Shingeki no Kyojin/Attack on Titan (Manga Discussion)

They're adding Visual Novels to third and sixth blu-ray.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-05-18/attack-on-titan-blu-rays-add-visual-novels-by-nitro+

...Visual Novels? I can only imagine...

There's an Levi X Erwin VN and a Levi X Eren VN.

Since those are arguably the two most popular ships in the JP fandom, I'd have to say that they know their fandom all right. Lol.

I think there's now about three (more than) notable changes in the anime which is Jean-centric. Well, at least this means that the anime people are particularly concerned about him. (And I'm still not sure whether /a/ likes Jean or not.)

The mangaka's supervising the visual novels = Awesome and a big relief.

Episode ranking - 7, 5, 2, 1, 6, 3, 4

Do they have to be the same age to be in the same batch? I figured enlisting to the army should be possible at any age above the minimum, and they'd probably lump all the enlistees for the year into a single batch.

edited 19th May '13 12:10:04 AM by ashnazg

I can't say I was completely happy with the titan revelations. I was honestly expecting some snazzy 3DMG strategy and tactic oriented fights. I mean I'd be fine if the shapeshifting was limited to the villains only and the main cast had to work around it. I guess it kinda worked out in the end, just a bit curious on how things could've been.

Let's just say that the latest arc is my least favorite, which I'm aware I'm not being fair about since this arc is not yet finished. Hopefully, we'll get answers in chapter 46.

OH MY GOD.

This Akinator thing guessed Mikasa on its first try.

And it guessed the Armored Titan on its first try as well.

This pic.◊ People. This pic.

Then again, Titans wouldn't stand a chance in All Blue.

Yeah, I've been seeing characters from other series being dressed up in Sn K's sexy uniforms.

Still, all those straps make it big hassle when one needs to use the toilet. The Iron Bladder perk from The Sims is a must.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151384615911680&set=a.154851176679.124132.143268796679&type=1&theater

Attack on Titan Live Action filming location confirmed.

Cool Castle.

He's missing a sword!

But I do think Zoro would do rather well here.

Once again, I link this.

Poor giant titan never stood a chance.....

*Behemoth Eoten

x4 They're even doing them for the OP's◊ composer.◊ That makes me smile.

edited 20th May '13 10:37:12 AM by Sparkysharps

There is so much fun in this tag.

edited 20th May '13 1:42:12 PM by Landorkus

Indeed. Somewhat related, the Ask Moeren, Ask Jean, and Ask Mikasa blogs did a collab about the characters reacting to killing Spiders and the like.

Somehow all the titan shifters seemed to have gotten buffed up in the anime. The manga gives them a more slim build.

But wow, the music and emotions this episode were handled excellently. Loved the soundtrack after Mikasa's speech got them into a charge.

(I just noticed Reiner and Bertholdt wear matching shirts. shipshipship Have I mentioned I really like Annie's poofy collar for some reason?)

Also I notice sometimes the art seems to depict them holding their swords in a reverse grip. Rule of Cool aside, wouldn't that make it impractical to use the triggers?

edited 21st May '13 12:34:48 AM by ashnazg

I thought Annie is wearing hoodie? The puffy collar is the pull down hood. A hoodie would certainly fit her secretive motive.

That's a good point. Never seen her actually put the hood up though.

(Mikasa's line to Armin suddenly has me thinking of Bane. "Calm down, good doctor. Now is not the time for fear. That comes later.")

edited 21st May '13 1:18:26 AM by ashnazg

I don't think we have ever saw the hood either.

And I was re-reading the manga and paying some extra attention to Annie, the size of her collar is kinda inconsistent in different angles sometimes, but for example, in these two particular pages, Annie looks like she has the hood partially tucked in under the jacket collar, and left the exposed part drape over the jacket collar.

Heads up. That kinkmeme finally got a Delicious archive.

Reccing:

http://snkkink.dreamwidth.org/524.html?thread=43020#cmt43020

No warning required.

Guess which one moi wrote?

Any of you guys write anything?

No fics from me.

After some thinking, I think I prefer the change in episode 7. Thought about it, and it doesn't make sense that all (or even most of) the Titans between where the cadets were and the supply depot would be distracted by the batch of Titans munching on those 3 poor cadets.

So, Jean's order to rush in was pretty much suicidal.