this is too much for me … ATTACK ON TITAN 3x17 and 3x18 (REACTION)

[@NicholasLightTV]

How do I even react to something this amazing. I can’t believe how much happened this episode. What were your feelings when you first saw it?

[@jacksonperhaes5763]

React to kiss of death

[@koalabbh]

I was absolutely inconsolable for months afterwards

[@guestyssandbox6288]

E

[@instaz0908]

Man can I just request that you do AOT reactions in 2-3 day intervals? Can’t wait for a week 😭 Also react to “Footsteps of doom”!!

[@Tenjin-f3j]

Please react to naruto

[@haraz8453]

The fact that Marlo thought Hitch would be sleeping , and then showing her looking through the window waiting is pure pain Edit : Spoilers in the replies!

[@bennogb5069]

yes. what Marlo was imagining was the Hitch he expected, he himself being oblivious to her feelings for him. And once we get another perspective of her not being able to sleep in anticipation for him to come back... just another reason on the pile of why to me AoT is peak fiction

[@haraz8453]

@@bennogb5069 exactly

[@Eren-da-Jaeger]

Stfu, all soldiers dying there had someone special to them waiting for them.

[@sourovesheikh2005]

The depth of layered storytelling in this show is peak! Chefs kiss! 👌

[@amjadmohammed485]

PAIN

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Erwin died without ever knowing what was in the basement, such a depressing way to go dude, he truly deserves better

[@Loba-wf9iy]

😔😔😪

[@hanime009]

atleast he believed that it existed and trusted his father

[@linacaromina]

At least he knew his father was right...

[@RedPanda495]

You're everywhere

[@tx6723]

It is kind of thematic sometimes we die without achieving all of our goals such as life , however he achieved greatness beyond the basement

[@ruthhhx1951]

"You often hear people say that dreams are better left unfulfilled. As I was drawing Erwin's last moments, I took this to mean that one's life is better lived if they chase their dreams until the very end." - Hajime Isayama

[@maisalbalkhi4939]

You know I really needed to hear that today. Thank you

[@lucid4040]

That is beautiful

[@kysfggt]

making Erwin deal with the new world truth would've been too much for him :))

[@D4rkn3ss2000]

Life is not about fulfilling your dreams, but chasing them.

[@TrueEmperio]

@@kysfggt he would've destroyed them all politically and strategically.

[@neontyler6663]

Fun fact: there’s no Background music in Midnight Sun until Armin’s getting to life. The voice acting is God tier.

[@thefalcon2267]

Until Levi’s choice*

[@jessicamiracella3107]

what makes Levi's decision is even more heart-shattering is not only because he sees a future in Armin's eyes, but how he decides it's time to let his best friend rest.

[@roberthorne9597]

but also kenny's comment on all his life being lensed through the view of power, and how they all seek it... yet Erwin only seeked the truth, which is what Armin seeks, so Armin both fulfils Erwin's mission, and is not seeking power... These are the people never Kenny never met, the ones he surrounded himself with, the ones that have in Levy's eyes so far corrupted humanity and caused the intolerant loss of lives we have witnessed, and not only has he witnessed it, he took part in their sacrifice, he stands on their pile of bodies responsible for their lives, their sacrifice. So Levi with this choice fulfills Kenny's wish for a better life for Levy ~'I'm not a father'~, saves the one who will eventually lead them with morality (instead of looking for power at all cost to use it... ARMIN is not a dumb kid when given the power of the colossal titan, he still commits heinous acts, but would he do what a dumb kid who got hold of power do? No, he would search for the sea... for life.) so that this insane world could somehow not raise another Kenny out of Levy's uncle, and by extension not raise someone like Levy himself, instead the happy kids he returned to when Historia punched him, including Armin who had to live. It's almost like someone planned it, so a hero could be established, which means that memory-planting/time-travelling/titan&eldian-controlling/non-Ackerman-controlling Eren somehow engineered this situation over time by selecting Kenny to be the kings guard, showing him real power, giving him "higher purposes" all in eren's direction... Setting up Levy too... All because his mind control could not work on the Ackermans.... To have to make this choice, so that Eren could save the only person that would promise to share his "burden" in hell, Armin. God, Eren is straight up sooo evil, I better pick up my next joint!

[@temp6t]

16, 17 and 18 are probably the best 3 episodes in a row of anime, i FULLY understand how speechless you were in that episode 18, just perfection

[@ayyo1579]

I would say S4 5,6,7 and S4 19, 20, 21 are in the conversation too.

[@anthonyjimenez5486]

Wait a minute, I know you. I totally agree and love your videos.

[@thund3r94]

what are you doin here lol jk

[@darkzera0791]

yes, along with season 4 part 2 episodes 1,2,3

[@aidan2849]

@@ayyo1579 I didn't think there would ever be a greater plot twist than in s2 e6 with Bertholdt and Reiner but the memories of the future episode was even better imo.

[@c3p6]

RIP Moblit, one of the most underappreciated characters of the whole show. Always guiding and protecting Hange since Season 1 as her irreplacable assistant. Its kind of symbolic how the last thing Hange saw with her left eye was Moblit pushing her into the well, and then she immediately lost that eye, along with her precious comrade. He was forever engraved into that eye and "died" with it.

[@xavi_1007]

I called friend moblit because of him and his sacrifice

[@quarantinethis8981]

nice explination, I've seen AoT 3 times and still miss and forget bits. Hange's eye and Moblit are some of them.

[@mohamedelhediissa289]

Overappreciated* Good person≠good character

[@ry0kugyu]

@@mohamedelhediissa289 legit nobody talks abt him not saying he’s well written or anything but he’s one of the few characters who’s almost never shown as a “bad” person

[@brenogabriel8633]

its impressive how munch interpretations and different visions exist for this anime

[@Revvie99]

"The only thoughts left in my head are full of hate. But he's not like that. He has dreams." That line from Eren and the delivery by his voice actor, it kills me every time

[@Relevart9169]

I feel like attack on titan episodes take so long to come out cuz Eren's voice actor needs like a month to recover between each voice recording, that man gives it his all

[@nyanzombies2174]

@@Relevart9169 Funnily enough people at first objected to him playing the role as Eren, such an important lead role when the show was first announced, since he wasn't well known, but with his stellar performances playing this character now he's considered one of the best voice actors.

