Though within the television format, my response stood on the feeling of melancholy as we watch pessimism pummel onto its unsuspecting viewers time after time. However, reading the story brought forth an appreciation of Hajime Isayama's intentions, with the bleak depth of its characters in stark clarity and contrasted with their seemingly impossible ambitions, these were qualities that emerged from the slower pace of consumption. This initial volume allowed the artwork to live up to its own name, with its sizing and paper choice bringing greater detail and cinematic attributes to the overall experience. Retreading the story still generated interest despite knowing their eventual outcomes, but instead, this time revealing the nuances in their motivations, deceptions, and ironies that would have only been possible with this context. I can only say that I am eager to open up the next colossal edition.