Attack on Titan Season 3 deep dive review: Shocking developments and character growth

Attack on Titan Season 3 - Shingeki no Kyojin Season Three

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

July 23, 2018 - October 15, 2018
0:35～

■Broadcasting station

NHK General TV

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

Hajime Isayama

■ Director

Tetsuro Araki

■ Production

・Animation Production: WIT STUDIO

■Works

©Hajime Isayama, Kodansha / "Attack on Titan" Production Committee

■ Story

The fate of the Scout Regiment was finally coming to an end. Cornered by the Central Military Police, Erwin's execution was about to be carried out. Erwin was undergoing his final trial in the King's Chamber. To lose the Scout Regiment would mean losing the spear of humanity. No one was willing to listen to Erwin's argument, and just as he was about to be taken to the execution block, information came in that the Colossal Titan and Armored Titan had broken through Wall Rose. So who should the future of humanity be entrusted to?

■Cast

・Eren/Yuki Kaji・Mikasa/Yui Ishikawa・Armin/Marina Inoue・Jean/Kisho Taniyama・Sasha/Yu Kobayashi・Christa/Shiori Mikami・Connie/Hiro Shimono・Levi/Hiroshi Kamiya・Erwin/Daisuke Ono・Hange/Yu Misaki

■ Main staff

・Original Story: Hajime Isayama ・General Director: Tetsuro Araki ・Director: Masashi Koizuka ・Series Composition: Yasuko Kobayashi ・Character Design: Kyoji Asano ・General Animation Directors: Kyoji Asano, Satoshi Kadowaki ・Assistant Director: Tetsuya Wakano ・Action Animation Directors: Arifumi Imai, Takuma Hu,
Tatsuya Miki, Naonori Hashimoto - Art setting / Yuho Taniuchi, Kazushi Fujii - Titan setting / Takaaki Chiba - Prop design / Takuma Ko, Mai Teshima - Color design / Ken Hashimoto - Art director / Shunichiro Yoshihara - 3DCG director / Shigenori Hirosumi - 3DCG producer / Shuhei Yabuta - Director of photography / Kazuhiro Yamada - Editor / Fumi Hida - Sound director / Masafumi Mima - Music / Hiroyuki Sawano - Sound effects / Shizuo Kurahashi - Sound production / Techno sound - Animation production / WIT STUDIO

■ Main Characters

Eren Yeager: A boy who dreams of a world outside the walls. After joining the training corps, he aims to be assigned to the Survey Corps, which attempts to advance outside the walls. He has a strong will and a reckless personality.

Mikasa Ackerman: She has been with Eren ever since he saved her life when they were young. Protecting Eren is everything to her, and she wears the scarf he gave her almost every day of the year.

Armin Arlert: Eren and Mikasa's childhood friend. He is knowledgeable and taught Eren about the world outside the walls. He laments his lack of physical strength and his cowardice. His grandfather gave him his name.

Jean Kirstein is a member of the 104th Training Corps. His outspoken nature has always put him at odds with Eren. The keyword that is essential to talking about him is Mikasa.

Sasha Braus: A member of the 104th Training Corps. A wild child with an unconventional intuition. If you hear a loud noise from the next room, it's her farting.

Connie Springer is a member of the 104th Training Corps. She is good at maneuvering with agility. However, she is slow-witted. And she often misunderstands strategies. She is also a joker. In other words, she is an idiot.

Christa Lenz: A member of the 104th Training Corps. A kind-hearted girl who looks after her classmates. She is the idol of the boys in the 104th, or rather, a god.

・Levi is the captain of the Survey Corps. He is considered to be the strongest soldier in humanity, and is called "Captain" by his comrades.

Erwin Smith: Commander of the Survey Corps. He is a cold and ruthless commander, but even Levi respects him.

Hange Zoe: Squad leader of the Survey Corps. She has a unique way of thinking among the group that seeks change.

■Subtitle

Episode 38/Signal of FireEpisode 39/PainEpisode 40/Old TaleEpisode 41/TrustEpisode 42/AnswerEpisode 43/SinEpisode 44/WishEpisode 45/Orvud District Outer WallEpisode 46/King of the WallEpisode 47/FriendEpisode 48/BystanderEpisode 49/Night of the Recapture OperationEpisode 50/The Town of BeginningsEpisode 51/Lightning SpearEpisode 52/AdventEpisode 53/Perfect GameEpisode 54/HeroEpisode 55/White NightEpisode 56/BasementEpisode 57/That DayEpisode 58/Attack on TitanEpisode 59/Beyond the Wall

