Considering how controversial the finale was, this question is more relevant than ever.
Summary:
Anime fans wonder if it is too late to get into Attack on Titan now that it has ended.
While it is a great recommendation for newer fans, older fans may not want to watch it for several reasons.
It is still mostly worth getting into unless you dislike its genres.
Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) ended recently, and regardless of what you thought about its finale, it’s hard to deny it was one of the most influential and discussed anime of the last ten years. That said, there are still many people who haven’t seen it, all for different reasons. Some of them are wondering if the show is worth getting into now, when it officially ended. There is no universal answer to this question.
Attack on Titan is an excellent first anime recommendation
For newer fans, Attack on Titan often is given as a recommendation for getting into anime itself. It is a logical choice: the show is long (but not overbearingly so), has memorable characters, and is quite easy to follow, while simultaneously raising important questions and addressing mature themes. In this sense, it is perhaps one of the best first anime recommendations you can get. Yes, it might not be discussed as heavily as it was while it was airing, but you can still find people posting opinions about it, so you definitely won’t be alone watching it.
Experienced otaku may have already decided not to watch it
However, for more experienced fans the situation might be different. Perhaps they have been spoiled on the major plot points and/or the ending, and they don’t feel like the series is worth it anymore. However, it can also be argued that the series is still worth following through with. Yes, spoilers can be annoying, but ultimately it is hard to know the context without actually reading the manga or watching the show. And the ending is controversial, so it’s better to make up your own opinion. Another concern comes from people not being into AoT’s genres, themes or aesthetics. If that’s the case, it is understandable why you wouldn’t want to get into it. You are probably aware of the show, and consciously decided to not watch it — and that’s perfectly fine.
Still mostly worth it
Ultimately, for most people, AoT is still worth getting into. It is an excellent recommendation for newer fans due to being an easy to watch, entertaining yet serious action show. It would be perfect to watch it as one of your first shows. For more experienced fans, however, it depends on the perspective and tastes. Spoilers aren’t a reason not to watch it, though. And in the end, if you have no other things to watch, why not try AoT anyways?
Considering how controversial the finale was, this question is more relevant than ever.
Summary:
Anime fans wonder if it is too late to get into Attack on Titan now that it has ended.
While it is a great recommendation for newer fans, older fans may not want to watch it for several reasons.
It is still mostly worth getting into unless you dislike its genres.
Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) ended recently, and regardless of what you thought about its finale, it’s hard to deny it was one of the most influential and discussed anime of the last ten years. That said, there are still many people who haven’t seen it, all for different reasons. Some of them are wondering if the show is worth getting into now, when it officially ended. There is no universal answer to this question.
Attack on Titan is an excellent first anime recommendation
For newer fans, Attack on Titan often is given as a recommendation for getting into anime itself. It is a logical choice: the show is long (but not overbearingly so), has memorable characters, and is quite easy to follow, while simultaneously raising important questions and addressing mature themes. In this sense, it is perhaps one of the best first anime recommendations you can get. Yes, it might not be discussed as heavily as it was while it was airing, but you can still find people posting opinions about it, so you definitely won’t be alone watching it.
Experienced otaku may have already decided not to watch it
However, for more experienced fans the situation might be different. Perhaps they have been spoiled on the major plot points and/or the ending, and they don’t feel like the series is worth it anymore. However, it can also be argued that the series is still worth following through with. Yes, spoilers can be annoying, but ultimately it is hard to know the context without actually reading the manga or watching the show. And the ending is controversial, so it’s better to make up your own opinion. Another concern comes from people not being into AoT’s genres, themes or aesthetics. If that’s the case, it is understandable why you wouldn’t want to get into it. You are probably aware of the show, and consciously decided to not watch it — and that’s perfectly fine.
Still mostly worth it
Ultimately, for most people, AoT is still worth getting into. It is an excellent recommendation for newer fans due to being an easy to watch, entertaining yet serious action show. It would be perfect to watch it as one of your first shows. For more experienced fans, however, it depends on the perspective and tastes. Spoilers aren’t a reason not to watch it, though. And in the end, if you have no other things to watch, why not try AoT anyways?
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