Review of Attack on Titan
Ah, Shingeki no Kyojin, an anime which is honestly all over the place. It is the embodiment of 'epicness' yet it also manages to piss you off from time to time. The story itself sounded very odd to me, and I was originally not very interested in watching it at all, but after being pressed by both my friends and the internet, I took my time to watch it. And after the experience, I can't say I regret it. It was one of the more enjoyable anime out there. The story progresses with decent pacing, but felt somewhat rushed towards the end, making it very annoyingto end on a cliffhanger. Although I never really mind an anime getting a second season, I do get genuinely pissed off when there is just no ending. There isn't any episode which somewhat resembles anything close to an ending. It's just a train of plot that keeps on going, and then suddenly throws you off at the end, rather than making you wait at the station.
The animation and soundtrack in this anime are absolutely superb, and it's one of the main reasons why it is so enjoyable to watch. Every action scene is pulse-pounding, intense and manages to capture your attention for the entire duration of the fight. The soundtrack compliments this very well, having amazing openings, and a superb track overall, making everything feel more meaningful and powerful, something which not every soundtrack can do.
Where the anime takes a hit for me, is on the characters. Apart from the happy few, most characters are rather annoying, and especially the main character is your typical stubborn, 'I'll sacrifice myself if I must!', hot-blooded young teen. This makes most of his decisions feel off and rushed, and it hurts the story in some way. I also thought most of the supporting cast wasn't particularly interesting, nor likeable, but maybe that's just me.
Overall this anime is still amazingly fun, and if you do like action, you cannot miss this. If you're looking for a more advanced plot and mature characters, you might want to look elsewhere. But I'd say that this is an experience you do not want to miss. It might not be one of the best, but damn, it's good fun.