■ Related works

Attack on Titan: Before the Fall
Attack on Titan: Queen of the Isolated CityAttack on Titan: A Choice with No RegretsAttack on Titan: LOST GIRLS
Attack on Titan: Roses Blooming at the End
4-koma! Training Corps/Scout Corps/Levi SquadAttack on Titan Junior High/Titan High SchoolSkit on TitanAttack on Titan Season 1Attack on Titan Season 2

■ Theme songs and music

・OP2
・Period 7~10
・Longing and the Road of Corpses・Lyrics/Revo
・Composer: Revo
・Arrangement/Song/Linked Horizon

・ED2
・Period 7~10
・Name of Love
Lyrics: Sohei Mishima; Composition: Cinema Staff; Yoichiro Nomura; Arrangement: Akira Kumagai; Singer: Cinema Staff

Attack on Titan Season 3 Review and Recommendation

"Attack on Titan" is an anime series based on the popular manga of the same name by Hajime Isayama, and its third season aired on NHK General TV from July 23 to October 15, 2018. This season includes many important episodes that delve into the core of the story, and has been highly praised for its riveting storytelling and visual expression.

The third season begins with a tense situation in which Erwin, the leader of the Scout Regiment, is cornered by the Central Military Police and is about to be executed. This scene emphasizes Erwin's determination and the raison d'être of the Scout Regiment, and deeply moves viewers. Erwin's trial scene is an important scene in which political maneuvering and human desires intersect, and it calls into question the raison d'être of the Scout Regiment, prompting viewers to ponder deeply.

The story takes a dramatic turn when news arrives that the Colossal Titan and Armored Titan have broken through Wall Rose. This information not only determines the fate of the Survey Corps, but also threatens the very future of humanity, creating tension in the viewers. In particular, the scene in which the Colossal Titan appears makes a powerful visual impact, fully demonstrating WIT STUDIO's outstanding animation techniques.

Character growth is also a big part of the appeal of this season. Eren Yeager grows from a boy who dreams of a world outside the walls to a brave warrior who fights as a member of the Scout Regiment. His headstrong personality strengthens the bonds with his comrades and gives them the strength to face difficult situations. Mikasa Ackerman is a strong-willed character who will do anything to protect Eren, and her scarf is a symbol of her determination. Armin Arlert grows from a knowledgeable but timid boy to a leader who guides his comrades, and his knowledge and insight have a major impact on the Scout Regiment's strategy.

The individual personalities and growth of the members of the 104th Training Corps, such as Jean Kirstein, Sasha Braus, Connie Springer, and Christa Lenz, are also depicted. Jean grows through his conflict with Eren, Sasha fights using her wild instincts, Connie is a joker but supports her friends, and Christa is loved by everyone as a kind-hearted girl. The growth of these characters evokes deep empathy from the viewer and is an element that immerses them in the story.

The leaders of the Scout Regiment, including Levi, Erwin, and Hange, also play important roles in the third season. As humanity's strongest soldier, Levi continues to fight to protect his comrades. As a ruthless and merciless commander, Erwin looks to the future of humanity while bearing the fate of the Scout Regiment on his shoulders. As a squad leader with a vision for change, Hange pursues new possibilities for the Scout Regiment. The portrayal of these characters deeply moves and evokes empathy in the viewers, adding depth to the story.

The subtitles of the third season are symbolic of the story's development and leave a deep impression on viewers. Subtitles such as "Smoke Signal," "Pain," "Old Tale," "Trust," "Answer," "Sin," "Wish," "Outer Wall of Orvud District," "King of the Wall," "Friend," "Bystander," "Night of the Recapture Operation," "Town of Beginnings," "Thunder Spear," "Advent," "Perfect Game," "Hero," "White Night," "Basement," "That Day," "Attack on Titan," and "Beyond the Wall" reflect the theme of the story and the feelings of the characters, encouraging viewers to ponder deeply.

Related works include "Attack on Titan: Before the Fall," "Attack on Titan: Queen of the Isolated City," "Attack on Titan: No Regrets," "Attack on Titan: Lost Girls," "Attack on Titan: Roses Blooming at the End," "4-Koma! Training Corps/Survey Corps/Levi's Squad," "Attack on Titan: Junior High School/Titan High School," "Sketch of the Titan," "Attack on Titan: Season 1," and "Attack on Titan: Season 2." These works delve deeper into the world of "Attack on Titan" and provide viewers with new perspectives.

The theme songs and music are also important elements that enhance the appeal of the third season. The opening theme, "Path of Longing and Corpses," expresses the tension and hope of the story with Linked Horizon's powerful vocals and Revo's grandiose composition. The ending theme, "Name of Love," deeply depicts the characters' feelings with its gentle melody by cinema staff and lyrics by Sohei Mishima. These songs deeply move viewers and enrich the worldview of the story.

