One of the most captivating and popular anime series of the past decade isAttack on Titan. Based on the manga of the same name byHajime Isayama, the anime came to its stunning conclusion last year. It was one ofthe most-watched anime series of all time, and according to analytics, in February 2022, it topped series likeThe Walking Dead,Stranger Things, andThe Witcherinpopularity on Netflix. The series inspired countless pieces of merchandise, including many popular Funko Pop figures, and now, a new figure is set to be released that portrays fan-favorite character Levi.
In the figure, the captain’s Scout Regiment cloak is flowing behind him as he swings into his battle. With his swords drawn,Levi uses his omnidirectional mobility gearto maneuver between enemy Titans. The figure has a transparent base, giving the appearance that the character is flying through the air. The depiction of Levi’s eyes suggests weary resignation, potentially suggesting this is the character after the deaths of some of his comrades. Despite the “final season” branding on the packaging, this appears to be the character in earlier seasons,perhaps when his squad battles the recently-emerged Female Titan in the Titan Forest.
What Made ‘Attack on Titan’ So Popular?
Plenty of anime series had seen success in the West prior toAttack on Titan, but few have reached such monumental heights of popularity. The show was part of a number of factors that led to the current explosion of international popularity of anime, leading to it holding top spots on streaming services, live-action remakes, and more. The show took viewers in with an extremely engaging story, consistently excellent animation, a memorable soundtrack, andcharacters to become attached to. All of this made it easy for people who had liked anime in their younger years orwho had never watched it beforeto return or give it a first chance.
Attack on Titanalso arrived in 2013, a time when all forms of media were beginning to become much more accessible. Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll were makinganime more available than it had ever been before, as well as making entirely new audiences aware of it. The long breaks between seasons may have worked to the show’s benefit as well, making it easy for word-of-mouth to spread and for newcomers to catch up. Now, the series stands among some of themost popular of all time.
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Attack On Titan
After his hometown is destroyed and his mother is killed, young Eren Jaeger vows to cleanse the earth of the giant humanoid Titans that have brought humanity to the brink of extinction.
