Tower of God Anime Review (Seasons 1–2): Tests, Trust, and Teamwork

After spending a while trying to choose an anime, I watched the first two seasons of Tower of God back to back.

I knew the name of the Korean webtoon, but this was my first time watching its anime adaptation. I went in a little cautiously. Before long, finishing an episode meant reaching for the next one.

Based on SIU’s Korean webtoon, the anime follows Bam into a mysterious Tower in search of Rachel. Climbing means facing tests alongside people whose goals may be very different from his.

Review scope: Anime Seasons 1–2.

Spoiler level: Low. I discuss the opening setup, tests, character dynamics, visuals, and my general impressions without revealing major twists or either season’s ending.

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My Short Verdict: The Tests Kept Me Watching

I enjoyed it most for its changing rules, uncertain loyalties, and characters whose choices made me want to keep climbing with them.

Season 1 felt like standing at the entrance to an unfamiliar world. Season 2 made that world feel much bigger.

The first two or three episodes kept my head busy with unfamiliar terms. Once I got through that initial stretch, though, I was absorbed enough to keep going without understanding every detail immediately.

Every Test Gives You Something New to Work Out

The tests were my favorite part.

Changing rules made each challenge feel like another game to figure out. I enjoyed watching characters think through what a situation allowed and try to read the people taking part.

Physical strength matters, but there is real pleasure in seeing observation, strategy, or an understanding of someone else’s motives change the outcome.

That kept me involved even when the basic pattern was familiar: take a test, get through it, and face another one. I wanted to know what the next set of rules would ask of the characters, and how their relationships would affect the way they played.

Khun Was the Character I Kept Watching Closest

I liked Bam, but Khun was the one I felt most drawn to.

He’s clever and doesn’t show everything he’s thinking. That made me keep wondering what he had noticed, what he was holding back, and how he might use it.

Add Rak, and the way the three of them gradually find their rhythm becomes another reason to stay with the story. I grew attached to those interactions even as the surrounding world became more complicated.

Some of the emotions that stayed with me came through a glance or a small choice. Those moments gave the relationships weight without needing every feeling to arrive as a huge dramatic event.

The Scale and Music Helped the Tension Land

The Tower felt like a whole world contained within one space. Its size came across well, and the music helped give tense scenes their atmosphere.

There were moments when I realized I was holding my breath while watching.

I also felt that the action moved more smoothly in Season 2, which was something I enjoyed as the story expanded.

The Pace Sometimes Left Me Wanting More Room

The story can move quickly.

Sometimes a character would do something, and the next scene would arrive before I’d had much time to think about why. I wanted a little more room to sit with certain motivations.

The terminology and setting explanations can feel brief, too. Early on, I had a few moments of wondering what a term meant while the story was already moving forward.

The repeated test structure was occasionally noticeable. Changing rules and relationships kept it from becoming seriously dull for me, but I could still feel that recurring rhythm.

Who I’d Recommend It To

I’d suggest the anime if you enjoy:

• Tests and battles built around rules, strategy, and reading people
• Fantasy worlds that gradually reveal more of their structure
• Characters with motives you can’t immediately see through
• Watching how trust and teamwork develop under pressure

If you enjoyed the test structure in Hunter x Hunter, this may be a useful point of connection.

What made Tower of God distinctive for me was the tension around whom to trust and what to choose. Everyone is climbing for a reason, and winning a particular contest doesn’t settle all those questions.

If you want an easy, occasional watch with every rule patiently explained, the beginning may feel demanding. I didn’t remember every term myself; sometimes I followed the mood and relationships first.

I’d give the first three episodes a try before deciding. If the anime’s story continues, I’d be happy to watch more.

Where to Watch and What to Explore Next

Watching information checked October 26, 2026.

For an official streaming starting point, check the Tower of God series page on Crunchyroll. Confirm which seasons, audio, subtitles, and access options are currently offered in your region.

Start with the 2020 first season (13 episodes), then the 2024 second season (26 episodes). The official anime site groups Return of the Prince and Workshop Battle under Season 2; they are its two parts, rather than separate numbered anime seasons.

The Tower of God hub introduces the original Korean webtoon and its adaptations. My webtoon review covers the comic separately.

For the production background, see how Tower of God became an anime. If you want to move from watching to reading, the reading-order guide explains the different numbering and starting points.