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進撃の巨人 [Shingeki no Kyojin] #21-25
Attack on Titan: Colossal Edition 5
Contains Vol. 21-25 of Attack on Titan in an extra-large size, on premium-quality paper!
16 and up.
Attack on Colossal Edition 5 is an oversized collection of Vols. 21-25 of the Attack on Titan manga series. Weighing in at over 900 pages and a 7-inch by 10.5-inch trim, Colossal Edition 5, like its predecessors, contains the same material as the original volumes, but bigger and on higher-quality paper. The best reading experience and the ultimate collector's item for any Attack on Titan fan!
16 and up.
Attack on Colossal Edition 5 is an oversized collection of Vols. 21-25 of the Attack on Titan manga series. Weighing in at over 900 pages and a 7-inch by 10.5-inch trim, Colossal Edition 5, like its predecessors, contains the same material as the original volumes, but bigger and on higher-quality paper. The best reading experience and the ultimate collector's item for any Attack on Titan fan!
960 pages, Paperback
Published October 6, 2020
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Hajime Isayama
714 books4,706 followersJapanese name: 諫山創
Hajime Isayama (諫山 創 Isayama Hajime, born 1986) is a Japanese manga artist from Ōyama, Ōita. His first and currently ongoing serial, Attack on Titan, has sold over 22 million copies as of July 2013. He has mentioned Tsutomu Nihei, Ryōji Minagawa, Kentaro Miura, Hideki Arai and Tōru Mitsumine as artists he respects, but stated that the manga that had the biggest influence on him was ARMS.
Hajime Isayama (諫山 創 Isayama Hajime, born 1986) is a Japanese manga artist from Ōyama, Ōita. His first and currently ongoing serial, Attack on Titan, has sold over 22 million copies as of July 2013. He has mentioned Tsutomu Nihei, Ryōji Minagawa, Kentaro Miura, Hideki Arai and Tōru Mitsumine as artists he respects, but stated that the manga that had the biggest influence on him was ARMS.
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June 12, 2022
*3.4 stars, rounded down
Volume 21: 5 stars
Volume 22: 3 stars
Volume 23: 3 stars
Volume 24: 3 stars
Volume 25: 3 stars
Volume 21: 5 stars
Volume 22: 3 stars
Volume 23: 3 stars
Volume 24: 3 stars
Volume 25: 3 stars
September 8, 2024
Volume 21: 3 stars
Volume 22 & 23: 2 stars
Volume 24: 3 stars
Volume 25: 4 stars
Total: 2.8 stars
Near the end of the box set it got exciting.
I disliked a few aspects on the middle parts (vol. 22 & 23)
Reading duration: 21. June 2024 - 22. June 2024
Volume 22 & 23: 2 stars
Volume 24: 3 stars
Volume 25: 4 stars
Total: 2.8 stars
Near the end of the box set it got exciting.
I disliked a few aspects on the middle parts (vol. 22 & 23)
Reading duration: 21. June 2024 - 22. June 2024
February 24, 2021
We're moving into new territory now as we get to visit Marley itself.
But before that we have to handle the events of what happen last book. With two major characters dying it is up to Levi to decide who lives and who dies. A choice that is heightened by friends and comrades throwing in their two cents. The result is bitter no matter what, which makes the choice even better.
We also get to see Eren's father's past and oh man, does it change EVERYTHING. You think you know what's up but you have no fucking clue. So when the pieces start to fall in line, and Eren begins to live memories he once had, it only gets darker from here. Then when you get a awe dropping scene that leads to some big revelations you're thrown into a time skip that focuses on Reiner and the people of Marley in ways you might not expect.
And that's the brilliance of Attack on Titan. Just when you think you know it all. Just when you've decided who to root for and hate. The series decides to flip it on you. Make you feel. In the words of Eren "Not everyone is bad. There are good people." And that's very true. It's just all the people inbetween are the ones caught in this hellzone.
Art and story elevated to new heights here, as we ender the last third of Attack on Titan. Hold on people, we're in for a ride. A 5 out of 5.
But before that we have to handle the events of what happen last book. With two major characters dying it is up to Levi to decide who lives and who dies. A choice that is heightened by friends and comrades throwing in their two cents. The result is bitter no matter what, which makes the choice even better.
We also get to see Eren's father's past and oh man, does it change EVERYTHING. You think you know what's up but you have no fucking clue. So when the pieces start to fall in line, and Eren begins to live memories he once had, it only gets darker from here. Then when you get a awe dropping scene that leads to some big revelations you're thrown into a time skip that focuses on Reiner and the people of Marley in ways you might not expect.
And that's the brilliance of Attack on Titan. Just when you think you know it all. Just when you've decided who to root for and hate. The series decides to flip it on you. Make you feel. In the words of Eren "Not everyone is bad. There are good people." And that's very true. It's just all the people inbetween are the ones caught in this hellzone.
