That Day: The Fall of Shiganshina, Part 2

This was just another underrated episode of this epic first season. Was it better than the first one? No, not really. Was it still amazing though? Absolutely. My favorite things about this episode were the pacing, the storyline, and the acting. My favorite characters in this episode were Eren, Mikasa, and Armin. Could this possibly be a new top five TV Show for me personally? Possibly yeah, but I am not really sure about top three yet. Once I get to the third episode of the second season, I will stop saying "rewatch" because I watched the first season and those two episodes, but that was about it.

I understand that the intent was to have us care about the characters before the attack, but it would have been far more effective to begin with the attack. This is the defining moment for them, and so their motivations require it. Having barely 10 minutes of setup before hand is not enough. Furthermore, Eren spends so much time yelling that it begins to push into Barefoot Gen territory. It's one dimensional anger.

On the other hand, there's a ton of interesting world building getting set up, and the art design is pretty good. It's not 90's Berserk anime legendary, but it's a strong point.

Overall, the introduction feels clumsy and rushed, but if the show gets its legs, that can be overlooked.

Well now, if the first episode of Attack on Titan was a rather rude awakening, "That Day: The Fall of Shiganshina, Part 2" is most certainly the bleak, sobering morning after.

One might have hoped for a moment of respite, a touch of gentle contemplation perhaps? Not a bit of it! This instalment swiftly reinforces that this is no picnic, offering a relentless glimpse into the immediate, horrifying fallout of the previous calamity.

The sheer scale of the devastation is conveyed with a chilling efficacy, making one truly feel the weight of humanity's sudden precariousness. Our young protagonists, bless their cotton socks, are grappling with a reality far crueller than any childhood nightmare, their raw emotions practically leaping from the screen.

It's a testament to the show's uncompromising vision that it refuses to pull its punches, demonstrating with stark clarity that sometimes, the aftermath is as terrifying as the initial blow.

The final moments, in particular, serve as a stark, unforgettable punctuation mark, leaving the viewer with a profound sense of the new, brutal reality and the chilling notion that humanity's fight for survival has only just begun.

Splendidly harrowing!

Another amazing episode! It continues showing The brutality of titans that is rapidly increasing their domination over humans. This episode shows and explain our main protagonist EREN YAGER very well along other main character ( Mikasa and Armin). The animation and art style also is very great in this episode. The direction and story boarding improved very well as it begins to show the dark, brutal yet beautiful scenes. The music is very good and captures the the feeling of this world very well. Overall a great episode which continues the story of our main characters in this world full of blood sheds very well.

This was a fantastic continuation of the pilot, filled with intense and emotional moments. It adeptly expanded upon the characters and added to the mystery through further world-building!

Upon my initial viewing, I noticed numerous details that aren't immediately apparent but still evoke wonder. The interaction between Grisha and Eren stands out as my favorite. There's an unsettling sense of something unfolding, yet it remains enigmatic. While it was disconcerting at first, revisiting it after season 4 part 2, it takes on an even darker tone. This is what makes the show truly exceptional and so satisfying to revisit.

Eren's character is also set in motion here. His reference to humans as "cattle" is a powerful way to illustrate his character.

For those still contemplating whether to watch this show, I say, go for it! Few shows offer as much gratification as this one!