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- Attack on Titan and the Cycle of Violence
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Attack on Titan is considered by many as one of the best series of all time. With charismatic characters, a brilliantly written story and an incredible soundtrack, it stands out from the rest through the themes it addresses, and the way it addresses them. One of the key themes in Hajime Isayama’s works is vengeance.
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00:00 - Spoiler Warning
00:10 - Introduction : The Cycle of Violence
02:50 - Floch Forster: The Demon's Servant
04:42 - Armin Arlert: A Good Person's Guilt
08:50 - Grisha Yeager: The Story You Started
11:36 - Karl Fritz: Building Paradise
14:49 - Eren Yeager: The Cycle's Demon
21:11 - Gabi Braun: The Demon Within Us
24:12 - Reiner Braun: A Traitor's Remorse
28:00 - Zeke Yeager: The Bells of Despair
33:23 - Ymir Fritz: The Founding Suffering
36:19 - The Rumbling: Footsteps of Doom
37:18 - The Audience's Point of View
38:35 - The Cycle of Violence: Origin and Solutions
40:11 - The Forest Metaphor
42:13 - Artur Braus
43:13 - Conclusion
44:02 - Outro
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Bros first video is a cinematic masterpiece-
Thank you so much!
To be fair, I've been making videos since 2017, but it's in French and on another channel.
But it is my first analysis / video essay, and I'm very glad you liked it!
@@yjken9366 No wonder. This video clearly shows a mastery of storytelling and video editing. Its incredible.
bro is majestic*
Wow, I never took the time to realize how Zeke is mainly the reason Floch went from a wuss to (although a prick) a total badass. It's amazing how people who don't personally interact can have such an impact on each other's lives.
The cycle of violence is a paradox because as much as how genocide can never be justified there is also no justification for not fighting for you life.. It's truly perplexing and difficult to ask somebody to end a cycle when that cycle has already been set in motion
Exactly, if it was so simple we would not be wrestling with this issue millions of years later.
Reiner is by far the deepest and most complex character, and the one with the most development by far. The figure of redemption and rebirth
Sadly the cycle will never end because humanity will never change. We're our own downfall and worst enemy.
@MRX Yeah it was a bad ending. Isayama should of left it open ended.
@MRX I mean human beings will never stop fighting and wars, it’s in our nature. It’s realistic but not the way it was portrayed because it shows that the Alliance and the Scouts were completely wrong which leaves a bad taste in the mind of the readers.
You cant take away the violence of people - yelena
DNA editing
@@demonslayereren3970 What?
I feel like this is one of the first videos I've seen that discusses this theme, despite it being so central to the story. You were able to talk about each character is such a refreshing and nuanced way that I don't see in a lot of other videos, unfortunately. Amazing work!
I'll write down a few of the possible reasons Eren (protagonist/antagonist) did the things he did.
1. Continuing the cycle of revenge ("why did my mom have to be eaten?")
2. To defend the people of Paradis ("my goal is to protect the people of Paradis, the place where I was born and raised")
3. To let his close friends experience long and fulfilling lives ("... so they can live a long, happy live")
4. To save the founder Ymir from her never-ending cycle of slavery (*To you, 2000 years from now*, *From you, 2000 years ago*)
5. Desired people's respect (Reiner said this and he said that he is similar to Reiner; all the main characters randomly start admiring him right after the genocide; indirectly implies that he inserted specific experiences into their heads to make them like him)
6. Had no idea what he was doing (He says that his memories were jumbled and he didn't know what exactly he was doing; he was caught up in the moment)
7. Had to kill every last titan in the world (Eren says something like this several times in Season 1; for some reason, I forgot to include this)
The list goes on. Note that I am not just making stuff up either. The show has indirectly/directly implied all of these things at some point. Isayama just said "yes" to all of these things. Hence, the core motivation of Eren is unknown/multiple. Given we don't know how strong the founding titan actually is, I don't know what to ask/suggest which would lead us to an "answer". However, we are left with an ending where we _feel_ satisfied with the possibility that Eren is just continuing the cycle of revenge.
