So ever since I watched Attack on Titan, I've been excited for the second series and so after non-stop thoughts about Attack on Titan, I decided to watch the series dubbed and it was even better. Shortly after watching it dubbed, I heard about this small ova, Attack on Titan: Birth of Levi. I could not wait for this to come out as it was based on my favourite character of the series, Levi. The trailer also got me very excited about this ova. As it turns out, I got to the ova a few days late after release which had me down but then the day finally came. So, was I disappointed?
Story: 9
The story is pretty solid, it's about Levi's past in the underground slums with no access to sunlight unless you pay to go see and even if you do, you won't be able to stay very long without any citizenship. In order for Levi, Farlen and Isabel to survive, they go around stealing food and earning money as hired thugs.
One day, a mysterious man comes to there front door with a deal, Levi tells him to piss off but the man says he's already paid his compensation, taking his friend to a surface hospital for treatment for his legs. Levi, Farlen and Isabel then follow the man to the surface to find out what the job is.
The next day, they rob a few merchants for food and then they get into a chase, from the looks, it's the military police, shortly after doing evasion mauvers, they continue to get followed and they figure out that it's not the military police but the servey corps. After you see Levi do a few fancy tricks, he gets into a fight with Erwin. Erwin then tells him to surrender as his friends have been captured. After being tied up, Erwin asks how they learnt to use manoeuvre gear like that, he doesn't respond and he gets his face beaten into the ground. Farlen then answers. Erwin then ask Levi to join them or get punished but the law. Levi unwilling accepts.
Art: 9
The art is just amazing, as usual. It especially looks spectacular when they are being chased by Erwin.
Sound: 9
The sound/music is amazing and it really sets the atmosphere and mood of the ova, as expected from this amazing series. There is no disappointment here.
Characters: 9
The ova introduces us two new main characters which support Levi by being his companions.
Levi in this ova is the leader of the group and has two companions, they both trust him and respect him. He also cares about his hygiene (which is funny, he pummels a guy to the ground because he touched his shoulder with his dirty hand).
Farlan is one of Levi's companions and is able to keep himself calm and steady. He has a lot of respect for Levi and so in return, Levi also respects him and his opinions. He is also very talented at using the 3D manoeuvre gear.
Isabel is another one of Levi's companions and very energetic who's confident in her abilities. She cares for her friends, because she is willing to sacrifice information to keep Levi from being hurt. She is also very talented at using the 3D manoeuvre gear.
Enjoyment: 10
I have been waiting a long time for this ova and it didn't disappoint in any area and so I really enjoyed this ova and I cannot wait till the second one is released to find out happens when he first joins the Survey Corps.
Overall: 9
I have been overjoyed with the first ova from the two being made but with such a strong story and characters, I am a little disappointed with that there will only be two airing. They have done great with the first episode and I'm sure the second will be even better.
