One of the best anime ever.
11/10 :fire:
Literally, a masterpiece.
Absolutely great anime!
Every episode makes you wanting for more.
I watched the whole 1st season in 3 days!
This is with no doubt the best anime I've ever watched...But to be honest I've only watched S.A.O and A.o.T.
Now I see why Drama is put before Action in the genres! It's a great Action anime, but not meaningless fights and beatings, There is quite the story for it! Amazing anime!
Literally one of the best things I've ever experienced. I put off watching it for the longest time because I thought I wouldn't like it but man was I wrong. I felt like something was missing when it ended (after rushing through all the episodes in about 4 days because I couldn't stop), I wanted more. I started reading the manga as soon as I finished the anime and I'm all caught up on it now. Can't wait for season 2!
Also, just a tip for anyone who's planning on watching it - make sure you watch after the credits on the last episode. There's a pretty massive plot scene afterwards that's very important and I almost missed it.
The best. And I'm not even exaggerating. A must see.
One of the best anime I've ever seen, if you want a good story combined with mystery you should definitely SEE IT.
Waiting long for the last season...
So far I'm enjoying this series. It isn't without its problems (and is probably hyped more than it deserves), but I am still finding it genuinely enjoyable and at times unexpected. The combat scenes generally are fast, well animated and exciting. I also love the soundtrack. Some of the songs are really good (composed by the same guy who did the Guilty Crown one, I believe). Also, Mikasa is badass.
Things I'm not enjoying: Whilst the combat scenes look epic, the rest is fairly lacking. The backgrounds are especially bad, there is a LOT of copypasta, and I normally don't notice stuff like this. Seriously, look at any of the scenes with crowds or lots of buildings and you will see some VERY obvious copypaste. Spending so much time/money on the combat scenes has obviously affected the budget elsewhere in other ways too. There are a lot of still images when people are talking etc. Fairly standard in anime anyway I guess, but it's just a lot more noticeable here when compared to the aforementioned action scenes. And of course, there's the angst, which I could do with much less of. It's one thing to establish that mankind is on the losing side, but sometimes it really goes overboard with the "waaah waaah, we're done for" scenes. Finally, Eren is an annoying protagonist. He seems to have two modes: Angsty and Angry.
In spite of all this, as I said, I'm still enjoying this series. It's just not quite as amazing as it perhaps could be.
Lot's of action, drama, and mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
I personally enjoyed the animation and OSTs used.
Some scenes will surely remain in my memory for a long time.
But most importantly...
"I've always been...the same as you! I'm human!"
A great story telling us that there is no pure black and white in this world.
Only the shades of gray you know and those that you don't.
"Like I thought, I'm the same as you.
I think we were born this way.
I keep moving forward
Until I destroy my enemies."
who made the seasons list forgot to add season 4 part 3..please fix this problem
its a "good" show. but its so hard to follow to the point where it isnt even enjoyable any more, and s4 ruins it further with the political fascist bullshit. i want to watch anime, not that shit.
I’ll preface by saying, I really wanted to enjoy this show. But the reality is that each episode was like a 50/50 chance of enjoyment. Some episodes my eyes were glued to the screen, but others I easily found myself distracted, doing something else, or flat out ignoring the show in the background.
The twists are probably the most powerful part of the show. You really can’t figure out what’s going to happen beforehand. Perhaps there’s something about the sheer chaotic nature of the series that made it hard for me to root for the characters. Or maybe it’s simply the fact that every character has a fairly high chance of death in any given episode.
While I can’t say the series is great, it wasn’t garbage as others may suggest. I just couldn’t stick with it since fairly few episodes kept me interested.
