Attack on Titan is a shonen, dark fantasy manga written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama, consisting of 34 volumes. It tells the story of Eren Yaeger, a troubled young man who joins the survey corps to seek revenge against the man-eating Titans that lurk outside the walls of Paradis. However, there's more to the Titans than it seems... and a conspiracy determined to keep it secret.
Attack on Titan faced some controversy toward the end of its run for its depiction of the Eldians, a race whose plight resembled the Jews under Nazi occupation. While some critics claimed the depiction was fascist or anti-Semitic, others argued that the Eldians were intended to be sympathetic. Maus, a graphic novel duology written by Art Spiegelman, makes for a good point of comparison.
Attack on Titan's characters and setting were inspired by military forces throughout history. In this ebook, Alberto Moreno de la Fuente leads an illustrated tour of war, from ancient times to the modern day, showcasing the uniforms, equipment, and weapons that soldiers actually used in their day.
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Attack on Titan's horror usually comes from its Titans and the fear of being eaten alive. This fear is only compounded when the predators look so much like ourselves. In this ebook, Professor of Psychology David Lester goes over the history of cannibalism and the various reasons why mankind may decide to eat its own.
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Attack on Titan's first opening theme, "Feuerroter Pfeil und Bogen" (also known as "Guren no Yumiya"), was performed by the symphonic rock group Linked Horizon. Its visuals depict the heroism and desperation of those who struggle against the Titans. It features a blend of Japanese and German vocals, which tie into the story's militaristic setting.
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Attack on Titan's second opening theme, "Jiyuu no Tsubasa" (also known as "Die Flügel der Freiheit"), was performed by the symphonic rock group Linked Horizon. Its visuals depict the nervous optimism of mankind after discovering a new weapon to use against the Titans, a genetic trait that allows certain individuals to shift into Titans themselves.
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Attack on Titan is a massive series (in more ways than one), selling over 140 million copies of the manga. With such big success, it's inevitable that it should receive both glowing praise and bitter criticism. In this video, anime and manga reviewer Totally Not Mark covers the entire series from beginning to end, explaining why he feels that it's a true titan of the industry.
Attack on Titan's story contains a wide variety of "tropes" (or "common story elements"), from Cannibalism Superpower to Pyrrhic Victory. TvTropes is a wiki dedicated to cataloging these tropes, providing notable examples from all kinds of media. It allows readers to browse these tropes by franchise and even find notable subversions where appropriate.
Attack on Titan has been horrifying audiences ever since 2009. When researching the series for the first time, Wikipedia can make for a good, quick overview, while offering links and citations to other sources. When using it for academia purposes, however, be careful to examine the sources to make sure that any information is relevant and accurate.
Attack on Titan became such a mainstream hit that it was inevitably going to be embroiled in controversy. In this article from The Daily Beast, Kirsten Carey dives into some of those controversies, from accusations of fascism to its contentious ending, while explaining why the series, in some ways, gets a worse rap than its deserves.
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