[@kiraamv5507]

@@nyanzombies2174 yup he goes right on top with Light's VA

[@SimplyDarknes]

Especially now for us that are caught up....😭

[@valeriaalfaro7319]

Me too

[@gfl8883]

Armin’s “he’ll look at the sea for me” gets me EVERY TIME

[@michaeladayco326]

it just HURTS man

[@juliana_melo]

same, it hurts so much

[@globalgaming9075]

by get you mean you cry right ? cuz thats the case for me

[@4Shaman]

Hurts even more when we learn that wasn’t truly Eren’s dream

[@cowboydevil5993]

The last dude to get blown by the boulders is underrated.. he was visibly terrified but kept going .. because we don’t know his name we don’t appreciate him enough.. but he was a hero a nobody but the last stand that provided Levi the final distraction ..

[@tx6723]

Yea fr the way he kept roaring ahead knowing the beast Titan was looking ahead thinking he had broken their spirit's but the dudes will did not falter one bit because he believed in what he was doing.

[@ions_]

YES. was looking for comments like these. they all are heroes. the look of torment in their faces but still, they had the courage to charge. it’s like leading yourself to your own death. 😭🤚🏻

[@DiegoSanchez-jh2oz]

exactly!

[@emreigrek2132]

Good point!!

[@clayuhuh]

I THINK ABOUT THIS SO MUCH

[@c3p6]

Fun fact: Episode 17 "Hero"** and Episode 16 "Perfect Game", are currently the two highest rated episodes out of any TV series of all time on IMDB.

[@jinxtationtv6909]

Episode 17 is called hero*

[@Mimi_1988]

Majority of aot episodes are rated like 9.0 or higher

[@c3p6]

@@jinxtationtv6909 yea that's mb I got the name confused

[@AqwDragulum]

My soldiers, HYPE!!

[@White.n.o.n.e]

Yes,but other series episodes have much more vote compared to aot. Edit:I meant rating

[@loganwillis2780]

When Marlo thinks about hitch, he imagines she’s in bed still sleeping. However right before armin and eren fight, it shows that she’s awake looking out the window. She’s thinking about him really makes you appreciate the little details

[@Yoran_w]

I really like hitch

[@Tho-ugh-t]

@@Yoran_w i dont care

[@キェェェェ-d7t]

Thank you for explaining about them... Almost all of reactors couldn't understand the reason why Marlo thought about Hitch at last ※im japanese so my English is to cheap...I'm sorry...

[@hecdavid11]

Ah yes, the Admin fight

[@loganwillis2780]

@@hecdavid11 fuck

[@山田-o9g]

“Midnight Sun” is the name of the phenomenon when the sun is still shining even at midnight (like near the north pole during summer). Even in humanity's darkest hour, when almost everyone has died, a light still shines on in the form of the hope they get from Armin being revived. Hence, the title: Midnight Sun.

[@HessuXX]

Hi from the arctict circle! Few months to midnight suns :)

[@tariqshort4025]

also they won the battle even at a terrible cost.

[@SirGatras]

Hi, also from the arctic circle! It's also annoying as fuck, I have blacked out curtains, and a mattress blocking my window and I still get light bleed even at midnight when my window faces north (away from the sun).

[@kokko996]

I believe this title also implies the aspect of "it looks bright outside, but in reality it is night." It means that while there are those who rejoice when Armin comes back to life, there are also those who are in the deep darkness of night, thinking about Erwin, Moblit, Marlo, and the nameless soldiers.

[@pabloignaciomirandacaldero5532]

that trilogy of episodes, "perfect Game" "hero" and "midnight sun" has to be one of best episodes in anime, and tv shows in general, doesn't care if you watch anime or not. This arc is just outstanding writing.

[@narayaniyer3761]

Watch shogun assassination arc from gintama

[@emancules]

@@narayaniyer3761 lmao the fuck

[@thegoldencache]

These are amazing but my favorite trio of episodes is "Two Brothers", "Memories of the _____" and " From you...." Also 4x05, 4X06 and 4X07 are another trilogy of episodes that are 10/10

[@_endortv_]

only thing that compares is the last 3 episodes of breaking bad Ozymandias, Granite State and Felina

[@kenshinPH]

@@narayaniyer3761 imagine comparing an arc to 3 episodes

[@smeghead250]

The relief in Bertholdt's face when he sees his comrades, his friends, are close and could save him, before he realises what's happening and screams for Annie and Reiner... That scene chokes me up everytime.

[@thesovietonionn1343]

You can draw a couple of parallels to Marco's death from here Marco didn't have his ODM gear, Bert didn't have limbs Marco called for his comrades, so did Bert Marco felt relief for a moment in seeing Annie, Bert felt the same seeing his ex-comrades Both were devoured by titans while others watched Bertholt was involved in Marco's death, he suffers the exact same fate

[@jasonblack2477]

@@thesovietonionn1343 bertholdt gad character marco was just there to die lmao

[@easol]

Ngl I felt a sense of justice in my heart when I first watched Armin eat Bertholdt.

[@TechnoArpan]

@@easol I only felt PAIN

[@山田-o9g]

Lost his mother in chlldhood Lost his friends Lost his squad Lost his only one family (Kenny) Lost his leader (most admirable person) Still no regrets That's why we love levi

[@mayan8272]

!spoiler! He will lose another one :|

[@salamander5659]

@@mayan8272 yeah it's very sad and it's that stupid guy's fault

[@andreazonin]

@@mayan8272 !spoiler! Hange :(

[@vinh21981]

no regrets, nice reference.

[@elisse5031]

@@mayan8272 🥲🥲🥲🥲 ouch

[@AnriHarper]

Midnight Sun is an absolutely incredible example of when not to use music. There is no music until Armin transforms. And the absolute silence of the background makes each moment so much more tense and meaningful. Just as it takes a great composer to come up with epic soundtracks, it also takes someone who knows when no music would be even better.

[@Kcalb18]

300 likes and no coments

[@lucid9637]

OP´s comment is an absolutely incredible example of when not to comment.

