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The original ending
The author of Attack on Titan, Hajime Isayama, stated that before the popularity of this title, he planned to end the manga with the death of all the characters, but then he abandoned this idea in favor of a slightly less gloomy ending.

The ending of the manga Attack on Titan

Sasha's Original Death
Initially, Sasha Braus was supposed to die much earlier, namely, in the scene in which she fights a titan with a bow in her native village. However, Hajime Isayama changed his mind because the manga editor cried in the bathtub over the death of this character.

Death of Sasha Braus

Mikasa's Scarf
Initially, in the Attack on Titan manga, Mikasa's scarf was black. But after the release of the anime adaptation in which her scarf is red, Isayama Hajime changed his mind about its color and Mikasa's red scarf became canonical.

Mikasa with her scarf

Symphony of the Titans
Symphony of the Titans is a 2020 event in the Japanese game Senki zesshō Symphogear XD Unlimited, which is a collaboration with Attack of the Titans.

The announcement of the Symphony of Titans game event

Marko after death
In the manga, Marco died early enough without seeing Eren close the gap in one of the walls, and in the anime, he died after seeing it. In one of the sketches, Isayama showed what Marco would look like at the time of season 4.

Sketch with Marco from the future, drawn by Isayama

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Oliver Pieck
According to the original plans, the Titan Carrier was supposed to be a man named Oliver Pieck, but later the author of the manga abandoned this idea, changing the gender of this character to a female one and coming up with the name Pieck Finger.

Eren and the birds
In the last chapters of the AAttack on Titan manga, it was hinted that Eren can control birds, namely, control their movement and see through their eyes. He can do this by using the power of the Beast-like Titan he has.

Eren and the birds

Yeast Titans
There is a theory that titans are made up of yeast. It is based on the fact that yeast can easily generate a large number of cells from a single cell, just as titans can regenerate their cells. Yeast releases a large amount of heat gas during growth, which also occurs during the transformation of humans into titans. In addition, yeast is less active at night, as well as regular titans are much less active at night than during the day.

Cancelled game
Attack on Titan: Team Battle is a massively multiplayer online arcade game announced in February 2015 and developed by Capcom. The game was canceled on November 30, 2018 due to the fact that, in the opinion of the company, it did not come out of high quality and most likely would not have interested the players. According to the idea, the player had to control a hero using a controller in the form of a super-hard steel blade.

Poster of the cancelled game Attack on Titan: Team Battle

The prototype of Erwin Smith
Erwin Smith's appearance is based on a little-known actor named Matthew Hall, namely his appearance in Paris Hilton's 2008 music video Paris for President. After learning about this, Matthew Hall made a cosplay for Erwin at Halloween in 2020.

Actor Matthew Hall's cosplay of Erwin Smith

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Chapter Zero
There is a chapter zero of the Attack on Titan manga, which is the original version of the first chapter of the manga. It differs from the first chapter in that instead of three walls on Paradise, there is only one wall and it consists not of titans, but of trees, the Titans also had a vulnerable point located on their chests and people fought the Titans with fire katanas.

The cover of the zero chapter of the manga Attack on Titan

Gaby's Prototype
The original version of the first chapter of the Attack on Titan manga featured the character Tsubaki, who was removed in the final version. However, he became the prototype for Gaby, who appeared much later.

A page from the original version of the first chapter of Attack on Titan manga

Obscene verse
In chapter 57 of the manga Attack on Titan, there is a panel in which Armin holds a piece of paper with an image of Levi and a verse that is the text of an obscene Japanese children's song called "Rock Paper Scissors", which has obscene language. It turned out that this text was added by the manga author's assistant without his knowledge.

Obscene verse from chapter 57 of the manga

Falco and Jesse Pinkman
According to the author of the manga, Isayame Hajime, the character Falco Grice is inspired by the character Jesse Pinkman from the famous TV series Breaking Bad.

Falco Grice

Ehren killed his mother
In the 139 chapter of the manga Attack on Titan, Eren Jaeger hinted that his actions led to the death of his mother. Eren from the future, using the power of the Founding Titan, forced the Smiling Titan to eat his mother so that little Eren would hate the Titans.

