In April 2013, the first season of the anime titled Invasion of the Titans was released. The season consisted of twenty-five episodes. Anime has gained unprecedented popularity both in Japan and abroad.
After the release of the animated series, several spin-offs based on a previously released manga were filmed. Seiyu, or the actors of the animated series "Invasion of the Titans" also became known in their circle. But why exactly did this story become so popular?
The opinion of critics
There is no consensus on the animated series Titans Invasion. Actors, plot, world, graphics, characters - all this has been carefully studied by critics. Some of them believe that anime is overrated. Titans - the main enemies of all mankind - are not as scary as the creators try to show them. Critics believe the stupid facial expression of the titans reduces their fearsome power.
However, most critics agree that the story is strikingly different from most anime releases. The fictional world is perfectly spelled out. He has his own foundations, his own story, which is gradually being revealed. The actors of the animated series "Invasion of the Titans" also did an excellent job and gave voices to the painted characters.
And yet, whatever the critics' opinion, the anime was extended to the second and third seasons. And between the first and second seasons a separate story was released: "The Invasion of the Giants: High School." In addition, the studio presented to the public the OVA, telling about the life of the students of the corps and the rebellious days of the strongest warrior of mankind.
World and plot
Actions take place in a fictional world. The actors of the animated series "Invasion of the Titans" voice the characters. One hundred years before the current events, titans appeared in the world. No one knows where they came from or who created them. The Titans quickly captured almost the entire surface of the Earth and drove the surviving people beyond the walls. And now, for a hundred years, three walls - Mary, Rose and Sheena - have been protecting people from enemies.
But a quiet existence comes to an end when an armored titanium appears at the wall of Mary. He breaks a part of the wall and spreads panic among the residents of Shinganshin, a border town. In a few hours, the titans destroy almost the entire population of Shinganshin and make their way through military units.
People get tired of escaping behind the Rose wall. But the losses are great. The territory of Mary is the place where most of the agricultural land was located. There is a famine. And then the royal family makes a terrible decision: they send unprepared people into battle with the titans. Almost all die in an unequal battle.
After the bloody sacrifice, peace reigns again. Survivors learn to exist in new conditions. But three years later, a colossal titanium appears at the walls of Rosa.
Characters
In the 1st and 2nd seasons of the animated series “Invasion of the Titans”, the actors voiced the same characters. And they are an important part of the success of the anime. Expressive voices perfectly complemented the bloody and cruel world filled with titans.
Eren Yeager
Eren Yeager is the main character in the animated series Invasion of the Titans 2. The actors returned to their heroes again. Yuki Kaji voiced the main character - Eren Yeager. On the day the Armored Titan attacked, the boy’s mother died. Then he vowed that he would do his best to destroy all the titans. Three years later, Eren entered the cadet corps, teaching people the basics of the fight against the titans. Later, he was in the top ten graduates.
After graduation, he was sent to Trost, where he encountered a colossal titanium. On the day of the attack, he saw the death of many friends. But the main thing is that Eren discovered the ability to turn into a fifteen-meter titanium.
The ruling families decided to destroy Eren, but the reconnaissance detachment stood up for Yeager, and accepted him into their ranks. So Eren got a place in the reconnaissance corps and a cloak with “Wings of Liberty” in the cartoon “Invasion of the Titans”.
Mikasa Ackerman
The animated series "Invasion of the Titans of High School" by actors and seiyu allowed to return to the familiar characters. Yui Ishikawa voiced the main female character - Mikasu Ackerman.
Mikasa lost her parents early. As a child, bandits broke into their house and killed the girl’s mother and father. Mikasu was saved by Eren, who distracted the slave traders. After that, Mikasu was accepted into the Yeager family. But the loss of relatives left a deep mark in the soul of the girl. She became very attached to Eren and was ready to die for his safety.
Like Eren, Mikasa entered the cadet corps, where she became the best student. Her skills are one of the most outstanding among all the soldiers behind the walls. After the incident in Trost, she also entered the reconnaissance corps.
Armin Arlert
Marina Inoue voiced the third main character in the TV series Invasion of the Titans and High School. In Shingeki no Kyojin, Armin Arlert is not only the best friend of Mikasa and Eren, but also a storyteller who tells about the events of the animated series.
During the first attack of the Titans, Armin lost his only relative - his grandfather. After that, he also entered the cadet corps. But Armin was not distinguished by outstanding physical data, so he was one of the last in academic performance.
However, teachers noted his mental abilities. He is an excellent tactician and strategist, capable of gathering a complete picture of events from bits of information. Often it is his plans that save the lives of anime heroes.
Together with Mikasa and Eren, he becomes part of the reconnaissance squad.
Levy
In addition to Eren and his two friends, there are other main characters in the anime. The strongest warrior of mankind - Levi - was voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya. At the time of these events, Levy is the corporal of the reconnaissance detachment, as well as the commander of an elite fighter team.
In the past, Levy lived in a dungeon and was a criminal. But by coincidence, he became part of the reconnaissance squad and went outside the walls to kill and study the titans. After that, he rose from an ordinary soldier to the rank of corporal. As it became known later, in intelligence there are several captains, but only one corporal. This post was created specifically for Levy.
Levy is considered the most powerful warrior of mankind. He is able to destroy several titans in one attack. He is strong, fast and agile. Levi is very short, which is why many at first do not believe that he is the best fighter.
During the sealing of the gates of Trost, Levy saved Armin and Eren from the titans. And later he took charge of Eren, promising to kill him if he could not control his abilities.
Evrin Smith
Commander Erwin Smith leads the reconnaissance squad. The character voiced by Daisuke Ono. Erwin led the reconnaissance squad in the most difficult period, when confidence in the scouts was undermined, and the wall of Mary was lost. But over the years, Smith has been able to prove to people that it is they who maintain security outside the walls. During the breakthrough in Trost, it was the forces of the reconnaissance squad that managed to complete the mission and save Eren from death.
Erwin is one of the smartest people among the survivors. His plans have several development options; he is without hesitation able to sacrifice his people to achieve the goal. He believes that one day all the titans will be destroyed.
Among all subordinates, three people are most trusted: Hanji Zoe, Miku Zakarius and Levi.
Hanji Zoe
Hanji Zoe, captain of the reconnaissance squad and chief researcher for the titans Romy Paku voiced Hanji in the anime titled Invasion of the Titans. Hanji is a very skilled warrior, but when it comes to obtaining new data, she can even forget about her own safety.
Many consider Hanji abnormal because of her desire to understand the titans. But she is the one who manages to find weaknesses in the body of the titans.
Jean Kirstein
Kise Taniyama voiced in the anime Jean Kirstein - a teenager who most of all in his life wanted to get into the military police and never go beyond the walls. But over time, having witnessed terrible events, he changed his views and became part of the intelligence corps.
Jean is a good leader and a great friend. He sees the weaknesses of other people and knows how to make tough decisions, but he himself does not believe in his strength, considering himself a weak person.
Annie Leonhart
One of the main protagonists of the first season of “Invasion of the Titans” was voiced by Yu Simamura. Annie Leonhart first appeared during the training of Ehren in the cadet corps. She did not seek to make friends with other students and kept apart.
Hit the top ten graduates, which gave her the opportunity to join the military police. She was an insignificant character until her secret was revealed - she is a titan, also known as a Female.
The anime "Invasion of the Titans" is bloody and terrifying. The series shows the death of many characters: soldiers and civilians. But each hero has contributed to a story that has become popular around the world.