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Kodansha Comics (2012), 208 pages
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"For the past century, what's left of mankind has hidden in a giant, three-walled city, trapped in fear of the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the Titans. Little is known about where they came from or why they are bent on consuming human-kind, but the sudden appearance of an enormous Titan is about change everything''--Cover.
Original publication date
2010-03-17
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LibraryThing member Helmont
there is an anime for the this graphic novel; what are you waiting for?
LibraryThing member TheDivineOomba
This is a review for the first 14 volumes, because I read them all at once, in about three days. For the most part, each volume is like one chapter of this story, so it works.
I really do like Attack on Titan - I started with watching the Anime, and finding out Season 2 won't come until 2016 - I
The characters are well written, even the ones that are written as a comic relief (Sasha and her appetite for example). These are all emotionally developed characters, who grow from the begining of the series as fighting titans takes it toll (along with learning about corruptness of some humanity). These are not people who want to fight. These are people who do what it takes to survive and protect humanity.
I think I like the anime better, but it might be because the color and sound adds a lot to the horror that is a titan. The plot between the two versions are almost the same, except for vary minor changes.
I really do like Attack on Titan - I started with watching the Anime, and finding out Season 2 won't come until 2016 - I
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realized I need more story, there is just too much odd stuff with this series, and totally heartbreakingly scary. Death is not sugarcoated. And people here die in horrible ways, usually by getting eaten by a Titan. The story is tight - the graphics are top-notch. Highly recommended if you are looking for something that is different, but grabs you, emotionally.The characters are well written, even the ones that are written as a comic relief (Sasha and her appetite for example). These are all emotionally developed characters, who grow from the begining of the series as fighting titans takes it toll (along with learning about corruptness of some humanity). These are not people who want to fight. These are people who do what it takes to survive and protect humanity.
I think I like the anime better, but it might be because the color and sound adds a lot to the horror that is a titan. The plot between the two versions are almost the same, except for vary minor changes.
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LibraryThing member PhoenixOfFireflies
Amazing story. But artwork is a tad strange. But that's ok. It suits the story completely.
LibraryThing member benuathanasia
Not as good as the anime. It's more difficult to get into, more "jumpy" (it quickly goes from one scene to another - one place or time to another), and the characters are far less developed than in the anime. Overall, meh.
LibraryThing member AliceaP
Last week I talked about my first foray into the worlds of anime and manga with my review of Another. This time I thought I'd check out Attack on Titan 1 by Hajime Isayama mainly because I was hoping that it would answer the question that the anime posed "What are Titans?". It did not answer that
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question. In fact, it only covered up to about the fourth episode of the series which is probably why they've put out several volumes. (There are 19 out currently and each volume contains 4 separate chapters.) I now understand why people start with the manga and then watch the anime although in my defense I'm a newbie to both worlds. I will say that if I had known that I wouldn't learn anything new by starting with the first volume I would have skipped to where the anime ended (on a cliffhanger!) which is volume 8 (don't worry it's already on my list). The style of drawing is pretty much spot on to what was in the anime so if you enjoy that style then you'll most likely enjoy the manga (but like I said don't waste your time on the earlier volumes unless you just want to refresh your memory). Now about the story: Humans vs Titans. That's the basic gist. Humans (those remaining) have been forced behind walls to escape the terror of the Titans who are giant humanlike creatures with a taste for human flesh (and bones and pretty much all the viscera therein contained). The two issues are: What are Titans and how do the humans defeat them? If you can't stomach gore and/or violence then this one is definitely not for you. However, if you're interested in the struggle for survival against seemingly unbeatable odds then you might want to check out Attack on Titan. Show Less
LibraryThing member krau0098
I have had this on my to be read pile for quite a while. This was a great start to this manga series. I watched the anime (which was pretty slow) and I am liking the manga a lot more than I liked the anime.
The artwork is well done and easy to follow. I also enjoy the detailed descriptions between
This volume is action packed and also introduces a lot of mysteries: where do these titans come from, why does Eren keep having these strange fits, and why is Mikasa so indestructible?