A page from chapter 139 of the manga

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The musical
There is an official musical about Attack on Titan, which premiered on January 7, 2023 at the Orix Theater in Osaka, Japan. The musical covers the material until the end of the Battle for the Throne arc, ending at about chapter 11 or 12 of the manga or episode 10 of the anime.

Attack on Titan Musical Poster

An animated book
Bergheim is an animated book available in the Attack on Titan manga reader app. In it, Intelligence corps soldiers Sylvia Krieger and her ally Bonnie search for Officer Lucas Krieger in the abandoned city of Bergheim. It was planned to release its sequel, but this did not happen due to the closure of the Attack on Titan application in 2018.

The cover of an animated book on Attack on Titan

Predicting Eren's Death
In the eighth OVA episode of the anime Attack on Titan, in which Mikasa dreams of living in an alternate reality where her parents are still alive, there is a hint of Eren's death at the end of the story. In this episode, the man in the mirror mask tells Mikasa that he will turn her into a murderer, and that she will not be able to escape Eren's death. As a result, Eren dies both in this parallel reality and then at the end of the manga and anime in the main reality.

A shot from the eighth OVA

Favorite animals
The owners of the Beast Titan transform into their favorite animals. This was hinted at by children's plush toys: Zick Yeager can be seen in one of the scenes with a stuffed monkey toy, and Tom Xavier with a ram toy.

Little Zick Yeager with a monkey toy

Berthold's sleeping position
Berthold sleeps in the same position as the man on the traditional tarot card called "The Hanged Man." It depicts pittura infamante, an old method of punishing traitors in Italy. This may hint that Berthold will betray the 104th Cadet Corps. It may also be a reference to the hanged man whom Berthold had met earlier.

Berthold's sleeping position and the tarot card called The Hanged Man

Eren and the Devil
There is a theory that Eren is related to the devil. Firstly, the Eren's Titan has the same pointed ears as the devil, but when the owner of the Attacking Titan was Eren Kruger, he did not have such ears, the titans of all other members of the Yeager family have the same ears. Secondly, the conversation scene between Zick and Eren from season 4, episode 15, is similar in meaning and visually to the picture in which the devil and Ymir make a deal. Reiner also said in one scene that Eren is the worst candidate for the power of the Founding Titan.

Eren Yeager

Attack on Titan Iceberg

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OVA series
There are 8 special OVA series for Attack on Titan. The first tells the story of a deviant titan, the second tells about a culinary competition between Jean and Sasha, the third tells about the battle of the 104th Cadet Corps with a gang of thieves, the fourth and fifth show Levi Ackerman's backstory, the sixth and seventh show Annie Leonhart trying to find the missing Carly Stratman, the daughter of a rich merchant. in Stokes County, and in the eighth episode, an alternate reality is shown in which Mikasa's parents are still alive and everything went a completely different way.

A shot from an OVA series about Levi Ackerman's past

Movies with live actors
Two full-length films and one web series with live actors were released on Attack on Titan. All of them were very negatively perceived by both critics and ordinary viewers.

Movie with live actors

Jean's Horse Face
There is a meme about Jean's face looking like a horse's. He appeared due to the fact that Eren called him a horse face in one of the episodes.

Meme about horse face Jeanne

Hating Gaby
Part of the Attack on Titan fan base hates Gaby because she killed Sasha Braus. Because of this, a lot of art, memes, and even one video clip where Gaby is killed has been created.

Gaby Brown

The Akkerman family
The Ackermans were the result of an experiment to mix the blood of a titan and a human. As a result, they have inherited some of the power of the Titans, while they do not have to reincarnate into them. Besides, the Founding Titan can't control them.

Mikasa and Levi Ackerman

Historical footage
In 2021, a video was posted on the Kane Pixels YouTube channel, where the entire story of the Attack on Titan is presented in the form of a historical documentary.

