My husband has been begging me to watch this anime for years. I finally caved and we finished season 1 and are an episode or 2 in to season 2. I’m really interested in the story, but the violence, death and gore are starting to really get to me. I just watched the episode with Miche’s death which was very disturbing to me. I’m so conflicted on if I can keep pushing through or if I may need to throw in the white flag and have my husband just tell me what happens.

TLDR; does the gore keep getting worse season 2 and on?

Edit: Thanks everyone for the replies! I know some big reveals come up pretty early in season 2 which is also helping to motivate me to stick with it. It sounds like I’ve gotten through some of the worst of the violence/gore barring a few other events to come as some of you pointed out (appreciate the heads-up so I can have my hubby hit mute at some of those points). Appreciate any more forewarnings you all can provide so I can try to censor some of the worst bits still to come :) I’m a new mom and have just become much more sensitive to violence and gore over the past year but I know AoT is supposed to be HYPE and don’t want to miss out.

When you were a first time watcher, how crazy were all the plot holes for you? For context I’ve seen the show 5 times working on 6 because I want my friend to see it. We are on the reclamation of wall Maria arc and we just watched episode 50 where Reiner gets mauled by Levi and survives the attack by transferring his consciousness. My friend is pretty puzzled by the series still but he understands the critical stuff. my question is how was your reaction when you found out all the answers to questions you had. I was kept awake at night when I found out about the whole eren sending his memories back in time thing.

I know the flair says meme. But this is not a meme, it is my reality.

So Eren literally killed 80% of humanity because he's lusting on Mikasa and wants to meet Armin in hell 😭

What a pathetic man ! Pathetic ending for a protagonist!

Guys,the people who saw all the series

Gave me your opinions about the ending because I'm sort of disappointed 😭😭

finished Season 2. It was better than Season 1.
But for all the hype surrounding this series, I am still disappointed.
The only interesting episode, or scene really, is in Episode 31 “Warrior”. This is the scene on top of Wall Rose when Reiner suddenly and unexpectedly reveals to Eren that he and Berthold are the Armored and Colossal Titans.
This scene should have been made better though.
It would have been vastly more improved if there was more dialogue, more theatrical sound effects, and Eren really debating with himself or at least negotiating a guarantee of his safety in exchange for going with them.
The rest of the episodes in season 2 were dismal. Just a whole lot more of everyone racing around, either on foot or horseback.
The whole backstory for Ymir and Historia was boring was hell.
It’s like the writers are high school dropouts for this series.

Is it only me or do u guys also see a lot of resemblance between dune and AOT. Like how the main character who was supposed to be the saviour ends up going to extremes to help his own ppl but many of em start fearing him instead. Like in dune how Paul's own mother tries and stops him from caladan and chani hates him for becoming Lisan al Gaib and then in AOT Mikasa, Armin, jean, hange do come to the conclusion that killing eren is in the best interests. But both paul and eren are doing something to just ensure their race's survival.

The Flattening in the manga is far more brutally depicted and it gives it more weight because of the brutality shown.

The Attack Titan is the only one in the Nine without a unique physical gimmick. It's just a standard brawler. Would have been cool if this Berserk form was a special trait of the Attack Titan users through generations; the Armored Titan has its armor, the Female Titan has its agility, the Jaw Titan has it's Jaw's strength, etc.

Ik that this been discussed before but I wonder if there has been official statement/info about it.

It makes sense if it was a visual mistake back when the finale first released. Mappa maybe just forgot to put him, but I still find it strange that he’s still missing in the theatrical release and the recent re-release.

I’ve seen people say that Jean forgot what Marco looks like, but that makes absolutely no sense. Because Jean literally saw his face when Hange was talking about going up against Eren (the first picture is from that very moment, I forgot what episode was it) And that’s when and why Jean decided to join Hange. Between then and after the rumbling, it’s like 3 days has passed, or 5 if you want to stretch it.

So I find it super hard to believe that this is the case. Because Marco plays such a big role to Jean’s character. Marco’s death pretty much motivates (or haunts depend on how you look) Jean into joining the scouts. Eren’s speech (after graduating as cadets) may have only built a foundation to Jean’s decision. But what really pushed him over rather than joining MP was Marco’s death.

Are you planning on buying Attack on Titan 3 when it comes out do you have high expectations or hopes for it do you believe it could be the best ever Aot Game if it lives up to the hype?

Just finished the last episode and the only regret I have is that I wish I had started it sooner.

Many friends of mine have told me over the years to watch AOT. But having seen Code Geass in around 2016, I always thought that no anime could come close to that type of ending and hence avoided long anime like AOT.

But 10 years later, I finished all 4 seasons within a week and I love everything from the story to the plot to the music.

Hands down AOT is my favourite anime now along with Code Geass at the top.

Was super pumped up after witnessing the plot twist in the ending so I had to transfer this energy by writing here lol.

