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Attack on Titanhas made quite a name for itself since the early 2010s. Along with the popularity of the series,Attack on Titanhelped the manga’s popularity to skyrocket as well. The series featured quite a dark and messed up plot with violence and psychologically pressuring themes. This was somewhat different from what people in the early 2000s grew up watching, likeDragon BallorOne Piece.
The Dark Triad of Shonen has been quite popular as of late. It is currently a hot topic in the anime community. Taking over the audiences with their darker and more sinister plot, the new generation is surely loving these anime.Attack on Titanwas a great contender for being one of the Dark Trio, but its theme and plot just wasn’t it.
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Why isn’t Attack on Titan a part of the Dark Trio of Modern Shonen Anime?
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One of the primary reasonsAttack on Titanisn’t a part of the Dark Trio is that the anime was released in 2013. The dark triad of shonen anime was released in 2018, whereasAttack on Titanfirst started its serialization in 2009. There is almost a decade difference between these series. However, the release date isn’t the only factor that segregates Hajime Isayama’s masterpiece from being a part of the modern dark triad.
The Shonen Dark Trio mostly features stories that trace around concepts like the realms of supernatural horror and fantasy. The antagonists and villain roster is mainly made up of demons and similar monsters. These series are relatively modern compared to previously mentioned series like classic Shonen trio likeBleach. This genre unites the Dark Trio through similar plot threads, butAttack on Titanis only partially on the same wavelength.
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What is The Dark Trio of Modern Shonen Anime?
The Dark Triad consists of three series, as the name suggests. These three anime areHell’s Paradise, Jujutsu Kaisen,andChainsaw Man. There is a common misconception thatDemon Slayeris one of the dark triads of modern shonen. The reason they’re called such is because of the violent and gory concepts they feature, with demons and dismemberment being somewhat prominent. This dark and messed-up remise of the story contrasts massively with franchises such asDragon Ball Zor the 2000s Shonen Trinity, made up ofNaruto, One Piece,andBleach.
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Archak Mitra
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Despite holding a degree in Chemistry Majors, Archak found himself as a Journalist. His love for anime and choccy milk is unmatched! When not writing, Archak can be found indulging with motorcycles. After all, four wheels move the body but two wheels move the soul!