Art and story elevated to new heights here, as we ender the last third of Attack on Titan. Hold on people, we're in for a ride. A 5 out of 5.
February 8, 2025
This omnibus collects chapters 83-102 (volumes 21-25).
Masterful.
Masterful.
April 13, 2021
After being a strict anime-only of this show for almost 7 years, I decided to finally pick up the manga and finish the story before I was spoiled for the ending online once the last chapter came out. It was delightful to watch the art get better over time, see characters I love on the screen be even more improved in the manga, and watch this seemingly simple story spiral into one of the most intricately plotted and complex stories I have ever experienced. While I still am more of an anime gal than a manga gal, I am so glad to have read the manga and gotten all the story beats in context rather than spoiled online. Isayama's ability to trickle information until it all comes full circle in these incredible reveal moments is astounding and there are multiple points throughout the series that I'll always remember how I felt when it first "clicked" what was going on. 10/10, one of my favorite stories of all time!
November 23, 2023
I've been slow as hell with this manga. I think, loosely, I'd been following the Colossal Edition releases, but still fell behind regardless. There was a plan to finish reading the manga before the anime caught up, but... well, it's too late now. I'll try to move faster now. I have to keep moving forward...!
Anyway, I knew enough of spoilers to know three big-ish things. Actually four, now that I think about it. I knew there was a big secret to the Yeager basement that changes the course of the manga. I knew the Marley-Eldia struggle is introduced. I knew about "ten years, at least!" And the "actually fourth" is something about that I saw way out of context. I didn't quite know how all these fit into place, so I felt I wasn't truly "spoiled," or, to put it more truthfully, I felt maybe I hadn't quite spoiled myself, but... maybe that's wrong. At least, the basement and Marley-Eldia points are tied intrinsically together.
By the time I finally got to this fifth Colossal Edition, I think it had been quite a long time since I read the fourth, so I nearly forgot the Beast Titan was so close behind, and Armin got his shit slapped. I'd forgotten entirely about Ymir (well, the current-day, lesbian one), and Eren eating the king (which I actually still don't remember, but will take the manga's word on...!). I also don't know if I knew they had the technology to turn people into one of the Nine, or if that didn't come up until it was mentioned in this omnibus. In short, I need to not space volumes out so much when reading manga....
I will say, for some reason I expected the opening of the basement door to smash-cut into the timeskip, rather than spend so much time in the fallout of the new knowledge. I also did not expect the manga to spend so much time with Gabi and friends, largely disconnected from Eren - though I did know Gabi's name from spoilers so I expect her to continue being significant. I'd seen Reiner with the gun in his mouth as a meme, and I recall seeing long-haired Eren with the bandaged eye around the time it first happened years ago, so the impacts were lessened. Everything with Willy was a surprise, though; I actually really expected him to be the War Hammer.
Isayama is pretty good at quasi-politic tension, or at least in the framework of a shōnen manga. He's gotten better at art, or specifically drawing action, over time - all the Titan fights here are cool as fuck, especially in the climax of the omnibus, including the Survey Corps swinging in to join the fight. But, honestly, this man is capable of being utterly hilarious, and I hope he continues that somehow; the jokes about Eren being chūnibyō when he's caught in the Paths never failed to make me laugh, and the "Attack on School Castes" bits are the best fake-previews yet!
Pieck is my new wife. Actually, it's probably post-timeskip Sasha, which hardly counts since I liked Sasha to begin with, so it's no change. Non-canon Gothkasa is also way better than regular Mikasa, and especially better than Mikasa (Forma Karen).
Anyway, I knew enough of spoilers to know three big-ish things. Actually four, now that I think about it. I knew there was a big secret to the Yeager basement that changes the course of the manga. I knew the Marley-Eldia struggle is introduced. I knew about "ten years, at least!" And the "actually fourth" is something about that I saw way out of context. I didn't quite know how all these fit into place, so I felt I wasn't truly "spoiled," or, to put it more truthfully, I felt maybe I hadn't quite spoiled myself, but... maybe that's wrong. At least, the basement and Marley-Eldia points are tied intrinsically together.
By the time I finally got to this fifth Colossal Edition, I think it had been quite a long time since I read the fourth, so I nearly forgot the Beast Titan was so close behind, and Armin got his shit slapped. I'd forgotten entirely about Ymir (well, the current-day, lesbian one), and Eren eating the king (which I actually still don't remember, but will take the manga's word on...!). I also don't know if I knew they had the technology to turn people into one of the Nine, or if that didn't come up until it was mentioned in this omnibus. In short, I need to not space volumes out so much when reading manga....
I will say, for some reason I expected the opening of the basement door to smash-cut into the timeskip, rather than spend so much time in the fallout of the new knowledge. I also did not expect the manga to spend so much time with Gabi and friends, largely disconnected from Eren - though I did know Gabi's name from spoilers so I expect her to continue being significant. I'd seen Reiner with the gun in his mouth as a meme, and I recall seeing long-haired Eren with the bandaged eye around the time it first happened years ago, so the impacts were lessened. Everything with Willy was a surprise, though; I actually really expected him to be the War Hammer.
