The Final Chapters: Special 1

Attack on Titan flies away from most of the anime...a cinematic, powerful and tragic episode ...... Another great episode presented to us by this integrated work.. An episode that proves the strength of the plot and writing of this work ahead of its time... The greatest work of art known to mankind in its artistic history.. And there is no work that comes close to the attack of the giants in its plot, narration, and the interconnectedness of its events and So complex story... oh my god what did you just watch ... thank u mappa ... thank you hajime isayama. ///// The Rumbling of the earth was terrifying. It was hell itself.

These 3 words are the only way I could describe this entire first episode. Cinematography, Animation, Art-style, Music, Voice Acting, Creativity, Horror, Writing and Story-telling is mind-blowing with this one.

Attack On Titan is without a doubt one of the greatest shows ever created, and this episode right here is without a doubt the best in the series. There is so much stuff to talk about regarding every character's decisions, philosophies and developments that it would take you whole essays to fully uncover the layers. The dreadful atmosphere and tone where everything feels like it's going to end very badly for the characters we love and the innocents, is made up for those last 10 staggeringly emotional minutes of the episode. It contrasts the first ever episode of Attack On Titan perfectly, where it feels like Humanity has no chance.

Hell, it still feels like it has very little chance for survival even after the end of this episode, but there is still hope. This type of stuff is the best thing about Attack On Titan: This piece of art constantly offers you intriguing details about carefully cratfed characters and a world with a history, both of whom invoke a rare feel of realism that you rarely get from animated movies or shows, and sometimes even live-action stuff. It grabs the audience by the throat, throws them in the literal definition of "Hopelessness" and still finds a way to unexpectedly comfort you in the end.

There has been no show that felt like it matured the same way this show has, along with its' audience.

There has been no show that forced the Audience out of their comfort zone the same way this show has.

Attack on Titan, itself, is an experience, and this episode furhter confirms that. Regardless if the ending will satisfy me or not, I will never forget about the positive impact it had on me and many other consumers of art. Shinzo wo Sasageyo!

(I know of the mixed reception the manga ending got, I have not read it, but let's see how the anime takes it, shall we? Let's hope for the best!)

This episode was unique. This episode set a new standard for storytelling and was a true masterpiece from the beginning until the end of it. I had chills at the beginning and end of the episode due to the visuals, blood, plot, and conflict between the characters. I can't believe the anime is about to come to an end. I don't want this amazing and wonderful work of art to come to an end. There will never be a perfect anime like Attack on Titan. By the way, if you didn't enjoy this episode, you should see a doctor right away because your condition is in pretty bad shape.

My rating is unquestionably 10/10.

There's nothing else that I can say about this. Not only was this segment adapting 2 of the already most heart wrenching moments from the manga, this anime adaptation managed to bring it to a newer height further beyond. I've seen so many incredible shows in my life time, but for me this was THE best 1 hour of television I have ever witnessed, this genuinely felt like a movie. And now I merely await the finale that comes next fall... I can barely type as my hands fail me. I cannot see as my eyes are drenched in tears... I genuinely have no clue how it can get better than this, but I have been saying this since the very 1st season. Time after time this show always one ups itself. Thank you Isayama, thank you to all the wonderful animators and staff who brought this story to life with such amazing visuals and directing.

I can't believe how good this first half of the conclusion was, the music, the animation, the EMOTIONS. Eren is the great consequence of all this hatred and he will never stop moving forward until his enemies are destroyed, it's up to his friends to stop the rumbling at all cost. Without spoiling anything to anime only fans, you are not ready for the battle that will conclude this amazing story. As someone who read the manga I can't even begin to explain how heartbreaking this episode was. All I can say is bravo MAPPA you are really doing justice to this masterpiece. And as Eren said there's only one thing for us to do now "TATAKAE".