Okay, let's talk about something important. Attack on Titan. Specifically, Season 4 Part 2's intro. You know, the one everyone seems to adore?
The "Rumbling" Heard 'Round the World?
It's called "The Rumbling." Dramatic, right? It certainly fits the apocalyptic vibe of the final season. But does it *really* slap as hard as everyone says?
Don't get me wrong, it's a good song. SiM definitely brought the energy. But... maybe, just maybe, it's a *little* overrated?
My Unpopular Opinion: It's Good, Not God-Tier
Prepare yourselves, AOT fans. I'm about to say something controversial. "The Rumbling," while powerful, isn't my favorite intro in the series.
I know, I know! Blasphemy! Throw me in the Titan pit! But hear me out.
Think about the earlier intros. "Guren no Yumiya," "Shinzou wo Sasageyo!" Those were instant classics. Iconic. You heard them once and you were hooked.
"The Rumbling" took a few listens to grow on me. And even now, it doesn't quite reach that same legendary status in my book.
Is it because it's darker? More intense? Maybe. But sometimes, I miss the sheer, unadulterated hype of the earlier tracks.
Compared to the Competition: Previous Seasons Had More...Oomph?
Season 1's intro? Absolute banger. Pure adrenaline. It perfectly captured the initial shock and terror of the Titans' attack.
Then came Season 2. "Shinzou wo Sasageyo!" Heart-pumping, epic, and totally unforgettable. A rallying cry for the Survey Corps.
Season 3's intros were also fantastic. Each one brought a different flavor while still maintaining that *AOT* intensity.
And then... "The Rumbling." It's good, sure. But it feels... different. More subdued in some ways, despite the apocalyptic themes.
Maybe it's because the earlier seasons were more about hope and defiance. Whereas Season 4 is all about grim acceptance and moral ambiguity.
But Hey, Music is Subjective, Right?
Look, I'm not saying "The Rumbling" is a bad song. Far from it. It's well-produced, powerful, and fits the tone of the season perfectly.
But for me, it just doesn't quite hit the same emotional highs as the earlier intros. It lacks that immediate, infectious energy.
Maybe I'm just nostalgic for the simpler days of screaming Eren Jaeger and giant, naked monstrosities. Before all the political intrigue and complicated family drama.
Perhaps my ears are just old. Maybe I need to crank it up louder. Maybe I'm just wrong.
But hey, that's the beauty of music, right? It's all subjective. What one person considers a masterpiece, another might find just... okay.
So, am I the only one who feels this way? Is anyone else secretly thinking "The Rumbling" is a little overrated? Or am I just destined to be downvoted into oblivion?
Let me know in the comments! Just please, be gentle. I'm already bracing myself for the backlash.
Ultimately, I still love Attack on Titan. And "The Rumbling" is still a decent intro. It just doesn't quite make my personal top spot.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go listen to "Guren no Yumiya" on repeat and relive the good old days.
Long live Levi Ackerman and his cleaning obsession!
