Idol: The Struggle for Trost, Part 7

This episode was dialogue-heavy and felt like a setup for an action-packed follow-up, yet it was still an epic episode in its own right. The story of fear and lack of confidence from the soldiers creates a tense atmosphere within the walls. The best moment is Pixis' speech, full of passion and delivered perfectly. The OST was great too. The ending was an exciting cliffhanger that makes you want to watch the next episode immediately. Attack on Titan has unpredictability, something a lot of anime lacks. You never know who's going to win or who's going to be safe.

In conclusion, this episode of Attack on Titan proved to be a captivating blend of intense dialogue, underlying tension, and strategic setup for future events. While laying the groundwork for what promises to be an action-packed follow-up, it managed to shine as an epic installment in its own right. The palpable fear and lack of confidence among the soldiers added depth to the storyline, creating a suspenseful atmosphere within the walls. Pixis' impassioned speech was a standout moment, masterfully delivered and contributing to the episode's impact. Accompanied by a compelling OST, the narrative unfolded with a rare unpredictability, a quality often missing in many anime. The thrilling cliffhanger ending left audiences eagerly anticipating the next episode, a testament to the series' ability to keep viewers on the edge of their seats with its twists and turns. Attack on Titan continues to deliver an engaging and unpredictable narrative that sets it apart in the world of anime.

Ep 11 feels like a crucial bit of table-setting, with a good deal more dialogue and setup than we've become accustomed to. It's a necessary deep breath before the final push.

The shift to a more dialogue-heavy episode is a considerable strength here. It allows for a welcome and much-needed focus on the internal turmoil and differing perspectives of the characters. The tension is built not through blades and monsters, but through high-stakes conversations and the deepening of political intrigue.

The episode successfully elevates the stakes, showing that the dangers are not just outside the walls, but within them as well, setting the stage for a truly grand finale.

But - for all its clever setup, the episode does lack the visceral punch and breathless pace of the earlier instalments. While the focus on dialogue is a positive, some might find themselves missing the more explosive action.

It's an essential piece of the puzzle, but perhaps a touch less exhilarating on its own, a sentiment that fits its slightly lower rating compared to the jaw-dropping moments that came before.

I think by now, it is definitely official. There won't be an episode in the series that will be a 8.95/10 or under for me personally, and I can tell. My favorite things about this episode were the Protagonist, the action, and the Cinematography. My favorite characters in this episode were Eren, the Commander, and Mikasa. Just like all the rest, there were only a few flaws in this episode that I am just going to keep to myself for the time being. Overall, just like the rest of the episodes, it was mostly just positives for this episode. When I first watched this season, it was like a top 15 season for me. On rewatch, it's becoming top 10.

This episode was very dialogue heavy, and felt like a set-up for an action packed follow up. But this was still an epic episode in it's own right. Love the story of the fear and lack of confidence from the soldiers. It creates a tense atmosphere within the walls. The best moment though is Pixis' speech. I'm loving his character. His speech was full of passion and delivered perfectly. The OST was great too. The ending was an exciting cliffhanger that makes you want to watch the next episode immediately afterwards. Attack on Titan has something a lot of anime doesn't. Unpredictability. You never know who's going to win or who's going to be safe.

This episode had great dialogues. It was a good episode.