[ShiShiLeo]

SEED has a bad rep because a lot of the animation and art style looks really dated compared to the rest of the Gundam works, even stuff that came before it. Also it has some of the silliest and most needlessly dramatic plot shifts (and not in a charming way like Gundam Wing). However, it was still very popular and the suit designs still sell very well so I'm not surprised to see it get some love right now. SEED had some good ideas and solid world building.

I noticed the art style has been modernized and I think that helps a lot. Freedom Gundam is one of the best suits ever designed.