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Video games
Several video games have been released on Attack on Titan. The most important of them are: Attack on Titan 2016 and Attack on Titan 2 2018 release. They were released on PC and on PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch consoles. Gameplay they are games in the genre of hack and slash, and the plot repeats the anime series.

A shot from the Attack on Titan game

High school
Attack on Titan has a parody manga and anime called Attack on Titan: Junior High, in which the characters of the original anime and manga go to high school and are drawn in a chibi style.

An image from the anime Attack on Titan: Junior High

Before the Fall
There is a prequel manga Attack on Titan: Before the Fall, which takes place 70 years before the events of the original manga. The first part of it tells about the creation of a spatial maneuvering device, and the second is about a Doll boy who joins the Intelligence Corps in their fight against the titans.

Cover of chapter 7 of the manga Attack on Titan: Before the Fall

Eren is the father
There is a theory that Eren is a child of Historia. It is based on a scene in which Historia, after hearing from Eren about his plan for the genocide of mankind, says: "Maybe I should have a baby."

A shot from the dialogue between Eren and Historia

The post-credits scene
At the end of episode 12 of season 3, there is a post-credits scene in which excerpts from the second part of the same season are shown, in which Eren, Levi and Mikasa decide who gets the titanium serum.

A shot from the scene of the third season, in which Eren, Levi and Mikasa decide who gets the titanium serum

Attack on the Avengers
"Attack on the Avengers" is a van shot manga crossover between Attack on Titan and the Marvel universe. The plot takes place in Manhattan, which is suddenly attacked by the Titans and the Avengers have to confront them.

A crossover between Attack on Titan and the Marvel universe

Scandinavian mythology
When creating Attack on Titan, its authors were inspired by Scandinavian mythology. For example, Odin is the prototype of Hanji, since they both lost one eye for the sake of knowledge. Also, the walls of Paradise are based on the walls of Asgard. And the Hum of the Earth is an allusion to Ragnarok.

God is one of the Scandinavian mythology

Call of Duty
The game Call of Duty: Vanguard features the skin of an Armored Titan and Levi Ackerman.

The skin of an armored titan from the game Call of Duty: Vanguard

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Madagascar
Since the Attack on Titan map is an inverted map of our world, it can be argued that Paradise Island is located in the same place as Madagascar Island in real life. And this is not just a coincidence, because during the Second World War, the Germans planned to send Jews to this island, but this never happened. In the anime and manga Attack on Titan, the Ildians are an allusion to the Jews, and the Marlians are an allusion to the Germans in the 30s and 40s of the last century.

Paradise Island on the map

Harsh Mistress of the City
Attack on Titan: Harsh Mistress of the City is a Japanese light novel series written by Ryo Kawakami and illustrated by Range Murata. The story tells about Rita Igleout, a 15-year-old member of the Garrison Regiment, and her childhood friend, Mathias Kramer, the son of rich merchants, whose house is besieged after the breach of the Maria Wall.

The cover of the first part of the novel Attack on Titan: Harsh Mistress of the City

Roller coaster
There is a high-speed virtual reality roller coaster called Attack on Titan XR Ride, which can be visited at the Japanese Titan Attack amusement park.

Roller Coaster Attack on Titan XR Ride

The ability of a Female
According to Annie Leonhart, a Female titan can easily mimic the abilities of other titans. if she absorbed their parts. However, this ability was never shown in the anime.

Female Titan and Mikasa Ackerman

Mikasa, bamboo and the Imperial Navy
Mikasa's name literally means "three bamboo hats" in Japanese. It is also the name of a unique warship of the Imperial Japanese Navy, which was the flagship during the Russian-Japanese War.

Mikasa Ackerman

The Armored Titan and Brock Lesnar
The appearance of Rainer Brown's Armored Titan is based on American wrestler and former UFC fighter Brock Lesnar.

The Armored Titan and Brock Lesnar

Hallucigenia
In the lore of the Attack on Titan, the power of the Titans first appeared when a certain biological being came into contact with Ymir. This creature is based on a real invertebrate genus called hallucigenia. Outwardly, they look like a worm with two rows of stilted legs and dorsal spines. They existed from 541 to 515 million years ago. Unlike the creature shown in the anime, the size of the real hallucinations did not exceed a few centimeters.

