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This is not an analysis but rather a quick run through the anime while trying to not spoil anything, of course attack on titan isn't perfect or that great, and for me it is something special and a dear to my heart and this review is just my personal opinions and reasons why i loved and watched attack on titan and why i think you should do the same.

Story: 9/10
Attack on Titan have an interesting setting, Humans live inside GIANT walls that are made to protect them from giant human eating Titans, these creatures only eat humans and nothing else despite not needing to eat ... at all, they don't know where they came from or why are there so many of them.
Eren, The main protagonist wishes to get outside of the walls one day and see the actual world, Things like sea and desert aren't a thing inside the walls and he never saw such things except in a book of a friend. In order to get outside of the walls he needs to be a soldier and enter the survey corps who venture to the outside world beyond the world and kill titans and try discover new things about the world they live in since they still don't know a lot of things such as how were the walls built in the first place and why are their no knowledge or information about life before the titans appeared.
The world-building is detailed, layered and connected. The story constantly reveals unexpected twists and mysteries that keep you guessing, With each episode and season you watch it answers more and more questions after leaving you in the dust for a while and this series is known for presenting or giving an idea or fact and sticking to it for a really long time just to reveal it was a lie or not a thing (but in a good well thought out way) and it makes you question whether you should believe in everything characters say, The foreshadowing is INSANE. While it sticks to some classic themes, the storytelling elevates them into something uniquely its own. Attack on Titan is really good at subverting expectations also, Its action is also packed and it was what got me and my brother into anime in the first place. It’s intense, unpredictable, engaging, and worth the hype.

Characters: 7.5/10
There isn't really i can say over here, Each one is different i guess. whether they’re loveable, frustrating, or tragic. Eren, the main protagonist, his goal is that of revenge on the titans and his wish for freedom and to see the outside world and it is what drive the story forward, he is the determination and spark of the group that keeps them pushing forward. Mommykasa-i mean Mikasa is the strength and shield of the group, while her obsession with eren can be annoying sometimes i still like how she is ready to go against all humans of it means protecting eren. Armin is the brain and heart of the group, and while i hate him a little bit he proven to be useful and needed on multiple occasions, i like how despite being a coward he still brave enough to push his cowardly thoughts aside and act right. The main cast shines and glow with their development and struggles, making you care deeply about them and sometimes relate to them.

Music & Sounds: 9.5/10
The soundtrack is insane. Every track fits PERFECTLY, whether it’s a fight scene, a tragic moment, or a big reveal. Hiroyuki Sawano ABSOLUTELY COOKED. Altho the sound design overall isn't that immersive The voice acting is ON point. They pull you into the world, some people may say that they scream a lot and well.. yes they do, i bet if you're limbs were ripped apart you'd also scream at the top of you're lungs. The openings and endings are good, It’s not the kind of music that sticks with you long after the credits roll but still remember-able. Even if action-packed anime isn’t your thing, the music alone is worth a listen, its just Beautiful GOD I LOVE IT.

Art & Animation: 8.5/10
Visually, Attack on Titan art style is good, It doesn't compare to that of demon slayer or any other aesthetically astonishing show, Its just good. The animation captures the raw chaos of battles and while the scale of the Titans can be messy and weird sometimes its didn't affect my enjoyment of the show. The backgrounds are BREATHTAKING. The character designs aren't really that unique or something new but its okay i guess.

Overall:
Attack on Titan is a wild ride, if you are into stories that are full of emotional highs and lows, intense action, and thought provoking themes, and unforgettable music GOD THE MUSIC. it’s a must watch.

I will give it a 10/10 because i really enjoyed watching it with my brother, making predictions and theories that were false most of the time was fun, keeping us with a lot of questions just to answer them later on, Attack on Titan is one of my all time favorite and will always be, It was a really fun watch.

🌟 Protagonist 🌟
Elaina, is one of the most unlikable protagonists. Yes she is written to be realitic or whatever, She isn't this morally right character that goes out of their way to make things right, and there is no problem with that.. but there’s zero character growth or depth throughout the story. Like, she literally watches people suffer or die AND SHE CAN EASILY HELP but she just chose not to for no reason or maybe its because “it’s not her problem.” She doesn't feel remorse or sympathy for the choices she makes nor learns from her mistakes.. 😐 It’s really hard to vibe with ... her when she’s so detached from the world around her. She lacks empathy.. which makes her feel less like a relatable human and more like a walking plot device. Honestly, she’s got no personality at all. Some people might argue this stupid shit, "She doesn’t have to be a morally right hero, Not every mc needs to be." YES.. And think about it for a second, Imagine a doctor sees someone dying, has the ability to save them, but chooses not to. That makes them a BAD PERSON, SIMPLE. yes its okay to have a morally grey character.. but elaina isn't morally grey she's downright a bad person, and there is no reason for it too.

📜 Story 🖋️
There is none, To be fair.. Its about the travels of a which.. So i guess you can use that as a "story"? but its hindered by the random episodic structure that lacks narrative cohesion, Even tho i liked it! since i you go to an episode not knowing what to expect this time. There's shallow exploration of themes, and a passive protagonist whose indifference to impactful events who refuses to have any sort of character developement nor feel any remorse for her action (including letting innocent suffer OR SOMETIMES DIE just because she didn't feel like saving them despite HAVING the ability to do so.), sometimes she does but its only for the money. All This makes the plot feel aimless and emotionally disconnected.)

🌍 World Building ✏️
The world-building is practically non-existent. The locations are so fragmented and unconnected that it feels like flipping through random postcards instead of exploring a real world. Magic? Society? Culture? None of it is explained or tied together in a way that makes sense—it’s just there when the plot needs it. And don’t even get me started on consequences; heavy stuff happens, but the show just shrugs and moves on like it never mattered. Doesn't have any long lasting effect and is rather there just for shock value. Combine that with a protagonist who couldn’t care less, and the world feels shallow and lifeless, saved only by its good visuals.

👥 Characters 👥
Most of them are one-dimentional, forgettable plot devices who exist just because.. or to push Elaina’s journey forward i guess. There’s no depth, no compelling backstories aside from maybe one? i dont fucking remember despite finishing this show yesterday, no real connections, just people who pop in for an episode, drop their drama, and vanish. Even Elaina herself doesn’t grow from these encounters, learn or care, Why should we? which makes the interactions feel hollow. It’s like the show doesn’t care about its own characters, so why should we?  OH YEAH. it’s almost comical how every male character is either completely useless, or just plain pathetic. 😑 They’re either random background extras, villains with no depth, or walking cautionary tales who need saving (but not by Elaina, because she doesn’t do that). The show seems to go out of its way to make men irrelevant or incompetent, which not only feels forced but also unbalances the dynamics of the world. It’s like they exist just to make Elaina and other female characters look better, which comes off as lazy storytelling rather than meaningful character development.

The only reason i completed this show was because for its visual aesthetics, music and sounds. And beacause i though maybe she'll learn and change a little.. but NOPE, I WASTED MY TIME.

Not recommended, I only gave it 4/10 for its aesthetics.. Which is the only thing that holds this show together really.