"Shingeki no Kyojin" or "Attack on Titan" tells the story of a post-apocalyptic world, where humanity lives within a walled city since the world outside is overrun by beings called Titans. The Titans have unknown and mysterious beginnings, and this is where the stories of the manga and anime adaptations are currently taking shape.
The anime series had been adapted from the original manga, and "Attack on Titan" has already finished its first season. Fans who are eagerly waiting for the second season will have to wait a little longer, however, as series director Tetsuro Araki was quoted as saying that it is more likely that the saga will continue next year, since the development team is still waiting for the original manga adaptation to continue with more story arcs.
Meanwhile, the live action film adaptation of the "Attack on Titan" story is also scheduled to make its rounds in movie theaters. The movie itself is divided into two parts, with the "Attack on Titan Part 1: Crimson Bow and Arrow" already released this month. The second part of the film, "Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom," will debut on Sept. 19.
"Crimson Bow and Arrow" got mixed reviews from hardcore fans and casual moviegoers. Those who are avid followers of the series were disappointed with how the movie turned out. According to some reviews, the film did not live up to fan expectations. Many viewers who are familiar with the story were also surprised that the movie did not turn out to what they expected it to be, considering that series creator Hajime Isayama was closely involved in the film's production.
Speaking to Yahoo Japan via pop culture site Kotaku, the manga creator said that the development team is trying to understand the uproar over the first part.
Isayama stated, "As for the impressions and reactions of those who were excited about the movie, I want to take in the favorable opinions and also the indignant ones, if only to understand them."
