The efforts to develop Paradis Island’s infrastructure give us a rare glimpse of calm and normalcy, and one member of the team in particular seems right at home. Plus, some extra thoughts on the matter of Hizuru’s oh-so-gracious offer.…
82. Reaction to “Attack on Titan,” Season 4, Episode 10: “A Sound Argument”
Appropriate quote to describe my feelings towards both Hizuru and Zeke in this episode? “My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined.”
83. Part 2 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E10: “A Sound Argument”
Does our current story about a certain expectant mother really add up? Might the timing and numbering of this episode have special symbolism? And why didn’t Mikasa do more to address a certain question?
84. Part 3 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E10: “A Sound Argument”
Why did Eren put his team at the forefront of combat? Has he really changed as much as some folks think? And might those apparent changes actually be less surprising and unusual than they first appear?
81. Part 10 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E9: “Brave Volunteers”
I wrap up my thoughts on MAPPA’s handling of the prison scenes thus far, address a final viewer complaint or two, and share a super-cool insight another user had regarding Onyankopon’s name.
80. Part 9 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E9: “Brave Volunteers”
In this next-to-last part of the reaction, I try to address the complaints folks have about the anime’s handling of that mirror scene. And as it turns out, MAPPA may have given us a neat little touch of symbolism in those gorgeous bonus frames they provided earlier on.
79. Part 8 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E9: “Brave Volunteers”
Eren’s development is subtly showcased, Mikasa’s faith in the mantra he taught her may be beginning to waver, and Armin reveals that he may be in a more perilous position than I had previously thought.…
78. Part 7 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E9: “Brave Volunteers”
As our fallen soldier returns home and is laid to rest, we look at scenes from her life and death. We also devote some time to other characters and moments highlighted in this episode. Fancy a cup of tea?
77. Part 6 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E9: “Brave Volunteers”
Both strengths and weaknesses in the E.M.A. friendship came through in “Brave Volunteers.” In this episode of the podcast, we take a look at that—and also how it may connect in various ways to Eren’s decision to go A.W.O.L.
76. Part 5 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E9: “Brave Volunteers”
We continue examining the pluses and minuses of Eren’s “aggressive negotiations” and his decision to go rogue, plus we ask the million-dollar question: What real alternatives were provided?