Isayama is pretty good at quasi-politic tension, or at least in the framework of a shōnen manga. He's gotten better at art, or specifically drawing action, over time - all the Titan fights here are cool as fuck, especially in the climax of the omnibus, including the Survey Corps swinging in to join the fight. But, honestly, this man is capable of being utterly hilarious, and I hope he continues that somehow; the jokes about Eren being chūnibyō when he's caught in the Paths never failed to make me laugh, and the "Attack on School Castes" bits are the best fake-previews yet!
Pieck is my new wife. Actually, it's probably post-timeskip Sasha, which hardly counts since I liked Sasha to begin with, so it's no change. Non-canon Gothkasa is also way better than regular Mikasa, and especially better than Mikasa (Forma Karen).
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 20, 2020
This is a review of the entire series.
Attack on Titan takes place in a horrifying dystopian fantasy world that somewhat mirrors our own, like an apocalyptic Europe where the last remnants of humanity live behind massive, skyscraper-sized walls to protect themselves from the giant, man-eating monsters known as Titans lurking just beyond them. The walls have successfully protected humanity for a hundred years, yet that short era of false peace comes to an end when a colossal titan bigger and deadlier than any other of its kind brings judgement to the last survivors of the world. The story follows an ambitious and hotheaded young boy named Eren Yeager, who vows to take revenge on the titans after they break down the walls of his city, killing his mother and thousands of innocent people right before his very eyes.
The story begins with Eren having a disturbing nightmare. At first, the nightmare appears to be a senseless series of violent images that don’t seem to mean anything in particular and the images we see are quite easy to forget about when you view them without any kind of context. It’s not until a hundred chapters later that the nightmare and the events that follow it begin to come together. Incredible foreshadowing is a reoccurring thing in Attack on Titan. The most minor and seemingly insignificant characters and events always end up having major significance much later down the road. The further you get into the series, the more you begin to realize that the author had every single plot point, revelation and twist planned out before he ever even published the first chapter. Speaking of which, the name of the first chapter (to you, 2000 years from now) is a huge foreshadowing in itself, but we’ll touch on that later.
After Eren wakes up from his nightmare, we are introduced to Armin and Mikasa. Armin is Eren’s best friend and he fills Eren’s head with dreams of seeing the outside world beyond the walls, telling him stories of oceans, deserts, mountains, volcanoes and all sorts of things they could never imagine witnessing with their own eyes if they continue to spend the rest of their lives hiding in mundane safety behind the walls. Armin is frail and timid, but he’s incredibly smart and proves his worth as a brilliant tactician. He’s also very loyal and protects his friends when the going gets tough.
Mikasa is Eren’s adopted sister who watches over him and comes to the rescue whenever he’s in trouble using her superhuman combat abilities, a signature trait of the Ackerman bloodline that’s been passed down to her by her warrior ancestors. After their relatively peaceful lives are torn apart by a titan invasion, Eren, Armin and Mikasa enlist themselves in the survey corp, an organization of soldiers and tacticians that are trained in the art of killing titans and defending civilians from their wrath using a pair of swords and a device known as 3D Maneuver Gear.
The 3D Maneuver Gear was created to be able to navigate through a three dimensional space. With it, a person can travel from point to point at extremely fast speeds by firing steel wires with hooks attached on the ends so they can latch onto structures and titans. This is a very unique way of portraying tiny humans being able to stand a chance against giant titans in combat. The weakness of all titans is the nape of the neck, and the only way to reach the nape is to perform all kinds of twists and turns in midair with the maneuver gear until you can give yourself an opening.
After being put through years of brutal military training, Eren and his friends are prepared to lay their lives on the line to exterminate every last titan in the world and bring freedom to humanity once more. But Eren doesn’t yet realize that he isn’t prepared for the many horrors that lie beyond the walls he grew up in. There’s more than just titans out there that want him and his friends dead.
The biggest strengths of Attack on Titan are the numerous plot twists and the layers of mystery that are evident from the very beginning. Some of the twists are so massive, that they literally change the genre of the entire series because of the new perspectives they bring. It can go from survival horror, to psychological mystery, to political thriller at the drop of a hat and none of it is ever done just for shock value. There isn’t a single twist or plot point that wasn’t already planned out from chapter one. All the pieces of the puzzle are right in front of you the moment you begin reading, you just don’t realize they’re there until much later. Because of the amount of planning ahead at play here, Attack on Titan has a truly impressive level of re-readability. The constantly shifting genres and conflicts is what keeps it fresh and exciting. There are human vs titan conflicts, titan vs other titan conflicts, and finally, there’s the tried and true conflict of humans vs humans.
