for once, I do not feel sad that it is over. I actually feel Angry, because 7Seeds could have been GREAT. I'm talking about Attack on Titan level of great. The potential was there, but it was totally wasted. IF done right, this show would still be alive and well. Instead, we were given a messy story, with too many ideas cramed into 24 episodes. I won't go into detail, but the setting, cast of characters, beautiful artwork, and a really great concept were all wasted. Maybe someday another studio will revive this show, and do it right. I keep thinking about what could have been, and how great this could have been!

I've not read the Manga so keep that in mind.. The story and concept is very fresh and appealing, as is the unusual trope twists, and the characters have promise, but it's not quite there..

Especially as of the second season, the characters are missing that key element that makes you really connect with them and make mistakes that go beyond excusable to the inexcusable, but I don't regret the time spent watching it, yet..

This will tell you life can be 1000x worse A reminder to live life to the fullest

7S is planted in post-apocalyptic soil. Varied Teams of 7 awaken to what is, apparently, a pristine alien-like 🌏; one that's different than the world they all remember in more ways than just the strange virgin landscape.

The team we follow (Summer B) doesn't know what is going on or why they are here; neither do they have any special knowledge or skills. It later comes out that they are a back-up, or alternate team to one of the main ones (Summer A) which only serves to exacerbate the frustration & confusion.

Straightaway, they learn that their situation is perilous. It's been many multiple decades since civilization went under. They aren't entirely sure /how long/ they've been asleep, but there's been sufficient 🕝 for new creatures to evolve. (Radiation may have had a hand in that). The fauna & flora aren't familiar, and much of it is killer. Seriously, it's deadly. People are dying. As the team ventures out, they will begin to meet other teams, some of which woke up years ago. Are you guessing that one of the biggest threats turns out to be mankind? To write it any other way would just be /too/ fantastical! Will these teams be able to cultivate a better society this time around? Things never seem to ev♻lve /that/ way, D🤔 they?

As we get to know assorted teams & individuals, it just gets weirder. What IS the plan? There's no pattern to any of it. Some teams have specialists, some just have high schoolers & college athletes, and some have specific vocations. Some teams are combat trained, some teams had intensive survivalist training, and other teams, like Summer B wake up with no idea ~at all~ of what is going on. They all have team leaders, but there's no pattern to the leaders, either. They're are of all different hues.

One team is the furthest from typical: They are weapons trained, highly dangerous, and probably highly disturbed. There are other shady characters, put forth as monitors of some type, spotted here and there. It does make the viewer wonder: 'What is really going on?' That scary team, the one with the intensive training, always talks about the rough tests that they were put through. Some even have flashbacks about them. Some of them get confused as to whether the tests are still going on or not... With no idea what the coming story is, one still is tempted (or taunted) to speculate about the nature of the reality depicted.

I started 7S and another anime at the same time. I'm still familiarizing myself with anime by mixing subgenres and a variety of ratings. The other show is a light-hearted space romp following a pure-hearted teenaged boy who discovers he has powers. Tired out template aside, it's a fun piece. Initially, 7S seemed slow by comparison, so I picked off single episodes gradually, and appreciation finally swelled like the growing tide.

Every episode uncovers new drama or mystery all leading to more adventure. The plants are new, the animals are new, the dangers are new (and old) and the net 🌐 is down. ALL the nets are down. Later episodes deal with a crazy abandoned ship that they explore. The whole sequence is just good 'ol 📺. The artwork🎨 is largely standard, but it's also gorgeous at times. There's close ups of water that are mesmerizing.

7S is imaginative & clever. It's sad and rough and even shocking at times. Sadly, by the end of S2, even the likable protags aren't likely to form a strong bond with viewers. There's potential, but the stage is still being set. The seeds (ahem) have been sewn for alliances and families to form. Next could only be factions & war. Some other heavy drama is in the forecast as well. I think we can all feel a shocker or two rumbling in the distance

Who's the troublemaker? In a show with almost no 😅, we have the Ginger. Our Ginger is not a Weasley, but he is a bit of a weasel & thief. Perhaps he'll try to be better for the wholesome female he seems to like: At the times when it /really/ matters, he's been coming through. Snarkily fun, he's written right down the middle & could go either way. You just wouldn't want to buy a used car from him. He's the closest thing to any sort of fun. {Understood; it's not Shaun Of The Dead & the post-apocalyptic era isn't supposed to be fun ~> T👀 s👀n}

The bad news is that it's a 2-&-done. When it's just getting good, it ends. The show probably lost viewers between seasons 1 & 2 since S1 doesn't provide much bounty. Many viewers probably didn't care to see what's growing up at 7S in S2. It's a shame, because S2 carries the story up like a climbing vine.

All-in-all, 7S is good. It starts average, but ends up better-than. Furthermore, this anime, based on a 35 vol manga that was written over a span of 16 impressive years, has not been officially canceled. This means that there's a chance that S3, though not yet announced, may still happen. Without a doubt, I want to know what 🌱sprouts up next. Manga readers already know. No spilling the seeds, though, until we're sure the anime is fully grown🌾

〰🖍 IMHO

🎬6.5 〰🖋7.5 🎭7 💓5 🦋5 😅1⚡ 7 🤔7 🎨7.5 🌞1 🔚?

