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進撃の巨人 Before the Fall [Shingeki no Kyojin: Before the Fall] #14
Ataque a los titanes: antes de la caída, vol. 14
La primera promoción del escuadras de maniobras tridimensionales está lista... Los reclutas seleccionados deben e qui par se con la versión definitiva del dispositivo para maniobras tridimensionales, pero cuando Carlo, el capitán del cuerpo de exploración, les lleva a lo alto del muro Maria y ven por primera vez en su vida a los ti tan es, se quedan aterrorizados. Mientras los reclutas van retirando su solicitud para entrar en el cuerpo de exploración uno tras otro, a rosa le invaden las dudas.
212 pages, Paperback
First published April 9, 2018
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July 26, 2019
GIRL POWER!!
November 24, 2024
I’m so glad he didn’t end up making the girlies compete that shit hurts me - now we can finally get to sharle and Kuklos cute ass relationship!! 😩
October 15, 2022
realistic of how fresh candidates view titans. also I'm loving the friendship of rosa and sharle.
October 18, 2021
This one slows down a little bit, as we see some character growth and a bit of training, which is mostly lectures in this volume. This one has a lot of character interaction, but we actually don't get much Kuklo or Cardinia time, just the training parts, and they have very few lines. Sharle is the stand out in this volume, and I look forward to seeing her friendship with Rosa grow.
August 24, 2018
This was pretty good, it just didn’t move forward as much as I wanted it to.
October 7, 2018
2.8
Yeah, seeing those titans makes you want to give up.
I felt a bit bored towards the end, and I felt like this was a bit of a filler for the trainees, but I hope to see more of Xavi next.
Yeah, seeing those titans makes you want to give up.
I felt a bit bored towards the end, and I felt like this was a bit of a filler for the trainees, but I hope to see more of Xavi next.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 6, 2020
This is a review of the entire series.
Cut from a titan's stomach after his cultist mother was eaten alive when he was still growing inside her womb, Kuklo bore the cursed reputation of being the son of a titan. He was locked in a cage as a toddler and treated as a circus freak to be paraded around. After years of abuse on the streets he was sold to the Inocencio royal family to become the plaything of their cruel son Xavi. Never taught how to speak or shown the love of another human being, Kuklo's life seemed destined to meet a gloomy end. That was until Sharle, the daughter of the Inocencio family visits him in his cell one fateful night and teaches him the warmth of another person.
Before the Fall takes a very different approach to storytelling than the main series. The high stakes action, intricate world-building, thrilling political undertones, masterful use of mystery and foreshadowing aren't really anywhere to be seen here. That's not to say the prequel is bad, it just tells a much more personal and self-contained narrative that serves to flesh out the lesser explored elements of the main series such as who was the first person to ever kill a titan, how the survey corps were formed and how the three dimensional odm gear they use to kill titans was invented.
The star of the manga in my opinion was Sharle. She threw away a life of luxury and safety to save Kuklo and rebel against the cruelty of her own royal family. She constantly puts herself in danger to confront the horrors of the titans, corrupt royals and rogue criminals. She uses her well-educated background to enlist herself in the service of a group of underground blacksmiths in order to improve their methods and create the technological foundation of the military gear that would go on to give humans a fighting chance against the titans. She was the backbone of the whole narrative and her influence had the biggest impact on the events of the main series. If not for her efforts, none of the characters in the main series would've ever had the means to survive. I also just really enjoyed her personality, the way she never discriminates against the lesser class and how she breaks free from the chains of her royal upbringing.
Kuklo was a decent character, but after he meets Sharle he mostly just feels like a generic Shounen protagonist. He's not bad, just mundane and doesn't really fit in with the overall complex cast, especially next to the secondary protagonist Sharle who ended up accomplishing so much. Some of the world-building doesn't line up with the main series such as titans being able to walk at night and them disappearing the second they're killed, but most of the inconsistencies were minor things that weren't enough to completely destroy the immersion. The limited scope of the plot and setting also made the pacing feel somewhat tedious at times because most of the drama is never taken beyond the walls of the cities, but it also made room for more personal time between the characters living out their daily lives together and really learning to put their heads together to help form a better world for humanity's last survivors.
Not nearly as good as the main series and it doesn't add that much to the world or overall story, but it's an enjoyable side story that gives you a better understanding of the basics regarding daily life in the walled cities and how the foundations of military power and titan-fighting capabilities came to be. It probably won't appeal to casual readers of the series, but it might be worth checking out if you're already a diehard fan of Attack on Titan.
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Cut from a titan's stomach after his cultist mother was eaten alive when he was still growing inside her womb, Kuklo bore the cursed reputation of being the son of a titan. He was locked in a cage as a toddler and treated as a circus freak to be paraded around. After years of abuse on the streets he was sold to the Inocencio royal family to become the plaything of their cruel son Xavi. Never taught how to speak or shown the love of another human being, Kuklo's life seemed destined to meet a gloomy end. That was until Sharle, the daughter of the Inocencio family visits him in his cell one fateful night and teaches him the warmth of another person.