The third season of Attack on Titan has been highly praised in all aspects, including storytelling, character development, animation quality, and music, and has left viewers deeply moved and empathized. In particular, episodes depicting tense situations that determine the fate of the Scout Regiment and character development and bond make a strong impression on viewers. This season is an important episode for gaining a deeper understanding of the world of Attack on Titan, and is highly recommended for viewers.

Furthermore, while the third season faithfully reproduces the story of the original work, it also incorporates many original scenes and additional scenes that are unique to the anime, providing new discoveries and excitement for fans of the original work as well as anime fans. In particular, the scenes in which the Colossal Titan appears and Levi's battle scenes make the most of animation technology, creating a strong visual impact. These scenes deeply move and excite viewers, enriching the worldview of the story.

The third season also depicts the human drama of the leaders of the Scout Regiment, evoking deep empathy in the viewers. The portrayal of these characters, such as Erwin's determination and sacrifice, Levi's strength and kindness, and Hange's passion for change, deeply moves and evokes empathy in the viewers, adding depth to the story. These human dramas encourage deep contemplation in the viewers, enriching the worldview of the story.

In addition, the third season also depicts the Scout Regiment's strategies and tactics in detail, drawing deep interest from viewers. In particular, these strategies and tactics, such as the use of lightning spears and the operation to recapture the outer wall of Orvud District, deeply move and excite viewers, enriching the worldview of the story. These strategies and tactics encourage viewers to contemplate deeply, adding depth to the story.

The third season also depicts the bonds between the members of the Scout Regiment, evoking deep empathy in viewers. The bonds between characters such as Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Jean, Sasha, Connie, Christa, Levi, Erwin, and Hange deeply move and empathize with viewers, adding depth to the story. These bonds encourage viewers to contemplate deeply, enriching the worldview of the story.

Furthermore, the third season also depicts the Scout Regiment's conflicts with hostile forces, drawing deep interest from viewers. In particular, these conflicts, such as the conflict with the Central Military Police and the battles with the Colossal Titan and Armored Titan, deeply move and excite viewers, enriching the worldview of the story. These conflicts encourage viewers to contemplate deeply, adding depth to the story.

The third season also depicts the Scout Regiment's hopes for the future, deeply moving the viewers. In particular, the advance beyond the wall and the secrets of the basement, these hopes deeply move and evoke empathy in the viewers, adding depth to the story. These hopes encourage deep contemplation in the viewers, enriching the worldview of the story.

Furthermore, the third season also depicts the human drama of the leaders of the Scout Regiment, evoking deep empathy in the viewers. The portrayal of these characters, such as Erwin's determination and sacrifice, Levi's strength and kindness, and Hange's passion for change, deeply moves and evokes empathy in the viewers, adding depth to the story. These human dramas encourage deep contemplation in the viewers and enrich the worldview of the story.

The third season also depicts the Scout Regiment's strategies and tactics in detail, drawing deep interest from viewers. In particular, the use of lightning spears and the operation to retake the outer wall of Orvud District deeply impress and excite viewers, enriching the worldview of the story. These strategies and tactics encourage viewers to contemplate deeply, adding depth to the story.

Furthermore, the third season also depicts the bonds between the members of the Scout Regiment, evoking deep empathy in viewers. The bonds between characters such as Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Jean, Sasha, Connie, Christa, Levi, Erwin, and Hange deeply move and empathize with viewers, adding depth to the story. These bonds encourage viewers to contemplate deeply, enriching the worldview of the story.

The third season also depicts the Scout Regiment's conflicts with hostile forces, drawing deep interest from viewers. In particular, these conflicts, such as the conflict with the Central Military Police and the battles with the Colossal Titan and Armored Titan, deeply move and excite viewers, enriching the worldview of the story. These conflicts encourage viewers to contemplate deeply, adding depth to the story.

Furthermore, the third season also depicts the Scout Regiment's hopes for the future, deeply moving the viewers. In particular, these hopes, such as the advance beyond the wall and the secret of the basement, deeply move and evoke empathy in the viewers, adding depth to the story. These hopes encourage the viewers to contemplate deeply, enriching the worldview of the story.

As mentioned above, the third season of Attack on Titan has been highly praised in all aspects, including storytelling, character development, animation quality, and music, and is a work that deeply moves and sympathizes with viewers. In particular, episodes that depict tense situations that determine the fate of the Scout Regiment and character development and bond make a strong impression on viewers. This season is an important episode for gaining a deeper understanding of the world of Attack on Titan, and is a work that is highly recommended for viewers.