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Shingeki no Kyojin: The Other Side of the Wall (2019)
A quiet finale that wonderfully sets up the heavy undertones of what is likely to come
This is the quietest season finale the show has given us so far, with Season 1 ending with that huge battle and Season 2 ending with an inspiring montage. I expected another epic ending with some hype-inducing music to build excitement for the next season, but this is much better.
The Scouts reach the ocean, and you'd imagine it's a beautiful and meaningful moment for them, especially for Armin and Eren who've dreamed of this forever. But celebrations are cut short when Eren voices his gloomy realization that they're going to have to take up arms against the rest of the world to truly be free. It's a depressing tragedy; fighting for freedom all this time, only to realize that they have to either give up that freedom, or probably lose their humanity in fighting for it.
I'm honestly terrified at what might happen in Season 4. Eren seems to be taking a dark turn. Will they achieve freedom in the end? Even if so, at what cost? Will it be worth it in the end? A fantastic way to end the arc, setting up the dark themes of the final season.
Shingeki no Kyojin: Hero (2019)
There, best episode of the series
Last week blew me away, so I didn't expect this week's ep to be even better, yet it is. Can say confidently this is my favorite episode of the whole show so far. So much happens in this episode, I don't know where to start. Just go watch it.
Thought "hero" in the title referred to Erwin... Really didn't expect that. I'm crying.
Shingeki no Kyojin: Perfect Game (2019)
Thank you Commander
This was a phenomenal episode. One of the best of the series, and that's a high bar to top off.
Erwin's conversation with Levi and his subsequent speech and suicide charge were some of the best moments of TV I've witnessed. Best character of the series, he'll be sorely missed. If he isn't dead already, I imagine he will be very soon.
Thank you for your service Commander, I wish you could have fulfilled your dream before going out.
Shingeki no Kyojin: Thunder Spears (2019)
W-wait!
This episode strikes the feels, but you know it's just getting started.
Shingeki no Kyojin: Bystander (2018)
Beautiful episode
I wish the show would give us more non-action, character-focused episodes like this one. Loved it.
Shingeki no Kyojin: Ruler of the Walls (2018)
Yuck!
- Disgusting Titan with face half torn off and falling intestines to fuel your nightmares for weeks to come, check.
- Superb animation, check.
- Super soundtrack to enjoy superb animation with, check.
- Erwin being Erwin, check.
- More Eren and Historia character development, check.
This episode had it all. I thought I'd gotten used to seeing gross Titans, but boy was I wrong. The stakes felt very real, thanks in part to the episode 1 throwbacks we're given, and seeing the whole plan unfold kept me at the edge of my seat. Eren continues the wonderful development he's seen as of late, and in a symbolic round of self-punching effectively bids farewell to his past, weaker self. It's a joy to see him regain a sense of determination after the pain he's just gone through. And Historia just keeps getting more awesome. In a matter of weeks, two characters I didn't think much of have just shot up to being my favorites. Very excited for the remaining 15 episodes of this season!
Shingeki no Kyojin: Wish (2018)
One of the best episodes of the series
What a phenomenal episode. The first half quenches our thirst for action with some beautiful animation, and just when I thought the episode was going to calm down, the back half hits with one of the most emotional moments of the show, delivered by no else than Eren, who in one minute showed that he's capable of character development after all.