Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) Episode 20

Attack on Titan Episode 20 (Funimation)

Attack on Titan Episode 20 (Crunchyroll)

Erwin Smith / The 57th Expedition, Pt. 4 - Attack On Titan, Season 1 (Original Japanese Version)

"Erwin Smith/The 57th Expedition, Part 4"

09/03/2013

*Spoiler*

Every time that I see a new Titan, it is still very disgusting. These guys are the definition of "grotesque." The way they are crawling up the trees trying to get to the humans is very disturbing. The show does a great job of keeping you feeling creeped out along the way. Not only are they gross, but some of them have the ability to learn, like climbing trees. That is just great, isn't it? Overall, the feeling you have for humanity's survival is pretty low. Not to mention that we have no idea how many total Titans there are out there in the world.

As I said before, Jean and Armin make a great team. Jean has figured out the reason for the expedition, not only that, he has solved the puzzle about why it was kept secret. There is a spy. That spy in the ranks is the Titan, so Erwin couldn't risk revealing the details to all of the soldiers. Pretty smart. Also, that spy is the one that killed the two captured Titans. Armin also understands that the mission was worth the cost in human life. You have to be willing to make tough choices and to make sacrifices if you will make any gains in this brutal world of the Titans.

We also learn about the weapons developed to capture Titans. Of course they come from Hange. It would be strange if they didn't, right?

Capturing the Titan may not have really accomplished anything though. The soldiers' swords can't penetrate the skin, and as they attempt to use explosives, too many Titans begin to show up, summoned by the female Titan's scream. As Sasha pointed out, it was the sound of a cornered animal with nothing to lose. This is getting very dangerous. The Titans arrive and eat the female Titan body (disgusting). Of course, the person inside escapes and is now chasing after Eren in human form using the maneuvering device and disguised as a regular soldier.

Levi is told by Erwin to refill his blades and gas. He knows what is coming.

We close by saying goodbye to Gunther. What a brutal death, but at least it was quick.

Preview: The capture has failed. The female Titan appears before Eren again. I doubt he will have any choice but to fight in Titan form this time as well.

Stay tuned and see for yourself.