• Attack on Titan season 1 (episodes 1-25)
• Attack on Titan Ilse's Notebook (OAD)
• Attack on Titan: The Sudden Visitor (OAD)
• Attack on Titan: Distress (OAD)
• Attack on Titan: No Regrets Parts 1-2 (OAD)
• Attack on Titan season 2 (episode 26-37)
• Attack on Titan: Lost Girls: Wall Sina, Goodbye Parts 1-2 (OAD)
• Attack on Titan season 3, part 1 (episode 38-49)
• Attack on Titan: Lost Girls: Lost in the Cruel World
(OAD)
• Attack on Titan season 3, part 2: (episode 50-59)
• Attack on Titan season 4 (Final Season), part 1: (episode 60-75)
• Attack on Titan season 4 (Final Season), part 2: (episode 76-87)
• Attack on Titan Final Chapter Special 1: (episode 88)
• Attack on Titan Final Chapter Special 2 (episode 89)
hurt me so bad I can't even hear its name...I sobbed so hard I couldn't breathe.... my heart physically hurts thinking about it....altered my life forever... Will never be the same again...loved it sooooo much.... wish I could rewatch it for the first time again
I'm sorry, how THE FUUUCK am I supposed to recover from this anime? HOW??? I bawled my eyes out with that finale oh MY GOD!!! How am I expected to just move on with my life??? I don't understand, I DON'T GET IT. This was the most beautiful ride, I would sell my soul to watch the entire anime for the first time again.
Here we are... the last episode of this cultish anime has just been released and there's so much to say...
If you haven't watched the last episode of this show yet, watch it now and then come back and read my review, I'm going to spoil.
First of all, SNK is for me one of the anime that brought me into this universe, I grew up and matured with SNK.
Now that this series is officially over, it leaves me with both a sense of accomplishment and a strange feeling, one that leaves me on the edge of my seat, since I'd have liked to have seen a little more philosophical dialogue between the characters (for example I would have liked to know what Eren said to Mikasa at the very end) and more explanation from Eren on where the titans' powers come from (I may have misunderstood but I don't think it's explained why this "Alien" came to help and give Ymir his powers).
This ending is logical. It's not intended to provide solutions to humanity's endless quarrels. Eren knew very well that this was not going to be the case, but he wanted at least his friends and his people to be able to live without suffering, and this ending is exactly what it should be. Eren suffered enormously to achieve this, he had to take on the role of humanity's murderer, sacrificing his own people in the process, so that after killing so much he couldn't live in the world he would have built for them either, but in the end he succeeded in creating it for his people and for his friends.
I'll remember this anime for the rest of my life. It brought me so much.
We can now officially say that this anime is part of history with a capital H and that it is, and I hope will remain cult.
Thank you to everyone involved in creating this masterpiece.
So.. the final ep dropped, and the journey of one my or actual best shows has ever made in this life has come to the end, i really wanna say a lot about it but i feel that I can't express it, It's a show that i started years ago and grew up with it, so i feel like big something will be missed
i really recommend this show for anyone bc it's really great, even if u agree with ending or not u really have to respect what they have done, bc they really made something that u won't see another thing as it!
so thank you for this long journey
and gonna miss the characters, Farewell Eren..
"Attack on Titan" undoubtedly lives up to the hype, offering a layered and accessible adventure suitable for audiences of all ages. It manages to maintain a delicate balance between adhering to the traditional "shonen" narrative tropes while skillfully avoiding the most clichéd genre stereotypes.
The series' real allure lies in the depth and ambiguity of its characters. While they may initially appear to fit into the standard anime archetypes, the deliberately slow-burning progression of the story allows for profound introspection and character development. Despite their stylized characteristics, they exhibit a human quality through their inherent contradictions, hardly any of them being unequivocally right or wrong.
In the long run, the plot often adheres to familiar paths without delivering major surprises, but it does throw in unpredictable and grim turns, shedding light on a bleak view of the world and human nature. Choices that initially appear as the obvious things to do may lead to tragedies, keeping no character truly safe. At times, the limited perspective of the characters can even reshape our perceptions of their decisions.
However, one major drawback is the prevalence of fillers and lengthy inner monologues that serve no purpose other than to reiterate the obvious or imposing character traits that could have been suggested through visual storytelling or concrete episodes. Furthermore, as the series progresses, the previously palpable atmosphere of danger surrounding the characters can be compromised by instances of implausible plot armor, possibly due to the characters' soaring popularity within the mainstream audience.
These might be less noticeable when binge-watching the show, but are particularly evident in the second season, where things start to get a little repetitive and the main protagonists’ team gets consolidated. Then, the show luckily makes a remarkable improvement in terms of pacing and risk-taking in its storytelling, reaching its peak from the end of the third season to the first half of the fourth season. The latter, in particular, explores the world of "Attack On Titan" at its bleakest, introducing complex themes and political subterfuges that are not so obvious in this kind of narrative. At this point, there are no clear-cut villains; each side possesses its motivations and questionable beliefs, mirroring the complexities of real-world conflicts.
