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Shingeki no Kyojin is an extremely rare case where immense hype doesn't do it enough justice. It truly is a masterpiece on all levels and must-watch for all anime enthusiasts. I have not read the manga, so this review is purely based on animation.
Story: 10
In a giant pool of generic "friendship beats everything" types of anime, this story stands out. It immediately captivates starting from first episodes and culminating in the season finale, making you drool in anticipation of continuation.
Art: 10
Art is unique and may seem "weird" on the first glance. I first watched it in low quality; then re-watched in Full HD - the difference was staggering. I advise watching this series in highest possible quality from the beginning - it's quite ravishing.
Sound: 10
Extremely well-fit soundtrack that enhances emotions throughout the scenes. This is the only anime OST I have fully downloaded. I personally am not a big fan of both opening songs and second ending song, but it did not outweigh perfectly compiled soundtrack.
Character: 10
There was a couple of "generic" character types sprinkled in the series, however others were quite unique and extremely well-developed, so once again full mark! Without spoiling too much, I must say that it's very hard to capture the line between "right" and "wrong", something that some characters in this anime do very well.
Enjoyment: 10
If you like action and drama, this anime is for you. I must admit that this is this is one of very few animes that made me tear up even during a re-watch. Extremely enjoyable both for single-watching, as well as for group-watching.
Overall: 11
I might be slightly biased, since this was one of the first animation series I have watch, but I have not seen anything better since. Attack on Titan currently proudly sits on the top of my anime Olympus, hopefully to be overthrown by its sequel.
