Attack on Titan: No Regrets

I have been looking forward to watching this OVA, as soon as i heard it was being made. Story 7/10 This new installment of the Attack on Titan universe tells us a bit more about Levis' past and how he joined the survey corps. All the while being introduced to two new characters, Farlan and Isabel. Characters 7/10 Farlan and Isabel are two new interesting characters. Isabel seems to have a more childish attitude (A little like Zoë Hange), whilst Farlan is more responsible (taking care of his sick friend)Levi hasn't changed at all. Still the same guy as always. Still cleaning. Art 9/10 Holy shit is the 3D maneuver gear awesome! We are given an intense and thrilling chase scene with LOTS of 3D maneuver gear usage. Animation is really fluid and the underground environment is a breath of fresh air. Sound 8/10 The voice acting is as always great and we are given a new soundtrack to fit with the chase scene. Lots of new 3D maneuver gear sounds is also heard. Enjoyment 10/10 I just fucking loved it! Everything from the throwback with Levi cleaning, to the soundtrack and action scenes. Overall 9/10 If you liked the original Attack on Titan show and want to know more about the world and Levi, then this is a must watch!

Shingeki no Kyojin: No Regrets/Kuinaku Sentaku is a spin-off of the ever popular Attack on Titan on which our beloved supporting character Levi finally gets a main role. This shows the flashback of Levi before joining the Survey Corps. You don't really need to watch AOT first if you want to watch this. The story leads to Levi, Isabel and Farlan living in an underground city in which serves as the Capital's dump. Levi and his friends are criminals who steals food, money, etc. using a 3D Maneuver gear. Not much I can say 'bout the story since it's already written in thesynopsis. For my score for the story, I gave it a 9, it's not really perfect but it's really interesting. And which leads later in a situation in which we would be really tense and shock. The thrills sent to me lead it to a 9 score to the story. The art is still the same, Levi's face, nothing really much has changed (even though years had passed), and Erwin still looks like himself. Nothing really much changed. Sound? Opening and ending was the 2nd one from the anime. But the background music, OST, was great! As expected from a wonderful anime. The character development, this was the one that gave impact on us. Levi is Levi, Erwin is Erwin. But the bond between Levi, Isabel, and Farlan was something you find heartwarming. The development between them is great. So far, I enjoyed this OVA, even though this is a spin-off, I still gave it a high score. Because of how well-made this is. And how much impact it gave to me. Overall, I loved this spin-off. It already became one of my faves, of course, not because Levi is the protagonist, it's because of somehow it gave me an impulse of excitement. I never really found a spin-off this exciting and tense. And If you think spin-offs aren't worth watching, try watching this one. And yes, that means I recommend this.

---The review contains spoilers--- So, a quick review after watching the 2nd OVA. Having enjoyed the manga I thought of taking a quick look at this piece, which to be honest, wasn't dissapointing, but I expected a little bit more. Story 8/10 Not bad, it made me feel nervous, sad, excited and stuff like a normal anime. But, talking about the influence it has on Shingeki no Kyojin, it's really good. You get to see why Levi is how he is, and how the expeditions outside the walls have changed.Art 8/10 I was going to start my statement with "It's the same as Shingeki no Kyojin" but no. Animation was about the same, what surprised me was that drawing was different. People were more humanized (sort of to say xD) and titans were made even more terrific. Oh my gosh the titan Levi took down... Rain was done pretty good in my opinion! Sound 8/10 Ok, here I can truly say "Same as Shingeki no Kyojin". As always, seiyuus did an outstanding job, specially my hero Kamiya Hiroshi-san. Character 10/10 Here comes the strong part. We've know that Levi (yes, sorry, I'm a big fan of this character in particular xD) is tough, serious and seems to be bad tempered. In the OVA we get to see his more "caring big brother / human" side. At the end I couldn't stop sharing some tears with him, when he sees Isabel's and Farlan's corpses (well, only Isabel's head and half of Farlan). These two also are made to be loved, Farlan is the type of the more serious guy, besides Irvin, he's the only one capable to calm and contain Levi, and Isabel is the typical silly character that is always happy no matter what. And Irvin, well. Badass. Enjoyment 9/10 It isn't the typical "I wanted more", it's more like "It had needed to have more" I mean, if you haven't read the manga, it's ok, but some things were shortened, to put it in another way.. Overall 9/10 Pretty good! Can't wait for the second season and the live action movie!! Thanks for reading. Any doubts? Comment my profile and we can chat. Sayōnara.

