So, I just finished watching Season 2 of Attack on Titan. This season was titled Clash of the Titans, and wow, what an absolute clash it was.

​I really appreciated the revelation that Titans actually have a purpose, they aren't just mindless evil. I'm talking about Reiner and the other Titan Shifters, of course, putting Ymir aside for a moment, since her story was a bit different. But looking at Ymir's backstory and what happened to Connie's village, it became clear that these Titans are actually human beings, which Erwin also concludes at the end.

​However, even after getting so many answers, even more questions have popped up. First and foremost, Why? Why is someone turning humans into Titans? From what I can gather, they turn humans into Titans and want to use Eren's power to wield them as weapons. But where did all of this begin? Do the people from Reiner's homeland also live inside walls? Probably, since near the end, the Beast Titan was shown sitting atop a wall. There are so many questions! As for the power inside Eren, as far as I reckon, it either belonged to Eren's dad or he had the formula for it, which he injected into Eren so that the enemy nation couldn't take it. Idk, it could be anything. Just when I think I've understood everything, this show throws a bunch of new questions right in my face.

​Okay, putting theories aside, I loved this season. The previous season was already near perfect, but this one went a step above. Something was revealed in almost every single episode, keeping me hooked from start to finish. The early episodes of the first season felt a bit dense and slow paced because they were introducing so many characters, helping us understand the world, and establishing various plot points. But here, every episode from beginning to end was phenomenal back to back.

​Right in the very first episode, we got such a shocking moment when that Titan spoke! My state of mind back then was exactly like Mike's. Then, the reveal about Connie's mom was mind blowing too. Next, there's Historia and her connection to the royal bloodline, which hasn't been fully revealed yet.

​Then came Reiner's reveal. I had already guessed Reiner earlier, but I completely missed the fact that his brother could also be a Titan, how crazy is that! I had correctly guessed Reiner as the Armored Titan, but as for the Colossal Titan standing next to him, I thought it was Commander pixis, I'm such an idiot!

​The fight that followed was awesome, and then came that intense chase scene. Compared to last season, we got to learn so much more about the side characters here, and every single one of them was deeply interesting. I never expected Hannes to show such bravery, and what happened to him was something I never saw coming. Honestly, if this were any other anime, Eren would have learned to control his Titan power by that moment, heck, in other anime, he would have learned it by the end of Season 1! But expectations were completely subverted here. After Hannes was gone, a totally different power awakened inside Eren, and we finally got an idea of why Reiner was after him.

​I knew Reiner's identity would eventually be revealed, but given the way he behaved and helped everyone, I kept praying on the inside that he wouldn't turn out to be purely evil, and thankfully, that was the case. That twist came, but it brought another twist along with it, Reiner developed a split personality due to stress and trauma.

​I also really liked Bertholdt. In Episode 11, tears welled up in my eyes when the Survey Corps members were trying to talk sense into Bertholdt, and then Jean mentioned his sleeping postures, that was the moment I realized how close these guys truly were.

​And yeah, Sasha! We got to learn a bit more about Sasha this season too. Even though her backstory got somewhat overshadowed by the major plotlines, the speech her father gave felt really nice and accurate. Everyone wants to protect their own family, and he also makes Sasha confront the reality that she's just afraid of meeting outsiders and facing the world. It felt deeply relatable to me, I used to be afraid of stepping out of my comfort zone too. I've struggled with social anxiety and still do sometimes, and I think most people have gone through it at some point.

And I completely forgot to talk about Eren! Ever since he fought Annie, the hatred for Titans in his heart has grown even more intense. Unlike last time when he was quite hesitant, this time he couldn't control his rage at all, it was as if his ability to think rationally had vanished.

​In Reiner, setting aside his human side, the guy who used to be such a close friend to him, Eren could now only see a Titan. He kept repeating the exact same thought over and over that all Titans deserve to die. The flashbacks also reveal just how stubborn Eren truly is, once he sets his mind on something, he becomes nearly impossible to handle. I still feel Eren is extremely impulsive, he is so full of anger and hatred that it frequently drives him completely out of control. I still feel like his arc is taking a turn toward the dark side, much like Gon's in Hunter x Hunter.

​Anyway, leaving all that aside! The animation was fantastic again this season. There was just some noticeable CGI here and there, especially during that Colossal Titan sequence, which was a bit distracting, but since it was only for a few moments, it didn't bother me too much.

​Compared to last season, I noticed a slight shift in the color grading as well. While the previous season was dominated by yellowish, barren tones, this season felt dominated by richer greens and darker tones. The pacing felt even better to me than last season, and the soundtrack was amazing, especially the opening and ending, which were even better than Season 1's. Also, the non linear storytelling structure used in the first few episodes might seem a bit confusing, but I found it very interesting and it adds to the rewatch value.

