The appeal and reviews of "7SEEDS": A masterpiece anime depicting survival strategies in a post-apocalyptic world

7SEEDS - Seven Seas - Reviews and Recommendations

■ Public Media

WEB

■ Original Media

comics

■ First appearance date

June 28, 2019 - June 28, 2019
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■ How it first appeared

Netflix

■Frequencies

25 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

Yumi Tamura

■ Director

Yukio Takahashi

■ Production

・Animation Production: GONZO

■Works

©2019 Yumi Tamura, Shogakukan/7SEEDS Project

■ Story

When the young girl Natsu wakes up, she is surrounded by the sea. She is suddenly thrown into the raging sea and arrives at an island with Arashi, Semimaru, and Botan. The island is covered with an untamed jungle, and she is attacked one after another by giant plants and aggressive animals and insects, and is thrown into a life of survival where death is always close by. Meanwhile, a person who calls himself a guide tells her about an unbelievable plan. It is about the grand plan "7SEEDS Project", which aims to freeze young and healthy people to avoid the extinction of humanity and leave the seeds of humanity in the world after the disaster has passed. She is shocked to learn for the first time that they are the people chosen for this plan. The young people chosen for the "7SEEDS Project" live their lives to the fullest in a changed world, exposed to harsh conditions.

■Explanation

Over 6.5 million copies sold (including digital) A near-future survival sci-fi story based on the original work by Yumi Tamura

■Cast

・Iwashimizu Natsu/Toyama Nao/Aota Arashi/Fukuyama Jun/Asai Semimaru/Konishi Katsuyuki/Saotome Botan/Sawami Yoko/Tendo Matsuri/Asumi Kana/Gecko Chimaki/Ishida Akira/Kusakari Hotaru/Yuki Aoi/Mozu/Inoue Kazuhiko/Sueguro Nohana/Hikasa Yoko/Yukima Haru/Nojima Yuji/Kadomata Mansaku/Okiayu Ryutaro/Arikusa Hibari/Kitamura Eri/Taiami Chisa/Noto Mamiko/Nobi Momotaro/Hirohashi Ryo/Amacha Fujiko/Ito Shizuka/Yanagi Fumi/Egawa Hiroo/Igaki Ran/Asano Mayumi/Inaka Akiwo/Miyake Kenta/Kano Kurumi/Kakuma Ai, Ogiwara Ryusei/Ishikawa Kaito, Nashimoto Akane/Komatsu Mikako, Yamaki Sakuya/Sakaguchi Daisuke, Karita Hazuki/Hoshino Takanori, Izayoi Ryoya/Tsuda Kenjiro, Aramaki Takahiro/Sasaki Nozomu, Samejima Fubuki/Nojima Kenji, Kagurazaka Mitsuru/Kuwashima Houko, Yasui/Ono Kensho, Ryo/Sakurai Takahiro, Oruri/Chigasuga Haruka, Ayu/Shimamura Yuu, Uguisu/Terashima Takuma, Gengoro/Sato Takuya, Nijiko/Minagawa Junko, Unami/Sugawara Masashi, Takashi/Hayami Shou, Ibaraki Maa/Okitsu Kazuyuki, Mizake Maria/Kotobuki Minako

■ Main staff

・Director／Takahashi Yukio ・Assistant Director／Aiura Kazuya ・Series Composition／Machida Doko ・Screenplay／Machida Doko, Morita Shigeru, Shuhaku Aoi ・Character Design／Sato Yoko ・Chief Animation Director／Sato Yoko, Saito Yoshiko, Shibata Chisa ・Prop and Sub-Character Design／Saito Yoshiko ・Creature Design and Creature Supervision／Otohata Tadashi ・Action and Effects Supervision／SNIPES
・Art design: Ayumi Sugimoto (Senju Studio)
・Art board/Masayo Kobayashi (Senju Studio)
Art Director: Yusuke Ikeda Color Design: Mineyo Onishi Special Effects: Meemi Irisa Director of Photography: Shigeki Asakawa Editing: Akari Saito 3DCG Production: OKINAWA GONZO
・3DCG production cooperation/Type ZERO
・2D design ・Monitor Works / Hirofumi Araki ・Sound director / Yota Tsuruoka ・Sound production / Rakuonsha ・Music / Michiru ・Music production / Universal Music ・Animation production / GONZO, Studio KAI

