Review of Attack on Titan

Watched it when it first aired in 2013 and just rewatched it again in 05/2021. After all these years and the hype that grew with it, I can definitely see how someone who has heard all the hype and build up for it be disappointed. With that being said, as someone who is rewatching it and watched it pre-hype (in a sense), I was able to take it for what it is and still quite enjoyed the show. The characters themselves in my opinion aren't really the "star" of the show if that makes any sense. When I first watched it, it wasn't forwhat the characters added to the plot but rather the idea of the world that these characters live in and how the people all around them cope with the issue at hand. Putting myself within the confine of their world, I didn't really think it was necessary to have a "main-protagonist" like lead that comes in and easily mend the world. The anguish and fear that the characters felt makes more sense as they are navigating a world full of mysteries.
With all the years of hype pushing the anime up to where it is, it makes sense that many who are just now jumping into it are gonna feel underwhelmed. Try to watch the show with no knowledge of the hype in mind. Watch it with expecting nothing more and nothing less than what the synopsis give and I think you will be able to enjoy it for what it is.