An excellent story with powerful themes and gripping characters, it really drives home its main theme of "the world is cruel, but the world is also very beautiful." Eren is a very unique main character, and his journey is compelling. The female characters are just as human as the male characters with arcs and goals and flaws that render them excellent characters, which really stands out.

The main issue holding it back in terms of writing is the pacing, which can be very poor, and a monthly release doesn't help. Character arcs and themes are generally satisfyingly portrayed; however, the way in which they are portrayed thanks to the pacing is a bit frustrating at times, especially reading on a monthly basis.