Season 4 Eren is so cool and edgy that most of the people adore him. People looked at this show as a badass main character doing impossible things passionately without bothering to ask why or how or whether those things even are badass or just seem badass or worse, made to seem badass. I just read TheAeroAvatar's comment; while idk if Isayama is a confused, self-important fool but Eren certainly seems like one. His head wasn't straight in Season 4 (and that Eren was just the same brat he was in S1,2,3 but given our resonance with him, we concluded that he is a badass). I neither hate nor love the show; I neither approve nor deny the use of genocide in the show. Take none of these sentence as an offense to your opinions or to the show. Maybe, S4 Eren was meant to be this way and people who hated manga chapter 139 because of how it treated Eren were just disappointed because they forgot who Eren truly was.
nah 139 just plain sucks
@@mrminecraftcubeable You are made to believe that. AOT ending is not bad because it is awful; it is bad because it is incomplete.
only half way through the video at the moment, but what a strong first video! i love listening to people deep dive into aot!
this right here encompasses all i love so much about attack on titan, u explained it beautifully well done!
Holy cow, this is the first video on your channel? I watched this and expected a whole library. Your perspective and script writing are awesome. Definitely subbed to see more! Thanks for the great content! ❤😊
Thank you so much!
I've been receiving similar comments, but I've been making videos since 2017, however it's in French and on another channel.
Still, it is my first analysis video, and I'm very glad you liked it!
@@TheAeroAvatar 😂lmfao I saw you in the comment section of another AOT analysis video. "Garbage Braun," as you called her in the other comments, seems to be literally the only thing you care about in the whole show and it's honestly just sad and pathetic that you let that ruin the entire show for you and let it create so much hatred in you towards a fictional character and anyone who likes said character. But hey, at least I get a good laugh from seeing your comments🤷♀
@@yjken9366 Incredible analysis by the way!! I actually cried a couple times as I was reminded of the sheer moral depth and complexity that this show accomplished, and then you expounded upon it even further. Thank you so much
@@gabriellebergeron7632 Oh wow! Thank you so much!
@@TheAeroAvatar I never suggested that you did or even should care😂😂😂 Seriously your comments are hilarious
Amazing video, nowadays I don’t casually watch longer videos like this but this was super interesting. Insane that this is just your first video, keep it up bro
Thank you very much!
This wasn't really my first video, I've been making those since 2017 (but it's in French and on another channel), but it was my first analysis and I'm very glad you liked it!
This thumbnail is AMAZING
Wonderful, love your video and the analysis! Especially the part with Arthur Braus, this is such a important moment in the story of AoT, it moved me deeply, and gets often not enough attention, thank you for putting a spotlight on it.
Beautifully explained, kudos to you for making this video and shedding some of the messages Isayama was attempting to convey thru AOT
Your thoughts on Zeke are something that i myself didnt thought about AND that i didnt see in other channels. You moved my logic, thank you.
Bro that Thumbnail is really good, I spent like 5 minutes trying to identify all the pictures.
Good job
Great video, idk whether you read the last chapters of the manga or not since you didn't mention anything about them but you got everything right about the characters and their motivations and beliefs, brilliant analysis
Thank you very much!
I did read the manga, but I didn't want to spoil anything, so that's why I didn't mention it. However, I tried to make as many subtle references as I possibly could, so that it all makes more sense when it's released in the anime.
Rare really good aot video. Aot is pretty complex so I don’t agree with literally everything but I agree with most. Love to hear other peoples well thought out interpretations of aot
I feel like that’s the beauty of AOT. Fans may have different reasons why they like the show, and Isayama has constructed this intricate world full of complex characters, each with different viewpoints of their own. And I love how Isayama seems to implicitly want the viewers to know that it’s okay to not agree on everything, as long as they try to talk and discuss with one another in a peaceful manner (as much as possible, at least).
It’s a piece of literature that’s worthy to be discussed in university classes of history, politics and the arts, to be honest.
@@daniaaal 100% agree. Although I've heard my fair share of horribly thought out takes on the story but what can you do
@@MACKS1313 oh yeah, to me bad takes are inevitable, even when it comes to the best literatures and shows. I guess we cannot escape from ignorant people haha
This is the one of the best Video on TH-cam!