Before the Fall takes a very different approach to storytelling than the main series. The high stakes action, intricate world-building, thrilling political undertones, masterful use of mystery and foreshadowing aren't really anywhere to be seen here. That's not to say the prequel is bad, it just tells a much more personal and self-contained narrative that serves to flesh out the lesser explored elements of the main series such as who was the first person to ever kill a titan, how the survey corps were formed and how the three dimensional odm gear they use to kill titans was invented.
The star of the manga in my opinion was Sharle. She threw away a life of luxury and safety to save Kuklo and rebel against the cruelty of her own royal family. She constantly puts herself in danger to confront the horrors of the titans, corrupt royals and rogue criminals. She uses her well-educated background to enlist herself in the service of a group of underground blacksmiths in order to improve their methods and create the technological foundation of the military gear that would go on to give humans a fighting chance against the titans. She was the backbone of the whole narrative and her influence had the biggest impact on the events of the main series. If not for her efforts, none of the characters in the main series would've ever had the means to survive. I also just really enjoyed her personality, the way she never discriminates against the lesser class and how she breaks free from the chains of her royal upbringing.
Kuklo was a decent character, but after he meets Sharle he mostly just feels like a generic Shounen protagonist. He's not bad, just mundane and doesn't really fit in with the overall complex cast, especially next to the secondary protagonist Sharle who ended up accomplishing so much. Some of the world-building doesn't line up with the main series such as titans being able to walk at night and them disappearing the second they're killed, but most of the inconsistencies were minor things that weren't enough to completely destroy the immersion. The limited scope of the plot and setting also made the pacing feel somewhat tedious at times because most of the drama is never taken beyond the walls of the cities, but it also made room for more personal time between the characters living out their daily lives together and really learning to put their heads together to help form a better world for humanity's last survivors.
Not nearly as good as the main series and it doesn't add that much to the world or overall story, but it's an enjoyable side story that gives you a better understanding of the basics regarding daily life in the walled cities and how the foundations of military power and titan-fighting capabilities came to be. It probably won't appeal to casual readers of the series, but it might be worth checking out if you're already a diehard fan of Attack on Titan.
***
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December 10, 2018
I cadetti sono pronti per vedere in faccia i giganti? La visita al Wall Maria sarà fondamentale per la riuscita della futura spedizione dell'Armata Ricognitiva e per l’utilizzo del dispositivo per la manovra tridimensionale. Ma metterà anche dei dubbi sopratutto in Rosa che rifletterà su quello che vuole e ad aiutarla avremmo Sharle. Un volume che analizza bene la psicologia della ragazza e ci regala delle immagini stupende con la rappresentazione della maestosità del Wall Maria e dei giganti così terribili che il solo pensiero fa tremare anche i più valorosi dei soldati. E poi il difficile addestramento con il dispositivo e Xavi pronto a ricordare le cosneguenze di un fallimento... Anche se lento nel portare avanti la storia rimane un bel volume proprio perché si analizzano bene i personaggi sia a parole ma sopratutto con le immagini e la rappresentazione anche delle loro emozioni.
October 26, 2018
Saya agak-agak merasa "Eeeerrr..." aja pas baca bagian pertengkaran dua gadis di bagian akhir itu. Kayak: "Apaan nih, mendadak jadi komik shojo? Dua cewek berantem memperebutkan cowok???". Penyelesaiannya juga cuma beberapa halaman yang membuatnya jadi "krik krik" gitu.
Tapi yaudah lah ya. Sepanjang Cardina masih single dan terus ber-bromance ria bersama Kyklo, saya sih gak masalah dengan para cewek memperebutkan siapa dan mau berantem sampai jambak-jambakan juga. Yang penting Cardina is mai laifu. Juga tetep ber-bromance dengan Kyklo. (Diulang-ulang biar makin greget). Hueheheheheehe~
Btw, semoga Felix segera melancarkan PDKT nyata ke Rosa!! Saya mendukungmu!! /padahal tadi katanya ogah jadi komik shojo penuh romance/
Tapi yaudah lah ya. Sepanjang Cardina masih single dan terus ber-bromance ria bersama Kyklo, saya sih gak masalah dengan para cewek memperebutkan siapa dan mau berantem sampai jambak-jambakan juga. Yang penting Cardina is mai laifu. Juga tetep ber-bromance dengan Kyklo. (Diulang-ulang biar makin greget). Hueheheheheehe~
Btw, semoga Felix segera melancarkan PDKT nyata ke Rosa!! Saya mendukungmu!! /padahal tadi katanya ogah jadi komik shojo penuh romance/
September 11, 2018
This new release in the manga series just came out, and I was super excited to get the first hold at the library. It was a treat to devour it this afternoon. I love how the characters are being carefully developed with each installment. I wish I didn't have to wait for the next one.