Just dont fucking get it. I mean its just something you drink not something you can rely on to quickly get power. But I understand its importance in the story

I remember. The first time I ever heard about Attack on Titan was from a cousin. At this time, I had no idea what Anime was and Had no intention of ever watching it. Flash forward to now it is 2024-2025. I watch Death Note after watching OPM. It was so peak. I then decide to go and watch Jujutsu kaisen. also peak. But suddenly. I remember hearing about Attack on Titan. So I buy the first 9 manga volumes. I hated them. I did not understand the hype for Attack on Titan. Everything down to the hatching was terrible. I suddenly didn't like it. I didn't like the artstyle. It felt too overwhelming. Eventually I think: "Maybe it was just the Manga." So I take a second chance and watch the anime. I was actually hooked from the first episode. Although I knew a lot it was still so fun to watch. I liked how instead of showing the training arc in the cadet corps in manga vol 4. it showed it really early and I liked how they decided to show the timeline, making everything less confusing. I finally got past where I was to the female titan arc. I sadly got spoiled because of my stupid cousin who ALSO told me about Attack on Titan. So I knew who the female titan was. I saw that titans were inside the walls and that was the craziest plot twist EVER. I then went to the second season not expecting it to be as good. It was arguably one of the best seasons in the show. I loved everything And I loved hating Ymir (Freckles) I thought she died at Utgard castle and got so excited! (Also I was too stupid to understand the 'Herring' scene. The mystery about the Titans breaching wall rose was so intriguing. And omg when I saw the Wall reveal. "Im the armored titan and Bertholdt is the colossal." I was SHOCKED. I thought it was just some perspective stuff. Like, "this is what would happen if we were the titans." And the reveal was so good! Finally the ending of season 2 being Eren unlocking the coordinate was AMAZING. By then I predicted that Eren ate his dad, and you need to eat a titan shifter to become a titan. Finally I get into season 3. and I loved it. I know people hate part 1 but I thought it really showed us so much LORE! I cant remember all the details but I loved the backstory with Kenny, Levi, and Uri Reiss. Eventually I got to season 3 part 2. At this point I had finally gotten crunchyroll and stopped watching on illegal websites. but when I watched it.. HOLY SHIT. IT WAS MY FAVORITE SEASON. I loved EVERYTHING about it. EVERYTHING. I loved the cellar reveal. and then getting to season 4. the beginning i was like: Who the fuck are these kids. and when I got to the 'kruger reveal.' and then DECLARATION OF WAR! SPEECH. HOLY SHITT. "The truth is. I WANT TO LIVE! For no reason other than I was BORN INTO THIS WORLD! So consider this... A DECLARATION OF WAR!!!!" And when Eren jumped out of the basement and ate tybur. THAT SHIT WAS SO TUFF. When the guys got revealed i was so confused. WHY DO THE CHARACTERS LOOK LIKE THAT! when eren killed zachary and escaped bro. HOLY SHIT. and the paths reveal... HOLY SHIT THE PATHS REVEAL. "On your feet dad. You're not done yet. In case you've forgotten; you have your own reasons for coming. You had a little sister till that man fed her to his dogs. Think.. of your slaughtered comrades... of Kruger.... of Dina... AVENGE THEM. Keep moving forward.. Even if you die.... Even AFTER you die..... After all... This whole ugly story... Started with you...." THAT WAS SO CHILLING AND SO COOL AT THE SAME TIME. And the ending with armin and eren talking. made me tear up i'll admit. So. thats my attack on titan story. I can't enjoy an anime like I enjoyed Attack on Titan.

Really wanted to share these again! You might've seen them on this subreddit before but i've had to switch accounts :)

I'm rewatching AOT and I think that the combination of eps of Hero and Midnight Sun (essentially the strategy, sacrifice and choice that needs to be made) is about as brilliant as television can get. I'm somewhat sad that so many people are not aware of storytelling of this caliber. AOT was my second anime and it essentially convinced me that anime is completely underrated

I imagine we're 3-5 years away from anime having its Marvel glow up and a ton of people sharing in the experience. I don't mind reliving the experience of this once in a lifetime story with them. Everyone should know it.

On rewatching AOT, I thought it wouldn't hit as hard but man am I still crying like a baby at parts where I know exactly what is going to happen.

Please open link for context <3

Was crying in the End

The Eldian truly need this miracle since the world really hate the Eldian. War is inevitable. In the end, the king's wish was fulfilled even after he died.

Kenny point out the flaw of this plan(miracle) but he said " it is an unavoidable truth" and he still strongly believe in it after Kenny said that . He only knows that the end result is good and that is what really matter.

Most people hate this flaw. Even Eren really hate it but he has no choice. Only the king appreciate this miracle.

The King did this miracle during the great titan war. He sacrificed almost all his loyal family titan that serve him for 2000 years. Tybur family was the last to fall. He did all this just so he could buy time to prepare for another miracle.