Honestly an immaculate video. You put your point across brilliantly whilst incorporating music and scenes from the show in an incredibly atmospheric way. Really great job man.
you really can't fully express the cycle of violence idea without adressing the end of the manga (haven't watched the full thing but it said only anime spoilers at the beginning so forgive me if it is adressed). manga spoilers:
the 8 added pages are amazing imo. even when the titans are gone, you can still see war happening in the background. there's literally no better way of proving that the show isn't about titans, but about war and morality. 8 images that close this series better than any ending I've ever saw to any show or movie before. absolutely amazing.
Normal anime or manga ends with a happy ending with no wars or racism that's why I liked the ending
@@gimp7915 but that's not how life goes
@@ozargaman6148 all I was saying aot did a original ending
@@gimp7915 oh ok I misubderstood you
@@ozargaman6148 it's ok it's freshing to see something new in animes endings
cant believe this was your first video it was absolutely excellent. beautiful analysis.
Thank you very much!
To be fair, I've been making videos since 2017, but it's in French and on another channel.
It is, however, my first analysis video, and I'm very glad you liked it!
Excellent essay, and good job on your allusions to the final part of the manga without spoiling it. I’ve subbed and am looking forward to what’s next!
Very good essay. Great work man
Great analysis brother, don't ever stop making your English content, your storytelling skills are better than most of the big TH-camrs, I am glad I found you so early. I hope to see more from you!!❤
I loved you're pacing and usages of music, the subject was thoughtful and a side of the story I hadn't considered up until now. Good job
Excellent analysis on the most important theme of the story. Thank you.
I loved your choice of music in each section and the points you made were well thought out and explained. Thank you for your work and I look forward to what you make next
I love this video. Thank you for it. Put into words in a succinct way stuff I've always felt about the series. I've always felt that Artur braus' forgiveness was the only possible solution to conflict in the series. Aleczandxr has a great video on this called "the unavoidable truth of attack on titan" though it's about kenny and Uri's relationship mainly.
awesome video!! this video had some amazing points and is content thatd be on much bigger channels. we are all here for you and hope you continue to make more vids like this !!
Wonderful video! It gives depth to this show in a way that it deserves. Truly, no other show has ever forced me to think about our own world more than this one.
Excellent Analysis
Hope you make videos in the future good sir
Incredible vid, keep em coming
As someone who has just 300 subs, you've done a phenomenal job.
Hope you reach to more people
Eren’s goal for the rumbling was to end the cycle of violence once and for all, To End humanity’s cruel nature. On the other hand is the team that represents Hope and to stop the Genocide of humanity.
They would have failed in both regards however Eren allows them to beat him because he knows already that violence will always be a thing for humanity unless they evolve from it willingly or unwillingly. Eren didn't Believe in the rumbling he actually believed in Armin's hope weirdly because he left the future to his friends who he protected from the world alliance and overwhelming numbers of the The world.
@@triton5336 Eren had to become the world’s enemy so that they may unite as one and see Armin and the alliance as heroes (as they were eldians which the world saw as the monsters, the enemy)
Thank you for sharing! This an entire academic paper for a literary criticism class man 🕵🏻♀️📝
More videos like this please! Really enjoyed this and I wish you all the best in your endeavours
Great analysis, I look forward to what you do next! 😁👍
Excellent video, great analysis, especially the part about the symbolic role of the forest (that many idiots made fun of in season 4, part 2) really impressive for a first video. Love the serious analytical tone, without unnecessary flashiness & overreactions. This is how the Masterpiece that is SNK should be treated
Bruh your first video is absolutely amazing can’t wait to see what future projects you have
To be fair, I've been making videos since 2017, but it's in French and on another channel.
But it is my first analysis / video essay, and I'm very glad you liked it!
This is a VERY good video. It's expert themology and very good analysis. I love this story and you have just explained exactly why.
You need more subs dude this video is amazing and a awesome look at the story and what it is trying to convey . I subbed to you loved this dude .