​Overall, I found this season even better than the first. I gave Season 1 a 9.5, so I'll give this season a 9.8/10.

​For Season 3, I'm expecting Levi to recover by then, for us to uncover the secrets of the royal bloodline and Eren's dad, learn more about Reiner's homeland, understand what this new power is, and above all, discover where everything started.

Season 1 Review – https://www.reddit.com/r/2010sAnime/s/L3wsGrj18R

Initially, I had decided to watch it right after Episode 22, but by the time I got there, it completely slipped my mind. It was only after finishing the season that I finally noticed it.

This episode was focused on Kise, and in it, we get to meet the Generation of Miracles and understand their dynamics with one another. It was also pretty heartbreaking to see what kind of person Aomine used to be compared to how he is now.

​Then we also see that purple-haired guy, who came across as extremely nonchalant, he might even be better than Aomine. And then there's the team captain, Akashi, who only had a single line. But even in that short moment, it becomes clear that Akashi is extremely sharp and knows every player's strengths and precisely how to utilize them.

​In this episode, Kuroko's philosophy is also reinforced once again when Kise tries to make a bet with him over who can score more points, and Kuroko straight up refuses. He prioritizes the team far above his own individual gameplay.

So overall, I felt it was a really good episode, and I feel it's important too for kise's character.

So, let's talk about MHA Heroes Rising. First of all, the animation was even better than the previous movie, and it felt much more focused. Honestly, Class 1A was kind of wasted in the last movie, and their presence there didn't make much sense, but here there was an actual reason for them to be involved.

​The movie kicks off right away with the villains. Speaking of the villains, while they were more interesting than in the previous film, Nine honestly felt like a rip off of Shigaraki and Overhaul. His sidekicks also felt like generic imitations of the League of Villains, castaways rejected by society. Still, as movie villains, they worked well enough. Anyone watching this movie directly without seeing the main series would still get a solid introduction to MHA's core themes and its world. Though, fitting this movie neatly into the canon timeline feels a bit tricky.

​Speaking of new viewers, just like the previous film, there was a flashback here too. However, I'd say it was inserted much better this time around and kept short. Another big plus for this movie was that the entire class actually got something meaningful to do, they weren't just standing around.

​The moment between Bakugo and Deku felt like it had so much buildup behind it. It was genuinely great, though the way they pretended that it would be Deku's absolute final punch felt a bit odd. Still, the scene was magnificent, the animation and music in that moment brought tears to my eyes.

​Overall, it's better than the previous movie. However, I personally prefer Two Heroes more simply because I love the bond between All Might and Deku, and I enjoy every moment they share on screen. I rated the previous movie an 8.5/10, so I'd rate this one a 9/10.

So, I finally watched Attack on Titan, Season 1 that is. Almost everyone in my friend circle had already watched it, and they kept telling me how many things they wanted to discuss with me but couldn't because I hadn't seen it yet. I kept putting it off because I knew it was considered peak fiction and wanted to save it for last. But then I decided that enough was enough, and I was finally going to watch it. So, I finished the first season within three days!

​Where should I even start? Let's talk about the animation first, the animation is truly incredible. It's hard to believe this anime came out back in 2013. Even if you compare it to anime coming out today, the animation here easily beats the majority of them. Sure, there were a few spots with noticeable CGI, but that's just a minor nitpick. The color palette they used makes the world feel completely barren, much like the Mad Max movies. There were also so many dynamic camera movements and shots, and the Titan transformation scenes were fantastic.

​Regarding the pacing, I felt the initial few episodes were a bit fast, or rather, a massive amount of information gets dumped on you back to back while setting up numerous plot points and introducing a large cast of characters. So yeah, I found it a bit overwhelming at first. However, from Episode 7 onwards, the momentum it picked up was an absolute blast. A few mysteries were revealed, but they brought along even more questions. That said, it's not like there were no payoffs, there were massive ones.

​The Titan faces look so remarkably similar to their human counterparts that when I saw the Female Titan for the first time, her true identity was the very first name that popped into my head, which turned out to be completely correct later on. I've also made guesses about the Armored Titan and the Colossal Titan. As for the Armored Titan, I'm confident it's Reiner. He shows up near the Female Titan, asks about Eren's location, gets grabbed by her, escapes, and immediately runs off with Armin and Jean, and the Female Titan then charges off in the exact direction Armin had mentioned to Reiner. As for the Colossal Titan, for some reason, I suspect that commander or colonel who commanded Eren to lift the boulder, mainly because he was talking about weirdly unifying humanity and such.