That’s always been a recurring theme in most dystopian fantasy and horror stories. Even when the world is destroyed and overrun with monsters, humans will still clash and tear each other to pieces. I’m happy to say that the human vs human conflict in Attack on Titan is extremely different from what you would normally expect from a series like this. It’s not like the average zombie apocalypse movie where people kill each other and cause havoc just because there’s no law and they’re free to do whatever the hell they want, there’s a much bigger twist behind the cruelty of the humans pulling the strings from behind the scenes. I won’t delve too deep into that because of spoilers, but let’s just say that there are no real winners or good guys here, morality is extremely gray in Attack on Titan and it only continues to get more complex and conflicted the longer it goes on. Near the very end of the series, I honestly couldn’t bring myself to root for or against anyone, I just watched helplessly from the sidelines as the chaos unfolded. There are so many good characters on every side that it was making my head spin around in circles because I couldn’t decide what the best outcome could possibly be. And I absolutely loved the ridiculous levels of tension this conflict caused.
All in all, I can’t believe how good Attack on Titan turned out to be. Let me just say that the early chapters of the series are extremely misleading and I don’t mean that in a bad way. Just like everything else in this series, the misleading nature of the early chapters is totally intentional. I went into this series expecting a straightforward, action-packed monster movie type of story like Jurassic Park or Godzilla, and it does start out that way to be perfectly fair. But it progresses into one of the most genius stories I’ve ever seen, that’s rich with psychological depth, human morality, countless twists and even quite a bit of intelligent commentary on the unspeakable tragedies of war. Don’t let the simple premise of Attack on Titan fool you, there’s so much more to it than I’m sure anyone could’ve possibly predicted when the series first started being published.
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Attack on Titan takes place in a horrifying dystopian fantasy world that somewhat mirrors our own, like an apocalyptic Europe where the last remnants of humanity live behind massive, skyscraper-sized walls to protect themselves from the giant, man-eating monsters known as Titans lurking just beyond them. The walls have successfully protected humanity for a hundred years, yet that short era of false peace comes to an end when a colossal titan bigger and deadlier than any other of its kind brings judgement to the last survivors of the world. The story follows an ambitious and hotheaded young boy named Eren Yeager, who vows to take revenge on the titans after they break down the walls of his city, killing his mother and thousands of innocent people right before his very eyes.
The story begins with Eren having a disturbing nightmare. At first, the nightmare appears to be a senseless series of violent images that don’t seem to mean anything in particular and the images we see are quite easy to forget about when you view them without any kind of context. It’s not until a hundred chapters later that the nightmare and the events that follow it begin to come together. Incredible foreshadowing is a reoccurring thing in Attack on Titan. The most minor and seemingly insignificant characters and events always end up having major significance much later down the road. The further you get into the series, the more you begin to realize that the author had every single plot point, revelation and twist planned out before he ever even published the first chapter. Speaking of which, the name of the first chapter (to you, 2000 years from now) is a huge foreshadowing in itself, but we’ll touch on that later.
After Eren wakes up from his nightmare, we are introduced to Armin and Mikasa. Armin is Eren’s best friend and he fills Eren’s head with dreams of seeing the outside world beyond the walls, telling him stories of oceans, deserts, mountains, volcanoes and all sorts of things they could never imagine witnessing with their own eyes if they continue to spend the rest of their lives hiding in mundane safety behind the walls. Armin is frail and timid, but he’s incredibly smart and proves his worth as a brilliant tactician. He’s also very loyal and protects his friends when the going gets tough.
Mikasa is Eren’s adopted sister who watches over him and comes to the rescue whenever he’s in trouble using her superhuman combat abilities, a signature trait of the Ackerman bloodline that’s been passed down to her by her warrior ancestors. After their relatively peaceful lives are torn apart by a titan invasion, Eren, Armin and Mikasa enlist themselves in the survey corp, an organization of soldiers and tacticians that are trained in the art of killing titans and defending civilians from their wrath using a pair of swords and a device known as 3D Maneuver Gear.
The 3D Maneuver Gear was created to be able to navigate through a three dimensional space. With it, a person can travel from point to point at extremely fast speeds by firing steel wires with hooks attached on the ends so they can latch onto structures and titans. This is a very unique way of portraying tiny humans being able to stand a chance against giant titans in combat. The weakness of all titans is the nape of the neck, and the only way to reach the nape is to perform all kinds of twists and turns in midair with the maneuver gear until you can give yourself an opening.
After being put through years of brutal military training, Eren and his friends are prepared to lay their lives on the line to exterminate every last titan in the world and bring freedom to humanity once more. But Eren doesn’t yet realize that he isn’t prepared for the many horrors that lie beyond the walls he grew up in. There’s more than just titans out there that want him and his friends dead.
