“There’s no boring episodes… Each of them mean something”: The One Glaring Advantage Attack on Titan Has Over Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, Kishimoto’s Naruto

Attack on Titan is considered one of the best anime series in the world, and the reason for this is its fast pacing and the absence of filler episodes.

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  • Attack on Titan anime ended last year but fans still love it and follow it with extreme loyalty.
  • The reason behind Attack on Titan's huge fanbase is that it has no fillers and every episode is thrilling.
  • This is one of the main reasons why Attack on Titan is considered a legendary anime.
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Ever since the trend of anime and manga reached its peak, the industries have been dominated by two big names: One Piece by Eiichiro Oda and Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto. Although these legends have always been at the top of the list, there is one series that has maintained a big advantage over these big names. The series is none other than Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama.

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Attack on Titan | Credit: WIT Studios

Although the series ended completely a few months ago, it is still considered by many as one of the gems of the anime and manga world. The huge fanbase it built in a matter of ten years is a testament to its quality as a narrative. However, one of the biggest reasons why Attack on Titan is considered a masterpiece is because of the absence of fillers.

It is one of the few anime series that carry any kind of filler episode or arc. Every episode is filled with thrills and suspense, giving fans a sense of excitement. Thus, fans have always appreciated it and will continue to do so for many upcoming years.

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The Absence of Fillers in Attack on Titan

While the Attack on Titan manga debuted in September 2009, the anime series was first released in 2013, which skyrocketed its popularity. The anime series then went on for ten years, with the final season being released in 2023. With 94 episodes under its belt, the series completed the narrative in the most perfect way possible.

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Attack on Titan | Credit: WIT Studios

This was because neither the manga nor the anime series had any kind of fillers that could have prolonged the narrative. The motive for including filler episodes and arcs in any anime series is to maintain the pace with its manga source. However, Attack on Titan never faced any such problems.

This was because Hajime Isayama, the creator of the series, rarely took any breaks or hiatus and solely focused on completing the story in the best way possible. He made sure that every chapter and episode intrigued fans and grabbed their attention, thus making it one of the best anime and manga series out there.

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The Love Fans Have For Attack on Titan

Attack on Titan has one of the largest and most loyal fan bases in the world. They have supported the series and its creator every step of the way, and even though Attack on Titan has ended, their love for the series continues to grow. Some even hope that Isayama might make a return with a spin-off or sequel of the series.

Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan
Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan | Credit: MAPPA Studios

This love for Attack on Titan was reflected in a Reddit discussion where fans talked about the advantage it had over industry giants like One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach.

Fans praised Attack on Titan for its god-tier pacing, suspense in every episode, and the crucial development of every character in the story.

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Although Attack on Titan ended last year in November, fans still adore every single aspect of it. The series is one of the few that will go down in history as the pillars of the anime industry because of the global audience that it pulled with its plot, characters, music, animation, etc.

Attack on Titan is available to watch on Crunchyroll.

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Written by Tarun Kohli

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