Age 14+ I was surprised to see 7S listed with a mature rating. I don't recall anything that would warrant it. Some 14 year-olds might find this too disturbing, but most probably won't. There are difficult emotional, and physically violent situations (though not gratuitous, gory, nor graphic).

There's one attempted sexual assault, though it stops as it starts, almost. It's brought into question later whether it was merely an attempt to scare the woman. (I realize that doesn't matter much; it's scary, and it's assault either way, but it aptly illustrates how, after the fact, more than one version of things is likely to come out). 7S is actually sugar-coated. In a world where there are no law enforcers, and no laws, it's dangerous for everybody; that always goes 10-fold for women. The female protags in 7S are worth emulating. They are growing strong, so as to stand on their own. They're learning to rely on themselves, not other people, and at the same time, they want to contribute and not let the team down.

Anime, in general, is not something that you watch with your brain turned off. The 🖋〰 in shows like 7S, and the more jolting Tokyo Ghoul and Psycho Pass, is always about overcoming the black 🖤 heart of humanity. How can one do that, if one is not aware of it or not able to comprehend it? Anime usually leaves us with many things to be pondered and discussed later. Thus, all the geek🤓fans....

Age recommendations are listed to enable parents to evaluate what they want their kids to 👀, and what they permit their kids to watch alone. We all have to consider our philosophy of parenting: Is parenting supposed to be about shielding your children from everything unpleasant, or exposing them in the right way at the right time, so that you can prepare them to deal with the big bad 🌏? I'll encourage you to consider taking every opportunity available to let your daughter know: 1. She needs to be aware of what's going on around her 2. Be prepared to defend oneself. Be strong. 3. But! Factually, at the end of the day, most women won't be able to fend off most men. Therefore, to maintain safety, avoid bad situations that could set up something like that. 4. Don't go into a potentially vulnerable situation with somebody who has not earned your trust yet. Trust should not be given, it should be earned.

Where to begin with this show.

Story : Its muddled to say the least. The writers dont have the competence to give you any motivation to continue watching. By that I mean that its very hacked together. There is no flow to the narrative.

Characters : In the first few episodes there is maybe 2 or 3 likable characters. The rest could be left to die and the show wouldnt suffer in any way. There is a difference between writing a character that conflicts with others, writing a villain, and putting flaws into a blender and calling it a character. It feels as if the writers got to the first dimension of a character, got scared, and pulled it back to about 0.5 character dimension.

Animation/Look : This is where half of my issues come from. The animation is average at best. The 3D is not integrated well, and the 2D is very saccadic. Because the artists didnt match the colors in some places it can feel like you are watching a nice background painting that had paper cutouts of characters put over top with no blending.

The Good : I know it feels like Im ranting. Its purely from the bad taste left in my mouth. The good portion of this show is the overall plot. The episodes individually may be weak, but the plot as a whole isnt terrible. You could say that since that portion is form the Manga that maybe the manga would be a better format for this series. I have always been a fan of plots like Lord of the Flies, Battle Royale, Swiss Family Robinson. Modern people deserted on an island with no information, what do they do.

Overall, I would hard pass this show. If I heard someone mentioning they were going to start it I would probably let them know the same. Its a failed attempt at a good idea.

Bad script, bad characters, full of cliches Not Netflix's best

This is one of the most craziest series ever im not going to spoil it but go watch it

This is coming from someone who hasn't read the eponymous manga that this "thing" was adapted from. I will take any fans' word that the manga is superior, but I will be focusing on the anime exclusively. This is not a critique on the manga or how the anime handled the adaptation process. Just on the anime and how it functions on its own.

With all that being said, 7Seeds (the anime) is the best comedy I've ever came across in the anime industry and not for intentionally on the part of the anime. This show fails spectacularly in the strangest ways possible. The decision to focus on different groups of characters, without any transition or editing, on a single half-hour episodic basis is baffling. That renders any attempts for story-telling, character depth, or pacing impossible to work naturally or at all. And because the cast is so onerously massive, everyone is rendered flat and any developments they do receive is either predictable, incredibly rushed and abrupt, or all of the above. The editing and pacing is atrocious, the tone is impossible to pinpoint, the show breaks the "show-don't tell" rules frequently, the voice-acting is all-over-the-place and the simplistic plot is surprisingly aimless and dull. Even the animation and art, a standard perfected by its contemporaries, is subpar at best, but at worst, janky, incomprehensible, and downright lazy (ex. In episode 2, A young girl falls into a pit, the logistics of how this scene occurs is extremely confusing).

But don't forget when I said that 7Seeds is the funniest anime I've ever came across. And all of that is all in due part to the melodrama, which is so frequent and forced, that it makes them hilarious to watch. This show is so desperate to prove that it's a serious show, but all of the aforementioned flaws are so overwhelming that it's impossible to take it seriously. And that's how I see 7Seeds: a comedy. A tragic farce. An unintended parody. But a comedy nonetheless.