■ Main Characters

Natsu Iwashimizu, Summer Team B. She is afraid to show herself, tends to be misunderstood by those around her, and is not good at socializing.
Aota Ran Summer's B team. He has a strong sense of justice and always protects Natsu. He is worried about his girlfriend.
・Asai Semimaruka, member of Team B. A selfish bully who lacks cooperation. A typical delinquent who grew up in an unstable home.
・Saotome Botanka's B team. A tough woman with a big sister-like personality. She seems to know something, but...
Summer B team. A cheerful and lively girl. In the past, she ran away from home.
Gecko Chimaki Summer B team. A gentle-natured art student. She can create paintings and sculptures all day long.
・Keisha Kusakari, Team B. The youngest member of the team, she is a smart girl.
・Mozuka's B team. An unidentified young man. He is skilled in survival skills.
・Suegurono Hanaharu's team. A positive girl who was taught survival skills by her father.
・Yukima Haruharu's team. A boy who is good at piano. He has a cool and slightly twisted personality.
・Kadomatsu Mansakuharu's team. He has an honest personality and is physically strong. He is good at Kyudo and Zen meditation, and likes Tang poetry.
- Hibari Niikusa Spring team. A girl who continues to sleep even after being thawed out of cryopreservation.
・Taiami Chisaharu's team. A quiet and kind girl.
・Nobi Momotarou Spring team. A genius boy who was called a prodigy at school. His nickname is Nobita.
・Amacha Fujikoharu's team. A girl who wants to go to medical school. She is good friends with Hana.
・Yanagito's youth team. A former member of the Self-Defense Forces, he has a stubborn personality.
・Igaki Ranshu's team. Leader of the team. Fluent in languages. Knowledgeable about architecture.
・Inaka Akio Autumn team. The leader of the Autumn team. Former president of a famous venture company.
・Kurumi Kano Autumn team. At first glance, she looks quiet and unassuming, but she is actually strong-willed and reliable.
・Ogiwara Ryusei Autumn team. He is easy on himself and likes to avoid trouble. He has excellent athletic ability.
・Akane Nashimoto's team. She comes from a family of divers and is good at skin diving. She has a strong sense of spirit.
・Yamaki Sakuya Aki's team. He has a strong memory and never forgets anything he sees. Former prosecutor aspirant.
-Hazuki Karita (Autumn Team). A kind-hearted, Olympic-level judoka.
・Ryoaki Izayoi's team. Former firefighter. Wishing to be of help to others.
・Takahiro Aramaki Winter team. Former high school baseball player. Pitcher for a school that regularly participates in the Koshien tournament. Kind and sensitive.
・Fubuki Samejima is part of the winter team. He is a famous shortstop and former high school baseball player the same age as Shinmaki. He is dynamic and has a strong sense of friendship.
・Kagurazaka Mitsuru Winter team. A rising star in the world of Japanese dance. She has a refined and assertive personality.
・Ago Natsu's A team. An honor student with top class abilities among the members. A leader.
・Suzuka's A team. Along with Yasui, she is one of the most talented members. She pretends to be a problem child, but has excellent judgment.
・Koorurika's A team. Although she is small, she is good at hang gliding. She is a weather expert who can read the wind.
Ayuka's A team. She has deep knowledge about plants. She is a beautiful woman who is called Madonna by everyone.
・Team A of Tsuyoshi. He is laid-back and quiet, but he has outstanding medical skills.
Gengoro Natsu's A-team member. He has extensive knowledge about animals and how to handle them. He loves animals deeply.
・Nikko Natsu's A-team. A poker-faced realist. Knowledgeable about civil engineering and flood control.
Team A, led by Unamika. A tyrannical instructor at the facility. He is the leader of Yasui and the others, but is disliked by them.
Takashi is the project leader involved in the evacuation shelter "Ryugu".
・Ibaraki Maaku is a comedian. Her partner, the doll Pete, is an important part of her life.
・Mikamizake Maria A genius singer and a hugely popular diva.

