#even though to me she was really or shouldve been the main character rather than her son

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i really feel like ken liu was just like oh so really bad things happen to women, especially marginalised women and sex workers, under imperialism and colonialism. so i should just like show horrible things happening to women all the time and women being pushed into sex work because of imperialism. aaaand my work here is done #realism #gender

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My opinion on BNA! (Brand New Animal) Part 1!

Cons + minorly mentioned and talked about pros

To begin I mean ABSOLUTELY NO HARM to anyone who likes this series, in fact I also rather enjoyed watching it! It was a wonderfully animated and and SO SO beautiful! The issues and highlights i’m going to talk about in this post following more around story, some character points, and Nazuna.

Story Issues:

Why the fuck does the finale of the first season consist of a deity battle with howling? glitter?? lasers??? Because lord be dammed I was lead to believe that it was about the two different species of beast men and human being different yet so similar.

Obviously because you can’t even really put them on the same ground considering that even MAYOR ROSE admitted that beastmen and humans aren’t even in the same spectrum??? That beastmen came as a path from other animals and humans from you know that evolution crap. Hell, take for instance the pick pocket who obviously came from monkeys, it proves that we aren’t in the same path or time line of starting because we also came from monkeys.

It shows that we aren’t the same but that we’re both absolute shit. Just guys and gals moving on with their lives trying to get by. Both species have terrorists after all, they both have theifs, they both have their curropt class who don’t care, which is probably why people didn’t consider the stress of it. Of putting animals who have little to almost nothing to do with eachother together and expecting them to get along.

It sets apart and yet pulls together both ideas, it shows that just like people they can change and that just like people they have their select few who aren’t the best of the bunch. But ALSO shows that they aren’t the same, people viewing beastmen as pure animal (Ninas episode) or monsters like in the first episode. Throughout the series with Shirou having also shown that many beastmen view all humans as curropt and cruel.

It could’ve in fact been about how the world needs to change and that they CAN go-exist with more understanding on both ends. Because even in the beginning Michiru by Shirous words “talked like a human” viewing beastmen on a different or too similar spectrum. Bridging the gap as she shows that while they’re similar aren’t the same.

That people SHOULDVE been taking into account that they, the beastmen, are still technically both, that beastmen have their issues as a whole but are also still growing. And they should’ve also taken into account animal instincts and separation.

That beastmen should’ve thought about how humans can still be kind even despite the way they are treated. To understand that like with eachother they’re going to be hurt but that they should try.

It could’ve even gone political but still enjoyable like with “That Time I Reincarnated as a Slime!” but didn’t. Which was personally an issue because it forced the ideas of the silver wolf and religion and deity’s into everything all while the idea could’ve still lived and could have been about shirous change from his own views and understanding. (Which of course is addressed and sort of changed but only ever subtly and kind’ve abruptly near the end) Ect.

Character (more specifically Nazuna)

Gonna be honest.

Nazuna was an absolute train wreck for me. She seemed pushy and almost (read: basically) toxic, constantly bringing michiru down and constantly enforcing the ideas that she was the one being expectant and cruel. It was so aggravating to watch because michiru KEPT GOING BACK TO HER

It came to even a point where I just wanted SO BADLY for michiru to just stop talking to the girl and give up already. Because of course one second she’s calling her pushy for thinking that she would stay the same and then the next basically acting as though she did stay the same reminiscing and shit.

So again incredibly toxic and rather frankly she never even apologized. Jumping from believing michiru to completely shutting her down and almost acting as though she were better and worthier than michiru even though the information she was looking through had INVOLVED MICHIRU just as heavily. And Nazuna almost even having caused the chaos before she again sided and listened to michiru after having told her to stay out of her business less than a week prior. It was insane and aggravating.

Of course Nazuna gets better in a way but it’s snappy and switches constantly, all from being cold, friendly, cruel, nostalgic, and all over the place.

Shirou being the true symbol of peace also dragging in a rather large factor that could’ve played into the story just as well without the major villain reveal and fight. A story like this involving and needing something along the lines of, again “That time I reincarnated into a slime!”

Of course the idea of the series not even something that belongs to trigger but still could’ve been used as inspiration. Perhaps michiru climbing ranks as a repesentative among other ideas from fan works and comments which were presented.

Overall?