Overall a wonderful start to this shounen series. The writing flows well and is easy to read, it is action packed and I am really enjoying this world, the plot, and characters so far.
The artwork is well done and easy to follow. I also enjoy the detailed descriptions between
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chapters that explain the cities and weaponry. This volume is action packed and also introduces a lot of mysteries: where do these titans come from, why does Eren keep having these strange fits, and why is Mikasa so indestructible?
Overall a wonderful start to this shounen series. The writing flows well and is easy to read, it is action packed and I am really enjoying this world, the plot, and characters so far.
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LibraryThing member tapestry100
Not sure that this is for me. The story was just ok, the art was a little less that just ok - I guess I just don't get the hype? Maybe I need to watch the anime? The main character was obnoxious as hell, freaking out at the drop of a hat over every and anything, and everybody else seemed like just
I'm going to give this one more volume before I make up my mind for sure, but so far, I just don't get how this is as popular as it is.
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background noise (except mysterious Mikasa, the kickass girl who will inevitably save the day every time because ineffectual male protagonist will be too busy freaking out ad nauseam). I'm going to give this one more volume before I make up my mind for sure, but so far, I just don't get how this is as popular as it is.
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LibraryThing member aurorapaigem
This graphic novel really does a good job of grabbing the readers attention and hooking them into the series. Through the use of flashbacks and rather graphic fight scenes, we come to learn the story of Eren and the fight of his village against the massive Titans. I would recommend this book to
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older teens who love action and don't mind a little violence. There are some sad parts in the flashbacks, but they help to serve as motivation for the main characters. Can't wait to read the next book in the series. Show Less
LibraryThing member saltmanz
This is pretty bad. Iffy art, hard-to-follow dialogue and storytelling. Yet there's still something oddly compelling about the whole thing.
LibraryThing member SqueakyChu
This book was kind of a fun read. I came across it by accident and just felt like dipping into manga today--so I read it in two sittings.
I liked the detailed drawings of the giants and the premise of the story. However, I had problems following who was doing what to whom, and where. I'll probably
I'd recommend this book for anyone who wants an action-packed quick and effort-free read. I get the gnawing feeling that I also chose to read this book because I sense the human race in reality is being threatened at this time, thinking of such things as global warming, the COVID-19 pandemic, and political violence.
I liked the detailed drawings of the giants and the premise of the story. However, I had problems following who was doing what to whom, and where. I'll probably
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not read any further into this series so I decided to read the interesting author interview at the back of the book. I'd recommend this book for anyone who wants an action-packed quick and effort-free read. I get the gnawing feeling that I also chose to read this book because I sense the human race in reality is being threatened at this time, thinking of such things as global warming, the COVID-19 pandemic, and political violence.
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LibraryThing member sarahlh
It gets four stars for being so damn tenacious in its storytelling. Although the artwork isn't stellar, it improves with every chapter, and both the storytelling and the world building are brimming with promise. The main idea itself is startling and absorbing enough that it makes me want to find
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out what happens next, even if the sight of the titans in action make my skin crawl from the inside. Also, Isayama's interview made me confident that he knows what he wants to do with this series and that he won't let Attack On Titan turn to crap. Plus he is a big fan of the manga-ka Tsutomu Nihei, which is pretty cool. Show Less
LibraryThing member JimDR
While I'm not generally a manga fan, I do tend to pick the more "gritty" titles that make it big. Berserk, for example. So, the enormous success, and markedly dark tone, of this series drove me to pick up the first volume.
It was a good decision. The worldbuilding is interesting, the conflict
It does suffer from "manga series disease," meaning that in the entire first volume we only get a basic introduction to the story and endless, tiresome exposition.
It was a good decision. The worldbuilding is interesting, the conflict
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original, and characters aren't immediately off putting.It does suffer from "manga series disease," meaning that in the entire first volume we only get a basic introduction to the story and endless, tiresome exposition.
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Pages
208