I watched Shingeki No Kyojin during the summer, because I kept seeing it while browsing the internet and wanted to find out for myself just how awesome this anime was. I certainly wasn't prepared for the thrill and emotional suspense I experienced along with the characters. This anime, apart form the whole Titan thing, is so realistic and so raw at times that it grips you so hard and doesn't let go until you get absorbed in its world. Some may say the story is a bit cliche or that sometimes it is a bit serious, but for me it is definitely one of the
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bast anime I have ever watched.
Story 9/10
People claim that the story is not very original, as the protagonist is a teenage boy who experiences severe emotional trauma by losing one parent and then sets as his life's purpose to avenge the death of his loved one by destroying whichever caused it. He then sets on a physical and spiritual journey in order to prepare himself along with his loyal friends. Although Shingeki No Kyojin may follow this pattern, the characters have so much more depth. Eren, after having watched his mother been devoured by Titans, vows to eliminate all of them from the face of the earth. Along with his two best friends, Mikasa and Armin, he joins the military in order to train himself. However, as the story progresses, more and more questions are raised and we come to doubt even the most basic things that we know. What happened to Eren's father? Why do the Titans keep eating people even if they don't need them to survive and digest them? What the hell is in that basement? The situation is constantly changing and you find yourself glued to the screen to find answers!
Art 9/10
The animation is one of the best I have seen so far. The way the characters move when using 3D maneuvre gear is breathtaking. It feels as if you're watching it in 3d and you're with them when they set off to fight the Titans. Moreover, each character has his own characteristics, as they all originally came from different countries. The details of their faces also have distinguishable differences, such as the shape of the eyes.
Sound 9/10
The opening of this anime is perfectly fitted to the whole atmosphere. It is so epic that it runs through your body and prepares you for what you are about to experience. The German also help you get in the right mood and keep the connection with Eren's ancestry. The second opening is also epic and makes you want to put on your gear and join the Recon Corps to fight Titans too.
Characters 10/10
The thing that amazes me most about his anime though is the characters. They have so much depth. Firstly, the anime doesn't focus only on Eren, but also follows the story of his friends, Mikasa and Armin. They also have backstories and they have an impact on Eren's choices and behaviour. Furthermore, we also meet several other characters who interact with the protagonists and we learn about their backgrounds, their hopes and dreams, as well as the way they act during the battles and attacks from Titans. Each and every one of them has a different way to deal with grief, loss and desperation and their actions play a significant role in the story. We are not limited to one point of view, but we get to learn more about everyone in the anime, not only as soldiers, but also as children. They are not afraid to show emotion, they panic, they fear death, they show that they are humans. How would we react of we were in that universe? I don't think we would act much differently and that's what amazes me. The creators have managed to convey that humane aspect to their characters so well that we empathise with them and feel their pain. Everyone is likely to die and is not guaranteed survival because if his/her role so far. The deaths in this anime happen so fast that sometimes we don't really get what happened. Even the strongest ones get killed or injured. There are no epic deaths or sacrifices. Death is not beautiful. It is cruel and that is the way it is portrayed in the anime.
Enjoyment 10/10
Shingeki No Kyojin will definitely glue you to the screen and you will not rest until you finish it. The animation, the story and the battles will leave you breathless. The most amazing aspect of this anime is that there are no guarantees. When a battle takes place, it is not at all sure that the characters will survive or that they will come out intact. There is no pattern in the way this anime progresses and that will sure keep you pumped and excited.
Overall 9/10
I highly recommend this anime to everyone. I believe it will be discussed for many years to come and the end will steal our breaths away. So if you haven't watched it yet or are contemplating it, go watch it. Seriously, do it. You won't regret it.
Nov 17, 2013
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I watched Shingeki No Kyojin during the summer, because I kept seeing it while browsing the internet and wanted to find out for myself just how awesome this anime was. I certainly wasn't prepared for the thrill and emotional suspense I experienced along with the characters. This anime, apart form the whole Titan thing, is so realistic and so raw at times that it grips you so hard and doesn't let go until you get absorbed in its world. Some may say the story is a bit cliche or that sometimes it is a bit serious, but for me it is definitely one of the
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