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Shingeki no Kyojin or Attack on Titan for those who prefer the english name is one of those anime that manages to leave two very opposite opinions among the anime community. One such opinion is that many people call this a masterpiece the likes of which have not been seen in a while, others however say that it is the most overrated piece of s*** ever but there is one thing all can agree on Shingeki no kyojin is definitely a special anime and its popularity can not be denied, it quickly became one the most popular and most talked about anime of 2013, it ... is this popularity and both sides of the argument that made me watch it as I wanted to know what all the fuss was about. After watching I am now certain that I belong in the former side of the argument.

Story 10:

Without giving to much in the way of spoilers Shingeki no Kyojin tells the story of a grim, and terrifying world where giant humanoid monster known as Titans suddenly appeared and started devouring humans, leading human kind to the brink of extinction, and in an attempt to survive the surviving humans secluded themselves behind huge walls bigger that the tallest of Titans and then proceeded to live in peace for a whole century, safe from their new enemy. It sounds like your standard extinction of the human race premise and it is for the first few episodes but later on it turns into a complex tale with some compelling plot points, and unexpected turns which forms like the story that shocks and also raises your curiosity as to what exactly the titans are, and to many other trivial matters. The story is also able to portray loss, tragedy, and sorrow and is truly touching at times and it makes feel those feelings for the characters.

Art 10:

Not much to say here, Shingeki no Kyojin looks amazing, gorgeous at times the art is great and it makes the characters, setting, and titans look top notch. Its also good that not much of this masterful art is lost once the anime kicks into high gear, when the action kicks in everything looks fluid, and well animated making some of the intense action moments truly jaw-dropping.

Sound 10:

The sound is also outstanding. The first OP is one epic song that hooked me from the moment I heard it, also it suits SNK perfectly as it embodies one of its great themes, the second OP is also epic and they both truly prepare you for what is also an epic anime. The background music is also great blending in perfectly with key moments and adding to the moment. The voice acting is also great and sounds, such as the roar of titans, and the sound of their steps as they move about sound realistic and strike a certain feeling of fear.

Character 9:

SNK has a big and varied cast of characters, however like with many anime that have many characters some receive next to no screen time with makes the viewer almost forgets about them, however the ones that do receive focus are actually good and they do get some development. I can not go into too much detail without giving away some of the plot or writing a very long essay but rest assured most of the characters are great.

Enjoyment 10:

I really enjoyed SNK it was epic, interesting, filled with great moments, an awesome cast of character, and one hell of a story all wrapped up in great visuals and animation, and masterful sound.

Overall 10:

Overall Shingeki no Kyojin is truly a masterpiece, one that tells a compelling story, with great characters, stunning visuals, and amazing music and sound design, one that is sure to give you quite the ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat and one that can make you feel the anger and sadness of its character, one that presents you to a grim and tragic world. It had been long since i had enjoyed an anime this much and i can truly say now that I have watched it that it certainly deserves its praise.

10/10