April 5, 2021
A Scary Pick and a Twist on a Classic
Attack on Titan
Editor’s Verdict: Fright Night
Ever wondered what it’d be like to battle against monstrously-sized, human-eating Titans while living in a city encased in ginormous walls? Well, if you have or haven’t, Attack on Titan offers action-packed, heart-pounding sequences of just that, interspersed with charismatic characters, drama that is large enough to surmount the Titans themselves, and a mystery of how the Titans came to be in the first place, the latter of which is somehow linked to the main protagonist, Eren Jaeger’s family history. Amusing moments with the lovable characters help take the edge off of the frightening Titan attacks, and a gripping plot will have you wanting to watch more, giving this anime the “Fright Night” verdict for this week. Available on Funimation and other streaming platforms.
Moriarty the Patriot
Editor’s Verdict: All-Around Winner
Most have heard of, if not read, the popular detective novels about Sherlock Holmes and faithful companion John Watson by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Well, this anime is about getting to see the other side of those stories, with the protagonist being the elusive, dashing, and cunning William James Moriarty—Sherlock’s arch-nemesis—and William’s brothers Albert and Louis. Moriarty the Patriot follows the lives of these three brothers and their group of companions as they bring about retribution for crimes against working-class people. With crafty characters, interesting crimes,and a compelling plot that takes a look at class differences in the1800s, this anime gets the “All-Around Winner” verdict this week. Available on Funimation and other streaming platforms.