On November 4, 2023, the anime "Attack on Titan" adapted from Hajime Isayama's popular manga ushered in its finale. It has been 10 years since it was launched in 2013.
Small homework:1. how did the final episode of "attack on titan" differ from its regular episodes?
a) it was released exclusively in theaters.
b) it was a feature-length episode.
c) it featured a crossover with another **
d) it was directed by a famous hollywood director.
2. how did "attack on titan" perform in comparison to mainstream shows on rotten tomatoes?
a) it had more critic ratings than any mainstream show.
b) it consistently held the top spot in viewer ratings.
c) it achieved high critic and audience scores, though with fewer critic ratings.
d) it surpassed all mainstream shows in both critic and audience scores.
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'attack on titan' finale premieres tonight — here are the eye-popping numbers behind the **'s reign
from: forbes
nov 4, 2023
topline
the final episode of the wildly popular **series “attack on titan” aired on november 4th, marking the end of a 10-year run characterized by top-tier animation and a tragic storyline that captivated western audiences and established it as a pop culture mainstay — two achievements backed by record-breaking ratings and demand.
key facts
the show's finale is a feature-length episode that premiered at 8 p.m. edt on crunchyroll, the **streaming platform that recognized “attack on titan” as one of the most frequently watched **series during 2020.
attack on titan” has nine entries in imdbs top 100 tv episodes by rating, rubbing elbows with shows like “breaking bad,” game of thrones” and “succession,” with the **'s most highly rated episode ranking no. 16.
attack on titan” became the most popular **tv show in the world from 2022-2023, according to parrot analytics.
parrot analytics also found the **was the most in-demand show on netflix in february 2022, boasting almost 60 times the amount of demand of an **erage series on netflix for the month and overtaking shows like “the walking dead,” stranger things,” the witcher” and “cobra kai."
the show sports a 95% critic score on rotten tomatoes backed by a 94% audience score, though it should be noted the show's seasonal entries on the platform don't h**e anywhere near the number of critic ratings traditionally given to mainstream shows.
big number
more than 120 million. that's how many copies the show's manga, the comic book the show was adapted from, has sold worldwide. the manga has been published in 18 languages in more than 180 countries around the world.
surprising fact
hajime isayama, the creator of “attack on titan,” has publicly touted his love for the “game of thrones” franchise, which shares a significant number of parallels with the brash and cruel story of “attack on titan.”
key background
attack on titan” tells the story of humanity's last civilization, which is tucked behind a series of towering walls used to keep hordes of humanoid giants, known as titans, at bay. the story specifically follows eren yeager, a victim of and the members of the scout corps, a military division tasked with tr**ersing outside the walls and embarking on missions that inevitably turn their understanding of the larger world upside down.
the show has become known for its brutal themes of despair and survival and is filled with lovable and morally ambiguous characters, high-adrenaline action set pieces and twists that bring more depth to the world of “attack on titan” with each of its four seasons. the show, now more than 10 years old, was adapted from its manga, which was released in 2009.
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'attack on titan' finale premieres tonight — here are the eye-popping numbers behind the **'s reign
from: forbes
nov 4, 2023
Topline at a glance.
the final episode of the wildly popular **series “attack on titan” aired on november 4th, marking the end of a 10-year run characterized by top-tier animation and a tragic storyline that captivated western audiences and established it as a pop culture mainstay — two achievements backed by record-breaking ratings and demand.
The final season of the cult anime Attack on Titan aired on November 4, marking the end of a decade for the show. The show captivated Western audiences with top-notch animation and a tragic storyline and established itself as a mainstay of pop culture – both accomplishments backed by record-breaking ratings and popularity.
episode
In television and film programs, episode means "one of the single parts into which a story is divided, especially when it is broadcast on the television or radio", and it can also mean "event;".(related) chain of events;An experience", which is translated as "a single event or group of related events".