[@mikeoxmaul9870]

@@lucid9637 😂😂

[@pond2868]

There will never be anyone more loyal than Moblit. He died so Hange could live, and not just because they were in line to be commander. He cared about them and when he saw a way to save them, he took it. Moblit is undoubtedly one of the heroes of the show, regardless of who's side you take, because he died so someone he cared about could live.

[@kevinzhouk]

it is not loyal it is love

[@vikinglythgaming7354]

Why you calling hange they,too it's she

[@datavalisofficial8730]

Wait who are you talking about, hange or the squad? Or humanity?

[@deliciousdelight7847]

@@vikinglythgaming7354 Hange's pronouns was never supposed to be clear. its only because fans argued so bad and also the animators that she was confirmed female.

[@hitosan3771]

@@vikinglythgaming7354 It isnt specified in the manga, though.

[@さらそば]

Mikasa's sobbing, Eren's thoughts squeezed from the bottom of his heart, Hanji's words, Levi's conflict, Erwin's dream... everything entered my heart with a stillness that left me in a state of lethargy after watching the film. I watch a lot of anime, but I have yet to find one that surpasses "The Brave and the White Night.

[@djcprofyre]

The next episode has AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT extra credits scene, if you don’t watch it you will be very confused with the beginning of the episode after that. Love the reactions dude!

[@tennoyamamoto1800]

fun fact: "Hero" is the only AOT episode with a perfect 10/10 on IMDB right now "Midnight Sun" has a 9,9/10 on IMDB and is tied on second place with 8 other episodes including "Perfect Game" and 6 episodes from season 4

[@vvschains6494]

correction: the only episode of ANY show to have a 10/10 rating

[@FariaLeo]

@@vvschains6494 almost correct man... there's one more 10/10, and that's from Breaking Bad's 'Ozymandias' episode. I know that because I consider AOT and Breaking Bad the two most perfect shows I've ever watched.

[@vvschains6494]

@@FariaLeo agreed. i know those two episodes are always fighting for the #1 spot, and last time i checked, Ozymandias was 9.9, but you are correct. right now, they are the only 2 episodes to have a 10/10 rating.

[@bullymonk710]

@@vvschains6494 Some aot fans bombed nagative reviews for breaking when that eren's head blowing off episode came out. They wanted that episode to be 10/10 and Ozymandias lower. Ozymandias maintained that 10/10 these many years. It's true, you can look it up if you want. Brba fans took the revenge tho.

[@gablauziere1972]

@@FariaLeo I always through the same.

[@vampkitty2113]

Honestly, attack on Titan is one of the shows that has made me cry the most. What a journey

[@sharathnair1702]

aot is peak but dude, if you cried here, actual sad anime gonna make you bawl

[@dugtrioramen]

@@sharathnair1702 yeah I think aot is by far the best anime, but there are other anime that'll summon tears like no other

[@aidan2849]

@@dugtrioramen like which. The only anime that's made me cry is One punch Man

[@justsomegirlwithoutamustache]

@@aidan2849 Which scene from opm made you cry? Isn't it a comedy???

[@sharonkulesa1805]

You've clearly never seen jojo

[@c3p6]

Rengoku: "SET YOUR HEART ABLAZE !" Armin: * Sets himself ablaze *

[@Daesma999]

nOt LiKe ThAt

[@thatonepunchman]

that's the best thing I've read today

[@sn7949]

Clown armin*

[@jdubz125]

My 2 goats

[@sn7949]

@@jdubz125 more like armin clown simp crybaby

[@hightidekraken]

Watching Levi vs Beast for the first time: “Yoooo that’s sick! Go Levi!” Watching it realizing he’s fighting for Erwin knowing he’s probably gone and to fulfill his promise: *uncontrollable sobbing*

[@Kim-ng4ti]

This decision was so hard on Levi. I love how they kept showing all the different things that he was remembering and how each one made him want to choose one over the other. Like these memories kept pulling him towards a decision. This scene was beautifully executed.

[@amydillon6242]

Nicholas: "This dude single handedly took down the beast titan, this is supposed to be the biggest titan I believe" Colossal Titan: "Am i a joke to you"

[@javad4617]

Eren: Am i a joke to you?

[@bennogb5069]

i think he was talking in terms of overall power and threat level

[@mrquilk6767]

your mom: guys.. lets stop playing

[@luffy3-q9e]

@@mrquilk6767 ?

[@mrquilk6767]

​@@luffy3-q9e Im brazilian, when you gonna say a question you need to say "chupo pau pois" before it

[@arealhuman2409]

One special thing that you might not even notice about "Midnight sun" at first is that there is almost no music. It feels so much more real and intimate. Keeping the episode mostly silent made makes for a very special experience. As much as I love the Aot OSTs I have to say it was a great decision to leave them out of this episode.

[@bakk3731]

he totally notices that, he even commented on the silence

[@arealhuman2409]

@@bakk3731 with you I didn't mean him I just mean everyone here as a viewer

[@bakk3731]

@@arealhuman2409 oh, alright

[@baryaakov555]

Omg I never noticed that, I watched it a few times haha, that’s very true tho(:

[@He11raiser01]

Don’t ever feel bad about not having much to say. Speechlessness is a reaction in itself!

[@KoaztalYT]

it’s not that he doesn’t want to at times. But the copyright has a thing for going after literally anyone which is why he mutes it at times or forces himself to say something during it

[@He11raiser01]

@@KoaztalYT I feel that, it totally makes sense. But just in case, I’d like to reassure him that there’s no need to feel like he’s letting us down if he’s quiet for a bit, you know? No harm in it.

[@subhadiptudu5935]

Kenny's line connects both Erwin and Armin in different perspectives, Erwin was bound with his duties and responsibilities he holds as the commander,it's been tough on his life, he had to keep humanity's victory in the front except anything else and like he's burdened by this huge responsibility, he's become a man who had sacrificed his own freedom for the betterment of humanity... On the other hand Armin's dream was to venture outside the walls, to explore seas, deserts, lands covered in snow, to have the freedom. There's one who had sacrificed his freedom and another who strives for freedom. Levi chooses the latter, this decision was based more on emotions rather than logically based. .. Levi decided to not bring Erwin back to hell and to push Armin to achieve freedom he was longing.

