usamimi wrote:Attack on Titan is one of those series were people seem to either really love it or just outright don't like it. I mostly like it because out of all of the anime in the past couple of years, it's one of the most unique stories I've seen. And bonus--the style isn't the typical generic moe-blob style.ryoran wrote:I've been kind of skeptical of starting Attack on Titan. I dunno, I always wait like a year after to watch new series, when the hype has died down a bit.
I also love that there are strong female characters in the series that aren't solely there as love interests for everyone to fawn over, or just an excuse to have a woman bounce around in skimpy clothes. Since they're all in the military, everyone wears the same uniforms, and they're not at all "revealing". While there are some female characters that are sometimes the episode's comic relief, there are other times when the same character will shine as a strong soldier. Mikasa, one of the strongest characters,is even drawn very realistically, with highly-defined ab muscles! You rarely see that in any anime or manga, and that really made me happy.
I know there's a ton of AoT fans foaming at the mouth out there, but I rarely get into that aspect of fandom. I just enjoy watching it for stuff like this. Along with the very detailed world-building, it's one of the more realistic scifi/fantasy anime titles I've seen in recent years. The creator definitely thought this one out, and I appreciate it.
Again, this, ditto plus.
In some ways it reminds me of Berserk (the TV series) insofar as for the most part the enjoyment is watching the characters interact. Everyone has their own motivations and/or agenda. I AM rather surprised at how stagnate technology is given how sophisticated the 3D Maneuver Gear is.
The complete and utter lack of MOE (as a set 'intentionally designed specifically for fetish statues, hug pillows and washable bathroom posters') and the fact that all the gals aren't hopelessly in love with the main protagonist is quite a joy for me. And yes, the gals are actually women, real looking people. It would be VERY easy to have a more fetishized version of the uniform to show off huge breasteses and panties and thigh-high stockings and tiny skirts to expose the maximum 'absolute territory'- and they don't.
(mind, I'm not pure. Of course I like attractive gals in skimpy/sexy costumes. But you know, not PANDERING. Not that carefully and exactly formulated way of the MOE. Organic. fitting to the overall tone and feel of the 'world'. )
I'm liking it.
It also makes me wonder how they're going to end it, as well. Maybe she'll find a school club and become queen of the nerds? XD