Unfortunately, the series loses some steam and narrative focus after the first half of the fourth season, with production delays intensifying the sense that these final episodes (and their source material) were developed somewhat on the fly. Despite the fourth season being billed as the "Final Season" in 2020, the series extended into 2022 with an additional run of episodes, concluding with two specials in 2023 to close the plot. This last phase exhibits both highs and lows, at times relying on conventional anime chitchat and fanservice, obvious plot armor for the protagonists, and questionable ways to get them out of problematic situations and successfully "assemble" to save the world.
Overall, the series' ending doesn't venture as boldly as its premise would suggest, but it still found a reasonable compromise between its established worldview and the mainstream audience's expectations. While there remain loose ends, a few wasted character arcs, and some perplexing dynamics (including the key to it all), considering the uncertain pacing and direction the plot was starting to take with its characters... it left me mostly satisfied. It may come out as a little rushed, but considering the huge delays in production, it was definitely time to bring this epic journey to a close.
Ratings:
Season 1: 8
Season 2: 6.5
Season 3: 9
Season 4 Part 1: 8.5
Season 4 Part 2: 6.5
Average: 7.7
My favourite show of all time. While there’s some pacing issues early on, and a handful of things are translated weirdly to English (though this is very rare), it’s such a compelling story. Absolutely worth your watch.
When the OST alone is a masterpiece. I have no other words to say but you will enjoy this tremendously.
It's long, like unnecessary long. Once it got attention and recognition, they squeezed "Attack on Titan" brand to get as many viewers as they can and then they named season 4 "the final season" for the same reason but guess what, it's not the final season. Sorry but I don't need another walking dead loophole.
Goddamn I wish it would just be over already.
THERE IS MORE!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!!
Me: OMFG hafhaflkhhadfbak I'm not ready for this to end! :sob:
MAPPA: But wait :fingers_splayed:, there's more!
STRESSFUL, but had to put on my recommend list. I don’t think I’ve ever watched a TV show that captured me from the first episode like this one. I thought that all the seasons continued to be super strong. BUT the only thing is that it is super intense and there is like no breaks. So it was hard to sit there and be stressed for a long time. It was worth it though.
One of the best anime. Must watch
The first 3 seasons are great but the 4th isn't that good, especially the art.
A Cool fanta/giant zombie show full of intense emotions, start strong, action is well animated and there is always an ispirational moment for the protagonists. The CG is ugly, The pacing is bad, i hate the pointless flashback, there is too much boring exposition and too much talking repeating the same things over and over. Is very good in the Climaxes but boring when nothing happens.
So much of despair, sorrow and almost not one tiny hope for mankind against Titans.
Awesome BGM in certain episodes really kicked the mood high.
Do you know that feeling of sadness and emptiness you get after finishing a good show that you really loved with all your heart? Well, this is what I felt towards this show. Each episode I watched on this show got me craving for more. I'm glad good story lines still exist, and I'm glad this show is popular because it honestly deserves to be recognized. I can't wait for season 2! THIS IS THE BEST ANIME I'VE EVER SEEN SO FAR!
NEEDS MORE MIKASA WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO SAY THATS ALL THAT NEEDS TO BE SAID STOP SAYING I NEED TO PUT MORE THOUGHT INTO IT
So far it is amazing, hope it can keep this up.
Terrible show you want so badly to be good. The writing is so lazy and cheap. Cliffhanger tactics to keep people watching.
Attack on Titan (aka Shingeki no Kyojin in romaji) has proven to be one of the rare shows that sparks the attention from people who don't regulary watch seasonal anime. I mean, just look at the numbers on trakt alone: Two of the other more popular shows that started at the same time, Maou-sama and Gargantia don't even come close (less than a 100 watchers on the last episode). But not only that - even in the anime community itself it gained immense popularity and currently is still in the Top 10 on Myanimelist (kind of the western Facebook of anime). What is to take away from this is certainly that it seems to make for a good entry-level show but it's not one without flaws and I can't frankly understand why it gets that much praise (oh hello SAO!).