The biggest strengths of Attack on Titan are the numerous plot twists and the layers of mystery that are evident from the very beginning. Some of the twists are so massive, that they literally change the genre of the entire series because of the new perspectives they bring. It can go from survival horror, to psychological mystery, to political thriller at the drop of a hat and none of it is ever done just for shock value. There isn’t a single twist or plot point that wasn’t already planned out from chapter one. All the pieces of the puzzle are right in front of you the moment you begin reading, you just don’t realize they’re there until much later. Because of the amount of planning ahead at play here, Attack on Titan has a truly impressive level of re-readability. The constantly shifting genres and conflicts is what keeps it fresh and exciting. There are human vs titan conflicts, titan vs other titan conflicts, and finally, there’s the tried and true conflict of humans vs humans.
That’s always been a recurring theme in most dystopian fantasy and horror stories. Even when the world is destroyed and overrun with monsters, humans will still clash and tear each other to pieces. I’m happy to say that the human vs human conflict in Attack on Titan is extremely different from what you would normally expect from a series like this. It’s not like the average zombie apocalypse movie where people kill each other and cause havoc just because there’s no law and they’re free to do whatever the hell they want, there’s a much bigger twist behind the cruelty of the humans pulling the strings from behind the scenes. I won’t delve too deep into that because of spoilers, but let’s just say that there are no real winners or good guys here, morality is extremely gray in Attack on Titan and it only continues to get more complex and conflicted the longer it goes on. Near the very end of the series, I honestly couldn’t bring myself to root for or against anyone, I just watched helplessly from the sidelines as the chaos unfolded. There are so many good characters on every side that it was making my head spin around in circles because I couldn’t decide what the best outcome could possibly be. And I absolutely loved the ridiculous levels of tension this conflict caused.
All in all, I can’t believe how good Attack on Titan turned out to be. Let me just say that the early chapters of the series are extremely misleading and I don’t mean that in a bad way. Just like everything else in this series, the misleading nature of the early chapters is totally intentional. I went into this series expecting a straightforward, action-packed monster movie type of story like Jurassic Park or Godzilla, and it does start out that way to be perfectly fair. But it progresses into one of the most genius stories I’ve ever seen, that’s rich with psychological depth, human morality, countless twists and even quite a bit of intelligent commentary on the unspeakable tragedies of war. Don’t let the simple premise of Attack on Titan fool you, there’s so much more to it than I’m sure anyone could’ve possibly predicted when the series first started being published.
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December 27, 2025
4 ⭐ (Extremely Good)
I've been putting off reading this because my buddy who told me to start this series said that I could just stop reading after the last Colossal Edition. I knew I was going to have to continue reading because I would have to find out for myself. But I definitely put it off and was more tentative than I normally am.
I thought this edition was great! It took a turn in this book that I didn't really like at first. It took a minute to wrap my head around what was going on. In the end though, I couldn't wait to pick it up each time and really had a great time with it! And the ending to this one was also great! Made me extra excited to run out and grab the next volume.
With two volumes left to go I'm excited to see how this series gets wrapped up. The last edition was good, but it was starting to feel a little same-y. I was happy for the mixup in this one. Especially since it ended up working for me. Overall this series has just been so much fun. One of my favorite graphic novel/manga's I've ever read up to this point.
Easily understandable why this is loved by so many people. I'm curious about the anime, but I'm not sure I will get to it. Thank goodness books are typically better anyway :)
I've been putting off reading this because my buddy who told me to start this series said that I could just stop reading after the last Colossal Edition. I knew I was going to have to continue reading because I would have to find out for myself. But I definitely put it off and was more tentative than I normally am.
I thought this edition was great! It took a turn in this book that I didn't really like at first. It took a minute to wrap my head around what was going on. In the end though, I couldn't wait to pick it up each time and really had a great time with it! And the ending to this one was also great! Made me extra excited to run out and grab the next volume.
With two volumes left to go I'm excited to see how this series gets wrapped up. The last edition was good, but it was starting to feel a little same-y. I was happy for the mixup in this one. Especially since it ended up working for me. Overall this series has just been so much fun. One of my favorite graphic novel/manga's I've ever read up to this point.
Easily understandable why this is loved by so many people. I'm curious about the anime, but I'm not sure I will get to it. Thank goodness books are typically better anyway :)
August 15, 2022
Book: Attack on Titan, Colossal Edition Vol. 5
Author: Hajime Isayama
Rating: 5 Out of 5 Stars
This review is going to be very vague because of spoilers. I am pretty deep into the manga series now.
I am going to start by saying that I was a little unsure about this one at the start. First off, we have a time jump and I am not a super big fan of time jumps. We are also taken to a new setting with all new chapters. This all took me by surprise because I was expecting to stay with our core group of characters. I must have been doing a better job at avoiding spoilers than I thought I was.
I found the Marely arc to get very interesting. I’m not clear through it yet. I thought that we were going to be staying in the old setting. It took me a little bit to adjust to this new setting. However, once I did, I found that it was an amazing edition of the series. Now, we are given the chance to see how our characters got to this point. So much is explained in this arc. You get to learn about how the Titans got started and how all of this corruption that we have been seeing began. This arc allows us to see the beginnings of the series. It goes back and fills in all of those holes that our characters were missing.
