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Attack of titan final season episode 5 is considered as the greatest AOT episode. Do you agree. WHY?

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Jan 17, 2021 1:34 AM
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I have seen this circulating around for the past week. And I have seen mixed feelings on this front. But many seem to agree on this notion, and I want to know why. Therefore, I want this form to discuss about whether this is the case or not, and why. Please leave your thoughts below.
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Jan 17, 2021 1:39 AM
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nope, Season 3 Part 2 episode 5 (Hero) is the best one for me and I think this latest episode is far from its greatness.
Jan 17, 2021 1:51 AM
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Yea its definitely one of the best episodes , but imo Perfect game, Hero, That day and Midnight sun are above it , it's extremely hard to top those eps.

Perfect game is one of the best eps in anime imo
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Jan 17, 2021 1:55 AM
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Second favorite, but still far compared to "Hero".

Like every single elements of AoT filled in one episode.

Jan 17, 2021 1:55 AM
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no, the greatest episode in aot will be episode 16. just wait
Jan 17, 2021 1:57 AM
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depends on what each enjoy. i enjoy the buildup scenes more than fight scenes so i like Declaration of War the most.
Jan 17, 2021 1:57 AM
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I don’t know which episode it was but my favourite episode was the one in S3Pt2 where Erwin was hyping everyone up to do a cavalry charge.
Jan 17, 2021 1:58 AM
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It’s one of the best episodes in AoT. Though my favorite is definitely S3 p2 episode 5 “ Hero “
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Jan 17, 2021 1:58 AM
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I don't think eps 5 season 4 is greatest AOT eps but it was one of my favorite eps.

Jan 17, 2021 2:03 AM

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It's in the same tier as "Hero" and "Perfect Game", that's for sure.

I think "Midnight Sun" and "That Day" are truly the best episodes the series has to offer, and two of the three best episodes of anime I've ever seen (the other being LOGH's finale). Midnight Sun is phenomenal from a production standpoint (immaculate direction, voice acting, script, and sound design) and That Day is phenomenal from a narrative standpoint.
Jan 17, 2021 2:13 AM
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Yes I 100% agree! Here's why. Some of the best episodes in the series are the dialogue heavy ones, like S2 EP9 (Opening) because of Reiner and Eren's fallout and S3 EP20 (That Day) because of that one scene where Isayama spoke to the audience.

Declaration of War is my favorite because this episode gave a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between Eren and Reiner as a result of everything that has happened in the show so far. It also explained some of the most irritating plot holes in the entire show like "How did Eldia lose the war?" and "Why didn't the king do anything when Wall Maria fell?".

If Eren just suddenly appeared out of nowhere and killed innocent people along with Willy Tybur without an explanation, I would've hated this episode. Character development is important.

This show has a powerful message about war. This episode took it's time to explain the motives behind each side. Justified? To the people on the side they've chosen, yes. But both sides have done awful things. The show is about people having no other choice but to do what they believe is right. It's war, and this episode is a perfect example of how you can understand the motives of both sides at the same time.
Jan 17, 2021 2:17 AM
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Ephemeral_Eso said:
It's in the same tier as "Hero" and "Perfect Game", that's for sure.

I think "Midnight Sun" and "That Day" are truly the best episodes the series has to offer, and two of the three best episodes of anime I've ever seen (the other being LOGH's finale). Midnight Sun is phenomenal from a production standpoint (immaculate direction, voice acting, script, and sound design) and That Day is phenomenal from a narrative standpoint.
I also agree that Midnight Sun and That Day were the best episodes of Season 3.
Jan 17, 2021 2:25 AM

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I can't pick between these but in no order, the best episodes imo are: Scream, Bystander, Hero, and Declaration of War (as of the moment). They were all well written episodes and had significant advancements to the plot and character development.
Jan 17, 2021 2:27 AM

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dompsterfire said:
I can't pick between these but in no order, the best episodes imo are: Scream, Bystander, Hero, and Declaration of War (as of the moment). They were all well written episodes and had significant advancements to the plot and character development.