I dunno why but I teared up a bit during the Gabi section
Very well put video! You earned a new sub
Amazing video. You did fabulous work!
this video is a banger, good job 😭can't wait for part 3 of the anime
You earned my subscription bro. Hats off.
You need to make more videos man this was amazing
Just found this, excellent analysis. Subscribed. Wow.
Truly amazing video bro 👍🏼
Incredible essay, here have my sub. I loved it.
Good perspective on the relationship between Floch and Zeke! Hadnt thought about it like that! Keep them vids coming!
Wow okay I'm really glad I came across this video, I had to subscribe this is so good.
Very awesome & insightful work! Hope to see more of this from you!
This is insanely well made.
A nice video man, writing and editing wise.
It's so strange I both respect flock and hate he. Usually in media its one or the other emotion but not both at the same time.
Idk why i was expecting pyramids by frank ocean to play when the video started
How do you only have 7 subs this is good
I was thinking the same thing
Thank you very much!
It's my first video on this channel, so that's why, but hopefully it will grow in the future!
@@yjken9366 This is one the best analysis' I've ever seen, seriously great work
Very good video, i hope your channel grows!
Wow. Phenomenal video. subscribed in hopes more will come
Great video man
This is your first video?! Damn!! I’m incredibly impressed and I know you’re gonna be a huge TH-camr with videos that are this good, absolute fire 🔥 keep it up
Thank you very much! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
To be fair, I've been making videos since 2017, but it's in French and on another channel.
But it is my first analysis / video essay, and I'm very glad you liked it!
10/10 video glad to be ur 82nd subscriber :)
Great video bro!
Awesome❤
I just found this video and saw it was 45min. « I’m not gonna watch a 45 min TH-cam vid…” I did..now I’m crying
Incredible video 🎉🎉👏👏👏
amaazing video bro
Awesome Video. It made me think about violence.
BEAUTIFUL JOB!
This was fantastic! I enjoyed your accent also
fantastic analysis
Really good video u should get more then 1 mil subs
Swear I’m not a hater but how did u miss hange being a literal description for the cycle of violence. The entire her becoming the new torturer after interrogating the guy that killed the religious leader of the walls
I didn't namely mention her, but I did use her as a visual example at some points in the video. I used excerpts of the scene you mention with Sannes, as well as when she lost her composure and almost killed Reiner in the aftermath of the battle of Shiganshina in S3P2.
So no, I didn't miss her 😉
*Minor spoilers: Read at your risk (even though the risk isn't huge and doesn't outweigh the reward of knowledge/debate)* Honestly speaking, this entire video would be valid if final few manga chapters addressed the extent of powers the founding titans have. With that said, I'd say that this video is just one possible interpretation of the show.
Great video
This is incredible
good job man
I think you're right, but I think you overlook one main factor. Flock isn't the only willing perpetrator, most of the people outside the walls are willing perpetrators as well. From their oppression of the eldians, said to be treated well kn Marley compared to other nations, to the civilians hatred of them shown in Grishas, zekes, and falcos stories, as well as that hatred being spread out even to the mid-east. It is only hizuru that doesn't hate the eldians, yet they are still attempting to take advantage of a technology backwards people and exploit them for their resources. Willy Tyber declares war on eldia on behalf of the world, before the raid on Liberio, before the rumbling, before a dialog. Armin and the alliances goal of negotiating and peace is all well and good, and obviously the best solution, only if the opposition is willing to engage in good faith.
Unfortunately, there is no other option but the rumbling. There is no hope of ending the cycle if everyone engages in bad faith. This also applies to flock and the jaegerists. The main difference being that they are also faced with the same choice eren is, kill or let everyone you know or care about die. Eren takes no joy in what he does, as shown by his tears in Marley, his focus on saving his friends, and the fact that the one time we see him smile in the season is during his time with the refugees in Marley. Its why eren is right, and the jaegerists are wrong.. He knew from the moment he kissed historias hand what he would have to do, but he saw it for the terrible action it was, the jaegerists were blinded by fear and retribution.
You're right.
If anything, Floch is a victim of this cycle.
@@percygekkouga2151 everyone is he only made it worse/continued it. Of course you can't let that go through out of urbthick yeagerists skull.