■Subtitle

・#01／Beginning of Spring (2020/01/14)
・#02／Awakening of Insects (2020/01/21)
・#03／Koyuki(2020/01/28)
・#04／Beginning of Autumn (2020/02/04)
・#05／Heavy Snow (2020/02/11)
・#06／Grain Rain (2020/02/18)
・#07／Winter Solstice(2020/02/25)
・#08／Summer Solstice(2020/03/03)
・#09／Shosho (2020/03/10)
・#10／Cold Dew(2020/03/17)
・#11／Great Heat (2020/03/24)
・#12／End of Summer (2020/03/31)

■ Related works

・Original work: Yumi Tamura "7SEEDS" (Published by Shogakukan "flowers Flower Comics α")

■ Theme songs and music

・OP
・Ark
Lyrics: Amatsuki Composition: Amatsuki Arrangement: Takuya Watanabe Vocals: Amatsuki
・ED
・WISH
・Lyrics by majiko
・Composition: Hiroaki Yokoyama ・Arrangement: Hiroaki Yokoyama ・Singer: majiko

■Review

"7SEEDS" is a near-future survival sci-fi anime based on the original work by Yumi Tamura, and was released on Netflix. This work, which has sold more than 6.5 million copies in total, is a story that revolves around the grand "7SEEDS Project." In order to survive an unprecedented disaster facing humanity, this project involves cryopreserving young, healthy people and leaving the human species in the world after the disaster has passed. Set against the backdrop of this grand project, the anime depicts the lives of selected young people as they try to survive in a completely changed world.

The story begins in the ocean, where the main character, Iwashimizu Natsu, wakes up. She arrives at an island covered in unexplored jungle with Arashi, Semimaru, and Botan. There, they are attacked by giant plants, aggressive animals, and insects, and begin a life of survival where death is always close at hand. After hearing about the "7SEEDS Project" from a person who calls himself a guide, and learning that they are the chosen people, they try their best to survive in the harsh environment.

The appeal of the anime is, without a doubt, its survival element. The characters use their wits to secure food and water and protect themselves from dangerous creatures. In particular, there are many scenes where the individual skills and knowledge of each team member come into play, drawing viewers in. For example, Natsu from Summer B team is not good at socializing, but the story depicts her inner growth and deepening bonds with her peers. Additionally, the individual personalities of each character, such as Aota Arashi's sense of justice, Asai Semimaru's delinquent nature, and Saotome Botan's toughness, all enrich the story.

The anime was produced by GONZO and directed by Yukio Takahashi. Character design was done by Yoko Sato, and the creature designs and action effects were also carefully crafted. In particular, the depictions of the unexplored jungle and giant creatures are realistic and leave a strong visual impact. The music was also done by Michiru, adding to the tense survival scenes. The opening theme "Ark" was sung by Amatsuki, and the ending theme "WISH" was sung by majiko. These songs also complement the atmosphere of the story.

"7SEEDS" is not just a survival anime, but also a work that depicts human survival instincts, bonds, and hope. The story of selected young people growing up in a harsh environment and surviving together with their friends deeply moves viewers. In addition, the setting of the post-disaster world also includes elements that make us think about real-life environmental issues and the future of humanity.

■Recommendation

"7SEEDS" is especially recommended for fans of survival and science fiction. The story, set against the backdrop of the epic "7SEEDS Project," has the power to draw viewers in. It also depicts the personalities and growth of each character, making it enjoyable as a human drama. Another appeal is that it is available on Netflix, making it easy to watch. The depictions of the untamed jungle and gigantic creatures are stunning, providing plenty of visual enjoyment. Be sure to give it a watch.