It's one of those deals that you think you know what was going to happen and this is thrown at you. You learn about the past, including Eren’s, and it just takes you. We get to see Reiner and how he got his start. Everything just falls into place. All of those little details that didn’t seem to matter are very important. Not only that, but you think everything is going to go one way, but it doesn’t. That wild ride of an ending had me pulled in and wanting to know what is going to happen next. I had to stop my reading and write this review. You just want to keep going and going.
This has been my biggest praise throughout the series. When the stakes are high, you feel it. You are there in the battle cheering your favourite characters on. You don’t know who is going to make it out okay and who is not. Anything and everything can and will happen. The biggest reason behind this is the fact that we were given the time earlier in the series to grow attached to the characters. I know a lot of people did not like this because it slowed the plot down. However, let me tell you, it has paid off. You are fully invested in them at this point.
I don’t know what is going to happen in the final chapters. I have less than forty to go and it’s going to be a wild ride. I can’t wait. Although, there is a part of me that doesn’t want this series to end.
Author: Hajime Isayama
Rating: 5 Out of 5 Stars
This review is going to be very vague because of spoilers. I am pretty deep into the manga series now.
I am going to start by saying that I was a little unsure about this one at the start. First off, we have a time jump and I am not a super big fan of time jumps. We are also taken to a new setting with all new chapters. This all took me by surprise because I was expecting to stay with our core group of characters. I must have been doing a better job at avoiding spoilers than I thought I was.
I found the Marely arc to get very interesting. I’m not clear through it yet. I thought that we were going to be staying in the old setting. It took me a little bit to adjust to this new setting. However, once I did, I found that it was an amazing edition of the series. Now, we are given the chance to see how our characters got to this point. So much is explained in this arc. You get to learn about how the Titans got started and how all of this corruption that we have been seeing began. This arc allows us to see the beginnings of the series. It goes back and fills in all of those holes that our characters were missing.
It's one of those deals that you think you know what was going to happen and this is thrown at you. You learn about the past, including Eren’s, and it just takes you. We get to see Reiner and how he got his start. Everything just falls into place. All of those little details that didn’t seem to matter are very important. Not only that, but you think everything is going to go one way, but it doesn’t. That wild ride of an ending had me pulled in and wanting to know what is going to happen next. I had to stop my reading and write this review. You just want to keep going and going.
This has been my biggest praise throughout the series. When the stakes are high, you feel it. You are there in the battle cheering your favourite characters on. You don’t know who is going to make it out okay and who is not. Anything and everything can and will happen. The biggest reason behind this is the fact that we were given the time earlier in the series to grow attached to the characters. I know a lot of people did not like this because it slowed the plot down. However, let me tell you, it has paid off. You are fully invested in them at this point.
I don’t know what is going to happen in the final chapters. I have less than forty to go and it’s going to be a wild ride. I can’t wait. Although, there is a part of me that doesn’t want this series to end.
March 27, 2025
EVERYTHING YOU KNEW WAS A LIE!
This story has stopped just pulling the rug out from under us—it’s actively setting fire to the entire floor. Volume 5? It’s the turning point, the moment when everything we thought we understood about this world crumbles into dust.
The scouts are still reeling from Levi's choice but it is clear that in the end, survival isn’t about fairness—it’s about who gets to carry the burden forward.
And then we get Grisha’s past.
Oh. My. God.
Just when we thought we had the full picture, Isayama swings the wrecking ball yet again. Grisha Yeager’s story redefines everything—not just the Titans, not just the war, but the entire foundation of what we thought we knew. Attack on Titan doesn’t just tell a story, it reshapes it in real time. One moment, you’re certain about the morality of this war; the next, you realize you were playing checkers while Isayama was orchestrating 4D chess. The memories Eren inherits hit like a sledgehammer—because they’re not just revelations. They’re a prophecy of what’s coming. And it’s dark.
And then we time skip.
Suddenly, we’re in Marley, and just like that, Attack on Titan does the impossible: it makes you care about the enemy. Reiner, once the terrifying, unshakable Titan-shifting warrior, is now… broken. A man torn between identities, between guilt and duty. We see Marley not as the faceless enemy, but as a civilization just as trapped as Paradis. Just when you think you’ve chosen your side, the series forces you to reconsider. "Not everyone is bad. There are good people." But what about the ones caught in between? The ones who are too deep in this endless cycle of hate to escape?
This is Attack on Titan at its absolute best. The art? Better than ever. The story? Elevated to god-tier status. The emotions? Gut-wrenching. We are in uncharted waters now, and the final act is looming. No one is safe. No belief is stable. No ending is certain.
This story has stopped just pulling the rug out from under us—it’s actively setting fire to the entire floor. Volume 5? It’s the turning point, the moment when everything we thought we understood about this world crumbles into dust.
The scouts are still reeling from Levi's choice but it is clear that in the end, survival isn’t about fairness—it’s about who gets to carry the burden forward.
And then we get Grisha’s past.