While I talked mostly about the bad the rest of the characters were amazing and more specifically michiru was lovely, in fact I rarely really enjoy main characters and opt more for the side boys and girls (I.e shinsou, kaminari, itona,) but fell in line with both her and Shirou. Props to the concept artists and character designs! (I believe it was Genice?) in fact I rather enjoyed the whole series Th e first turn I watched it. It was lovely and just a breath of straight forward air, beacons obviously fill in the obvious twists, obvious characters, Ect.

I LOVED watching it and even now I think it’s beautiful and maybe I have shit taste or something but it was exciting and kept me busy and happy for a while and still does! I would not hesitate to re watch it over and over again!

Of course I still stand by much of what I had said and do think that it could’ve been better I still enjoyed and hope for another season. (More posts about random little tidbits and theories I DID have before I watched all of it.)

Overall 6/10 (many points to their separate characters and art and dynamics and basic concepts less so for the put together would recommend just generally, and I’m sorry I sounded rather rude I just kinda really went into it)

[momtaku]

SnK Chapter 89 Poll Results

This poll closed with 770 entries. It was a lot to go through, but I appreciate the all the support. The poll was posted on Reddit and Tumblr, so I’m hopeful it’s a solid snapshot of how the fandom views the events of chapter 89.

What happened on the roof was too significant a moment for the characters to be completely unchanged by it. Anger, trust issues, grief were cited as factors. Interesting, many people saw the change as a potential positive.

My favorite positive comment:

Change, yes, but not necessarily damage.  Their relationships will grow from this just as they have through every other  arc.

This comment made me nod my head solemnly: 

I REALLY hope so. I hated the serumbowl,  but if it happened it might as well have some meaning and not have all the  drama be just outta the moment. I wanna believe the characters have a say in  where the story goes, and it's not just convenient so the plot can move to  where Isayama wants to. 

Many respondents noticed a general numbness in Levi’s demeanor. Several want to wait and see. But at this point, only 12.9% of respondents think Levi’s relationship with Eren and Mikasa is permanently damaged. 

 Levi doesn't seem to care about what's  happening around him anymore, i don't think he''ll care about his  relationships anymore. He looks like he's even starting to ignore his duties  as a soldier.

I was expecting a  more emotional response out of Levi but he's still hanging there. A lot of  fans think he's much more distant after losing his liege but I feel like this  sentiment is often what the fans want to see rather than what is happening?  Levi behaves pretty kind to the kids the past few chapters though, even  though they played a large part in his decision. Only time will tell I guess  but I do wonder about his mental state...       

Levi's rationality will help him cope with Erwin's loss in so many ways. On the other hand, his compassion will always make him understand what it's like to be in other people's shoes. After all the revelations, I'm pretty sure he has also considered Eren & Armin's time limit, and how Mikasa is taking it. He has always been that kind of person, rational and strong but never lacking in compassion.

To the mind of many, Hange is far less forgiving than Levi. 73% of respondents think her trust and faith in Eren and Mikasa is damaged, and 26.5% believe it’s permanent. 

“Bitter Hanji is my life source. I need her backstory like I need air.”

Despite Hange’s open disagreement with Levi over the serum, 89% of respondents think their relationship will be ok. I agree.

The good news: 70.8% do not think Hange’s being cruel. Hange is stressed, heartbroken and grieving, and that may be making them more short-tempered than normal, but their behavior is not unreasonable.

The bad news: 20% of the fandom think she is being cruel. As someone on Reddit suggested, maybe we should put a fence around them.

I'm sorry for Eren, but also Hanji is  really tired right now. She has a different position and has to face a lot of  problems and other high ranked heads of the military divisions and making  difficult decisions...and they just have not many time. 

I loved Hanje in that chapter, I think a lot of ppl don't realise how alone Hanje is in  this situation, their situation is even worse than Erwin imo. They have more enemies, less trusting comrades [Levi put his personal feelings 1st and reduce the chances of Humanity surviving...

she is being unreasonable, but i think it's a realistic  portrayal of how someone would behave after going through so much like idk  why people are acting like her behaviour is unfounded. like im not sayin  hanji acted reasonsably, she didnt like she shouldve tried reasoning with eren  instead but she obviously got frustrated because of the absolute shit  everyones going through right now 

From how she behaved during the actual serum bowl (tm) I think it's safe to say Hanji is a very empathetic, understanding and mature person.  The problem right now is she doesn't know what Eren is going through and why  he is behaving weirdly at this moment,in addition to being frustrated and not  being able to understand Levi's decision.