I wish I could put into words why I love the Attack on Titan world so much! This prequel series is worth reading for any AOT fan. I really hope they decide to make an anime of this series.
I wish I could put into words why I love the Attack on Titan world so much! This prequel series is worth reading for any AOT fan. I really hope they decide to make an anime of this series.
May 18, 2019
Los cadetes ven por primera vez a los titanes desde la muralla Maria y hay todo tipo de reacciones, porque cada quien intenta lidiar con su miedo de la mejor manera.
En general, este volumen se enfoca en Rosa y eso me gustó. Tiene mucho miedo y dudas, lo que es natural, y es bueno ver cómo los maneja. Me preocupaba un poco cómo fueran a manejar su relación con Sharle, pero al final todo salió bien y hasta son shippeables.
En general, este volumen se enfoca en Rosa y eso me gustó. Tiene mucho miedo y dudas, lo que es natural, y es bueno ver cómo los maneja. Me preocupaba un poco cómo fueran a manejar su relación con Sharle, pero al final todo salió bien y hasta son shippeables.
June 27, 2021
Filler volume would have liked to spend a bit more time with the newer characters from the last couple of volumes to get to know them better I. E strength and weaknesses. However enjoyed the history of the vertical gear and the testing process from the previous novel. Only three more volumes to go, so can't wait to find out what happens next...
August 30, 2022
Me encanta todo el tema de que Rose sea la primera mujer en la legión de reconocimiento, que tenga dudas, miedos, temores, pero aun así sea fuerte y decidida.
Sharle también me encanta, su inteligencia es única.
La expedición se acerca y las cosas están cada vez más difíciles, solo espero que no mueran mis personajes favoritos, aunque con Shingeki No Kyojin es difícil, siempre te destruyen.
Sharle también me encanta, su inteligencia es única.
La expedición se acerca y las cosas están cada vez más difíciles, solo espero que no mueran mis personajes favoritos, aunque con Shingeki No Kyojin es difícil, siempre te destruyen.
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March 10, 2023 they are still trying to get "the device" upgraded but it seems like they did and its called the vertical maneuvering equipment and they are seeing if they can kill a titan. they are training the corp for what is ahead.
August 31, 2018
Loved it
November 19, 2019
This volume continues with the training of the Corps and also has quiet moments where Sharle confesses her love for Kulko.
January 24, 2021
Die Freundschaft zwischen Charle und Rosa goes brrr
February 19, 2021
Women supporting other women. You love to see it.
May 25, 2021
The drama is building! Now we have a possible love match battle...or do we?
March 8, 2022
Nothing really happens we train to learn VM gear
May 13, 2022
3.5/5
December 8, 2023
Lento y sobra la historia de amor.
La conversación de Rosa y Sherle en el último capítulo sobra mucho
Tira por el suelo la trama del tomo
La conversación de Rosa y Sherle en el último capítulo sobra mucho
Tira por el suelo la trama del tomo
February 5, 2024
Excelente tomo, el como muestran la vulnerabilidad de los cadetes ante los titanes y el efecto de este independientemente de sus éxitos.
Pero mi mejor parte fue la grandiosa amistad que inició entre Rosa y Sharle, sin duda Sharle al fin logró entrar a mi corazón, y no había notado la grandiosa oportunidad que le brinda el equipo no solo a los cadetes, sino aquellos de los que se piensa que están en “desventaja”, pues el uso del equipo requiere de otras habilidades y destrezas. Rosa encontrando su objetivo para luchar también es algo grandioso.
Pero mi mejor parte fue la grandiosa amistad que inició entre Rosa y Sharle, sin duda Sharle al fin logró entrar a mi corazón, y no había notado la grandiosa oportunidad que le brinda el equipo no solo a los cadetes, sino aquellos de los que se piensa que están en “desventaja”, pues el uso del equipo requiere de otras habilidades y destrezas. Rosa encontrando su objetivo para luchar también es algo grandioso.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 2, 2024
Still training..
February 5, 2025
I'm glad that Sharle and Rosa had a talk. Now all I want is a love triangle. Kuklo-Sharle-Rosa, with both Rosa and Kuklo liking Sharle.
August 21, 2025
Sharle & Rosa ⭐️😭🤍💐🫰🏼🦋
November 19, 2020
Me regalaron este volumen en una librería y a pesar de que no conocía la historia, con la sección "lo ocurrido hasta ahora" y el breve resumen de los personajes, pude entenderle sin problemas. Sin embrago, no seguiré con la historia debido a que no logré engancharme con ella
April 16, 2024
The new recruits get their first look at some titans and get a taste of just how scary and monsterous they can be. Meanwhile, training continues as the first batch of gear arrives and the first string of 3-D gear soldiers start getting used to being Spider-man.
Also, Sharle makes a new friend~
This prequel has 17 volumes.
Also, Sharle makes a new friend~
This prequel has 17 volumes.
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