Ymir receives the power of the Titans from an unknown being

The best-selling manga of the week.

Top 10:

The flower blooms with dignity 

10. A flower blooms with dignity - 43k volumes.

The Human Muscle

9. The human muscle - 46k volumes.

Danger is in my heart

8. Danger in my heart - 55k volumes.

A magical battle

7. The Magic Battle - 56k volumes.

The Chainsaw Man

6. The Chainsaw man - 62k volumes.

The last-minute Freeran

5. Freerunner on her last journey - 73k volumes. 

Kenshin the Tramp

4. The Kenshin Tramp - 76k volumes.

Dandandan

3. Dandadan - 118k volumes.

Kagurabachi

2. Kagurabachi - 132k volumes. 

A magical battle: Module

1. The Magic Battle: The module contains 190k volumes.

せき がんみき隻眼で見切る――。打ち手は敵の数だけ――

He sees through it with his little eye. There are as many options as there are enemies.

見切る (Mikiru): It is a temporary term in Japanese martial arts. This means not just "seeing", but "anticipating" or "reading" the attacking effect at the very last moment in order to avoid a sudden movement. Thus, Orochi Doppo now has exactly the same eyes as Yujiro Hanma.:

One of the abilities of his eye is to recognize any weak point of a person, and even weapons, tanks and any other things.

When he saw the damage to the tank, he saw through it, made a body part and much more.

The manga Hunter x Hunter Vol. 38 has been officially released in English!

While the Phantom Troupe confronts the warring mafia families aboard the Whale Ship, Hisoka becomes the Hunter everyone is looking for. But where did the "Phantom Troupe" come from? Let's go back to the origins of the group and find out how this infamous gang of thieves started their activities with a little help from the "Mighty Cleaners".

The price for the electronic version is ~ 7$

On January 1, exclusive Shinobi-Zato character birthday events began, where you can celebrate the birthdays of various Shinobi!

As part of this monthly event, Shinobi-Zato visitors receive exclusive greeting cards with original designs. In January, we celebrate the birthdays of the Mighty Guy, Gaara and Minato Namikaze!

New posters of the life-action film based on the anime and manga "Days of Sakamoto"

First of all, please excuse my English because it is not one of my native languages.

Special mention to Link Click (airing) & 86 (airing) - maybe they change the top.

10. Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni (full saga)

If we're talking about parallel timelines and worlds, this anime has to be mentioned. It's very interesting to see the stories from different points of view and, as a viewer, gradually learn the motivations behind the characters.

The order to view it, if you're interested, is as follows:
Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni
Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni Kai
Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni Rei [only chapters 2, 3 & 4]
Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni Gou [It started as a remake, but it's a sequel from chapter 2 onwards]
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu.

9. Monster

seinen

The way Naoki Urasawa tells the story of Monster is something I haven't seen in a long time. He has other good works like 20th Century Boys, but, for me, Monster is the pinnacle of his art. 
Character development is something I greatly value and appreciate when it's done well and even the secondary characters shine because of how well they're written.

8. Kasane

seinen

In a world where beauty is everything, what would happen if it could be stoled from you? Would you lose your identity?

It's an incredible story with a lot of criticism of beauty. From both sides; being beautiful & being ugly. To this day, I haven't seen anything quite like it.

7. Berserk (depends on the ending)

seinen

Berserk is an incredible manga that will never get the anime adaptation it deserves because Kentaro Miura's (RIP) art can't be captured in anime.

It's a heartbreaking story, and I have my reservations as a woman and because of how some scenes were done, but Guts made me feel, made me suffer, and he's a character I adore and need to see happy.

6. Frieren (depends on the ending)

shonen

Because that's what Ms. Frieren would do

I've rarely felt like I was traveling alongside the characters. Frieren is, quite literally, a journey. Losing someone or something you love and still finding beauty in the things that remind you of them.

5. Madoka Magica (depends on the ending)

seinen

Do you want to fulfill their wish, or do you want to be the person who fulfills their wish?