 I'm huffy about the Hanji hate... she's  so stressed and grieving, people need to cut her some slack

Isayama did good! Despite all our theories, it appears that Ymir was an ordinary girl who was given an extraordinary name. 84.5% of respondents were satisfied with her backstory.

That said, many people think there’s more to the story. Don’t rule out those mystical ties just yet!

 Well i know the People of Ymir share weird  connections that even surpasses time... That Ymir's dancing titan looked  hella like the Devil that gave Ymir Fritz powers.

 I'm still expecting more to be revealed.  Her past hasn't completely been showed to us and I still believe she's  somehow connected to THE Ymir.

About 2/3 of the fandom agree that Ymir is too important for an offscreen death. Big thumbs up from me on this one! For those who think she’s dead, they are side-eyeing the Quadrupedal Titan.

I believe Ymir was eaten to make the Quadrupedal Titan. The way they both stand on all fours makes me believe that. Also, Ymir's disappearance and The Quadrupedal Titan's appearance.

I sometimes think of these polls as an “ask the audience” test since usually the majority is right. That won’t work for the question of whether Reiss and Fritz are the same or a different bloodline. With almost 800 respondents, the fandom is equally divided on this point. 

32.6% do not think time travel will be a part of this story. 22.1% do. If time travel is a factor, 48% are ok with that if it’s well written. 30% will be disappointed.

My personal feeling align with this:

 I HATE TIME TRAVEL  WHY ISAYAMA  I TRUSTED YOU  Dammit

 I’m hopeful if the story goes this way, Yams will pull it off successfully.

Most people believe Eren Jaeger is the source of Kruger’s memory of Mikasa and Armin. The most popular write-in entry was Grisha. In retrospect, I should’ve added him as an option.

Past, present, and future exist simultaneously. Eldians are magically connected, so they can "leak" their memories/thoughts to each other across time. The Coordinate just make this process very efficient.

I’m happy to report that my favorite Commander Handsome is still loved and missed by the majority of the fandom, at least on Tumblr! I was told that most of the 25.7% who disregard him at this point are the Redditors who chimed in :)

 He would be 200% more stressed out, with  more weight on his shoulders and with 199 new ghosts judging him 24/7.

Because I personally favor the vets, I assume the majority of my tumblr followers do as well. This makes me wonder if the results of these polls are slanted in their favor. This month, however, this wasn’t the case. Fans of the 104th had a nearly equal voice.

Some Final comments

I can’t list them all, but here’s a sample of the final chapter thoughts:

“Reiner looked really handsome this  chapter. This is not important but appreciated.” 

“I really enjoyed the flashback! I feel like many other major series get boring after the underwhelming reveal (since fans just want to see the series finish after the theories parts are done) but I felt like snks "truth" lived up to its hype.”

“Nobody's talking about the men who venerated Ymir have the same clothes as the people from the wall cult ...”

“Eren aknowledged Mikasa's existence! Yay!!”

“Jean acting as Hanji's assistant--make Moblit proud man! You go Jean, let those leadership qualities shine! :P”

“I'm worried that Eren won't trust others with the information about Dina, and that withholding the information will have bad consequences :/”

“The utter lack of focus towards what happened between Armin and Bertholdt and Armin's new powers is so bizarre to me. Like really, Bert's death has been so poorly handled.”

“Where's Annie”

“pls let ymir be alive and gay”

“Recent reveals have been great, I hope the characters will start to take action with what they know soon.”

“More heart-break and intrigue, but this is Attack on Titan so what else is new, lol!”

“Mindblown since 5 chapters^tm, give me the Ackertalk and some love for Mikasa and Levi-they look both done af  and bring Ymir back”

“I'm so loving the latest chapters & these info reveals. So complex & cast may qs abt humanity's nature. Everyone can be right or wrong, evil or good depending on the perspective. I do strongly believe there's hope & the cycle will be broken. most likely, Eren would  sacrifice himself somehow.”

“I hope that Mikasa's weight loss isn't just a throw away line and that she gets treated more like a main character. Oh and that we finally get the Ackertalk!”

“Levi looks so done...”

“For the love of everything can we please have these characters talk to each other. Eren talk to Mikasa, Mikasa talk to Levi, Levi talk with Hanji just open up the thought chambers. Lord. We've been waiting on ackertalk for 84 years...”