[@stravd]

There's actually not a single bit of music in ep 18 not even for a second until the very end. That's how powerful silence can be when used correctly. And sawano definitely know how to use it.

[@rockyestolano9275]

"Its like you don't know who's the villains." Thats what i love about aot my guy, there are no villains in this show. Just humans with different perspectives and also, humans being humans.

[@Yang-ig8on]

Wars have no villains

[@armak7774]

@@Yang-ig8on Yeah for sure. Those who rape and kill civilians during war are 'ight in your book huh. Those degenerates are the villains in war.

[@tendericed2749]

@@Yang-ig8on only factions

[@briannacooley6762]

Ehhh there are a few "villians"

[@maelstrom_n]

there are no villains in war, only sides

[@fareszaz3461]

Also Kenney said "Everyone has to be drunk on something to keep going", Erwin made peace with dying and giving up on his dream when Levi told him so, so Erwin didn't have anymore fight in him to push forward he gave up on his motive.

[@joshpowis9830]

For the record, ‘Hero’ is regarded as one of the best episodes in TV history, not just anime. It has a perfect 10 score on IMDb which only 1 other episode from Breaking Bad has achieved. You’re watching a truly era defining show here.

[@nekosan-9]

I couldn't stop crying. Levi's pain broke my heart. I also love Hanji who still tries to move forward. Thank you for the wonderful show. I look forward to seeing more.

[@kenmaspuddinghair5598]

Kaji Yuki had a bread on his mouth when recording that scene with Eren speech about Armin. It shows how much dedication he put into his character to make him sound so realistic.

[@sydneypeck2488]

Also, during the episode in season 2, "Scream," when Eren couldn't turn into a titan to save Hannes, Yuki Kaji was actually biting his own hand as hard as he could to make it sound realistic. He also lost his voice for several days after recording that scene because of all of the screaming. Yuki Kaji is probably my favorite voice actor because he literally puts his all into his characters.

[@ankitsaikumar6866]

He was eating bread during the voicing?

[@kenmaspuddinghair5598]

@@ankitsaikumar6866 No, he had a bread on his left cheek I think so that he would sound realistic (as Eren has lost some of his teeth due to Levi's punch)

[@Erenthebirdie]

@@kenmaspuddinghair5598 wow I didn't know that, his dedication tho for his role such a Chad man he's truly one of the best VA's to exist.

[@geran6461]

*EXTREMELY IMPORTANT:* You must see the post-outro scene of 3×19 to understand 3×20

[@ReneReacts]

I disagree, I skipped that scene and still understood everything in 3x20

[@geran6461]

@@ReneReacts oh, c'mon, not everyone is as smart as you are. Never wrong to help others.

[@ReneReacts]

​@@geran6461 I took it the other way around: I was in shock cause I didn't understand what was happening, and I thought it was cool. I feel almost happy I missed that after credits scene, I kind of liked the "surprise"

[@Chibikins]

It was such a well written arc, the way Armin has from the beginning been developing to the kind of man worthy of succeeding Erwin, and this was something Erwin himself saw. Can you imagine the kind of crippling survivors guilt Armin would be forced to live with, knowing it came down to him vs the most heroic and brilliant man he has ever known and somehow he, a random cadet, was chosen over the legendary Erwin Smith. It's not going to be easy on such a sweet, empathic kid.

[@Иван-у1р8п]

Yet today it's obvious that Erwin should have been the one. Armin turned out to be pretty useless - only constant whining and no decisions or responsibility.

[@Karou812]

@@Иван-у1р8п Low effort troll

[@Иван-у1р8п]

@@Karou812 not trolling. It sucks that the only man who could lead humanity and find compromised solution died. Floch is a leader, but he's a fanatic. Armin is a genius, but he's a pussy. Zoe... is neither. Noone compared to Erwin (and she knows it).

[@otonashi-san9403]

And don't forget that the fans also hated him I ... 💔💔💔💔💔

[@jagosvujovic2086]

And then Floch ends up a much more fitting successor to Erwin than Armin, kinda ironic.

[@erenyadav3580]

Beast Titan: thinks he killed everyone and they died a meaningless death Beast Titan: "Why do I hear boss music?"

[@vanshgarg5514]

Fun fact : the Levi vs Beast titan fight took 4 months to direct and animate. And you can feel each hour out of those 4 months put in there

[@flaffy135]

"The one who's gonna save humanity isn't me or the commander! it's Armin" that hits hard, if you know you know

[@andrewlynch4126]

Well it definitely isn’t Eren lol

[@Quwucuqin]

Aot is dark asf

[@opie_yt]

And when you do know, boy oh boy it takes on a whole new meaning…😬

[@jethigovinda1036]

Eren made it sure that armin saves everyone

[@udaykiran2427]

Thank you Armin for saving humanity for Eldia's sakes!

[@teodortg1268]

As much as I love Erwin (my fav character in the show) I was so glad that Armin was the one that made it through. I think this was a perfect send off for Erwin and a great point to end his character arc. From someone that became a devil and selfishly sacrificed others' lives, to someone that gave up his only dream for the future of humanity and for the honor of his fallen comrades.

[@sn7949]

Trash clown armin worst character ever, if erwin was alive none of the current thing would happen, all bcz trash clown crybaby armin couldn’t make a single right decision. Trash simp sht armin

[@sirken2]

“If you begin to regret, you'll dull your future decisions and let others make your choices for you. All that's left for you then is to die. Nobody can foretell the outcome. Each decision you make holds meaning only by affecting your next decision.” - Erwin Smith. Levi made the choice for Erwin to give up on his dreams and die when presented with the opportunity to bring him back I think the weight of those words factored in too.

[@saeedag387]

Just watch this you will see how useless armin is in the future kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4HapIWBgtmmgLc

[@woschdinator]

Trust me! That's what happened until now was like a intro to something that gets bigger and bigger! Hyped on your next reaction!! It will be insane!!!!

