The second set of the series seems to have been done to more rush a conclusion to the series than anything else and while the episodes in this set were more enjoyable to watch as you see Renton and the other s form a better bond it still left you somewhat aggravated as well with how they choose to end the series too. The final 25 episodes tell us what’s been truly going on and why the different factions are fighting each other and the real reasons for it, also this set has even more darker episodes as Renton will see the consequences of his choices as some people he has feelings for are killed or put into danger and realizes that the fantasy he had of the life outside his seemingly boring town aren’t what he thought it would be like he will also learn that Eureka the girl he loves has a dark and somewhat sinister path he never would have thought about her having. The set also has a few comedic episodes but all in all keeps with the serious dramatic episodes for most of the series, again the animation is a love it or hate it call and is you prefer the kind of animation from series like Full Metal Panic or Gundam Seed/Destiny than this series animation might not be for you but regardless the voice cast for both the dubbed and subbed played their roles perfectly for their characters. The extras are pretty much the same with the first box set of the series an not much else but again for the price that’s pretty forgivable so if you’ve already bought the first set than complete your collection and get the second set for your anime collection of this entertaining but somewhat of a headache series…

Ive never cried to an anime show, and this series moved me a great deal to tears.

I’ve got to say, you’ll get your money’s worth with this series. At 50 episodes AND an OVA, the show has some longevity and will take up some space in your collection. It is worth it.

Continuing from the first season, the action remains top notch. However, in early episodes of volume 2, you’ll notice that the animation quality has gone down. This is corrected about episode 30 or so, so no big hit there.

Most of the character relationships, backgrounds, and the back-story are finally filled in for us. And there are some genuine tear-jerker moments to be had. The wife and I enjoyed the heck out of this show, but it isn’t quite up there with a tightly wound, explosive series like “Cowboy Bebop”.

Eureka 7′s only downfall is it’s generally lax pacing and repetitious soundtrack. Characters (specifically Eureka) have a tendency to fold in on themselves and not develop for LONG stretches of time, or at worst act uncharacteristically. The last few episodes may confuse you. But, there’s nothing too terribly awful about this entire series, save for the English dub of Eureka’s kids. Were they meant to be that annoying?

Taken for what it is, Eureka 7 carries some great libertarian, anti-state messages, runs on a free spirit, and generally does its own thing. The wife and I enjoyed marathoning this, but my suggestion now would be to take it slow and rewatch episodes as well.