Now, two years later, and a sudden passion to catch up on my exponentially-growing backlog of anime, I finally decided to give this series an honest try. After all, it must have gained all this popularity for a reason, right?
From the very first episode, I was blown away. Aside from the giants (or titans, as they are called), I found the artwork and animations fantastic, with the CG interwoven beautifully. There was an instant, heartfelt connection to the main characters. And the music was exceptional.
I had to have more, and more I did have, finishing the first season in only three days. Overall, I couldn't have been much more pleased with Shingeki no Kyojin, and regret not having given it a chance sooner. Out of 25 episodes, I found only one or two of only moderate value, while all the rest kept me on the edge of my seat with a mix excitement, shock, fear, grief, anticipation and awe.
It didn't take long at all to get used to the odd appearance of the titans, and even came to my own understanding of their purpose for it. Outside of that, my only real complaints are story-related, in the sense that I just have so many unanswered questions (especially not having read the manga). But the series isn't over after all, and I'm sure that the majority of my questions will get answered in the next season.
Shingeki no Kyojin is almost non-stop action sequences and gut-wrenching emotional rollercoasters. Any anime that can thoroughly pull me into its world and make me so emotionally invested in its characters is a success in my book.
I may have misjudged this anime initially, but next time, when season two airs, I'm going to be one of the first in line to see it!
