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It has come to my attention that I haven't drawn sun and moon as chibis yet

I have rectified the situation:

all is right with the world

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Attack on Titan Chapter 101 Review

Are you tired with pep talk? Are you done with history lesson? Are you really hungry for mayhem? Well, wait no more! This chapter delivers it and my God, it was as epic as I can imagine after series of buildup and developments. The series may go on a slow pace with its setting and build from the start, but once it gets to the heated moment, it goes above and beyond on the epic scale. Simply put, it’s an epic chapter.

So where do we begin? Let’s start off with the upmost intense atmosphere with thousands of panic people that set the tone as the world coming to an end. One of the strengths is how it captures the deep dreadful sight of apocalypse-esque feel from everyone. Regardless that they are technically the enemy, it continues to paint the series far more than a simple black and white case. I actually almost feel sorry for the people to witness the terror that resembles a Kaiju genre.

One part that struck me hard is the sight of a child crushed by Eren’s destruction. Zofia was among the future warriors that had a lot of time to enjoy life. Now that she was brutally crushed, the thought of Reiner taking care of the kids punch me like a KO blow. Just how much he has to suffer before he can finally put to rest? I don’t know what to think but good Lord, this series is heartless; yes, I know it’s obvious but it had to be said again.  

On top of that, Udo lost his mind and believes that Zofia needs some help to stay alive. In other media, it would have come off really silly, much like a person asked the guy who has his head blown off if he’s dead. Fortunately, Isayama does a terrific job to capture the true horror of the moment and it affects me on how much I actually feel some sympathy from this. They’re only kids and they didn’t act like those kids that were begging to die because of their intolerant behaviors. Bottom line, Eren truly is a monster to behold.

As killing a kid wasn’t enough, Udo gets severely crushed by hoard of panic people and his head looks brutally bad. Actually, it’s best to say that he’s dead. This is some freaky stuff that I keep forgetting it is Shounen. I started to feel bad for Gabi to witness her friends dying in front of her. It’s a cold way for her to mature after her reasonable child behavior. This chapter doesn’t show what happened to Reiner and Falco, but if they are alive and I am almost positive that they are, I can’t imagine the reaction from them. If this doesn’t put them over the edge, I’ll be very surprised.

There is one developing scenario and that’s with Porko and Pieck making their way back to the surface. This is obviously a big deal, now that the other Titans can join in the battlefield, though it may have been toppled by the next scene. I’m glad that they actually fill in on why Pieck randomly hug a fan and it turns out it’s a backup insurance since she always had a suspicious of one of the guard following. The Panzer Unit may have helped and possibly saved the day, but then something awesome occurs.

Just when Pieck wants to observe the area before going into Titan, they look at the sky, and they’re not birds or planes. They’re hype machine flying by. When I saw that, I was like, “Oh God Yes! This chapter is easily the best of the year.” It’s done for your blood to be pumping with excitement and it will only become a serious rush by the end.

Now that we are done with new development, credible sensation of horror, and terrifying display of destruction, let’s talk about the action. Man, it was riveting as hell. Willy was confirmed dead and it only did in further when he was eaten by Eren. For those who believe he was alive and War Hammer Titan, that wish is completely dead. Instead, we have a maid from the Tybur Family that is actually the user of the said Titan. Who said women can’t kick ass in Shounen?

I have to admit, I was disappointed to see the War Hammer Titan to get demolished quick and look rather weak. However, when I reread the same pages, I didn’t realize that Eren was actually pummeling her before she can complete the transformation and because of that, I now love that moment. It answers the thought of why let them change when you can strike first. It also shows the intellect of how taking it down can save the hardship. It’s tensed as hell when he tried and tried to take it down, but when that spike goes through him, I was like, “Aw shit!” From there on, it becomes gratifying.

The War Hammer Titan’s design looks awesome. It’s probably the best design of the Titans. What I love about it is how it fits the description of how the title should present it. The hammer is obvious but the expression it gives is vicious and powerful. It’s amazing how it went from disappointment due to lack of attention I gave to a hype delivered beastly design.

As far as the action goes, it’s one intense strike after another. Not only she lives up to the design, but she is also quite powerful in strengths and abilities. She can swing that hammer at ease and strike hard as a Thor’s hammer. She can summons spikes from the ground, whether it’s multiple small ones or a large deadly one. Eren does a good job including the armored hands, but holy crap, that hammer is lethal.

Magath and his military forces do help as well, which probably cause Eren more trouble than he already has. Because of that, the disadvantage is clear as day; it’s no wonder Eren lost badly. That said he still comes off looking strong and not downplay by his sheer devastation, which is carefully addressed. Even at his loss, he looks like he still conquers the field.

The biggest mark out or fan freaking out moment is just when Eren is about to get crushed by War Hammer, he was asked if he has any last words. His last words are “Do it now, Mikasa.” When I read that, my face was like The Scream painting; I was going wild. As soon as I saw her in epic double page, I cheered like I saw a fantastic film or wonderful Broadway show. It’s just an amazing feeling to finally see the old cast, even if it’s just one. She even has an awesome entrance by knocking down the Titan. Welcome back.

The rest of the Survey Corps show up, though no standalone intro, but that’s fine. Just seeing them again is enough for me to get excited. Their new outfit looks badass. The reunion of Mikasa and Eren is what I expected to happen first and it didn’t disappoint. That said there’s this ominous tone from Mikasa about Eren’s status.

It could be just me but it sounds like Eren has disappeared for a while and because of that letter, it’s now that they are finally reunited. Maybe that earlier story of his is actually true; he probably did run away. Maybe he has been exploring to try to “cleanse the world.” Perhaps it could just be her saying to return home now since this mission has gotten too hectic. It’s hard to determine which the case is but it certainly got me not only excited but highly invested.

The presentation is pretty stellar with its dreary atmosphere and the intensity of the setting. I already covered the designs but again, they are really badass all in all. The action is tensed. The entrance from Mikasa was marvelous and I couldn’t be any more hype.

We have waited for a while for some intense moment and it was well worth the wait. With its well buildup to the characters and lore, the moment felt even more special than it initially started off. Next year is going to be epic; I can already tell from the past writing routine. I simply cannot wait.