I have known some that say they'd prefer a manga and not its adapted anime because it doesn't take much time, tickles your imagination, and it's just going to be the same if not changed in preference to the masses or make rushed endings. That last part I really hate. I think the time you'd spent is wasted if the ending turned out to be rotten like a century old apple. It stinks and viewers, I assumed wouldn't like a stink'n ending. This is just basing on the probability that a rushed ending makes a more likely bad stories. This is true to writers of books, to be precise those discovery writer types.
== Story ==
There is a tie in each episode. Since they follow the story line in the manga version, there is a continuous flow of scenes and like any other greats, there are always flaws, especially in a series. It lengthens. The words are long. Sometimes necessary and sometimes, to my opinion, not needed to say since it is so obvious. Like any young adult/middle grade types, the adults are useless. Well, apart from the main characters, pretty much all have no sense. The government, the citizens, some parents are made to be like babies that shows no common sense, making conflicts to our heroes in this post apocalyptic world where there is a desperate need of supplies and with monsters close at their fences, they become desperate, but of course, this exempt our heroes. No. They provide the sense like any other. But see. Here is the brilliant part. The writer created a grouping. The group where our heroes would end up is where its members would more like have the heart, compassion to its bros and sisters.
I suspect there is still a second season. I hope. Since it's in demand, I assumed and the adapted manga is an ongoing magnificence. So the ending is not really the end of it. But, oh boy, that last bit. if you stay and watch at the last second, you'd get goosebumps. More so if you haven't read the manga.
== Art ==
I'll make this short. The art is just right. I have a feeling that this kind of style is destined for this series. But above all else, to me, it is the eyes that gives the most impression of all. In desperate situations, viewers would only look in the eyes to determine that deep despair that they most would likely feel when a 100 foot behemoth opens its jaws to swallow you whole. Or that hope for a faint chance that would get you out of that morbid situation. The eyes was a definite factor to me. It's not like those anime that gives importance to style so don't be expect'n one. Even without the hairstyle and fancy clothing, I always seem to identify them. Hinting that there is a faint difference on their noses, mouths, shape of faces, hair, and height, viewers is less likely to be lost.
== Sound ==
Without fail, among almost all of its cohorts, this anime has good soundtracks. Though I have a little qualm in this regard. When there are monsters chasing you or some-like situations, it is normal, even expected to shout till your throats spasm. What I didn't understand is why would a person shout so loud when explaining his/her ideals, or wants, that to my impression, seems like a sound of being tortured, talking to their torturers. It was unreal. This instance happens a lot. Perhaps, I think more likely, it is to impose the emotion of the character. Less is more and this happens if it is within the bounds of common sense. My message to writers/directors. Go beyond the tradition, the accepted. More likely than not, the unpredictable and the new will impress, especially in the entertainment business.
== Character ==
The hero is rash, stupid, and a hard-worker. He is determined. To avenge and rid their world with these giant parasites. He had a hard life, among almost all of the characters in this series, but even that, he has retained his humanity. He would save and be important like any other main character in any series would be.
The girl who follows the hero around (TGWFTHA.. hehe.. I just remembered, her name is Mikasa) is quiet. Silent but deadly. A talented girl that is most effective in killing not only the monsters, but any other living thing that inhabits their world. She pledged to stay and protects the hero, since sometimes, he is irritating and stupid. There are many other strong women that is focused in this series, a sure way to aim for all viewers.
As the story moves in an exhilarating but sometimes boring phase, both would grow. They would change as their environments change.
== Enjoyment ==
Though the ingredients are just right to create that addictive taste, I was kind of hoping for a bit of romance between the characters. Not only from the change of pace of death/hopelessness, but also for an even more interesting interaction between them. Sure there are hints in it but come on, most viewers are teenagers. And when I say hints, from what I remember, I believe it is more singular. Hint. And even that, it was barely noticeable.
It's kind of like a Jurassic park, being that the characters are always chased, more or less, but instead of running for their lives, our heroes are running to fight. 'Tis memorable since without a doubt, the series is at the top of my list.
