[Shingeki no Kyojin Episode 8] You know Kaji Yuki is a perfect fit for a character, when that character just can’t catch a break. Before I talk about the continued misfortunes of young Eren Jaeger, let’s look at the part of the episode that’s not concerned with him.  I’m of course referring to the proper […]
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[Shingeki no Kyojin Episode 8] You know Kaji Yuki is a perfect fit for a character, when that character just can’t catch a break. Before I talk about the continued misfortunes of young Eren Jaeger, let’s look at the part of the episode that’s not concerned with him.  I’m of course referring to the proper […]
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「左腕の行方 ―トロスト区攻防戦⑤―」 (Sawan no Yukue ―Torosuto Ku Kobo Sen ⑤―) "The Left Arm's Whereabouts ―Defense of Trost (5)―" The suffering just never ends with this show. Just when you think you get a breather, the suffering just returns in another form.
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In April, the official website for 「Shingeki no Kyojin」 (Attack on Titan) announced a limited edition OAD bundle for the 11th volume of the manga. It would cover the side story, entitled “Ilse’s Notebook,” found in the original comic series. Earlier today, it was revealed that the animation disc will instead be delayed until December [...]
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Attack on Titan has remained gripping, brutal, and masterfully woven in episodes 5 through 7. It spotlights deep-running weaknesses in each of the characters present on screen, be it cowardice or [...]
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Mikasa may have lucked out in the conclusion to the previous episode of Attack on Titan, but is the mysterious giant that is more interested in attacking its fellow Titans thank chowing down on humans the answer to all of the problems currently blighting the forces trying to fight back the latest Titan attack? Certainly, Armin seems to think so as he sees the potential of this newcomer to the
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This episode is pretty much half stills, half action. A few people were complaining about the number of stills in this episode but I think it really did not affect the episode much. The identity of the abnormal kyojin is … Continue reading →
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During the biggest anime convention weekend of 2013 in North America, I received word from one of my favorite people to follow on Twitter, “Ain’t It Cool News” and Crunchyroll News’ own Scott Green, about a certain tidbit during Kodansha Comics’ panel at Anime Boston 2013 when they spoke about Hajime Isayama’s “Attack on Titan”.  @mangatherapy you’re quoted on Kodansha’s Attack on Titan slides — AICN Anime (@aicnanime) May 25, 2013 This is the 2nd time Kodansha has quoted me on their slides as they did the same back at New York Comic-Con 2011. I feel like it’s time I do something special not just for Kodansha, but for anime/manga fans everywhere in the form of an infographic on the popularity of “Attack on Titan”. An infographic is basically a visual image of information (data, statistics, etc.) displayed with text and pictures. It is often used as a cool way to present information. Readers tend to love them because it’s easier to process data through infographics than just reading walls of text. Here’s an infographic about One Piece. (Full image can be viewed through the picture below.) Expect something like this, but with some ugly Titans and human soldiers in sexy uniforms. The series has become a nationwide phenomenon in Japan and all volumes have been selling out over there. Don’t forget about the crazy humor generated by fans! I hope to have this done by Anime Expo in early July. If you want to provide any interesting pictures, quotes about the series, statistics, or even advice, I would gladly appreciate it! I know this is a bit of a huge undertaking, but this is something I want to do for the community and show Japan how much overseas fans are inspired by their anime/manga series. Plus, it’s fun. Everyone needs fun and hard-work fun is amazingly rewarding. With that said, time to get that computer Maneuver Gear ready. Graphic information warfare, GO! (Also, please follow Scott Green. He posts A LOT of fun anime and manga pictures/information on his Twitter account, @AICNAnime!)
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The astute among you might have realized that I skipped a week in blogging this show, partly because of obligations elsewhere, partly because of a trip to Anime Boston with co-writer Shinmaru, and partly because I just couldn’t muster up anything new to say that wasn’t “Eren really WAS a titan! Sorry for spoiling one [...]
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It’s never fun when your main role in the plan is “Titan bait.” I’m baaack~! I had a blast at Anime North and saw quite a few Attack on Titan cosplayers while wandering the grounds. It’s such an intricate outfit that I can’t imagine how much time that took. Props to those cosplayers, who I [...]
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Three episodes later, humanity has been forced inside the next of three concentric walls, Wall Rose, since the outermost - Wall Maria - was completely overrun by the Titans. Eren, Armin, and Mikasa [...]
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You must understand; watching anime of manga adaptations is quite difficult.  Especially when you write about Shingeki no Kyojin. Full Review What makes writing about Shingeki no Kyojin from week to week difficult is my knowledge of the plot.  It’s times like these that I can’t personally comment on whether the new developments in the … Continue reading »The post Shingeki no Kyojin – 08 appeared first on Anime Aura.
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[Shingeki no Kyojin Episode 7] So……Where to start? How about with the death of moe titan-kun? Just kidding.  Don’t get me wrong, it was an amusing addition to the episode – moe must die – but clearly it wasn’t an important part of the episode.  There was a lot more going on in this episode […]
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[Shingeki no Kyojin Episode 7] So……Where to start? How about with the death of moe titan-kun? Just kidding.  Don’t get me wrong, it was an amusing addition to the episode – moe must die – but clearly it wasn’t an important part of the episode.  There was a lot more going on in this episode […]
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“Attack on Titan” or “Shingeki no Kyojin (進撃の巨人)” is one of the hottest anime series now, and apart from a great storyline, it also has an awesome opening theme song. During one of the radio sessions, three of the seiyuu [...]
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Suisei no Gargantia 8 is a quiet episode where loose ends are tied up and we begin what feels like a new story arc, or end the old one. Even though this show doesn’t really do story arcs. Somber times aboard Gargantia. Not only does Commodore Fairlock die in the teaser, but a lot of […]
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During a recent radio appearance, Shingeki no Kyojin seiyuu cast, Yuki Kaji, Yui Ishikawa and Hiro Shimono offered their take on the OP song, Guren no Yumiya (which is originally sang by Linked Horizon). Fans then went back and synched this to the anime opening. Official single release (Not by the Seiyuu cast) will be [...]
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So that was Eren after all…I had a strange feeling it was. I didn’t expect him to return to human form, though. Or is he actually in human form at all? So the Eotens are actually dead humans…the reason for the weak spot is that targeting that spot kills the human in the cockpit. How [...]
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So yeah, the spring season is the worst spring season we’ve had in a decade when you look at the overall amount of series and the diversity. However, there IS definitely something interesting going on here, and that is how much praise I notice on Shingeki no Kyojin. I mean, it really stands head and [...]
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