Attack on Titan episode five, aka the most shocking thing I have seen in a very long time.
*Major Spoilers Ahead*
Wow, just wow.... Seriously, that was one heck of an amazing episode! After the ending of the previous episode teasing a giant battle, this episode delivered a lot more than I had ever expected. Please remember, this is a spoiler heavy review; turn back now while you still can if you have not seen the episode.
At first, Eren attacks the Colossal Titan, and when he attacks, it appears to show intelligence by destroying the cannons. After Eren tries to take it down, the Titan disappears, which explains how the sentries did not see it coming. My guess is that it has something to do with Eren's father and that key, but we shall see. During the episode, there is a flashback to Eren being taught that the only weak spot on a Titan is the back of the neck. Also, the teacher explains that Titans do not require humans, or anything for that matter, for food, and that no one is certain if the Titans have intelligence. Other information given is that they do not communication; the Titans are nearly invincible unless you hit them in the neck, and that they do not have a means of reproduction. So then, where do the Titans come from? Unfortunately, I think I might know the answer due to spoilers, but hopefully I am wrong.
Later on, there is another scene with an aristocrat of some kind playing chess with a general. It provides an insight into the inner politics of the world, although the scene seemed a bit unnecessary, but it will likely impact later episodes.
Before the big battle, Mikasa sent to an elite platoon from Eren, and Eren headbutts her and tells her to go. That was the only scene where the animation looked a little odd since it did not look like they actually collided.


Overall: 9.7/10- A part of me wants to give the episode a 10/10 since it is undoubtedly the best Attack on Titan has yet to offer, and one of the best episodes ever, but I want to leave some room for improvement in the later episodes, and there was one or two incredibly minor elements that were not perfect.
Note: Since writing this review, I have seen all the way up to episode 13 of Attack on Titan (the Trost arc), so if you want to say something about what happens later, that is fine. Even though I have seen the later episodes, I will continue to post Attack on Titan episode reviews every week.
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Great review! :) :D Yes, that ending XD. Hehehehehe! XD It was great! Glad you enjoyed this episode! And yes, the show definitely gets better, and the action sequences even cooler(cool stuff coming up; as you know, the Battle of Trost is awesome and the next few arcs have some amazing action scenes as well- especially with Levi and his squad!!). So, what did you think of Eren surviving and how he did so? Also, you are right about the Colossal Titan- it appearing and vanishing is how the sentries didn't see it(and yes, it is intelligent XD).
ReplyDeleteI hope you continue to enjoy the series! :D
That ending blew my mind! XD The resolution was good though. :) Thanks, I have no doubts that I will enjoy it.
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Episode 5 is definitely one of the best episodes of AOT. In fact, I'd consider it as a candidate for best anime episode of 2013 (but that's still debatable, because HxH episode 85 is a good contender). When the first time I saw it, I have the same questions, and I thought of Edward too. LOL. Again, I'm looking forward to what you think about the other episodes, especially those that drastically change things like this one.
ReplyDeleteFrom what I have seen, it is certainly the best episode I have seen from 2013 anime, although I have not seen HxH. Haha, we think alike!
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