Sneak Attack

Despite everything, AOT never fails to deliver and this season especially. The pacing, the animation, the story, everything is just so perfect, 12 years into watching anime never even once I find myself THIS excited for an episode to release. AOT really is phenomenal.

As expected, CGI is better than before and the pacing was slow but its not a bad deal, I actually found it even better. As usual, the voice acting is ridiculously incredible especially Erens scream and the animation was exquisite and a sight to behold. The ost choice is great as well. The only thing that's not great was the childish people review bombing this without giving an appropriate criticism.

First episode was amazing, solid 9/10 for me. This episode was phenomenal. It was not perfect however, as I feel it could have been paced a little bit better. And I believe that this episode has the best score of any aot episode ever. That new ost that was playing at the beginning of the episode was amazing. Also, as a manga reader, be prepared for another phenomenal 3 episode stretch on the level of "Perfect Game", "Hero" and "Midnight Sun" in season 3 part 2, and "Declaration of War", "The War Hammer Titan" and "Assault" in Season 4 Part 1. It's going to get that good, and it could very easily be better than those if adapted well. Lots to look forward to! (also please stop review bombing)

The reasons for this 1 star bombing make NO sense.. if i dont like something i usually tend to avoid it, so why do you actively seek out what you dont like? This wont make your favorite show any better or more popular.. if anything it just ruins the reputation of it! I wish we could all just come together and enjoy this masterpiece! I dont know why this has to be a compatition, cause every anime is good for their own seperate reasons, so stop comparing them! Lets all just appreciate each others favorite anime/shows, Enjoy them and stop this reviews bombing

I enjoyed this episode A LOT!! Lots of epic moments!! Better than the previous episode which was a great start! Yelena's face was freaking scary! That scene with Gabi and Falco really got to me.. Very emotional! Got super excited when Ashes on fire came on! Solid soundtrack in this episode! The hype and succes will only increase from here, and a 1 star is never gonna change that.

What an episode MAPPA, first off I love the new music and especially the apt music choices, such as APETITAN being used for Zeke's entrance and how consistent the character designs are right now. And is that a 2D beast titan I see? I can't even tell the CG and 2D apart anymore.

I like how a more sombre version of "The Fall of Marley" plays while Reiner and Eren were going at it, as if deliberately in sync with his pitying of Eren. It's "The Fall of Shiganshina", but sadder.

And I too love the addition of the birdcages as an allegory of Gabi's ignorance of her actions and brainwashing, with the scene of an open birdcage placed right after she confesses that there were no devils, only humans. The juxtaposition just yells Gabi getting out of the forest to me.

Following Mr. Braus's words on opening a dialogue and seeking mutual understanding, Gabi reflects on Reiner's feelings and the other Eldians she had never even met before. It's great to see Mappa put some care to develop Gabi's character growth in ways they didn't need to. It's such a nice touch.

Another easy 10/10 for both MAPPA and AOT.