Shingeki no Kyojin

Centuries ago, mankind was slaughtered to near extinction by monstrous humanoid creatures called Titans, forcing humans to hide in fear behind enormous concentric walls. What makes these giants truly terrifying is that their taste for human flesh is not born out of hunger but what appears to be out of pleasure. To ensure their survival, the remnants of humanity began living within defensive barriers, resulting in one hundred years without a single titan encounter. However, that fragile calm is soon shattered when a colossal Titan manages to breach the supposedly impregnable outer wall, reigniting the fight for survival against the man-eating abominations.

After witnessing a horrific personal loss at the hands of the invading creatures, Eren Yeager dedicates his life to their eradication by enlisting into the Survey Corps, an elite military unit that combats the merciless humanoids outside the protection of the walls. Eren, his adopted sister Mikasa Ackerman, and his childhood friend Armin Arlert join the brutal war against the Titans and race to discover a way of defeating them before the last walls are breached.

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Yeager, Eren Main

Kaji, Yuuki Japanese

Ackerman, Mikasa Main

Ishikawa, Yui Japanese

Arlert, Armin Main

Inoue, Marina Japanese

Levi Supporting

Kamiya, Hiroshi Japanese

Smith, Erwin Supporting

Ono, Daisuke Japanese

Zoë, Hange Supporting

Park, Romi Japanese

Blouse, Sasha Supporting

Kobayashi, Yuu Japanese

Braun, Reiner Supporting

Hosoya, Yoshimasa Japanese

Kirstein, Jean Supporting

Taniyama, Kishou Japanese

Leonhart, Annie Supporting

Shimamura, Yuu Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Wada, George Producer

Maeda, Toshihiro Producer

Nakatake, Tetsuya Producer

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Apr 4, 2025

BerryBlitz

Recommended

Attack on Titan is a jaw-dropping introduction to a brutal, high-stakes world where humanity teeters on the edge of extinction. From the very first episode, it grabs you by the throat with raw emotion, relentless tension, and a mystery that begs to be unraveled.

The premise is simple on the surface: giant man-eating Titans breach the last remnants of human civilization, forcing a desperate fight for survival. But it’s the execution that makes it shine. The sense of fear, hopelessness, and urgency is constant, and it doesn’t hold back when it comes to showing the horror of war and loss. Eren’s rage, Mikasa’s determination, and Armin’s ... inner conflict form a powerful trio at the heart of the story, and each one gets plenty of depth even in this first season.

One of the biggest strengths is how well the world-building is done. The mystery surrounding the Titans, the oppressive structure of the walls, the military hierarchy — it all feels massive and lived-in. And then there’s the pacing: just when you think you know where things are going, bam — a Titan appears out of nowhere, or a character dies, or a huge plot twist drops. That constant unpredictability kept me fully invested.

The animation by WIT Studio is absolutely top-tier. The 3D maneuver gear sequences are insanely well-done, with fluid motion and dynamic camera angles that make every battle feel exhilarating and terrifying. And the soundtrack? Pure fire. “Guren no Yumiya” is an iconic opening, and the background music adds so much emotional weight to key scenes.

Attack on Titan does a phenomenal job of setting the tone for the entire series. It establishes the bleak atmosphere, the mystery behind the Titans, and emotional weight — all while delivering intense action, gripping storytelling, and unforgettable moments.

This left a massive impression on me. It was bold, violent, emotional, and incredibly immersive — everything I could want in an anime. A perfect 10/10 start to an unforgettable journey.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Mar 17, 2025

StycinViro

Mixed Feelings

After finishing the series, here's my review for it as a whole:
The whole story, world, and characters are all pretty much top-notch, but the closer to the end the show gets the more it get's lost in its own sauce. The first 2 or 3 seasons are some of the best the show ever was, but I really didn't care for the majority of the show after that.

Without getting into spoilers, I don't think it's a must-see show or anything, but the first few season are definitely worth a watch. Honestly, unless you're a die hard fan, you could probably just stop watching after season ... 3 and not bother with the rest of the show.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Dec 6, 2024

1Oblivion22

Not Recommended

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I will not go into great detail as to why I despise this show. Eventually, I will make a YouTube video and go into great detail, but to summarize, the pacing is way too fast, the characters have no characteristics, and they are all miserable all the time. There is nothing worse than a cast that I don't don't care about. The show quickly establishes that the side characters have no worth. It doesn't dedicate any time to their development. It doesn't make you want to relate to them because the show has absolutely no downtime. The characters can't take 2 seconds to just chill ... and have some fun because the show is just plot plot plot plot. Nothing matters except the plot and the main character. Everything else just serves to traumatize him, and make the big reveals in this show seem really dramatic, when with the exception of a few of them, they are all easy to spot.

So the characters are terrible and it gives the audience no reason to care about them. Problem with a show with terrible characters is that nothing else matters.

The plot is interesting, the premise is enthralling, and the first couple episodes are spectacular, if the characters we even mildly interesting.

I thought I would never say this, but this show is in desperate need of a beach episode or something. Make me care about the characters. How do you do that? Show them having fun for a single time in the entire show.

And that really is the thing. This show wants you to feel miserable. The only emotions you ever have watching this show are sadness, anger, gratification, and vindictiveness. If you manage to carr for the characters, then maybe you would feel relief and excitement.

But was joy mentioned there? No. Because you will never have just some simple joy watching this show.

If you want to watch a show that balences the plot with the characters, one that makes you care and keeps you invested, one that is almost as dark and depressing as Attack on Titan, but that has some light, joyful moments sprinkles in between, just watch "86". It's phenomenal, and everything Attack on Titan should have been if it had good writers.

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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