Jan 18, 2021
It is finally the time. Attack on Titan is back with its final season and it raises adrenaline once again. However, this time with a new studio behind its production. Wit Studio did such a great job with last seasons so I was really sceptic and worried what would happen to the series without them, but I am positively surprised.
STORY - 10
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I cannot get into much details about the plot. I can only mention that when compared to this season, the previous ones come off as a peaceful yet bumpy journey. The old team of Survey Corps soldiers, great as ever, albeit this
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time in a slightly altered form. Everyone are adults and we can explore their inner feelings even more detailed than before. What all seasons have in common (Final Season as well) is that, as usual, the viewer must be prepared for a sharp dose of emotions and surprising twists along the way.
ART - 8
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When I found out that MAPPA will be producing this anime, I was relieved as MAPPA is capable of doing crazy magic when it comes to drawings and animation. However, probably due to the lack of time, strict deadlines or other issues, there is (sadly) CGI present. Don't get me wrong, its quality is rather fine but not amazing. Titan models are looking good enough to be watched with pleasure and all their flaws are cleverly concealed behind smokes, explosions and other action-driven elements. You might ask, so what's wrong with it? Typical problem of CGI is weird stutter movements which are of course present here, but that's not the main issue. The worst thing so far is in the sixth episode in which the Survey Corps soldiers appear. Scenes with their 3D models are one of the most hilarious and immersion-destroying moments. I burst out laughing when I saw the character looking around in slow-motion kind of way.
Apart from CGI, 2D art is wonderful. I am only anime-watcher so I don't know if the style is correct when it comes to comparison with original manga, but I find MAPPA's art as the perfectly fitting with this season's dark tone. When looking at the drawings you can actually feel the sadness and all other inner feelings of the main heroes.
SOUND - 9
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As usual, Attack on Titan does not disappoint when it comes to audio. The opening, although different from the previous ones, is in a class of its own, as is the ending. A rousing opening, combined with a calm ending is a perfect combination. The music played during the action scenes raises the adrenaline level and sometimes the complete lack of music makes this anime a pleasure to watch.
CHARACTERS - 10
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As mentioned above in the story section, just when you think these characters can't get any more developed, this season comes in with even more power and surprises.
ENJOYMENT - 10
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At the time of writing this review, the series hasn't ended yet, but I can be sure that after these few episodes it can only be better and better (although it's almost perfect already). Not many anime is able to put the viewer on the edge of his seat and make the 20-minute episode seem like 5 minutes.
OVERALL - 10
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Attack on Titan: The Final Season is an absolute must-watch for any anime-watcher out there. Although there are few flaws and issues, you have to watch it no matter what. The story is breath-taking and has a perfect pacing. The music, the animation, the characters, everything works together like a clockwork. One of the most mature and wonderfully written stories out there.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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