Attack On Titan Ep 3x8 Full Reaction!

Aaron Wittwer

How does it take away tension? Even if you do figure out what the conflict is, you don't know how they got there or how it resolves. It's a great tease, and one of the more fun parts of the show to see reactors react to. As a reaction channel, they should watch it.

Gu

? I'm saying why it's not a good idea , comments don't seem to understand without being told some implicit context others did the same

KratosRager

Hey stop with the hinting

Gu

It's not that hard think of a why that situation happens tho considering ep 13+ it's going to take away the tension from all those episodes

mohamed rafee

Hey look out for season 3 episode 12, there in a post credit scene in it!

KratosRager

Yeah I really hope they don’t miss upcoming post credit scenes. I remember missing it the first time I watched it and was confused.

Gu

Ageed There not that many reasons why the ending scene is what it is I feel it showed just a bit too much,between two analytical minds it's definitely not hard to extrapolate and might take away the tension from the arc itself once you have knowledge that the show still runs for another season consider reactors have more focus than the average viewer and introspection. you can never really guess how somebody else's mind works to be on the safe side I think they shouldn't watch the intro till ep 19

Manny

Oooh also, episodes 16,17, and 18 may be best to watch in one viewing. Just a recommendation :)

Manny

So heads up on future episodes, if it hasn’t been said, some episodes have end credits scenes. The best way to find them is that episodes that have end credit scenes will not have the “to be continued” screen before the outro.

James

Oh yeah I should specify, I don't think it matters whether or not they watch or skip the ending credit scene tbh, entirely up to them. Its just the season 3 part 2 intro I see as being a bigger problem.

Pictomancer

My personal head canon for Erwin, it's easier to "control" someone like him by letting him do as he pleases and make him think he's making progress, knowing the Scout's track record has been nothing but a string of failures. Also, if I'm not mistaken, Erwin wasn't a blip in their radar 'til recent events. The events of s1-s3 have taken place in a matter of months if not weeks. Govts aren't known for swift decisive action. LOL

Anna Kyruin

I am merely pointing out that -if- they want to avoid -any- chance of spoilers they should avoid both. Im not arguing they cant watch them or that it would be better for them to or not to. Speaking only for myself i would have preferred i hadnt seen either until after season 3. It is a matter of preference, nobody is "right" or "wrong" as to whether they should watch it, it is their decision to make, i am just trying to help them make an informed decision.

James

I completely disagree. The ending scene in ep 12 is good for reactors because it plays into the whole theorizing game for them and lacks context. Nowhere near as substantial as the spoilers in the intro. The intro literally spoils everything and even someone as dumb as me could figure out what was going on during it. I dont recommend someone as smart as Nerdy and Clarus watching it. I'd rather see a more genuine and surprised reaction without them having a sneak peek into one of the greatest arcs in the show. Plus now that everyone under the sun has told them it contains spoilers, it will be very obvious to them.

KratosRager

Totally agree. It’s made to be an intro. I watched them back when I watched S3 for the first time and didn’t know they were spoilery

Asylum

I watched each intro to the show without knowing what was going on, and if you are going to sit there and dissect them frame by frame, sure, you might find some spoilers in there, but mostly it's just an epic song with some epic animation. Maybe you just need to appreciate it for what it is, instead of just trying to read too deep into it and dissecting it? Its there to be watched, not skipped over until X episode of that season *shrug* Same goes for people who suggest not watching end credit scenes, like the one coming up in E12, it's there to be watched.

Anna Kyruin

You and i clearly watch shows differently XD

Aaron Wittwer

I kinda think that if you don't mention that it contains spoilers people won't assume that the spoilers are spoilers. Personally I say go ahead and watch it. It gets you hype for the episode, and it was the studio's choice to put it there so it's kinda part of the experience.

Anna Kyruin

Not sure how far ahead you're watching, but if you want to avoid spoilers definitely -Do Not Watch- (but feel free to listen) the second OP of season 3 until after you finish the season. Kind of wish you had an editor to pre-edit the videos for you to cover the intro animation with a graphic of something silly before you watch as the intro isn't placed consistently throughout the whole season.

Jonathan Yara

I know this is a bit early but for season 4 part 1 please watch the blu ray version!

Wangus

You could also just interpret that as it being that he got screwed up just because he licked a small amount instead of injecting a full dose. The cut is never really mentioned. But, even so, it's only referring to why he was "messed up", not why he turned into a Titan at all. And also Kenny doesn't actually know what he's talking about, he's just guessing.

NB

I don't know what the problem is!? It will be said Rod got messed up because he injected it in a wrong way. Kenny cut his tounge ---> Rod licked it with his injured tounge

Moons

Yeah same. it’s my least favorite episode from s3 just because it all felt way too convenient. But it’s still a good episode nonetheless.

Zyrus

'Don't do any mission where Erwin's in charge, people are going to die'. Spoken like there's never any death in any military operation, ever. :D

Can we get a aot episode every day lmao pretty pretty please

Gu

Why attack me ,Nerdy said they were the same narritively I'm pointing out that's not the case

KratosRager

Here comes the archetype guy

KratosRager

Yeah people keep saying this but I’ve never heard anything about it.

Jessica

Maybe because it means not having to embark on a side quest to acquire the ability? I like some of the side plots, but also... Let's get to the BASEMENT!

alexander rios

idk if someone replied but they did show the vials fly out the bag when mikasa caught historia

Gu

Wangus

I'm not sure what line in a few episodes that you are referring to. I get that it's a theory as to why his titan is weird, but it sounded like you were saying the cut is the reason he could turn into a titan at all. Which I don't think is the case.

Aaron Wittwer

Sort of. It's really not addressed again until the most recent episode in part 4, but it's not exactly inconsistent with anything. It's not as though he found it on a random shelf. It presumably rolled out of Reiss's titan serum doctor bag when Historia brought it with her to free Eren. It does make sense that the Reiss family would have such vials on hand for the titaning ceremonies. It does feel a bit too convenient, but it's not really that big of a deal. I just kinda wish we'd seen a shot of it rolling out of the bag, maybe with a couple other vials.

marshtomp

I really wish Eren got the ability to harden some other way. Him randomly finding a vial that just gives him the power might be the biggest plot contrivance in the show

Anna Kyruin

I know you've heard it a lot, but "It will all be explained". I'm sure it's your favorite thing to hear. :D Some things won't be explicitly explained, but more heavily hinted at, but enough so you can make a pretty solid hypothesis if you're paying attention. I did love watching your "WTF Why!" moment in this episode regarding the syringe vs lick. I had a similar confusion, so it was nostalgic :D

Anna Kyruin

I think a discussion of this could easily get into spoiler territory

Quark's Bar

Big chungus! Outrageous vid title!

NB

I mean it will be literally said in two episodes... But the final answer is probably a combination of his broken back (like in later season) and the wrong way of his consumption.

Wangus

Rod Reiss would have needed to eat Eren to become the founding Titan and inherit the memories of the first king. I think he knew he would turn into a pure titan when he licked the serum, but it was essentially just his last ditch way of maybe trying to eat Eren and reclaim the power. But, maybe because he was royal, or because his back was broken, or because he didn't get a proper dose (most likely a combination of all of these) he instead turned into a massive abnormal.

NB

This is actually my least favorite episode.

Wangus

Is that a cannon answer in the Manga? I've only ever heard that as one of several theories as to why his Titan was so weird. From the context of the show, nothing suggests you need a cut to transform into a pure titan.

Ibinhio

Rod had cuts in his mouth, that’s y transformed. U can thank Kenny for that 😁