[@TheParaTropper]

For me it was the best episode in AOT, so I disagree, nevertheless there will be epic episodes left in the future. But this was for me the GOAT

[@woschdinator]

@@TheParaTropper There are a few more episodes with such epic stuff. But you're right, if you only regard the episode it's goat. But the story now reveals!!

[@dandansfu]

miksa crying always gets me.... for a character who is strong, brave to cry like this...... just powerful

[@changnp3411]

The last time Erwin raise his hand is straight through my heart everytime. Hurt me more when Levi must choice his best friend to rest, he lost everything in his life but he still keep moving. omg this scene.. shittt

[@andri7037]

I remember crying for 3 nights because of this episode, 1st year of highschool, I've never felt so stressed and nervous because of an anime before

[@melisa2151]

same I couldn't stop crying

[@elisse5031]

I have seen this episode so many times i knew EXACTLY what was going to happen and I still can’t hold back tears, levi’s broken face gets me every time. After the choice was made everyone went to hold armin, while levi just staying there, broken, after he lost his best friend and i just wanted to hold him so bad 🥲

[@Flipdew]

I am still waiting for Nicholas to call Bertholdt by his name. Respect for Bert

[@furiousdestroyah9999]

Who? You mean Bearturtle?

[@AbdullahToorMystic]

You mean Bart Holidays?

[@AnzzaW]

Whoo?? Do you mean Birthcontrol?

[@udaykiran2427]

Birth tortuga

[@Moonlight_night345]

Berthellelelelwmoewww

[@aliWRLD23]

Imagine getting monetized during not only the most impactful scene of the decade, but also my personal favorite throughout the entire show… I know I’m years late, but fuck I needed to hear your reaction alongside Levi beginning his attack 😭😭😭

[@manahajian]

The thing i adore about AOT is the fact that every single character has their own special moment to make the audience feel close to them even if they're short but those details and scenes are so precious showered with the realistic feeling of human beings that you won't forget them ( unlike some other shows that you would just forget about the every side characters like in next 5 mins and you wouldn't feel that much if they're not handsome or beautiful or generally young ! Let's be honest there are a lot of shows who don't give a damn about their side characters feelings and just make them look good so they would catch your eyes and that would be the only reason that makes us remember their names and think about them ) I can name a few of shows that even the main characters have no deep shit except for their looks when they smile with teary sorrowful eyes while they take their last breath ... It happens even in some of great shows ( i'm talking about weak side characters ) They're all like ⤵️ Good looks + tragic past ( maybe with the spice of some traumatic experience ) + painful death + being bullied for no reason OR being called a weirdo :| You hardly feel or see anything emotional or deep from them tho lots of them have great potentials to become a great character ... I'm sorry if you wasted your time reading this , i just got excited thinking about Marlo , Moblit and so many other ones ... I'm just gonna add this then close my mouth lol ♡ another thing i love about aot is how you can see the whole situation from every single one of characters and understand them for doing what they had done so there is no specific Villain BUT those scared pussies who are hiding behind their Government giving themselves titles thinking their lives and wealths are more important than the others so it's easy for them to start a war anytime and whenever they feel afraid of losing their sits and shits they rather to sacrifice others lives and make eveeyone a victim of war instead of losing their place , wealth , title and etc ... In this show you can clearly see the power of politicians and religions and how everyone are a victim that can't be judged . There is no good or bad people . They're really well shown as real human beings with emotions just like us . We could do even worse stuff if we were in their shoes trying to survive , avenge or anything ... Okay now imma stop overtalking ( again and again ) and just walk away knowing no one cares about my long ass comments lmao 😂💙

[@wainiberhe2246]

Can't believe I read your long ass comment

[@c3p6]

Erwin wasnt rejecting Levi, he was unconscious and hallucinating about being back in school and raised his hand to ask a question. Levi saw that as a sign of his refusal, but that wasnt the full reason why he made his decision.

[@averageminionenjoyer4003]

Man wasted his life

[@xynjak]

Source?

[@senjusan6359]

Levi realized that Erwin was only interested in proving his father theory that humans are still living outside the wall. If Erwin would be saved right there, after they discovered it Erwin would lose all of his drive to push forward. Armin on another hand wasn't driven by some selfish desire to prove anything, he just wanted to live in free world and in long run, it is better to have someone like that in your team. We also need to add the fact that Erwin deserved rest, Erwin did a lot of things that were eating him inside, like his commands that caused hundreds of people to die. Levi just wanted to give him proper rest from this fight, especially after Erwin already gave up on his dream and decided to rush to his death to kill the Beast titan.

[@Olmeuu]

@@xynjak he literally asks the question he made to his dad in the same scene, did you not watch it or smthing?

[@xynjak]

@@Olmeuu the question that defined his life? That doesnt mean he had a dream then moved his arm

[@Tealover746]

I watched this scene 3 years ago and whenever i see somebody reacting to it for the first time, i always end up crying, I wish i could experience watching this show again without knowing anything. And since Armins my favourite character those Two episodes really broke me. Ep17 and ep18 will always be my favourite episodes in any tv show ever. Loving the reactions btw, i love seeing somebody appreciating this show just as much as I do.

[@cravin4acupofcoffee]

When the music comes in loud when Armin emerges from the titan its like a huge sense of relief and grief for what just happened. It's letting Erwin and the past go then mowing forward with Armin to the future. Definitely one of the most well written pieces of media out there. The next few episodes are also incredibly crazy in their own ways. It's turning the key to a puzzle that been unsolved for years.

[@calbewetzel3722]

Erwin knocking away Levi’s hand as he tries to give him the injection is perhaps my favorite action in this entire show.

[@thesovietonionn1343]

Two things I noticed in this episode Bertholt dies the same way Marco did, calling for his friends as he's devoured by a titan Levi's first scene is him talking to a dying guy, when he finishes Petra informs him that he's already dead. This scene has Levi talking to a dying Erwin, Hange informs him he's already dead Edit : Also,in season 2 Bertholt says someone will have to stain their hands with his blood. The shot pans to Armin, foreshadowing that Armin will be the one to kill him Link at 3:17 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJXKqoefop6mg9E

[@kira0080]

That beast titan fight took, if I remmeber correctly, 8 months to animate. Crazy how much effort they put into this season.

