Shingeki no Kyojin. Attack on Titan. Whatever you choose to call it and whether you read the manga or only watch the anime, you know the troubles the characters endure.

You know they live in constant fear of being eaten by towering, anthropomorphic creatures or titans. They deal with food shortages and corrupt officials. They’re cooped up behind giant walls and never see the ocean. The first intro song for the anime and the main character refer to everyone behind the walls as livestock… just waiting to be slaughtered.

There is nothing appealing about living in this world, except maybe the cool 3DM gear. The 3-dimensional maneuver gear, or vertical maneuvering equipment, seems like the only reason to live here. It’s a piece of equipment that requires dedication to learn as well as physical and mental strength.

It could be fun to attempt to master, minus the swords of course. Mom always said no running with scissors and flying around with swords does not sound much safer. Tall buildings or trees are also needed for the gear to work and I’m loving it here in the suburbs.

Despite how awesome the gear would be, the only way to receive it in this world would be to join the military of Paradis, ironically named. The training is difficult due to the weather and the food supply. Also, based off the manga/anime, no matter what branch of military you become a part of, there’s no avoiding a titan.

My advice, find an adrenaline rush elsewhere.