Oh. My. God.
Just when we thought we had the full picture, Isayama swings the wrecking ball yet again. Grisha Yeager’s story redefines everything—not just the Titans, not just the war, but the entire foundation of what we thought we knew. Attack on Titan doesn’t just tell a story, it reshapes it in real time. One moment, you’re certain about the morality of this war; the next, you realize you were playing checkers while Isayama was orchestrating 4D chess. The memories Eren inherits hit like a sledgehammer—because they’re not just revelations. They’re a prophecy of what’s coming. And it’s dark.
And then we time skip.
Suddenly, we’re in Marley, and just like that, Attack on Titan does the impossible: it makes you care about the enemy. Reiner, once the terrifying, unshakable Titan-shifting warrior, is now… broken. A man torn between identities, between guilt and duty. We see Marley not as the faceless enemy, but as a civilization just as trapped as Paradis. Just when you think you’ve chosen your side, the series forces you to reconsider. "Not everyone is bad. There are good people." But what about the ones caught in between? The ones who are too deep in this endless cycle of hate to escape?
This is Attack on Titan at its absolute best. The art? Better than ever. The story? Elevated to god-tier status. The emotions? Gut-wrenching. We are in uncharted waters now, and the final act is looming. No one is safe. No belief is stable. No ending is certain.
July 17, 2021
Hot damn. I'm inclined to say that this is the series at its apex, if only because I can't imagine anything really topping this run. The "Marley" arc should feel like wheel-spinning and late-in-the-day backstory exposition, but everything from the bold direction to the excellent execution to the compelling characters all coalesce to make this an essential detour through a hitherto-unseen corner of this fictional space.
Earlier in the series, I had a bit of trepidation about the bend of the story's larger thematic arc and how it relates to the series broader uses of real-world symbols to communicate the sociopolitical layout of the Attack on Titan universe. People will inevitably feel how they feel about the use of certain symbols and imagery, but this run has convinced me that the often-uncomfortable real-world parallels are ultimately being used to disseminate big-ticket themes like empathy, relativism, and whether or not generational cycles of violence can actually be broken. It's all great stuff, and this chapter alone cements the series as a benchmark for dark fantasy.
Earlier in the series, I had a bit of trepidation about the bend of the story's larger thematic arc and how it relates to the series broader uses of real-world symbols to communicate the sociopolitical layout of the Attack on Titan universe. People will inevitably feel how they feel about the use of certain symbols and imagery, but this run has convinced me that the often-uncomfortable real-world parallels are ultimately being used to disseminate big-ticket themes like empathy, relativism, and whether or not generational cycles of violence can actually be broken. It's all great stuff, and this chapter alone cements the series as a benchmark for dark fantasy.
August 28, 2021
I'm a huge fan of this series, so take what I say here with a grain of salt. That being said, if you're here then you'll probably just as much a fan of this series as I am, so there's not much selling I need to do here. Anyway, here we get the aftermath of the massive revelations dropped near the end of the last colossal collection, the truth of the world in this series, which here is fully explored. Through this exploration we finally understand what this story is truly about, the tragedy of this understanding, and the payoff of what began this series so long ago. I refuse to spoil anything for those who haven't watched the anime and are purely reading these. All I will say is that this edition of the collection contains the moment we realise just how amazing Eren Yeager is as our main protagonist. His path has been mapped from the very beginning, and now we face the result of that path. Needless to say, it's incredible!
April 9, 2022
The POV shift that takes place in this volume is in my opinion a genius move because of how effective it is at creating empathy if not outright sympathy for characters that for the past volumes/chapters have been presented as the villains. It's in this chapter where we really see that the line between "good guys" and "bad guys" is even more blurred than previously thought. While watching these chapters play out in the anime, a part of me initially was glad that Marley seemed to be getting their comeuppance for having terrorized the people of paradise for so long. However, on a second read I can't help but feel shock, horror, and sadness because of how many ignorant and seemingly innocent people are mercilessly slaughtered by our main "hero" who has learned all the wrong lessons from his experiences and therefore become a mirror image of the people he claims are his enemies.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 13, 2022
An absolute embarrassment of riches.
The finale of the Battle for Wall Maria. The sickening Sophie's Choice that leaves everyone feeling worse, even if we get the resolution most fans wouldve wanted (I think it is the clear logical choice too but that's another debate).
The secret in the basement, which somehow actually lives up to the hype and then some. It's satisfying, awe inducing, and unexpected (to my gullible brain).
We are then dumped into a whole new setting with new characters. We learn enough about them to be sickened when our old protagonist, Eren, re-enters from stage left to try and kill them all.
What's left? We keep moving forward, no getting off this train now.
The finale of the Battle for Wall Maria. The sickening Sophie's Choice that leaves everyone feeling worse, even if we get the resolution most fans wouldve wanted (I think it is the clear logical choice too but that's another debate).
The secret in the basement, which somehow actually lives up to the hype and then some. It's satisfying, awe inducing, and unexpected (to my gullible brain).
