Review of Attack on Titan

Attack on Titan is good and deserves its praise, but being an obvious season 1 story has its drawbacks. It is one of those rare anime titles that rarely relies on the usual anime gags and tropes that one is used to seeing, making Attack on Titan far more universal in its appeal. This is the kind of anime that will most likely endear you to its supporting cast far more effectively than the protagonist, which is a strong point for a show's long-lasting appeal. Imagine Star Wars if Luke was the only interesting character - you get the idea. What ultimately holds the show backis that I spent a grueling 625 minutes of anime-watching over the course of several weeks just to find out the show doesn't reward my emotional investment. The whole point of the second half of the season is for the characters to formulate a plan to find answers to several key questions and mysterious surrounding the titans - then give the audience the middle finger. While admittedly several anime titles waste their entire first season on setup for a second season, I could not think of a worse anime to follow that cliche than Attack on Titan. This is a show that desperately needed a satisfying conclusion, but instead it gives you nothing in return other than the implied promise of a second season. Thankfully, there are recap movies by which you can get your setup for season 2 in less time and with less disappointment.

Having said that, knowing it won't answer anything at all may brace you for said non-impact and thereby make the show more enjoyable to watch. Either way, as much as I just ripped into this show, I still gave it an 8. That should speak volumes.