I'm constantly amazed by the details of this series and the movies. I love how it enters the world of magical girls and tears it apart from within.
It's a must-see.

4. Attack on Titan 

shonen

What a great anime, what a great story, and what a great pace—not a single episode is boring. Incredibly innovative with powerful lessons about the cycle of hate.

3. Death Note

shonen

Justice prevails.  

No matter how many years pass, nothing can erase what Death Note was and what it did.
PD: Naomi deserved better.

2. One Piece

shonen

You might be alone at the moment... But someday... You'll definitely find friends! No one is born in this world to be alone!

The best-told story.
The anime with the best world-building; your favorite character might not even be one of the main ones.

There will never be a better shonen anime for me. I've been watching One Piece since I was little, and it's been with me my whole life. 
I'll never be ready to see them achieve their dreams and go their separate ways.

1. Utena

shojo

In a world where men are princes who save and women are princesses who are saved, can one princess save another princess? And what if you want to save the witch herself?

There will never be another series that critiques absolutely every foundation of society the way Utena did.
As a child, it had a huge impact on me, but I wasn't able to grasp everything the anime teaches us. Its ending is still debated. 
It is undoubtedly a masterpiece.

Greetings to the readers!

Today I want to share with you the top 5 characters from different genres: anime, movies, games and manga.

Have fun exploring!

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TOP 5 FAVORITE CHARACTERS | MOVIES AND TV SERIES

• Maximus Decimus Meridius. The movie "Gladiator" 
  The Gladiator from the movie of the same name remains one of my favorite characters in the world of cinema. The character gathers the features of a real man, war, who, after a series of losses of people close to him, lives only by one thing — the desire for revenge. 
  
  "My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius. Commander of the northern armies, General of the Spanish legions. A loyal servant of the true Emperor Marcus Aurelius... The father of the murdered son and the husband of the murdered wife. In this life or the next... I will avenge them."
  
  
• Jack Sparrow. The Pirates of the Caribbean movie Series
  First, of course, I want to correct myself, because my favorite character in the pirate universe is not just Jack Sparrow... This is Captain Jack Sparrow! The most charismatic character played by Johnny Depp attracts comical situations and views on the world and what is happening in it. 
  
  
• Rustin "Rust" Cole. The series "True Detective" [season 1]
  A talented but eerily troubled homicide detective in the state of Louisiana. After the death of his daughter, he actively begins to abuse alcohol, often smokes. He is devoted to his work and to his partner, with whom he has been trying for several years to solve the case of Dori Callie Lang. 
  
  
• Tony Soprano. The Sopranos series
  The leader of the Soprano family from New Jersey. He experiences difficulties both with members of his real family and the family of the criminal world. Suffers from panic attacks, She regularly attends therapy sessions with Dr. Jennifer Melfi. 
  
  
• Tony Montana. The movie "Scarface"
  A Cuban immigrant who, upon arriving in Miami, begins his journey from a petty criminal to a powerful drug lord. Montana is characterized by ambition, brutality, and a desire for power.

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TOP 5 FAVORITE CHARACTERS | ANIME

• Mao Mao. Anime "The pharmacist's Monologue"
  A girl with freckles painted on her pretty face, the granddaughter of a doctor who once served in the palace courtyard. He has an unhealthy craving for medicinal herbs and ingredients, and is crazy about poisons. A funny character with a rather attractive appearance.
  
  
• Aomine Daiki. Anime "Kuroko Basketball"
  A heavy forward of the "generation of miracles", he is currently the ace of the basketball team of the Llp Academy. He has been involved in streetball since early childhood, showing unique skills and abilities. He is recognized as the genius of his generation, and is in search of a worthy rival.
  
  
• Toji Fushiguro. Anime "Magic Battle"
  A representative of the powerful Zenin clan. He is endowed with the "curse of heaven", due to which there is no cursed energy in his body. His physical characteristics are developed to an extremely high level. In prime, he could easily deal with curses and magicians of a special rank. He was killed in battle against Satoru Gojo in his youth.
  
