Story: 7/10 The story is pretty simple: Mankind ceases to exist thanks to Giants, and they are forced into living like cattle out of fear and oppression. It's not entirely original, yet the idea isn't overused either. There are a lot of interesting factors and subplots that make the entire anime a thrilling roller coaster ride. There are plenty of unexpected twists that send you on the edge of your seat, and there's also a sense of dread as you repeat the words ''nobody is safe.'' As the anime progresses, we learn a bit more about the Titans and the characters as well. And something tells me this is an anime that will never be out of date.
Art: 9/10 Well, what can I say? The character design is simple but realistic, not like the tons of weird hair angles and enormous breasts you see in most anime today. The landscapes are also somewhat believable, and the animation is just...wow. I've never seen better. It's all so crisp and detailed and it just blows your mind. At least, it did for me.
Sound: 9/10 The opening themes fit so well with this anime. You have the war chants and lyrics that urge you to fight, yet it doesn't sound weird at all. The music just sent my head in a cloud. The background themes are also outstanding. They come in at the most perfect moments, with a balanced intensity and harmony with the current scenes.
Character: 7/10 The characters aren't exactly special. They're all just regular people trying to fight for their lives and the sake of humanity (with the exception of a few). Our protagonist is a hardheaded, stubborn little twit who's obsessed with exterminating the Titans. But hey, at least he's realistic. With the shit he's seen, it's really not surprising that he'd vow revenge against those bitchheads Giants. Then we have the overly protective foster sister who, to me, just seems more on the Mary Sue side (in case you don't know, a Mary Sue is a perfect female character). I mean, she's pretty, she's strong, and I'm betting my eyeballs she also smart. She's also very reliable and not exactly the selfish whore you might expect. There's also that tragic life story that makes you cry. Most of the male viewers probably want to marry her or something. Seriously, how'd she end up this way? We also have the annoying best friend who's weak both physically and emotionally. He's a whining bastard who can't even defend himself and is always relying on his friends to save him. Although he's a fucking genius who has saved his friends' asses due to his clever plans, he still thinks he's done nothing at all. The other characters are simple human beings just like us, and they're all believable. Each character has his or her own unique personality, strength, and flaws.
But one thing a lot of people complain about is that many characters just get eaten by the Titans, and while we feel a little sorry for them, we immediately forget their names afterwards. All I really have to say is this: if we were put in the same situation as the characters in this story, wouldn't we have felt the same thing? I mean, in the real world, we always feel some sympathy for the unfortunate, but 5 seconds later we can't even remember who they are. Say, a couple kids got shot. We'd probably cry a little, but after some time we'd have no idea what their names were, and that is how it is in Attack on Titan. It reflects the brutality and cruelty of this world.
Enjoyment: 9/10 I'm out of words. This anime is impossible not to enjoy, what with all its twists and turns, realistic events and characters, heart-thumping scenes.
Overall: 8/10 I recommend this anime to anyone who likes action and thrill. It's rich and exciting, and just out of this world. While it may not completely live up to all the hype it receives, it's still gonna make your head explode (in a good way).