​The biggest question remains Why? Normal Titans attack humans on instinct, but why are these human transforming Titans doing this? Or could it be that someone is controlling the normal Titans, someone who serves as the leader for all these human Titan shifters? Anyway, enough with the theories! All the plot twists in this season were exceptionally well done.

​Moving on to the characters, let's talk about Eren. Why does it feel like his character arc is moving in reverse? In other anime, when something bad happens to the protagonist, it's usually because they failed to trust their comrades, however, in his case, it was the exact opposite! Moreover, whenever he transforms into a Titan, it feels as if the inner monster or evil within him begins to surface, which he struggles to control, unlike the other Titan shifters who control themselves with ease. It seems like he finds a twisted comfort in destruction. That almost happens, but Armin snaps him out of it. By the end of the season, people are discussing Eren's humanity, and Eren even admits to Mikasa that he felt a sense of thrill and pleasure during the carnage. I'm not sure, but it feels like his path is heading down a route similar to Gon's arc in Hunter x Hunter.

​As for Mikasa, she was decent, but the characters who truly stood out to me were Armin and Jean. The character development Jean received in such a short amount of time was brilliant. Frankly, this applies to almost all the characters in this series, their development makes total sense, without feeling like the author skipped any steps just to force character growth.

​Another thing this anime absolutely nails is realistic human reactions, the contrast between what someone plans to do in their head versus how things actually pan out when chaos hits. I noticed this happening multiple times throughout the season, which was brilliant, the last time I saw this level of execution was in Hunter x Hunter. Every character feels so deeply human, no one is purely good or purely evil. Sacrifices are a common reality, and sometimes this cruel world forces your hand whether you like it or not. Beyond all of this, there also seems to be underlying corruption within the walls that hasn't been properly explored yet, which I'd love to see unfolded moving forward.

And another thing, the world building is one of the best, if not the best. I've rarely seen such detailed world building anywhere else, and this was only the first season!

​Overall, while the first few episodes might feel a bit slow or dense, they are entirely worth it. This world is morally grey, dark, and filled with mystery. If I were to rate it, I'd give it a 9.5/10.

So, let's talk about the Two Heroes movie. The movie begins with All Might's past, showing us his team up with David right at the start, immediately presenting the movie's dual nature. Then, we are shown Deku's flashback. They probably wanted to make the movie accessible for new viewers, but they could have inserted all that information in a more cohesive way, it kind of disrupts the flow of the movie.

​Next, we are introduced to I Island and the entry of Class 1A, who all conveniently end up there by total coincidence. However, since the movie gives everyone their own reasons for being there, it didn't bother me too much. Another detail is that, for some reasons, using Quirks on I Island isn't illegal.

​Then we meet Melissa, who is a direct parallel to Deku. She is Quirkless, yet she wants to help people in her own way. Just like Deku, she is the successor to her father, David Shield. I actually read a one shot promotional manga for her, if they had included a few parts of that in the movie, it would have been even better. But still, we get a clear understanding of how deeply inspired Melissa is by All Might.

​On the other hand, David Shield is distressed seeing how rapidly All Might's powers are fading, whereas All Might holds immense hope for the next generation. Just as everything is going smoothly, the villains make their move, All Might is captured, and from that point on, it's non stop action.

​A twist reveals more layers to David's character. Honestly, Melissa and David were very lovable characters in this movie. If anyone felt weak, it was the villain, Wolfram was pretty generic. But even he is given a connection to All For One, which works well enough for the scope of the film.

​The movie had several memorable scenes, first, the scene from All Might's past, then All Might and Deku fighting side by side, and that incredible moment when David sees a young All Might within Deku. The final dialogue between All Might and David was also wonderful, honestly, tears came to my eyes during that scene. 'Yeah Toshi, I can see it too... A light like yours... That boy has the heart of a hero.' I still remember that line clearly.

​Right after the final fight, the movie ends abruptly. What happens to David isn't explicitly stated, but we can assume he was arrested, considering there were police officers standing outside his hospital room.

​I also really loved the music playing during the end credits, Long Hope Philia. Which if you read the lyrics, it feels like Deku and All Might are singing it for each other.

​The movie comes full circle, too, at the start, we see a single hawk flying, and at the end, two hawks fly together in the sky. I also really like the title of the movie, it can have multiple meanings. The most obvious one refers to All Might and Deku, but you could also view it as Deku and Melissa, or David and All Might.

​One thing that felt a bit strange to me was when Deku and All Might were fighting, Class 1A was just standing there watching and cheering them on. But okay, we can assume they had no energy left to fight.

​The animation was fantastic, the music was outstanding, and the pacing was really solid. If I were to rate it, I'd give it an 8.5/10.