[@Itsme-py5uw]

It was just a guy animating this scene and it took him 4 months I think

[@luanalexandre8799]

I just get chills everytime I see these two episodes. Cried like a baby in the first time. And still give me a lot of chills when I watch people react. I say with no regrets that these two are one of the best episodes that ever exists in all series and animes.

[@quinzeyftw]

I've seen this show multiple times and have re watched so many scenes even more but still watching this episode again with your rewatching had me uncontrollably shaking the entire time

[@melisa2151]

same I still get chills every time I rewatch this show

[@seriyooow310]

Just binged to your reactions to some of the best scenes of AOT, and I realized at this scene 16:20 , Eren said "The one who's gonna save humanity isn't me or the commander, it's Armin!". Fast Forward to the ending, being Armin as the Hero proclaimed to be the one who killed Eren. Damn Isayama

[@benhorne8051]

I was waiting for you to see this episode for so long now! 3x17 made me love Levi even more than I thought was possible. The fact that you had this crazy, menacing beast titan that was decimating the scouts over the course of a few episodes was alarming, yet Levi only had to take a fraction of an episode to have this man running his ass off. Goated. 💯

[@justingagnon2338]

Yes! Can't wait to see the next couple of episodes blow your mind. The immediate episodes after this one change the whole course of the show. So many of the people who have been watching these reactions have been waiting for you to get to this next part. The next two are when you get to the peak and see why the series is goated.

[@dazza04]

"the one who's gonna save humanity isn't me or the commander it's Armin" god damn the writing in this series is so good when that line can hold so much meaning

[@funisanartform]

When Nick said Hinokami was the greatest thing he'd ever seen, I was rubbing my hands cos Perfect Game, Hero & Midnight Sun were all coming up.

[@sirken2]

And now we wait for the entertainment district - rubs hands-

[@afrog3952]

@@sirken2 and now we wait for the rumbling arc- rubs hands-

[@j.j._2742]

@ReReminiscence When it comes to storytelling Demon Slayer doesn‘t compare to AoT. But yeah well the animation in DS is better if thats what you were aiming at

[@funisanartform]

@@afrog3952 don't even have to wait for that. S4 part 1 is wild

[@BoxCarBoy12]

I was rubbing my hands knowing these episodes were coming up after he proclaimed that Jujutsu Kaisen is his favorite show ever lol. JJK is fantastic, but AoT is on another level

[@talesoflovecraftshub-niggu9289]

a great detail was that the narrator on this episode didn't make a word because armin was unconscious and yes it was armin the narrator.

[@kimnamjoon1454]

I always cry during this arc, no matter how many times I watch it. The emotions, voice acting, facial expressions, words, everything. It hit me like a truck all at once.

[@CallingCorvidae]

You're the first channel I've watched that actually noticed that Midnight Sun had no background track for most of the episode. It's an easy detail to miss, but it's so incredibly impactful. Highlights the unbearable tension throughout. And then to cue in the music once Levi's made his final decision? The way it swells when Armin comes out of the titan? Bruh I was a mess.

[@ふむふむ-s1y]

It’s so hard to watch this episode over and over again. By the way, the guy who protected Hanji at 17:13 is Moblit!!!

[@aperson1692]

Fun fact, as of now, Hero is the highest rated episode on all of IMDb, with a perfect 10/10, even higher than Breaking Bad's Ozymandias. Perfect Game is also 3rd, and Midnight Sun is 38th

[@pokemonfan155]

season 4 part 2 ep 3 also got 10/10 till breaking bad fans purposely gave it bad ratings to ruin it

[@tris273]

Well to correct you Hero is number one perfect game number two since 1+year. Off the IMDB Top 20Episodes of TV shows of all time there are 9Attack on Titan Episodes.

[@aperson1692]

@@pokemonfan155 Same with s4p2 ep 5, also with part 1 episode 7, though s4p2 ep 3 is back up to a 9.9

[@aperson1692]

@@tris273 Well either you haven't checked recently or our lists are different, because now for me there's only 5 in the top 20 (still impressive though, and also still has the most 9.9's of any show - given that the episodes have over 1000 votes)

[@broncofan8598]

@@pokemonfan155 AOT fans purposely gave Ozymandias a bad rating as well. It was 10/10 for 12 years until it got review bombed by AOT fans

[@yumas3905]

FUN FACT: 17:50 When Eren's voice actor Yuki Kaji played this scene, he stuffed his mouth with bread.

[@bhavanshsingh2258]

Floch's character development is out of this world, i didn't even recognised him in later seasons.

[@TC-rj9rz]

for real. i hate floch but respect him

[@bhavanshsingh2258]

@@TC-rj9rz same here...

[@vicksus4809]

@@TC-rj9rz Same. I hate Floch but I respect him. His character development is good.

[@InanisNihil]

@@TC-rj9rz why..? respect erwin. . literally a master manipulator .. he clearly know how the human brain works and how to exploit it on emotional level TO GET PEOPLE TO DO WHAT HE WANTS... erwin literally could start a religion and most people would join it.. the man is a fking master at emotional manipulation xD fyi: people seem to not notice or forget.. erwins dream was BIGGER then the basement and it was alive well before he learned of the basement.. his DREAM was to prove his father right AND learn about the world and what was in it because of WHAT HIS FATHER TOLD HIM.. eren became the "savior of humanity and must be protected at all costs" erwins a liar... he knows eren wants to go to that basement is his strongest motivating drive.. erwin is literally MANUPLATING THIS by playing into the idea that thas also his most important goal.. YET we know his actual goal relating to his father IS BIGGER THEN THE BASEMENT.. people seem to ignore or completely have forgotten.. u ask "what does this have to do with flock" HES TOOL.. he was 100% manipualted and made to do what he doesn believe in.. xD i dont respect people who are easily manipulated into doing shit they dont agree with or believe in.. 101 RELIGIOUS LIKE MANIPULATION.. 😂 floch wanted erwin to come back to suffer levi caught feels and wanted him to die to be free... again LEVIS FEELINGS not erwin erwin 100% would have taken that sryine himself if concious .. went to the basement. THEN out to the world... and he would have had no issue and not suffered with more killings like floch wanted.. so flochs motive was petty and childish cause had erwin came back.. erwin still would have loved it floch is tool.. he's petty and delusional... well not delusional just yet lmao i dont have respect for people like that.. if i have to lie or trick or manipulate u into doing something.. and u do it.. I DID IT... i literally TRICKED INTO IT... why should u get respect for what i did.. and thats make u not only do what i wanted u to do.. but made u think the reason i told u is "noble/honorable" etc im logical and have a brain taht works logically.. no shot will i let another man with a speech that panders to my feels get me to do anything. miss me... 😂 dont get me wrong i like his character devolopment that happened... butt imma assume u all here know what he turned into.. great writting but became one of the worse ppl in the show.. a RELITARD... tahts why i mention "religion" earlier.. hes TOOL.. easily maniupalted.. delusional infact taht he manipulated himself in to nonsense beliefs.. ERWIN SMITH easily manipulates ppl like this.. hence why that coward did the charge to begin with.. like a SUCIDE BOMBER so to speak.. told and convinced of some nonsense glory that will come with their final actions.. i dont respect that not even in a harmless sense.. zero respect for floch bruh.. 😂😂 ewrin gets the respect.. as this is a notch under his sneaky ass master manipulator ass..

