Attack On Titan Season 4 Ep 1

Okay, So, Attack on Titan is BACK! And...Who Are These Guys?

Remember that feeling of pure, unadulterated joy mixed with utter confusion you got when you opened a surprise gift and had absolutely no idea what it was? That’s basically Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 1 in a nutshell!

Forget everything you thought you knew, because we've jumped ship. Instead of Eren brooding in a basement, we're now chilling with a bunch of new characters in...a war zone? Hold on tight, folks, because we’re about to dive deep into the chaos!

War is Hell (and Apparently Includes Armored Trains)

The episode kicks off with a bang – literally! We're dropped right into the middle of a brutal conflict between the Marleyan army and their enemies.

Think World War I trenches meets giant armored trains that can transform into, well, something that looks straight out of a nightmare. Seriously, whoever designed those things deserves a raise (and maybe a therapist).

These aren't your friendly neighborhood Survey Corps members fighting Titans with fancy swords. These guys are soldiers, plain and simple. And they are fighting each other. It’s intense, gritty, and a whole lot different from what we're used to.

Falco and Gabi: New Faces, Old Problems

Meet Falco and Gabi, two Eldian warrior candidates desperate to inherit one of the Nine Titans. Gabi, especially, is like a mini-Eren but with even MORE fiery determination (and potentially a higher kill count, yikes!).

They're competing to be the next Armored Titan, which is a pretty big deal in this whole Marleyan war effort. Imagine being chosen to be the new office manager, but instead of managing staplers, you're managing the destruction of entire cities.

Their perspective offers a completely different viewpoint on the whole "Eldian" issue. They've been taught to believe they're the good guys fighting against "devils." It's a mind-bending twist that forces you to question everything.

Porco Galliard: The Jaw Titan (and Apparently a Grump)

Let's not forget Porco Galliard, the current Jaw Titan! He's got the incredible power to bite through anything, but he also has a serious case of resting grumpy face.

He seems perpetually annoyed, probably because he has to listen to Gabi bragging about how she's totally going to inherit his Titan. It's like having a coworker who constantly brags about getting your promotion.

Poor Porco, he’s definitely seen better days, and is probably regretting the day he had to turn into a Titan and fight a war!

Where's Eren? (And What's Going On?)

The biggest question on everyone's mind, of course, is: where are Eren, Mikasa, and the rest of the gang? Well, that's part of the mystery, isn't it? This episode deliberately keeps them in the shadows, building suspense and anticipation.

The absence of our familiar heroes makes the impact of the shift in perspective even more striking. We are forced to consider the implications of this war, without seeing the people we know and love fighting in it.

It’s like starting a new job in a completely different department – you know the company, but suddenly everything feels foreign and unfamiliar.

Final Thoughts: A Bold New Direction

Season 4 Episode 1 is a bold departure from what we've seen before in Attack on Titan. It's a challenging, thought-provoking episode that throws us headfirst into a world of moral ambiguity and complex characters.

Sure, it's a bit confusing at first, but that's part of the fun! Get ready for a wild ride, because this season is shaping up to be the most intense and unpredictable one yet.

So, buckle up, grab some popcorn (or maybe some emergency rations), and get ready to dive into the final chapter of this epic saga. It's going to be a long and bumpy road, but it is absolutely worth it!