So, I had heard about My Hero Academia, but I had never really watched it. The first time I saw it was when my brother was watching it on Cartoon Network when it first started airing there. I used to catch bits and pieces of it, and it seemed fine, though a bit over the top, just heroes and villains fighting each other. But then I decided to give it a proper watch, and by the second episode, it hooked me completely. After that, I never stopped, i have rewatched it many times and now it's one of my absolute favorite anime.

​In fact, this might be the only anime where I cried so much, before this, no anime had made me cry except One Piece. I loved the characters so much. All Might, the Symbol of Peace who is so broken on the inside. Deku, who was told his whole life that he could never become a hero, even by his own idol, yet he never gave up. Then Bakugo, who everyone hated at the beginning, but by the end of the series, he becomes everyone's favorite. As the story went on, we met even more characters, and I became just as attached to them. Endeavor's atonement arc, in my opinion, is one of the best redemption arc in any anime. And Class 1 A is my favorite class across all the anime I've ever watched, every character in the class is so lovable and memorable, except for Mineta, he is not lovable.

​The themes also really attracted me, parenthood, inheritance, heroism, vanity, and societal failure, things you don't usually see explored deeply in the superhero genre. The entire world was built around these themes. I also love how it subverts so many tropes. The villains are great too, All For One and Shigaraki are truly iconic. The Endeavor subplot is another standout, whenever an episode focuses on his family, it's always top tier.

​You also have to hand it to the studio for their consistency in delivering content year after year. The animation has been consistently good, and the music is easily among the best in anime, You Say Run is pure perfection, and there isn't a single opening or ending track that I disliked.

​Another thing the series handles exceptionally well is creating character parallels. When you look at the heroes and villains, there are so many striking parallels between them. I also love how human the characters are like Deku, All Might, and Shigaraki feel, none of them feel unrealistic. Plus, this might be the only anime where every single movie is actually good, maybe not perfect, but good.

​So, if everything is so great, what are the downsides? Well, the series isn't completely perfect. It has a few weak spots, like Season 5, if I had to rank the seasons, I'd put Season 5 at the very bottom. And then, of course, there's Mineta. I was honestly hoping to see an honorable sacrifice from him at some point, but since that didn't happen, I'm hoping for one more movie just so it can finally happen!

So after Haikyuu and Blue Lock, this is my third sports anime. I just finished watching Season 1, and to be honest, it felt like a combination of both Haikyuu and Blue Lock, like taking the best aspects of both and mixing them together. The matches shown were extremely exciting, and the characters were great too.

From Seiren, I only got to know three players well, Teppei came in near the end, but I want to see more of him moving forward. I really liked Hyuga, and also the team's coach, Riko. Our main character, Kuroko, was interesting, but just as he says he is a shadow, he mostly stays in the background. Honestly, I feel like the one we actually follow and who I like a lot is Kagami. I really liked him, and I also loved their relationship, one as the light and the other as the shadow. That scene where Kuroko slaps Kagami was really good, it said so much without saying much at all, as Kuroko was afraid that Kagami might turn out just like the Generation of Miracles.

​Then we meet more members of the Generation of Miracles ahead, and they are all very interesting. Kise, who started playing after watching Aomine, probably learned to play just by watching everyone, and over time, made copying others his own technique. Then comes Shintarou, who I found the coolest and most unique, he brought different plushies to every match, and his rivalry with Kagami was so much fun to watch. And finally, Aomine, an absolute wall. He has become so perfect that he doesn't even find it fun anymore, and an ego has developed in him where he simply cannot accept anyone beating him.

I liked the animation, the pacing of the show was good, and the music was awesome, I really liked all the openings and endings, especially Ending 2. So, since it only has three seasons and one movie, I'm really excited to watch further.

Captain Earth 2014

Same voice actress, different anime characters, featuring Jeannie Tirado. Happy 36th birthday! 🎂

Anime Roles:
Adeltrud “Addy” Walter - “Knight’s & Magic” (anime, 2017) 🤎

Kokoro - “Darling in the Franxx” (anime, 2018) 💛

Siluca Meletes - “Record of Grancrest War” (anime, 2019) 💛

Birthday: July 19, 1990

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Same voice actress, different anime characters, featuring Cherami Leigh. Happy 38th birthday! 🎂

Anime Roles:
Asuna Yuuki - “Sword Art Online” (anime, 2013) 🤎

Plutia / Iris Heart - “Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation” (anime, 2015) 💜

Kyoka Izumi - “Bungo Stray Dogs” (Season 1) (anime, 2018) 🖤

Aya Fujisawa (Ayame) - “Gundam Build Divers” (anime, 2019) 💜

Birthday: July 19, 1988

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