[@LonaMisa9]

@@InanisNihil bro wrote a whole ass essay... But i get what you mean

[@yaboiN3O9]

the first time I was watching this I was already like shedding tears when turned out Armin was alive, but I lost it when Erwin appeared, and the painful reaction of Mikasa, such a strong character showing so much weakness was really something else.

[@spartrike3203]

IMPORTANT : For the last episode of season 3, look at the ending too ! There are important images and it should be interesting for you ! Edit : ( thx to dalilou in comments ) and episode 19 got an post ending scene !

[@dalilousing]

Episode 19 too 🤗

[@spartrike3203]

@@dalilousing yes i forgot about 19 !

[@dz_brotherhood]

idk man giving hints like this is kinda cringe imo, i just wanna tell if hes enjoying the show you dont need to do that cuz no matter what after season 1 to 3 he probably gonna check it after ending, but if hes doing this reaction for the sake of views well keep going then. only nick know that

[@spartrike3203]

@@dz_brotherhood And... ? I'm just telling that to be sure he doesn't miss anything, if he wants to enjoy Snk, but i respect your opinion, I enjoyed the show too, and at my first view i didn't saw those little hints and everything, that's why

[@dz_brotherhood]

@@spartrike3203 what exactly i mean is the feel if u discovered the hint by yourself and the feel if someone telling you whats gonna happend or hint for the next episode is totally different. its still called spoiler imo

[@regret.932]

Reiner literally warned Zeke of Levi like someone would warn you of John Wick.

[@Ryu-201]

I've heard many people still argue that Levi should have chosen Erwin but as Kenny said, everyone has to be drunk on something to go on. Erwin's motivation was to prove his father's theory and reach the basement after which we don't know what his next motivation would have been but Armin had a dream of seeing the sea, 'an imaginary place' according to the island people. His dream was something bigger than than just preaching the basement, it was going beyond the walls. Maybe that's what Levi saw.

[@BlackEnigma908]

Thank youuuu!!!!

[@fatimad8489]

Erwin’s last moment when he raised his hand is so heart breaking :’( .. I can’t overcome the sadness from this scene ever since the day it originally aired on TV.

[@Vinsune999]

I feel like I’m just watching myself in the past when I was watching these episodes for the first time. Love the content.

[@Moucho95]

Dont skip the scene post ending to episode 20 of season 3 !

[@anthonyjimenez5486]

I like how everyone, including me, gets so caught up in the emotions that I forgot this means we have the Colossal Titan on our side and the smartest person in the room has the ability to use it.

[@beamertoy]

At first I thought Levi slapped the syringe away but he was just imagining he was in class. I've never... EVER seen something written like that. But it makes sense. It delivers the same message. "He's got a whole life ahead of him. I lived my life. Choose Armin, not me" Yet he never said it. You just feel it.

[@GundamMaskedGuy]

You could view it that way. But it was actually Erwin being delirious before dying, recalling his childhood question that got his father killed and became his life long ago. That moment Levi realize Erwin's dream is over compare to Armin has a dream ahead

[@witheredsonictheboy6947]

This is the reason why AoT will always be the greatest show that ever exist on Earth. I doubt the current show ever top this phenomenal show. Next episode will blow your mind, for sure.

[@miguelcarillo4388]

Chill witith the greatest show that ever exist on earth lmao

[@mutdd3954]

@@miguelcarillo4388 I will demolish any argument you have for why another show is objectively better than aot. Obviously when it gets to personal preference you can like whatever. But tell me a show you think is objectively better than aot. I will demolish you

[@mutdd3954]

@@kaze.14 there is no objectivity to it. But it’s my fav piece of media of all time

[@victoriamartines5030]

The conflict that I felt at my first viewing, was overwhelming to say the least. How can you chose and why? I couldn't take a side. An impossible task. Upon the second viewing, Levi's decision made more sense. Even it was still so freaking frustrating. I almost felt ashamed that even I agree with him. But he was right. ''He just set himself free from that hell and we want to send him back?!''

[@FrizFroz]

17:18 "This show is... phenomenal. The long-term storytelling..." Bro you haven't seen how deep of a rabbit hole that "long-term" part goes to yet

[@HLivermore]

Well he's about to find out 🤣

[@gitosha]

Mid ending

[@HLivermore]

@@gitosha you mean like Solo Leveling's

[@gitosha]

@@HLivermore Lmfao still better than attack on mid

[@tgdtbfrgtn5073]

15:33 it’s crazy how Levi was still showing sympathy for those two even when he could’ve just beaten them and give the syringe to Erwin immediately. I will never understand those who says that Levi is a cold man when you can see just by this scene how much emotional and comprehensive he is. I cried a lot in those 3 last episodes, I felt terribly bad for Erwin, Armin, Marlo and Moblit but also for Bluetooth. This guy deserved so much better tbh. RIP Erwin. You will always be one of the best characters known in this show and a real legend. ❤️ YOU ARE NOT READY FOR WHAT IS COMING.

