Between the anime and having seen parts of the manga, I definitely understand some of why folks despise Gabi—especially after this most recent episode. But I see the lil brat more as a tragic and surprisingly sympathetic figure rather than a monster.

In this episode, I’ll go into why.

What’s the fan hostility towards Gabi really about? And can you reasonably be a fan of young Eren while not liking the current version we have of Gabi? Those are the topics I’ll be addressing today as we begin delving into Episode 8.

As we (hopefully!) wrap up coverage for Episode 7, I take a look at details from the scene with Reiner and Falco, a few noteworthy musical moments, and what we glimpse in the preview for Episode 8.

Was Eren’s continued assault on Galliard a waste of time or a prudent display of caution? Additionally, we take a look at some “subverted expectations”…handled WELL.

This was a sequence I’d been greatly anticipating, and while I ultimately had some disappointment—which I’ll discuss in the podcast this time—the voice and character acting were NOT on that list.

Boy, this episode was all kinds of crazy, and things felt more than a little topsy-turvy!

In this third and final part of our free-form session, I ask WolfManiac_ about his current plans when it comes to gaming and anime content he’s considering for the near future.

Wolf continues his comparison of the anime and gaming communities, and we also talk about the things we love about video games. And maybe a pet peeve or two.…

WolfManiac_ asks me about my own plans for the future, discusses his exploration of different niches as a content creator, and compares his experiences in dealing with the anime and gaming communities.

Wolf and I hone in on questions of how the Founding Titan’s powers work, the possible benefits of royal blood, and how Eren might eventually unlock his full powers as a Titan Shifter.