Review of Attack on Titan

Shingeki no Kyojin is quite possibly the most impressive unimpressive show I've ever seen. With some episodes being spectacular and others being incredibly dull, as well as the budget being such unevenly distributed, it manages to make you want to drop it for some time, with the sudden change of pace getting you hooked again. Let's break everything down though: Art and Animation: 8/10 You know, one of the reasons I wanted to see Attack on Titan was definitely this show's art style. It feels unique compared to other anime I know and feels like a breath of fresh air. I find it kind of ridiculous howinconsistent it gets at times though, with some episodes looking like some of the greates budget cuts I've ever seen, followed by overwhelmingly fantastic animation sequences and astonishingly well-drawn objects in some of the first and final episodes of the season. A clear con here is the lip sync, which is really off at times.

Sound: imperfect 10/10

The AoT opening is possible the most well-known anime intro to date, at least for outsiders, becoming some sort of a meme at some point as well. Guren no Yumiya is a massive hit if you ask me, with the second opening being undoubtedly less recognized, but also on point. The soundtrack in the first episode left me with my jaw wide opened, followed by great tracks in all the next episodes. There is one electronic track in the OST of questionable quality, but it appears very rarely, so I'll act like I just missed it.

Story: 8/10

I'll try to keep this section spoiler-free, only describing show's general vibe. Shingeki no Kyojin is the most depressing show I've ever seen, leaving stuff like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood far behind it. The reality in which the characters live in is truly horrifying, with hope being unfounded, and fear as the only justified feeling. Even when the light in the tunnel appears, everyone is far from believing in success. While atmosphere of that kind is what I usually avoid in the shows I watch, Attack on Titan manages to keep the plot interesting, with minor progress of the main cast being the driving force of the show. Even if such despair-filled series aren't your thing, this might be a game changer for you.

Enjoyment: 9/10

The first half of the season really didn't impress me that much, yet Attack on Titan managed to make the plot interesting with some twists to its second half. Even if I'm not entirely sold on the show and I do think it could have been improved in multiple ways, it still is a good anime worth checking out at some point. It might not be your cup of tea, but it sure will leave an impression on you and you'll probably find it difficult to get it out of your head.

Overall: 9/10