Shingeki no Kyojin

Centuries ago, mankind was slaughtered to near extinction by monstrous humanoid creatures called Titans, forcing humans to hide in fear behind enormous concentric walls. What makes these giants truly terrifying is that their taste for human flesh is not born out of hunger but what appears to be out of pleasure. To ensure their survival, the remnants of humanity began living within defensive barriers, resulting in one hundred years without a single titan encounter. However, that fragile calm is soon shattered when a colossal Titan manages to breach the supposedly impregnable outer wall, reigniting the fight for survival against the man-eating abominations.

After witnessing a horrific personal loss at the hands of the invading creatures, Eren Yeager dedicates his life to their eradication by enlisting into the Survey Corps, an elite military unit that combats the merciless humanoids outside the protection of the walls. Eren, his adopted sister Mikasa Ackerman, and his childhood friend Armin Arlert join the brutal war against the Titans and race to discover a way of defeating them before the last walls are breached.

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Yeager, Eren Main

Kaji, Yuuki Japanese

Ackerman, Mikasa Main

Ishikawa, Yui Japanese

Arlert, Armin Main

Inoue, Marina Japanese

Levi Supporting

Kamiya, Hiroshi Japanese

Smith, Erwin Supporting

Ono, Daisuke Japanese

Zoë, Hange Supporting

Park, Romi Japanese

Blouse, Sasha Supporting

Kobayashi, Yuu Japanese

Braun, Reiner Supporting

Hosoya, Yoshimasa Japanese

Kirstein, Jean Supporting

Taniyama, Kishou Japanese

Leonhart, Annie Supporting

Shimamura, Yuu Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Wada, George Producer

Maeda, Toshihiro Producer

Nakatake, Tetsuya Producer

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Jul 18, 2025

PunkHead

Recommended

Attack on Titan is definitely an all-timer, a GOAT if you will. The idea is interesting but, the way it's realized is what sells it; on paper it sounds cool but, you need someone to paint the picture. THEY PAINTED THE FUCK OUTTA THAT SHIT. I also gotta add, the world that it's set in, also really sells it and brings it to that next level

I love the characters, they aren't super interesting necessarily, they're just memorable. There's also something about the way they're written that feels very real.

I love the art style, some might say it's just of the time but, I think it's ... just unique enough to be noticeable, "oh, that's AoT"

So far, the story is PEAK, my expectations have been met.

The action is what I'd expect, doesn't blow me away but damn, it keeps me watching

I will finish this series, I SWEAR

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Jun 30, 2025

Lserhairremoval

Mixed Feelings

Am I the only one who found this genuinely scary lolllll

Aesthetically could have gone further imo. I feel like the combo of creepy (but kinda beautiful) titans (whether eating ppl or just chilling), medieval European architecture and idyllic nature could have been utilised better to generate some really striking imagery but... oh well. I feel like this might be more to do with the style of animation that was popular at the time this was released than individual creative decisions. There were some pretty moments here and there anyway. I watched Berserk recently though and I feel like that show sets the standard for sublime ... anime hellscapes...

But yea the plot is kinda silly at times and doesn't always make a lot a lot of sense, especially at the start, where there is no real exposition before the action begins, and the way that the exposition is eventually doled out in following episodes feels clunky and uneven. and many/most of the characters feel a bit flat. There is some good dialogue here and there but the characters often feel interchangeable or gimmicky (which makes sense considering they kill them off so quickly and have to keep coming up with new ppl), even the main ones. Eren is lowkey boring for a lead.

What I like about the plot though is that it moves so quickly and is full of so many twists and surprises that I never lose interest and am constantly gagged, which is why I've still given it a high rating. I also like the way that humanity is so completely outmatched by the titans, they are constantly getting decimated and barely facing any victory (look forward to seeing how/if this dynamic changes in the following seasons though). Also on top of this, the way their understanding of the titan threat is constantly evolving, and each new understanding reveals a new layer of how fucked they are. As a representation of world politics it feels very true to life (*_*)

I feel like it definitely glamourises the military industrial complex butttt that's also a dumb critique bc what did I expect

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Jun 24, 2025

Nine_Fingers

Not Recommended

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Why I Don't Recommend One of the Most Popular Animes of All Time

I find the dialogue in Attack on Titan unbearable. It feels like the anime equivalent of a Mexican soap opera, complete with bizarre, over-the-top camera angles whenever characters are shouting dramatic lines.

This melodramatic feel extends to the characters themselves. The characters are dull and border on being mere archetypes. The way their defining traits are presented is often heavy-handed and childish. For example, the constant emphasis on Armin being "the smart one" feels completely inorganic and forced. This makes me wonder if the author truly understands how smart or competent people act and ... sound, actually it makes me wonder if the author understands how people in general act and sound.

In summary, Attack on Titan comes across as a cheesy, edgy, and over-the-top soap opera, suffering from immature writing, particularly when it comes to its characters.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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