I first came into contact with it's manga because it ranked extremly high on Mangaupdates with some of the genre tags I browse. After reading the first 15 or so chapters I deceided to put it on hold. It didn't impress me and the art was everything but pretty (given that it was the authors first series and he didn't draw much before this). So when the show came around I saw potential for improvement given that the art could only get better plus action never suffers from being animated. This also means I had certain expectations and some of the early tension had been lost on me due to knowing some twists.
Now the story itself has plenty of shortcomings but is still entertaining. It starts out like your grimdark show about the struggle of mankind (in this case versus the titans) but it falls into the usual shonen trappings further down the road. I also find most of it's characters kind of stagnant in terms of developments and it's everything but subtle. The source material is still being published and is probably not even at the midpoint of which thr first season maybe adapted half of. This also means there isn't an ending yet. There is plenty of padding going around in the show and they added some filler to end it before the start of a new arc. I don't think the filler was all that bad but the padding put it's toll on it. Some episodes are extremly tedious to the point that nothing at all happened.
One the shows biggest problem for me comes in terms of animation quality. There are good looking scenes and the 3D rendered high-speed slides through the city on their 3DMG always looked great... it's just that it was inconsistent to the max. Quite early you begin to notice copy pasta and the worst possible use of stillframes with narration or dialogue over it. This is done a lot in the industry and it isn't necessarily a bad thing but the way they do it in this is so in your face and frequent you just can't help it. There was some talk about them lacking animators and that they were apparently looking for more but that couldn't have been the only issue. Around the episodes that relied on it the most a new OP hit the show with plenty of quality animation so yeah... The level of detail also decreased towards the end whenever it wasn't a closeup or something in the focus.
I guess this sounds really negative but I still gave the show a 7... it is just frustrating to see this hyped to the heavens when it really is far from perfect. If you're looking for an action show, sure - give it a go. It's just nothing great. I'm sure there will be more coming down the road (there have been spin-off stories already) and I cannot wait to see the train-wreck the live action movie planned for 2014 will be.
R.I.P. Moe titan.
I'd hesitate to call this show an action anime as its real appeal is in its mystery. The first season bombastically introduces us to the world of Attack on Titan, where everyone is boxed in to protect themselves from giant mysterious monsters. As the story continues in the later seasons, the story matures like fine wine, answering mysteries while bringing up new ones in a completely believable fashion. The plot twists in this show are so well done that re watching is basically a must as you get an entirely new feeling after knowing what is actually going on behind the scenes.
It's hard to put into words how amazing this anime is. As someone who doesn't watch a lot of anime, Attack on Titan feels accessible to any (mature) audience that can handle a great deal of violence and gore.
It has everything a good show should:
- Phenomal soundtrack and score
- Complex plot and political landscape
- Grounded and relatable characters
- Grand reveals and plot twists you never see coming
- Masterful foreshadowing that you only pick up on on a rewatch
- Beautiful animation with a mix of 2D and CGI
This show is an absoulute masterpiece. As an anime-only fan, I can't wait to see how it all ends.
I honestly wish I could watch this all over again for the first time. The storytelling blew my mind in a very unexpected way. The fact that all the plot twists leading up to the major plot twist were all distractions (with substance, not just distractions for the sake of it) to keep you from making the realization early on? Simply masterful. I went into this thinking it was just a story of humans vs. titans and what I got is so much better.
I've tried twice to watch it and actually menage to end first season. everyone is so enthusiastic about it , but I don't get the reason why. I've read some of your comments and I've not seen an easy answer about this. it would help to hear some easy answers about it.
This show is getting better and better with every season. In season 1, almost nothing is known about those giant monsters living on the other side of the wall. Then, in season 2, everything starts to make a little bit more sense. And do continue watching, because season 3 is where it gets really, really good. I'm not going to spoil anything, but it's totally not what you might have expected when you started watching season 1!
Arguably better than the show itself are the countless OP mashups:
Attack on Bollywood: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDHCLjuOzXY
Attack on Snuggle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvq0RaaMck8
Attack on Pingu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC2okqCGMg4
Attack on Witch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rDT0bjojZo
Attack on Eva: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XCZoRI0YFw
Attack on Christopher Walken: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGDzKZoh1K8
Attack on Anon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLImJOIl2D8 (which basicly says everything)
There are tons more (hundreds) on Nicovideo (http://goo.gl/OlXbD) but you'll need an account to watch these. Of course potato-girl has her own tribute http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n4TBef0aws.
