Attack on Titan - The anime that made me stay behind the wall

It's been a while since I wrote about anime here... I finally thought of discussing one of the anime that made me think hard the first time I watched it: Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin).

At first I just followed my friends who were really excited about this anime. They said it was cool, action-packed , and different from other anime. Once I watched it, honestly... I was immediately carried away by the atmosphere. Not only because the titan scene gave me goosebumps, but also because the story felt so close to our reality...

• A World Trapped Behind a Wall

The anime begins with humans living inside a giant wall. It seems safe, but it turns out to be an illusion. As soon as the Colossal Titan appears for the first time, all sense of security is shattered. I still remember the feeling of “dread” when I saw that scene - like their world collapsed in an instant.

This is where we meet Eren, Mikasa, and Armin... They are still children, but they have to deal with the harsh reality... Maybe that's what makes the story stuck in our hearts, because from the beginning we can feel how hard their lives are...

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• Why is this anime different?

If you ask me why I felt comfortable following this anime to the end, the answer is simple: the story continues to develop and always makes me curious. From the beginning, it's just “man versus titan”, it gradually becomes deeper-there are politics, family secrets, and theories about freedom.

The soundtrack? It's crazy. I often listen to the OST at work, it feels like I'm training with Survey Corps 😂.

What makes it most addictive is the way Isayama (the creator) does not hesitate to make the audience hurt. Many favorite characters disappeared suddenly. At first I was upset, but after a while I realized... maybe that's what makes AoT so realistic. In war, anyone can fall.

• Unforgettable Characters

Everyone has a favorite. For me personally, Levi Ackerman is the most memorable character... He's cold, stern, but secretly caring.

Mikasa is no less cool, especially when it comes to loyalty to Eren. Sometimes I think , if I were in her shoes , maybe I wouldn't be able to be that strong...
And of course Armin. He may not be a great fighter, but his ideas have saved humanity many times.

What I like is that even the “enemies” are made to have a reason. Reiner, Annie, Zeke-they're not just evil, but they have backgrounds that make us think, “Oh... if I were in their shoes, maybe I would too.”

• After-Watch Reflection

After watching AoT, I got to thinking about the “walls” in my own life. In anime, walls are literal, but in real life, walls can be fear, comfort, or boundaries that we create for ourselves...

Eren may be too extreme with his obsession with freedom, but I think we can all relate to his desire to get out of that “wall”.

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For those who have never watched Attack on Titan, I highly recommend it. Just get ready to have your mentality shaken, because this anime is not just action against monsters..

If you've watched it , I'm curious: what's the moment you can't forget? And who's your favorite character in AoT...?

• Image taken as a screenshot from the official Wit Studio website.

Thank you for reading... Hopefully we can chat more in the comments! ✨