We are then dumped into a whole new setting with new characters. We learn enough about them to be sickened when our old protagonist, Eren, re-enters from stage left to try and kill them all.
What's left? We keep moving forward, no getting off this train now.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 14, 2023
What bold storytelling. I did not expect this to be the direction the series was going towards. What I thought was a horror/mystery has become a political/war story and I can't say I'm not satisfied.
With the incredible ending of retaking Wall Rosa, we then move to the outside world, what a mind-blowing twist.
The history, different points of view, new character, and all the puzzle pieces finally coming into place everything just goes to a whole new level that erupts into insanity at the end of the edition.
The whole Maralyan/Eldians conflict is a fascinating one that really challenges the reader, it is fascinating.
Overall, very excited about the series's current direction, can't wait to see what happens next.
With the incredible ending of retaking Wall Rosa, we then move to the outside world, what a mind-blowing twist.
The history, different points of view, new character, and all the puzzle pieces finally coming into place everything just goes to a whole new level that erupts into insanity at the end of the edition.
The whole Maralyan/Eldians conflict is a fascinating one that really challenges the reader, it is fascinating.
Overall, very excited about the series's current direction, can't wait to see what happens next.
April 26, 2023
A clear transition point that certainly challenges our biases towards our familiar characters. Sympathy swings like a pendulum but with it come depth through context. Moving forward from the internal turmoil that its previous volumes have repeatedly served, now the bigger picture has been offered, but with it a logical anchor that gives greater meaning to such tragedies that we have previously witnessed. While the abstract philosophies that once hypothesised the repetitive chaos have begun to dwindle, I think the continuous search for meaning and a solution has kept my interest throughout this period of the story. I can only hope all of this contextualising will pay off.
May 15, 2022
The best run in the series. Attack on Titan boils down to one concept: war is hell and both sides believe they are the protagonists. In this stunning text, we get the Marley perspective, following their own titans in training as young children. It leads up to and beyond the attack on Wall Maria that began the series, giving necessary sympathy to the perpetrators, and concluding in a vicious cycle of battle tactics and innocent death.
November 25, 2020
This review is referring to the entire series:
My love for this series can`t be put into words. Normally I would write a really long review, screaming about how much I loved the book(s). All I can say is that this series could be compared to my favorite book and I love it infinitely. The artstyle? Gorgeous. The story? Not one second felt boring, nor uninteresting. I could cry over every single character, even the ones I hate (because I understand their importance to the story). Me and Hajime could really have a talk about NOT KILLING EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER-
My love for this series can`t be put into words. Normally I would write a really long review, screaming about how much I loved the book(s). All I can say is that this series could be compared to my favorite book and I love it infinitely. The artstyle? Gorgeous. The story? Not one second felt boring, nor uninteresting. I could cry over every single character, even the ones I hate (because I understand their importance to the story). Me and Hajime could really have a talk about NOT KILLING EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER-
October 17, 2023
A brilliant arc where we finally learn what was in Eren's basement this whole time, leading into a story that changes the way we see AoT forever. I honestly think that the way Isayama revealed this after years of speculation about the universe he created, makes this one of the most unique stories I have ever read. And it also leaves a lot of amazing foundations for a great continuation.
April 1, 2024
Loved learning all the lore in this volume (finally). There was a lot of intensity and a lot of sadness packed into these pages especially with Reiner and his mental health. I thought the world building of Marley was so intriguing and my heart broke for each one of the Eldians for how they have been so manipulated for so long.
December 20, 2020
The series is in the midst of the final arc and a new Titan shifter has appeared, the War Hammer Titan. New tech from the surviving Survey Corps members and a time skip has changed the appearance of many well known characters. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the series does!
May 7, 2021
A good continuation of the series , and really enjoyed the introduction of new characters during the Marley Arc. It definitely fleshed out the Attack On Titan world better , and found that alot of question were clearly answered. It definitely a series I would recommend people to read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 24, 2022
I was disappointed with the secrets in the basment and was actually planning to lower my rating to 4 stars, but what can I say? It all works well in the end. It's a deep exploration of groups of people, self righteousness and flat out selfishness.
January 29, 2023
Probably my absolute favorite of these massive collections thus far. I wish I could geek the hell out more about the plot but these books have so much story that I would be here for awhile.
TLDR; I love this so much.
TLDR; I love this so much.
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October 17, 2020--Attack on Titan: Colossal Edition 5
Attack on Titan Characters: Marley Arc
Bonus: Attack on School Castes
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Attack on Titan Characters: Marley Arc
Bonus: Attack on School Castes
Cover Art Gallery
November 7, 2020
Something about Jean just makes me feel funny.
November 18, 2020
Ça s'enflamme !
April 9, 2021
Has a good beginning, middle, but fumbles the end. Although the ending could have been much worse. I highly enjoyed this and I recommend you get some tissues.
April 28, 2021
Paradise forever.
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