Review of Attack on Titan

Shingeki no Kyojin was an anime recommended to me by my older sister. For days, she had been pestering me to watch it and now, after watching the entire series I understand her infatuation. Shingeki no Kyojin has a typical shounen plot, a group of warriors fighting against a certain unbeatable foe. Due to this, many characters die in battle even before you can connect with that character. However, 2 aspects of SnK's plot greatly intrigue me. The first aspect is how the story reminds me of our world today. At some point in our lives, we feel confined within the gates of our homes orour lives. We always yearn for freedom amidst its grave consequences. The second aspect is how Shingeki no Kyojin sparks inquisitiveness not only about its fictional dystopian world but also about our world today. Each time a new secret of how the SnK world was created, I stop and think to myself, "How was our world created?". In retrospect, the relatability of Shinegki no Kyojin's plot covered up its flaws.

Amidst the plot, the art of this anime is something to love. The artists make us of bold lines around the focus of each character which helps you truly experience the emotions of the characters. The tragedies are tragic, the fighting is gruesome and the laughter is full of elation.

Like everything and everyone, Shingeki no Kyojin is not perfect. Its protagonists, Eren, Mikasa and Armin aren't the most likable or unique characters. Eren is an ordinary protagonist with revenge as his motive. Mikasa is too perfect or unrealistic. Armin is not well developed.

All in all, Shingeki no Kyojin is an enjoyable anime. It will make you laugh, cry and got through deep cogitation about its symbolic aspects. I highly recommend you to watch it.