  
• Yagami Light. Anime "Death Note"
  The main character and the owner of the deathly hallow. He fancied himself the god of death and tried to rid the world of criminals. He is extremely intelligent and has a high level of strategic thinking. He successfully bypassed all the detectives and police officers who pursued him.
  
  
• Mikoto Suo. Anime "The Kay Project"
  The leader of the Homra clan (red clan), one of the strongest kings, is known for his cruelty. The only thing that held him back was his best friend, who was being killed by the "grey king", while disguising himself as the "white king" and starting a large—scale conflict. Mikoto is in search of a murderer with a desire to avenge his friend.
  

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TOP 5 FAVORITE CHARACTERS | CARTOONS AND ANIMATED SERIES

• SpongeBob. The SpongeBob Squarepants Animated Series
  The storm of assholes and the reason for girls' tears. Yes, yes, it's all about one of the coolest cartoon characters of our time. He lives in Pineapple, works for Mr. Krabs, and pleases visitors with krabsburgers based on a secret recipe that he obviously knows.
  
  
• Jinx. The animated series "Arcane"
  The best animated series of 2024 has assembled an amazing set of memorable characters, two of them are among my top 5 favorites. If we talk about the top leader, then this is Jinx, the slightly crazy second personality of the engineering genius, the Powder girl. Attractive looks and working brains are a forbidden combination, but it works with a bang.
  
  
• Silco. The animated series "Arcane"
  The second rather controversial character from the series "Arcane" that was able to get into my top 5 is Silko. Being the leader of the "lower" city, he tried to make an independent state out of it, defended his people and did not let them be offended. He was practically killed by his own brother, who left a scar on his left eye. The character is smart, cunning. At one time, he replaced Jinx's father, the only one whom she obeyed, albeit quite rarely.
  
  
• Bugs Bunny. The animated series "Looney Tunes"
  A sly, carefree, charismatic and intelligent rabbit. These character traits give him an advantage over his rivals. One of the best characters who can break the fourth wall and communicate with the audience.
  
  
• Po. Cartoon series "Kung Fu Panda"
  A clumsy panda who works in his goose father's noodle shop becomes the chosen dragon warrior by the will of fate. He trains under the strict guidance of Master Shifu, joins the furious five and together with them confronts the villains. 

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TOP 5 FAVORITE CHARACTERS | VIDEO GAMES

• Arthur Morgan. The video game "Red Dead Redemption 2"
  A cold-blooded and calculating member of the Van der Linde gang. Without the slightest doubt, he will shoot someone he considers his enemy. On the other hand, he adheres to the rules of his own moral code and takes care of those whom he considers close.
  
  
• Thomas Angelo. The video game "Mafia: Definitive Edition"
  He worked as a taxi driver and had high driving skills, thanks to which he could easily evade any pursuit or catch up with a car trying to break away. By coincidence, he ends up in the criminal clan of Don Salieri. Successfully copes with the tasks set, becomes one of the key figures of the family. 
  
  
• Geralt. The Witcher 3 video game
  Geralt is a master of swordsmanship and magic, with the ability to use witcher marks (magic spells). He is known for his moral code and his desire to act on the principle of "not interfering," but he also does not remain indifferent to evil.
  
  
• Vito Scaletta. The Mafia video game
  An Italian-American who grew up in a poor area of the city decides to become a part of the mafia world in order to ensure a better life for himself. At the beginning of the game, he returns home from the war, after which he begins working for the mafia, going through various trials and difficulties. Vito aspires to power, wealth, and respect, but faces moral dilemmas and the consequences of his actions.
  
  
• Ezio Auditore da Firenze. The video game "Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"
  Ezio goes through many adventures, participating in historical events such as the fight against the powerful Templars and corruption in Italy. He also becomes the leader of the brotherhood of assassins, leaving a mark in history as one of their greatest representatives.

