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Post by Morcombe on May 31, 2013 23:36:23 GMT -5
www.mangahere.com/manga/shingeki_no_kyojin/mangafox.me/manga/shingeki_no_kyojin/www.mangareader.net/shingeki-no-kyojinShingeki no Kyojin Manga Summary: Several hundred years ago, humans were nearly exterminated by giants. Giants are typically several stories tall, seem to have no intelligence, devour human beings and, worst of all, seem to do it for the pleasure rather than as a food source. A small percentage of humanity survived by walling themselves in a city protected by extremely high walls, even taller than the biggest of giants. Flash forward to the present and the city has not seen a giant in over 100 years. Teenage boy Elen and his foster sister Mikasa witness something horrific as the city walls are destroyed by a super giant that appears out of thin air. As the smaller giants flood the city, the two kids watch in horror as their mother is eaten alive. Elen vows that he will murder every single giant and take revenge for all of mankind. ---- This manga kicks serious freaking ass. here's the anime opening as well since it too is freaking epic
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Post by CJ on Jun 7, 2013 14:04:20 GMT -5
It's really hard for me to describe why I like this manga so much without giving HUGE spoilers away.
As you all likely know, I'm an advocate for women being represented more fairly in fiction. Thankfully, Attack on Titan passes the Bechdel Test with flying colors. In order for a series to pass this test, it must adhere to these rules:
1. It has to have at least two [named] women in it 2. Who talk to each other 3. About something besides a man
Needless to say, it has an amazing female cast. It has an amazing cast in general. There is a definite higher ratio of male characters, but for a manga based on western fantasy, that's to be expected.
It's hard to give examples of why the characters in this manga rock without giving anything away. Let's just say it has a fantastic cast and to try not to get too attached to any of the characters. It's very Game of Thrones with the death of characters.
If you haven't watched or read this, do so IMMEDIATELY. It's hyped but it deserves that hype. Go check it out.
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Post by Morcombe on Jun 7, 2013 21:21:27 GMT -5
Chapter 46 - www.mangahere.com/manga/shingeki_no_kyojin/c046/Not gonna lie I'm rather disappointed, thought we wur gonna get some answers or motives this chapter regarding colossal and Armour but nothing really happened. interested in who this true enemy is though
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Post by Hitotsumami on Jun 8, 2013 11:46:57 GMT -5
Well I started reading this, on chapter four now, and I really like it! Will post more as I keep reading.
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Post by Hitotsumami on Jun 8, 2013 21:55:41 GMT -5
So, I'm on chapter 13 now and I realized something. Don't tell me if I'm right or wrong, I'll figure as I go, I just want to say it.
I know Eren can become a Titan, and when he does, his body is located on the back of the neck. What if.. What if EVERY Titan has a real person located in that position of the body. THAT is why the only way to kill a Titan is to slice up that area of the body.
And the bigger Titans are just smaller titans in the neck of bigger ones. Like a Matryoshaka doll.
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Post by Morcombe on Jun 9, 2013 0:59:02 GMT -5
very good theory, it's the only thing I can think of as well.
The matroshyka dolls is probably wrong though, as the other titans couldn't possibly fit in the necks of each other with the exception being colossal titan.
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Post by CJ on Jun 9, 2013 9:19:01 GMT -5
So, I'm on chapter 13 now and I realized something. Don't tell me if I'm right or wrong, I'll figure as I go, I just want to say it. I know Eren can become a Titan, and when he does, his body is located on the back of the neck. What if.. What if EVERY Titan has a real person located in that position of the body. THAT is why the only way to kill a Titan is to slice up that area of the body. I totally think that as well actually. They haven't said outright whether or not it's true in the manga but keep looking for clues. I bet this is true. Considering the Titans fade right away after dying makes me think this is ultimately true. This I have to agree with Morcombe, but that's only because we're privy to more information than you are Hito. This isn't to say that some bigger Titans don't have this trait though.
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Post by Hitotsumami on Jun 9, 2013 23:50:20 GMT -5
Alright, another theory! I am on chapter 31 now. I will not be reading/have not read this thread until I catch up to avoid any possible spoilers.
Here is my quick idea: Annie is the spy and she was the titan who tried to kidnap Eren. That is all
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Post by Morcombe on Jul 5, 2013 16:03:54 GMT -5
Chapter 47 - mangastream.com/read/attack_on_titan/47/1974/1So I really don't like Ymir anymore, looks like she was stuck in her Titan form for 60 years, so the theory of all the titans being humans seems to be true. Still wonder if everyone who is eaten is truly dead or if they somehow become titans as well. Anyway I really hope this is the fall of Reiner and Bertholt cause we need to start moving forward.
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Post by Morcombe on Aug 7, 2013 16:26:26 GMT -5
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Post by Hitotsumami on Aug 7, 2013 20:43:12 GMT -5
Nothing that we didn't already guess or know has happened. I love attack on titan, but its been kinda boring the last few chapters.
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Post by CJ on Aug 27, 2013 14:42:39 GMT -5
SPOILERS UP TO EPISODE 21 OF THE ANIME:The Time Travel Theory: eoptheories.weebly.com/When I first heard about this theory, I was a bit skeptical. However, with this evidence, I can't help but not treat it with at least some respect. Could the entire series be a time loop? Is Eren seeing the future?
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Post by Hitotsumami on Aug 27, 2013 15:23:09 GMT -5
Cj, that is mind blowing. I'm actually rooting for this theory now.
This is one reason why I love manga. There are people out there who notice all those small things and come up with these amazing, exciting theories.
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Post by Morcombe on Aug 30, 2013 13:45:41 GMT -5
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Post by CJ on Sept 6, 2013 10:09:38 GMT -5
Whelp, Chapter 49 is out and MAN. WHAT A CHAPTER.
I don't even know where to begin but DAYUM. ERWIN. DAYUM.
EDIT: As some of these posts will show up in the Recent Posts thread, I'd like to ask that major spoilers be kept tagged. I don't want to ruin this show for our other members. Thanks!
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