Bystander is hella underatted.
Jan 17, 2021 2:34 AM
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Only 3 episodes that are close to it in terms of greatness are Warrior, Perfect Game and The other side of the Wall. Add the leaked OST towards the final minutes with perfect timing and it would have been not only the greatest AoT episode, but also the greatest of any piece of media, ever
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Jan 17, 2021 2:35 AM
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Monochrosanity said:
I don’t know which episode it was but my favourite episode was the one in S3Pt2 where Erwin was hyping everyone up to do a cavalry charge.
Its s3 pt2 ep 4 Perfect Game
Jan 17, 2021 2:35 AM

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Taltibalti said:
dompsterfire said:
I can't pick between these but in no order, the best episodes imo are: Scream, Bystander, Hero, and Declaration of War (as of the moment). They were all well written episodes and had significant advancements to the plot and character development.


Bystander is hella underatted.
Definitely

"He's already special because he was born into this world"

that line hits hard and then you see Eren looking at the sky and the ed starts playing. That was beautiful.
Jan 17, 2021 2:36 AM
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My favourite and yhe greatest ep will always remain S2 Ep 6. Nothing can top that
Jan 17, 2021 2:37 AM

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2. Hero
3. That Day
4. Perfect Game
5. Declaration of War
6. Attack Titan
My #1 will definitely be


Something that’s supposed to die and doesn’t… will eventually rot away , whether it’s a man or a nation
Jan 17, 2021 2:38 AM

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If that somehow doesn't become #1 ill cry
Jan 17, 2021 2:47 AM
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Season 3 have the greatest episodes
and season 2 ep6
the final season is good but not like the previous seasons (until now)
Final season EP5 is great but near what i mention
Jan 17, 2021 2:58 AM

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So far in my opinion these are:

1-Perfect Game

2-Hero

3-Declaration of War

4-That day

5-Midnight Sun

6-Senshi

Please wait for the final episode of final season !:)
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Jan 17, 2021 3:05 AM
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It is definitely up there. The best ones are definitely(in no particular order): Hero, Warrior, Midnight Sun, Scream, Perfect game, Declaration of War and That Day.
Jan 17, 2021 3:11 AM
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Definitely yes because of :
A backstory reveal for King Fritz
Great bgm
Reiner and Eren's conversation is a great characterization for older Eren
Falco mind break
Yelena debut

And a couple of episodes of Aot season 4 will be one of the greatest Aot episodes (ex : episode 16) if MAPPA doesn't screw up
Jan 17, 2021 3:20 AM
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It's top tier with perfect game, alright. Better than overrated Hero by far.
Jan 17, 2021 3:23 AM
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nah not even close. at this pace, i think ep 15 and 16 of aot s4 will probably be the best, beating out big names like hero and perfect game.
Jan 17, 2021 3:27 AM
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HotPocketChris said:
nah not even close. at this pace, i think ep 15 and 16 of aot s4 will probably be the best, beating out big names like hero and perfect game.


Seriously, you guys overrate hero. It was basically no different from typical shonen sasuga moment (carried out by great OST) but y'all and your mama's treat like it was anything special.

Perfect Game is the only one I can call great.
Jan 17, 2021 3:28 AM
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Until now I would agree.
Jan 17, 2021 3:35 AM

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This has to be the greatest comparison,armin sacrifcing himself,levi vs beast titan,erwin suicde squad,levi and scouts vs kenny,pursue of armored titan,and many more.