[@BoxCarBoy12]

Levi's words and way of speaking may be rude, but deep down he's one of the kindest souls in all of AoT. Also, I'm surprised Nick hasn't called him Bluetooth yet given how many names he's made up for him LOL

[@lilmupp875]

wasnt it mikasa that could have taken it from him? he was weak from fighting the beast titan and when she had him pinned she could have taken it but then she just vigorously asked him to hand it over.

[@tgdtbfrgtn5073]

@@BoxCarBoy12 Isayama stated that he’s the most emotional character. He’s just so precious. fr I’m surprised too 😭

[@tgdtbfrgtn5073]

@@lilmupp875 she still took him by surprise. If Levi decided to take care of her when she took out her sword at him, he would be able to handle her. Even when she attacked him, he was just trying to move the sword because she wasn’t an enemy and she didn’t really want to hurt him. He knew perfectly well how she felt and that’s why he showed some kind of affection towards her and Eren after that.

[@am-gminequality4317]

@@lilmupp875saying, the person who can swing fast enough to create blue light effects, deal insane amount of damage while performing aerial acrobatics on odm gear, has gotten weak is just forcing the plot. After the blade was at his neck there wasn't much escape unless he applies a lot of force to push it back which would have gravely injured Mikasa.

[@bluefxi2603]

Your videos are probably the best way to catch up on the show because of how you edit them to make them shorter so I can watch 2 episodes in just like 20 minutes and your reactions are so good that it adds to the experience and seeing you connect the dots of the story is so cool to watch

[@ThisisShannon]

Yes, breaks are a must! Especially for such emotionally charged episodes, you have to remember to breathe sometimes. Doesn’t matter how many times I watch this, the feeling is still the same. Got teary again watching along with you. May I recommend some recovery time, maybe some electrolytes to regain hydration. You will need it for what comes next. You’ve got this 💪

[@arealhuman2409]

Armin is my favorite character in Aot. When Eren said "You're the bravest of us all" I actually started crying lmao. The fact that Erwin died, before he got to achieve his dream is just so sad. But at least it worked and they have Bertholomew and Reineer now.

[@abdullahkhered7269]

Bartholomew is from another anime, but yes, we get what you're saying

[@cooljo5881]

16:33 Nah Floch is right on this one. Charging to death while probably all of his friends died sucks. Eren didn't lose one friend that day, but Floch probably lost all his comrades

[@misudenshi264]

Agreed 💯

[@bagaco7009]

Contrary to what everyone thinks, the walls were not built to protect humans from the Titans, but to protect the Titans from Levi.

[@mcbaws21]

the walls were built for me to live in. i am in your walls

[@majake1345]

Erwin’s last words always get me. I’ve watched this episode at least 7 times now and I still cry 😭😭

[@uPekhjwnh1]

Fun fact: models of titans in 4:20 4:35 are Eren's voice actor and Mikasa's voice actor.

[@jonnehaapala393]

Erwin and Armin being my top 2 characters made "Midnight Sun" so much more difficult to watch. This season is just so insane!

[@fizzlepop7309]

Midnight Sun is definitely my favorite season 3 episode. Just the way it was directed, and the voice actors... it was all perfect. Some people might find the silence weird/boring, but I think the choice to have such minimal OST was brilliant. Just letting the characters' emotions carry the scene completely, because they're all you need

[@ayyo1579]

S3 just has so many good episodes its hard to say lol. Perfect Game, Hero, Midnight Sun, That Day are all legendary and its hard to pick from them. It depends on what you are looking for: Peak Character Pay off - Perfect Game Peak Animation and Fights - Hero Peak Emotion - Midnight Sun Peak Mindblowing Plot Twist - That Day I think for me on first watch Midnight Sun was the best due to the emotion. Hero is the best for just watching pieces or clips over and over because animation fights just having so much replay value. Perfect Game has the best retrospective value on rewatches because the magnitude of what happens holds greater importance than what happens in Hero due to the decision in Midnight Sun. The best episode for the story is probably actually That Day though as that leads into S4 and S4 is what pushes this series from S tier to The GOAT.

[@allen365apple]

I'm just waiting for this!! It's so exciting to see how someone goes from S1EP1 to this one! AWESOME!!

[@shadezaplaya]

I fell in love with the show because the Music was incredible. To think that the best episode in the series is an episode with no music at all until the end, is crazy

[@ぬぬぬ-e7d]

I'm Japanese, Nicholas, thank you for the wonderful video. This story is one of the most shocking episodes.

[@RazzyShazzy]

Armin is my moms favorite character, so when we got here, she cried. Now when *I* got here, I was ugly crying through both episodes. You said that the show just keeps getting better and better, you have NO idea how right you are. AOT from here on out is a pure chef's kiss. S4 blew my mind.

[@erikanoms]

Yoo I’m Japanese and I’ve never watched any other anime but damn AOT is the greatest show in the history of media. 100%. This trilogy from perfect game to midnight sun is just perfection🤌 I’ve watched this over 50 times now but the way Armin says “wake up, eren, we’ll go see the ocean” (I don’t know exactly how it was translated into English) makes me cry every time. Tbh I was pretty obsessed with GOT and Harry Potter to say the least but this tops everything. Anime is so not my aesthetic but now I have AOT calendar, coaster, hoodie, shirts, posters, and many other things in my room and I love it

[@Qoride]

I had a feeling Nick would get a heart attack this episode lol

[@Cup_of_tea424]

this scene... the sight of Armin's charred body... the anguish in Eren and Mikasa's voices... it stabbed me.... I didn't know if I could continue watching. I did because this show has a way of just forcing you to keep going but I don't think I recovered... I became numb after this and eventually stopped watching AOT not even finishing it... I knew from spoilers that it didn't have a satisfying ending and that Eren became a villain... and I just couldn't see that... I couldn't see the result of such a tremendous sacrifice... be anything less than perfect. And reality is rarely perfect... and AOT is one of the realest depictions of reality that there is.

[@macblink]

16:33 "oh shut the fuck up Floch" I wanna see your reaction when he speaks as an army leader 😆