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TOP 5 FAVORITE CHARACTERS | MANGA AND MANHWA

• Re Saeba. Manga "City Hunter"
  The most hilarious character from the old manga "City Hunter". A private detective from Tokyo who investigates particularly dangerous cases. He cannot control (and does not want to do this) his enormous attraction to beautiful girls. As a character, he often breaks the fourth wall and communicates with readers. A full-length film was made based on the manga, where Jackie Chan plays the role of Saba. 
  
  
• Song Jin-woo. Manhwa "Solo Leveling"
  To be honest, I haven't read many manx books from beginning to end, but the absolute leader among them is raising the level alone. I've already reread it several times (mostly the most hyped action moments). The set of characters is good, the plot is not repulsive. A variety of abilities (especially the main character) — something that you really want to admire with a twinkle in your eyes. A film adaptation of the work is currently being released, approximately in the middle of the second season. The last sixth episode occupies one of the leading places in the top series with the highest average rating. 
  
  
• Sasaki. Manga "The story of a smoke break behind the supermarket"
  An office worker is in love with a supermarket cashier named Yamada, so he goes shopping with her every day. One day, Sasaki was late at work. Yamada's shift has already ended. However, as he passed by the store, he noticed a young woman with piercings smoking behind the store. Word by word, they became friends and started chatting on different topics, sipping a cigarette behind the store every day. But Sasaki does not suspect that under the unusual hooligan appearance of a new acquaintance, a pretty cashier is hiding, for whom he has loving feelings.
  
  
• Baku Madarame. Manga "USOGI"
  There are players who are willing to risk their lives to win. Honesty in such games is monitored by neutral judges of the cruel and powerful Kagero organization. The hero of this story is Baku Madarame, known as the Eater of Lies. He will have to fight with madmen in deadly games. All in order to seize power in Kagero.
  
  
• Yoichi Nagumo. Manga "The Days of Sakamoto"
  A professional assassin who was one of Sakamoto's old colleagues in the organization The "ORDER", which consists of the most capable killer killers. He possesses extraordinary strength and martial arts prowess, and is one of the most dangerous people Sakamoto encounters.

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That's the end of my top five by five.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post!

Greetings to the readers! Based on the ratings of Twitter users, I started reading the manga "Alice in the Borderlands", which turned out to be a very good decision, the storyline is very interesting, almost all the characters are revealed. I haven't finished yet, of course, but I hope finishing doesn't let me down either. There was a moment in one of the fillers (of course, not just because it was necessary, but to explain the situation) in which the so-called third person syndrome was mentioned. 

It refers to cases when a person in a critical situation clearly feels the presence of a certain entity nearby. There are many reports from all over the world that these creatures are helping people by giving them hope. It's like he's a guardian angel or a divine protector. This phenomenon is usually defined as a miracle. Meanwhile, from the point of view of neuroscientists studying the human brain, the monotonous landscape, feelings of loneliness and isolation, lack of oxygen and other factors cause various physical reactions, including hallucinations. 

As they say, I went online with this question to find out something else about this syndrome. For the first time, climbers who found themselves in unbearable conditions started talking about this phenomenon. They had the feeling of a certain companion who accompanied them and with whom they even shared food. The following is a description of this experience by one of the expedition members.

"During my first Himalayan expedition, my partner and I were descending from the peak when we got into a snowstorm. Lightning flashed, snow tried to blind our eyes, and only with superhuman efforts did we manage to break through the blizzard to our camp. But as soon as we entered the camp, we said the same phrase at the same time.: "I felt like there were three of us there."

A team of specialists from the European research center Eurac Research, studying this phenomenon, will later make a statement that in addition to the usual symptoms of altitude sickness, mental disorders are also manifested. They called it isolated altitude psychosis. 

However, cases of a third person appearing online began to appear when a person is not on an expedition to the mountains. These are often stories of people caught between life and death.

The author of the article, which I relied on when writing this post, talks about his experience in this matter. Being in a serious condition in the hospital, she was very scared and afraid, at some point she began to feel that someone was sitting next to her and trying to calm her down.

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Thanks for reading, the format of the post is unusual for me, it was quite interesting to see the possible causes of this phenomenon. But remember that the following statement is true for all cases...

THERE IS 
NO PROOF