Japanese comics in Russia are not widespread. However, lovers of this direction of art of the Land of the Rising Sun can find prominent representatives on the Internet. One of these is the “Attack of the Titans”. Characters, as well as general information about the comic, will be covered in our article.
Attacking giant
The style of this manga is officially considered post-apocalyptic. Indeed, if you look closely, you can find similarities with Hollywood blockbusters, often talking about the future, which will come soon. A similar fictional universe was painted in the comic strip “Attack of the Titans”. The characters of this project from among the few survivors vowed to do everything to save life on the surviving earth.
Cannibalism
Whoever wanted to enslave our planet! Starting from the people themselves and ending with the alien races. Once upon a time, the whole world was destroyed by huge titan giants, who in two accounts cracked down on peaceful earthlings. For their defense, a city was built with colossal height and power walls. Behind them hid the remains of those who managed to survive in this battle. The outside world is dominated by cannibals. When they nevertheless destroy the last shelters, the survivors are left to create an army of resistance in order to preserve their nation ...
That is how the characters of the anime “Attack of the Titans” became something like John Connor from the third part of the famous “Terminator”. It is noteworthy that, unlike him, they are still teenagers, but they have already shown the strength and courage that they are capable of in this unequal battle.
For the first time, people met with representatives of the humanoid race a hundred years before the events of the manga. At the same time, a massive takeover of the planet began. The inhabitants of the towns built high walls and created weapons that could destroy the giants. Going beyond the walls was allowed only to specially trained soldiers.
Start
Frankly, the story described in this manga is quite interesting. In other words, she does not look like a screenplay. And although the plot is mostly fantasy, you gradually begin to believe in it. This is how the audience evaluated the project, faced with the comic strip “Attack of the Titans”.
The characters who became the main fighters are represented by adolescents. After the walls of the town have been destroyed, Eren heads for the ferry to move to another safe place. Friends of Armin and Mikasa join him. Five years later, they become the watchmen of the newly built Rosa fortress. Once there is an attack of giants. Eren discovers the ability to turn into one of them. He cannot explain this fact, but helps to direct the battle in a different direction.
“Attack of the Titans”: character biography
Eren Jagger
Purposeful, zealous, but impulsive and explosive character, which becomes such after the destruction of his family and home. From now on, the young man is literally drawn to explore the world to find any clue that helps to defeat the giants. Destroying them is Eren's first priority. In childhood, the boy saved Mikasu, who became his friend, from the slave trade. Trying to understand where the opportunity came to be one of the cannibals. While Eren reveals the secrets of reincarnation, he learns to restrain his emotions and power, which will undoubtedly affect the further victory over the enemies.
Mikasa Ackerman
Leading female character, semi-Asian. Erena who rescues her is not just a friend. The girl secretly in love with him, but he does not notice the feelings, because he is obsessed with revenge. Mikasa constantly follows Eren, takes care of him and guards him, hiding his love in every possible way. A good fighter, a talented strategist, knows how to maintain composure.
Armin Arlert
The only one of the three is characterized by physical weakness. He himself suffers from this, seeing his incompetence. Rely on friends. In rare cases, provides them with feasible support. Partly hates himself, but keeps in the company of Eren and Mikasa. If desired, has a chance to become a worthy fighter.
Varied “Attack of the Titans”
The list of characters is not limited to Eren, Mikasa and Armin. The three of them simply would not have been able to enter the battlefield with the cannibal giants. In support of them, the creators of the anime supplemented the general list of heroes with several characters. All of them are very important for the plot:
- Rainer Brown The key antagonist. Programmed by the titans to return and abduct Eren. A character with an unstable psyche shows how two opposites fight in him.
- Bertolt Hoover. His closest friend. To the best of cowards, prefers solitude. Many strange things are noticed behind him, which prompts him to think that he is a mishandled spy.
- Annie Leonhart The girl seeks to get into the military police. She became one of those who were instructed to destroy Eren. Failed the task, and then blocked herself in the crystal, thus preserving information about the existence of giant titans.
- Jean Kirstein. In love with Mikasu, jealous of Eren. Nevertheless, in many respects agrees with him. Participates in the confrontation with cannibals, a member of the reconnaissance group.
- Krista Lenz, a kind girl who does not refuse to help others. He came from a noble Rice family, but was expelled from her as a child because she was an illegitimate child.
Genre Standard
The success of Attack on the Titans was so great that the comic book publisher published a series of novels. Some of them were subject to adaptation. A full-length film and an anime series are in production.
“The best of all that has ever been created in this genre” - such headlines were full of reviews of the manga “Attack of the Titans”. Characters, the scene, the overall picture remain in memory for a long time. Not a template, but a fresh plot filled with a lot of mysteries. The presence of humor dilutes the general atmosphere, which in some scenes was very depressing and spectacular. All fans of the Japanese anime “Attack of the Titans" will definitely like it!