Holy Wall Sina, Madman Entertainment have announced that the ATTACK ON TITAN live-action movie will screen in New Zealand theatres this year.
Director, Shinji Higuchi, confirmed that there will be two films and that with the supervision of Hajime Isayama, the story will be basedon the world and characters of the manga, while incorporating new characters and new formidable enemies.
Check out the subbed trailer below:
What do you think?
Read the film’s synopsis:
100 years ago, titans suddenly appeared on Earth. Soon, human civilization veered on collapse due to the titans. Humans then built a giant wall to defend themselves. Within the giant walls, humans lived in peace, but, 100 years later, the giant wall is broken.
Japanese film news websites Eiga and Sanspo unveiled the first character visuals (including new film-only characters) for the upcoming live-action Attack on Titan films. And holy colossal do they look legit. The 3D Maneuver Gear and swords are ON POINT. Be in for some surprising weaponry, however. And a lack of a certain Survey Corps Special Operations Squal Leader, Levi. WHERE IS LEVI?! Ahem.
In regards to cast selection, producer Yoshihiro Sato advised he didn’t pay as much attention to whether or not the cast members looked like the original characters- I guess that means they’re not going to dye Hongo’s hair blond- although I do believe they nailed Mikasa’s look. Kiko Mizuhara is so damn pretty, so here’s to hoping she’s also a badass. According to Sato, through many a discussion with Hajime Isayama (the original creator of Attack on Titan), they went with actors who could act out the “characters’ spirits.” I dig it, here’s to hoping Miura plays Eren with a little less whining though.
Director, Shinji Higuchi, confirmed that there will be two films and that with the supervision of Isayama, the story will be basedon the world and characters of the manga, while incorporating new characters and new formidable enemies. Interesting. Yuusuke Watanabe (Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, live-action Gantz, Gantz II: Perfect Answer, 20th Century Boys, Gatchaman) is writing the script, along with Tomohiro Machiyama, friend of Isayama. Surely any friend of Isayama is a friend of ours?
Both films are slated to open next summer. YAASSSS Attack on Titan 2015!!
Check out your favs (Hanji looks amaze tbh) below:
Kiko Mizuhara as Mikasa
Okay, so I’m hearing a lot of hoo-hah about ‘isn’t Mikasa supposed to be the only Asian left in the SNK world? She’s the only one who looks the least Asian’. Sure, the manga makes it a point that she is but guys this is a Japanese franchise- find me some white actors who can speak fluent Japanese to play the other characters before you start critizing the casting.
Kanata Hongo as Armin
Satomi Ishihara as Hanji
Hanji’s RPG tho’. Wut? Do you reckon (especially with what looks like a tank in one of the photos below) they’ve upped the technology a bit? They still use swords because it’s the easiest to slay a titan with, but perhaps they also have the use of other heavy artillery?
Nanami Sakuraba as Sasha
Takahiro Miura as Jean
There are also seven characters that are new to the film versions of the story. According to Sanspo reports Hasegawa’s character Shikishima holds the key to the film’s story as “humanity’s strongest man.” Hmmmmm, check them out below:
Hit us with your thoughts below! Like, love, loathe? If you haven’t read our reviews of the first season check them out here: Part 1 | Part 2.
“To rise above monsters, we have to abandon our humanity.”
Got your Attack on Titan Collection 2 DVD/BluRays? People always rag on dubbed anime but honestly it’s nice not to have to read subtitles every now and then- and if the translation is pretty decent and the voice actors are good then everything should be hunky dory!
Right? Right, now onto the review of the second-half of the first season, shall we? First of all, marathon play is definitely your friend. Because if anything the second half is so much more intriguing than the first as we get into the nitty gritty of everything within and outside the walls, so being able to just experience the entire thing without interruption is such a plus.
Also, if you thought the first half of the season was violent and gory, well wait until you get through the second half. (A lot of us probably couldn’t wait for the dubbed and continued with the subbed only to get confused as to why Armin sounded like a girl, or was that just me?) There’s so much going on, above and beyond Titan take downs- or Titans feasting on humans.
Also more Levi! Seriously. So epic.
Oh and Hanji, one of my favourite characters.
