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Shingeki no Kyojin 09 — The Metamorphosis

My speculation last week was totally off. I’d guessed that Eren had somehow “taken over” the Titan that ate him.

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But it turns out he actually did transform into a titan. And reached his arm out the other titan’s throat and ripped him apart from the inside. My god. This thing’s a monster but I really do have to feel bad for the poor thing. What a horrible way to die. Continue reading Shingeki no Kyojin 09 — The Metamorphosis

Shingeki no Kyojin 08 — Turning the Tide

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As usual, pretty great episode. Some excellent fighting scenes. I particularly enjoyed the part where they descended on the elevator and attacked the Titans from behind. My favorite scene was when the Titans’ heads crash through the walls of the headquarters, the leader is staring at them in fear, and Eren’s fist comes out of nowhere and punches them out of the way. The grappling hooks are awesome, but seeing giants fist fight isn’t too bad either. Continue reading Shingeki no Kyojin 08 — Turning the Tide

Shingeki no Kyojin 06 — Survival of the Fittest

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The world is hell, as Armin observes. Eat or be eaten. This is the theme of the episode, which is beaten into us over and over again. Fight or the titans will eat you. Fight or your parents will be killed and you’ll be kidnapped. The strong eat the weak. Praying mantises eat butterflies. Humans eat chickens. Titans eat humans. Humans kill other humans. Continue reading Shingeki no Kyojin 06 — Survival of the Fittest