I only saw the first season. Too much useless and not so smart dialogues. It would have been better with half the episodes. Everything else is good though.
watching this masterpiece is great experience
One of the best anime out there.
definitely my most favourite anime and probably better than so many shows out there
A MASTERPIECE
So, having now watched it I would have to agree with the general consensus. Attack on Titan is a rather awesome anime. So many twists that kept me saying 'just one more episode. I'm pretty sure they're making another season (biggest cliffhangers at the end), which I can't wait for!
What a great anime, I,ve entered the anime world after seeing this anime. Great job and I hope they continue for season 2.
The final 2 episodes are missing from the list.
Personally, not really a fan of anime. So when I am recommended this show as it is the "best show ever", I was skeptical. Firstly, because I already know it will not have that impact on me. Secondly, because that is a darn bold statement when so much great stuff is out there. I will report, this show was damn good. It is a very good introduction to anime, on top of being incredible for those that already love the genre. While this did not blow me away, it is comfortably up there with the original Avatar series as the best anime series that I have seen.
Average Season Review: 8.38/10
Recommendation: Must See (For Anime Fans)
Perfection, the magnum opus of fiction. 10/10 :star:
All of that, just to pull out another gantz, what a joke.
Pretty amazing anime.
Personally, i found it a bit slow at the start but after a few episodes you get hooked. The first season was good but it did lack something, presumably a bit more information about the world and its state. The second and third seasons were superb - can't really think of anything negative there apart from pretty minor things. The last season started a bit confusing but after you episodes you get the idea, which is explained in the last episode - this was something I did not like. Other than that the ending was what was mostly expected when you followed the story but at the same time it is not the ending you would want to see.
I also did not like that there were some supporting characters that had quite a bit of screen time but almost zero character progression, it felt like the main 5-10 chars were developing overtime while the rest stayed the same all the time.
I did enjoy the world building, the massive amounts of action, some of the characters and their characteristics and most of the story.
Unexpectedly and remarkably mindfucking. Give it a try.
There is a reason Attack on Titan was so popular back when it first came out and seeing how far it has come makes me appreciate it even more. This show is probably going to go down as one of the greatest anime shows ever made, and I highly recommend people watch it even if you aren't a fan of anime.
I’ve enjoyed watching this. Lots of different twists and foreshadowing done throughout which I like.
If you do watch this, hopefully you don’t get spoiled and can fully enjoy the experience.
Looking forward to see how they end this next year.
It didn’t hold my interest. I will read the wiki.
One of the best animes in history and also the most rewarding show to watch as a viewer. All the pieces to the puzzles and the hints are right there from the start but only after things are properly revealed, it all makes sense. It starts strong and only gets better and crazier as the story progresses.
The greatest of all time.
Incredible show but plot armour and the poor ending bring it down from a 10/10
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Manga:
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Manwha:
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Windbreaker
I really love this show.
I mean, here I am going to read the manga of the episode I've just watched.
This anime, with its characters and plot twists, has turned to be one of my favourites.
Perhaps the greatest anime ever made. Rivaling even Death Note.
Wow i'm not an anime fan but this serie is really good one of the best animated series i've seen, is just awesome
The first episode of this must be the worst start of an anime I have ever seen. Perhaps it gets better after a while, but I seriously doubt that considering the astounding amount of flaws we are introduced to immediately. I don't think I'll stick around to find out though.
Thank you very much for the excellent voiceovers KANSAI
Огромное спасибо за прекрасную озвучку KANSAI
It's,good but I just can't wait for season 2.
Easy to tell why it is hyped, it's a good show. I just felt it was way too easy to predict (I watched the first 15 episodes with a group of friends and we could all guess what was going to happen next). Nonetheless it was still exciting and worth watching. Every episode ends on a cliffhanger.
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I NEED SEASON 2, LIKE NOW
Overrated shit, much like monster
the shows awesome I love all the episodes leaves me wanting more
this could be good
can't wait
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One of the things I dislike the most about anime is the unnecessary use of sexual imagery. This show lacks that completely. It takes itself very seriously and I absolutely love that. It's an amazing series with tons of action. Expect to feel on edge from the very beginning to the last minute of it. I can't wait for season 2