Attack on Titan gives us an almost overwhelming amount of characters, however there’s no difficulty with keeping up with them as they are uniquely characterised, making it easy to recognise a certain character and their motivation (well apart from survival, anyway). What is humanity’s breaking point? The series continues to explore human nature in this anime about what it means to be human in the face of certain death, while still allowing us to ponder the mysteries of the Titans and how they came to be. I’ve heard many call it the Walking Dead or Game of Thrones of anime, in that it’s gritty, addictive and provides an interesting approach to human survival and what people do in order to do just that. Especially when there’s obviously more to be wary of than just Titans, sure Titans are still the biggest problem however humans are just as dangerous. If it were up to Hanji Titans would be considered pets deserving of some slack.
This anime is so addictive, you get through the entire season and mourn the fact there’s still no word on a second season. Especially because there’s little to no, well there’s absolutely no, closure by the end as we’re kind of left on a huge cliffhanger. So huge that I immediately started reading the manga. That cliffhanger’s been explained, sort of, but so much more happens that it’s physically painful to be waiting for the second season which will be made up of the rest of the manga out so far. But don’t let the lack of closure deter you, let it spur you. I encourage you to watch the first season, if not for the excellent animation and original characters, then definitely for the mysteries surrounding the Titans
Check out the trailer for the second half of the (dubbed) first season below:
“The world’s a cruel place, you have to fight if you want to live.”
Attack On Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin), heralded as the anime series of 2013, is a haunting dystopian series both awe-inspiring and grotesque in its stunning visuals. Humanity is on the brink of extinction due to giant humanoid creatures, Titans (who love humans like a fat kid loves cake), chomping on human entrees- causing survivors to retreat behind huge walls (not unlike the colossal fortification in the North that helps defend the Realm in Westeros against the Wildlings). Humanity’s last form of defense are the Survey Corps, which the protagonists hot-headed and vengeful Eren Yeager, brilliant and deadly Mikasa Ackerman, and strategic genius Armin Arler join for reasons that become obvious about five minutes into the first episode- read as ‘tragic backstories101′. Adapted from the manga series of the same name, written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama, Attack On Titan (AOT) is directed byDeath Note (2006) director Tetsuro Arak- so you already know going in that it’s going to be a doozy.
The series does start off a little slow, and continues to take the ‘long dramatic internal-conflict’ route throughout, once the action starts there’s really no slowing down- you’re intrigued by the end of the first episode and absolutely hooked by the second. The show is gruesome and bloody, but what do you expect from a show about people-eating giants? While the premise is simplistic you’ll find the themes handled in the series to be a grim but complex study on human nature, offering a commentary on the human condition in such harsh realities. When faced with such extremities will humans continue to fight tooth and nail for their freedom or will they lie down and accept a life of being human ‘cattle’? Characters are well-developed and likeable with moments of levity achieved by surprise quirks and excellent interaction.
Also, the soundtrack is pretty boss. Collection 1 comes with a 24-page art book and some great extras like the making of AOT, and Japanese production extras. We give it FOUR and a HALF out of FIVE Silent LOLs, for the mere fact that there are moments when you wish the series would speed up a certain character’s thought process. However we’re hanging out for a second season (after of course an English dubbed Collection 2?) and the live-action theatrical movie that’s in the works. If the Titans look anything like they do in this Subaru ad then daaaaaaamn sign us up to see it ASAP.
Australian and NZ residents read on for details on how to WIN a Collection 1 Limited Edition, below.
Madman Entertainment have FIVE Attack On Titan Collection 1 Limited Editions to give away.
All you have to do is answer this question: In 25 words or less, tell us; would you rather be a Titan or a member of the Survey Corps – and why? CLICK HERE TO ENTER, WHAT ARE YOU EVEN WAITING FOR? Comp ends 18 July 2014.
However if you miss out you can always buy it HERE, it should still be in stock. Now to wait for Collection 2… JOKES, I’m going to head over to AnimeLab where you’ll find all 25 eps and watch remaining episodes 14-25. Have we talked about how cool this streaming service is? Currently in beta, and free (also ad-free) for an unspecified time, AnimeLab streams over 50 animes in HD with a few being simulcast. It’s also device (mobile, tablet) ready too.
Madman Entertainment have FIVE Attack On Titan Collection 1 Limited Editions to give away.
All you have to do is answer this question: In 25 words or less, tell us; would you rather be a Titan or a member of the Survey Corps – and why? 
