Review: #867
Title: Attack on Titan Vol. 8
Series: Attack on Titan – 8th volume
Author: Hajime Isayama
Comments: The arc involving the Female Titan ends in this volume. Yes, this means that we finally know the identity of the Female Titan and while some may have figured out, it is still somewhat of a shock. As Eren confronts it, unfortunately, he remains split and is frustratingly hesitant and useless. This is in contrast to Mikasa and Armin who has the strength of will to act and do what needs to be done. The fight scenes were subdued and it feels like a missed opportunity to have Eren and the Female Titan duke it out with no holds barred. Even with the conclusion of the arc, it was all for naught. Due to the circumstances, nothing is answered, in actuality, even more questions are raised. At this point in time, it is getting frustrating with the piling mysteries and nothing in the horizon that even remotely suggests any sort of revelation. The ending is a cliffhanger that is supposed to inspired mystique but since we already have a ton of those, it doesn’t have that great an impact.
Rating: 6.5/10