My choice still beast titan
Jan 17, 2021 3:39 AM
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No, season 3 part 2 has at least 3 episodes better than that (Still a great episode)
Jan 17, 2021 3:55 AM
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Nope not at all. It's not the greatest epsiode in the history of AOT. More like ,it feels like in that episode when Eren first learn to transform into a Titan. Well at least this are just my personal opinion. If I have hurt somebody then I take responsibility in seeing you getting hurt.
Jan 17, 2021 4:10 AM
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It’s definitely up there. I don’t know if I’d call it my favorite, but it’s top 5, top 10 at worst.
Jan 17, 2021 4:22 AM
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Could have been the best if they made..different choices.
Jan 17, 2021 4:38 AM

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Harsha1314 said:
Monochrosanity said:
I don’t know which episode it was but my favourite episode was the one in S3Pt2 where Erwin was hyping everyone up to do a cavalry charge.
Its s3 pt2 ep 4 Perfect Game
Thank you very much ^.^
Jan 17, 2021 4:56 AM
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dompsterfire said:
Taltibalti said:


Bystander is hella underatted.
Definitely

"He's already special because he was born into this world"

that line hits hard and then you see Eren looking at the sky and the ed starts playing. That was beautiful.


YES! criminally underrated, maybe my favorite episode. Truly showsoffs Isayama's writing.

Declaration of War is easily one of the best, if not the best tho. Few can compare, and I think it just boils down to personal preference.

Jan 17, 2021 4:59 AM

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every time Erwin says Susume aka the original keep moving forward line is shouted by him then that is the best episode
Jan 17, 2021 5:07 AM

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No, not really. Great setup episode but it wouldn't make my top 5. Midnight Sun, Hero, Perfect Game, That Day, Scream and episode 21 of season 1 are all episodes I enjoyed considerably more. The Other Side of the Wall probably comes right after, and then it's a toss-up between a lot of episodes to round out the top 10. Warrior, Declaration of War, Bystander (Shadis' story), Children (Ymir's flashback), Wish, Reiner vs Eren round 1 and Charge all have great things going on for them and I could make a solid argument for each one for entirely different reasons. Honestly after the top 5 it's hard for me to judge individual episodes against themselves, that's something I'd need to rewatch the entire series for the explicit purpose of doing so.
Jan 17, 2021 5:12 AM
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1. Midnight Sun
2. Ocean
3. Hero
4. Perfect Game
5. Declaration of War (Could've been top 3 if it was done better imo)
6. Scream
7. Senshi
8. To you, 2000 years from now
9. That Day
10. Night of the Battle to Retake the Wall/Bystander
11. Struggle for Trost Part 4

This season's last 2 episodes or last episode will easily be the best this series and only 2 or so chapters after that can compete
Jan 17, 2021 5:38 AM

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I would say top 3. My number 1 goes to Midnight Sun.
Jan 17, 2021 5:39 AM

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I enjoyed the episode as well but lets be honest. Its no way "the greatest" episode.
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Jan 17, 2021 5:40 AM
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Best episode will be episode 16 of season 4 when chp120-121 will get adapted
Jan 17, 2021 5:41 AM
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In my humble opinion, hero is not as great as "That day"
Jan 17, 2021 5:41 AM

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Mine would still be S2 E6.
But this was just as good as others
Jan 17, 2021 5:42 AM

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It was a significant episode, but it didn't have the aura of being the greatest. Recency bias strong as ever.

I still prefer something like episode 21 of S1 simply for how amazing the direction was. Episode 6 of S2 is also up there.

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Jan 17, 2021 5:43 AM

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No way, Perfect game Warrior Hero are all better imo,they delivered more of emotional reaction for me
although this one is amazing too
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It mark a great change of direction of the story.

Jan 17, 2021 7:18 AM
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As others have stated, Season 3 Part 2 really set the bar for what a top tier episode is.
Jan 17, 2021 7:29 AM
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hmmmm for me it was best because after this episode i felt so energetic
Jan 17, 2021 8:29 AM

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I have seen this circulating around for the past week. And I have seen mixed feelings on this front. But many seem to agree on this notion, and I want to know why. Therefore, I want this form to discuss about whether this is the case or not, and why. Please leave your thoughts below.


Not the best, but definitely top 5/6 alongside 'Warrior' 'Perfect Game' 'Hero' 'Midnight Sun' and 'That Day'.
Jan 17, 2021 8:31 AM

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Not the greatest, but its one of the greatest.
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