At first I was very bored of the whole OVA thing. They aren't really tied to the main story that significantly so why bother? But then ... Obsession is my specialty, I had to watch the watch the OVA's of Shingeki no Kyojin, that anime was a best and you'll always miss it in the end, waiting for the next season is anticipating and I did not have patience. It's sad but, my experience/ moments I had with AOT is slowly deteriorating, I'll soon need some recap for my head before watching the second season. My first thought of the slow processwhile watching Ilse's Journal(3 OVA'S), was kind of boring. As for the next two OVA'S(Last) I was struck in awe of the whole story. I could say the OVA: A Choice With No Regrets could have been a standing on new series by it's own. A few changes here and there and you have yourself a rock hit animation. I'm just saying it could be but not saying I support it, cause it could ruin the anime. The art is of course the same as the original where it came from, still fantastic. No Regret focuses on Levi's past and everything before he joined the Survey Corps and why. (I was shocked to that Levi had a criminal record and even more shocked was that he used to live underground before), Three friends, Isabel, Farlan and Levi make livings by stealing money as they are stuck in the Underground Capital whom the Outside throws people to suffer and die. Though, I don't understand. Shouldn't the Underground place be a good place to hide citizens (humanity) while/ during a Titan invasion, Titans would not discover them easily am I right? Why wouldn't people do that instead of running further into the walls. They have a really weak system plus dangerous too not to mention it. Other than the harsh conditions it seems there are lights and shelter built to live in. I don't see why it can't be a hideout. It ticks me off that people who live there want a chance to go out to live on the surface. I would say it's doing suicide for yourself. But either way the I can kind of comprehend story is trying to avoid the Underground solution and head the plot for a massacre of humanity sacrifice so that everyone can have a turn dying. That's what people think are "more interesting". I don't blame them plus the side story was a good one besides the argument I had above earlier. The idea of a Titan apocalypse is better, if it were not planned and written I would not have met Levi or any of the characters. Let the OVA explain the rest, but the Story has a group of three with Levi as their 'leader'. They learned to move with the 3D Maneuver Gear by themselves efficiently in a matter of practice. Their burglaries and fast skilled talents and success made them get captured by Erwin Smith and the three of them decide to join the Survey Corps to the outside. Why? Because they had a mission from Councilman Lovof which he promised they would get full citizen from the outside if they cooperate with him. They agreed. A Choice With No Regrets was the best thing ever but I think two episodes were a little too little for a strong and prominent character like Levi, I wanted much more. It's title explains itself at the end like a hopeless flag in a sunrise horizon and the story was very touching and revengeful. Levi was kind of left nowhere to go other after his comrades went than follow Erwin and embark on their Journey, I was happy it turn that way . A part I really enjoyed was .... I squealed when Levi showed the other Survey Corps how killings are done and also the way he hold the blades had a unique feeling acted. Levi always was a child prodigy plus his extremely calm demeanor, He moved fast and is strongest of them all. You'll see more in the story that he has a good heart to begin with, it's not as visible as the others but he does have a good side to him. That's what I like about Levi. This short story is totally worth a watch. I cannot tell you how intrigued and moved I was from this. I enjoyed every last breathe. When it was done I wanted more, oh how I can't wait to see Levi again. (Thank you Hajime Isayama, for making this story come to life.) Ok, That settles it! I'm taking him as my husband no matter how old he is. hehe