Attack on Titan: Shingeki no Kyojin

[KrayZ33]

Right now, the most interesting faction for me is the church/royal family.

I mean, they know about the titans inside the wall, they probably know what titans are too and they probably know that they aren't the only humans alive.
Which means they are under attack and I wonder how they'll defend themselves. Will they create titans on their own, and is Eren one of them? What I'm saying is, a country that doesn't retaliate at some point, won't win a war.

But if Eren is their "weapon"-tech, they did a very poor job protecting it etc...so, doubtful.

[DarthEnderX]

Also, am I completely crazy or didn't they already establish that you need to be touching metal to transform into a Titan? So why was Eren surprised when it wasn't working? Or is that something the humans still didn't work out yet? I might be misremembering the details.

[neflight86]

Also, am I completely crazy or didn't they already establish that you need to be touching metal to transform into a Titan? So why was Eren surprised when it wasn't working? Or is that something the humans still didn't work out yet? I might be misremembering the details.

I don't remember that being established anywhere. It requires an injury and a "clear purpose, visualized", at least for Erin. Also, according to Reiner, they (Erin and Ymir) couldn't transform while their bodies were being repaired, and it appears Erin's fingers weren't back before Hannes got delicious.

[DarthEnderX]

Hmm, I guess I just came to that conclusion on my own and between seasons forgot that the humans didn't actually figure that out.

I mean, Annie had that metal ring she used to cut herself and transform, and Ymir used that knife. And I might chalk that up to "Well, they just have to bleed to transform, like when Eren bites himself" but then there was that time Eren transformed when he picked up that spoon.

[lelouch]

Hmm, I guess I just came to that conclusion on my own and between seasons forgot that the humans didn't actually figure that out.

I mean, Annie had that metal ring she used to cut herself and transform, and Ymir used that knife. And I might chalk that up to "Well, they just have to bleed to transform, like when Eren bites himself" but then there was that time Eren transformed when he picked up that spoon.

Do you read the manga?

[DarthEnderX]

No. Why do people keep saying that?

[KrayZ33]

Hmm, I guess I just came to that conclusion on my own and between seasons forgot that the humans didn't actually figure that out.

I mean, Annie had that metal ring she used to cut herself and transform, and Ymir used that knife. And I might chalk that up to "Well, they just have to bleed to transform, like when Eren bites himself" but then there was that time Eren transformed when he picked up that spoon.

Not sure, but weren't there just as many transformations without the use of a metal object?
Or does Eren have a teeth out of iron.

[MFauli]

At this point I don´t think iron/metal is of any importance.

However, IF it is, my theory on why Eren wasn´t able to transform in this last episode is that he lacked iron in his own blood. Maybe regenerating his human body had him so malnutritioned that there wasn´t enough iron to transform. I can´t remember: Did the spoon during Eren´s former transformation in S1 dissolve or was it there afterwards?

[DarthEnderX]

Not sure, but weren't there just as many transformations without the use of a metal object?
Or does Eren have a teeth out of iron.

I'd have to go back an look. But a lot of the time, I thought he was wearing his swords/maneuver gear.

Obviously though, this is some theory I came up with last season, and during the long gap between seasons, I thought this theory was something the show had actually confirmed. But since nobody else knows what I'm talking about, it obviously wasn't.

Did the spoon during Eren´s former transformation in S1 dissolve or was it there afterwards?

No. In fact, it was a point they specifically brought up that the spoon he was holding was completely uneffected by the heat and pressure of his transformation(ep.19@16:05).

[Shadow Skill]

After watching this second season. I will say this. It is definitely better than the first season. Less useless chatting about why the Titans exist, which was established in all 25 episodes of the first season. The scenes were not long and drawn out. This second season is worth watching. Still confused as to why they left a lot of season one unanswered, the basement, Why Titans are in the walls, etc etc. Overall the second season is worth watching.

[NeoCybercoin]

Didn't they say that he can't transform because his body was still healing?

[shinta|hikari]

They did.

[Munsu]

Just watched the 2nd season, brutal as always which is awesome. The plot itself quite hit and miss, lots of contradictions and one of the main premises with which the season began was completely ignored once we were on our way.

I kept rooting for Ymir, but with her latest decision it seems her days are numbered... but her death has long been foreshadowed, and she keeps proving me wrong. So crossing fingers she lasts a bit more.

And for those who were wondering on why Eren couldn't transform, yeah it was established earlier that he was still healing... and once he finished trying to transform and failing, there was a close-up to his hands, and his fingers hadn't healed yet. So that seems to be the reason.

Also curious about all the factions of Titans (didn't seem like they were friendly with the ape one), guess we'll learn more in the future.

[neflight86]

OVA 6 is out.

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I believe its the first of a 2-3 episode side story about Annie's final day in the MP. I guess I'm biased, but this single episode was more entertaining than... anything I've watched since summer, easily. I love it when Annie goes terminator.

At the end, what is she rushing to the door for? It's obviously a trap, but is she afraid of being framed for the murder, or something else to do with the neighbor? I don't get it.

[neflight86]

Season 3 has begun. Now the focus shifts to the internal enemies (humans) and the mysteries therein. I'm psyched! Also, "Kenny the Ripper" makes me shake my head with a smirk. Luckily the only thing AoT was missing were a cowboy character; I ain't complaining.

Looks like 4th time isn't the charm, as far as OPs go. The first three were a bit more hype than this new one.

[DarthEnderX]

There aren't any TITANS in the intro!!

[NeoCybercoin]

From what I understand this is all about internal conflict. So think i'll binge it when it's done. I'm not that interested in this one.

[DarthEnderX]

I wasn't that interested in that description either. Till the end of the first episode.

Grappling hook spike pistol cowboys!!

[neflight86]

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The first 3 minutes of this episode, and the incredible animation therein, have absolved AoT of all sins: past, present, and future.

The hype is real.

Why does the "true king" looks so foppish?

[Buffalobiian]

After all the swords and stuff I've forgot these guys had gunpowder and cannons.

edit: and I do like the consistency: either you talk after 1 nail, or you stay shut after 20.