@@eveegirl2878 🤡
Awesome work.
the causes behind an era of violence can vary, but mental illness always has a roll to play
and the rumbling is the consequence of their actions, It does not matter if you were a victim at one point, No one can enslave, kill, and scapegoat forever without someone pushing back. And that someone intends to wipe them off the the face of the world as retribution
Awesome!
This video explanation is beautifully and the cinematography is A1 great great content my friend
brilliant
Merci Beaucoup!!!
Nice Video 👍
That… Was… Amazing
Excellent video!
1. However I don't think Floch is seeking 'revenge' exactly.
It's survival. Revenge is just the fuel that ensures survival in his head.
His principle is "it's us or them"
This is clearly visible in his final March. His last words were: "the one to save Eldia will be me"... _Save_ Eldia, not destroy the world.
It's a small nuance but I think an important one.
2. Eren wouldn't be bored in a world without violance. Boring won't be the right way to describe his belief.
Similar to Floch's point-- Eren's urge to always fight (or seek violence) is a fuel to power his primary principle: Freedom.
That's how he's always been. He pushes because he demands to be free. That's his birthright.
Thanks for pointing out the nuances! I agree with you on both points.
In terms of Eren, I find his character fascinating. His character arc is deeply enriched once Season 4 starts, when Isayama displays even more contradictions and conflicts to the audience. Eren is at the centre of it.
At the same time, I believe Eren’s yearning for freedom is a contradiction in itself. He yearns for freedom in its most purest form (to not be chained by anything or anyone), but the price he pays is his unwillingness to let go of his own freedom for others he deems not worthy or as important as his loved ones. Nor does he accept any other paths to his freedom. In a crude irony, he is his own prisoner, symbolised by the puppet design of his Founding Titan form. He cannot escape his own desire for freedom.
I agree, while this video is good and offers a valid perspective with good points, it does seem to lack some nuance in regards to the motivations of some of the characters.
This video>>
while keith wasn't mentioned in this video and his story was very short overall
I felt lie nevertheless he had a presence too in the story
And personally? when you see both grisha and keith story side by side, it puts into perspective too
"What about people who had nothing to do with the cycle itself, trying to intervene with it." which you DID bring up in the video
For me, it's the idea that people have never lost their free will to act, never did. Freedom was always there, and special people do exist, we're just not those people who can make the changes to history and fix the fundamental issues that put us in the position we are in
Really great video
But you have committed small mistakes here and there
Eren is not an antagonist, he can be called a villain, but he can't be an antagonist because he's literally the protagonist. The antagonist is someone who opposes the protagonist, but Eren is not opposing him himself directly
Anyway, I can see how well though your video was, really a genuinely great idea done with passion
I wish you the best!!! You've earned a new subscriber
You haven't read manga chapters yet. Even by your definition, he could be called as one.
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Giving constructive criticism since this is ur first video: The contents of the video are amazing, but in the next video essay you make I suggest organizing the order in which you talk about characters a bit better. Right now for example Floch - The demon's servant is the first chapter while Eren - The demon is many chapters later, it would give the video a much better flow if the topics that fit together are right after each other
Interesting
Do more videos on AoT
Maybe in the future, but I don't want to stick to only one universe.
I take it you liked the video though, so thank you!
Wow.. Holy crap, Bro u honestly made me want to rewatch the show. This is an absolutely amazing video.
Wat's ur favourite OST from the show BTW?
Thank you so much!
I think my favorite would be either The Other Side of the Sea, EL○, or From You, 2000 Years Ago (I'm probably forgetting some, that's just off the top of my head).
@@yjken9366 ah ELo is such a good track and an amazing remix of the original theme song of show
@@monde8951 Idk if you read the manga but if you did I really hope they use it for the next episode iykyk
@@yjken9366 really? I was actually kinda hoping they wud us Into the Night for that scene, especially the vocal section of the song
@@monde8951 Could work, but EL○ would be way more tragic I think
Anyway we'll see
10/10
Noice 👌🏽
Awesome analysis brother, Really loved it. i hope some how Aoe beleivers see this and realise how childish and amatuer their theories are.