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Finally this disaster is over
Good ideas, an interesting plot, ruined by a bad development of characters, a protagonist ruined by the author, and a conclusion that doesn't close the plots but raises more doubts.
It was worth it? Is it justified to approve a work if in general it was good and the ending is a disaster? No. The ending is the cherry on the dessert. It's what closes all the plots. It's the light at the end of the tunnel. If after the best banquet they feed me shit, i'm not going to give the restaurant a five.
Shingeki no Kyojin was just that. A ... promising banquet, that ended up destroying my palate with one of the most disrespectful endings to the consumer ever created.
Goodbye SNK. Never revive this work and let it die in peace.

I don't remember the exact year, I was about eight or nine when my cousin told me about anime, back then I didn't know what it was I didn't really watch series either the only thing I knew were cartoons, so when he told me about it I was really interested but couldn't watch it at the time because I was in the village for summer, after returning back home I was super excited, I couldn't wait to start watching those weird cartoons he told me about, so I decided to start with the one he didn't talk much about I wanted to leave good ... for last so the first anime I ever watched was ''Attack On Titan''. After watching the first episode I was amazed, it was my first time expiriencing actual story and the first time I cried watching something, I was invested I don't really remember how fast but I finished it pretty quick and immediately told my brother to watch it, he did but unfortunately didn't continue at the moment, after I told about it to my parents and my mom actually watched it with me, and she liked it too, after I found out about ovas but I couldn't find them so I gave up. I remember that when I was 9 I had a fight in school and I in mid fight I remembered Eren and felt and saw muscles in my right had, I know it sounds not only dumb but edgy but, it is a real story. Years passed and even after second season's realease me and my mom didn't finish it, but then we did and that was the switch, Attack On Titan became something different not only for my not experienced mind but something that had the potential to be the greatest. After watching the third season I couldn't believe how something can be written that way, I was writing my own story but after remembering about Attack On Titan I felt small but it gave me even more motivation to be the greatest. Attack On Titan always was an inspiration for me not only the story but every character was I don't know how to put it in words, when I was a kid I tried acting like Levi, I looked pretty dumb but at the time I felt really unique, also I loved Eren, I was always stubborn about everything, I always said what I felt and never let anyone who dissagreed with me get aways with their opinion, what was the reason why some people disliked me but Eren really was an example for me he was not the smartest nor the strongest but he never gave up. Fourth season first half turned everything around, I can't put it in words that experience isn't something just a TV-Show can give you but, Attack On Titan did. that was the time when my brother cought up so there were three of us watching it and it was great. About a month later my dad also finished watching so from the second part of fourth season there was my entire family watching and waiting for new episodes. Maybe some of you know that feeling when you are watching something with your family it feels kinda different I am really happy that I got that experience with AOT and not only, second part I expected to be the last but it was not, about a year or maybe more later on my birthday we watched first movie of the third part of the fourth season of Attack On Titan yeah is sounds kinda weird but still yet there was nothing that I didn't find amazing in the entire show, I didn't mention it but after third or fourth season's first half it became my favorite anime. I am really simbolic I don't know if I used the right word, I list everything that ever happens to me and I really look into weird stuff, my first anime was AOT, I wanted my 100th anime to be connected to Attack On Titan so two weeks later I rewatched it entirely at the moment I had 96 animes finished so after rewatching first season I watched an ova, ''Lost Girls'' Chibi Attack On Titan that I tried to watch when I was 9 but couldn't find more than one episode on youtube an last 100th anime was ''No Regrets'' the titled talks for itself even though it was an ova, I wanted that great number of 100th anime to belong to Attack On Titan then I rewatched entirety of it and that brings us to the current date. 05/11/2023 The day when I finished something that became a part of me. I had to say we, I was once again watching it with my family and even though I'm writing a review I won't be talking about plotholes and art I will be talking about the impact. I can't really express the feeling, something that was with me for years just finished I wouldn't care if the ending was bad, I can't say what was the ending for me, I fell empty, I loved waiting for it, I loved the fact that fourth season was split in four parts, I would like it even if it was in hundred parts, I just don't want it to end, I want to know more, every question was answered there is nothing more to explore, but I want it just to be with me, I just love it not like the show or an anime but something I can't explain. Thank you Hajime Isayama for creating the greatest fiction the world has ever seen atleast for me and many others. You have maybe guessed it is not a review Iif you read it expecting that I would start talking about the show I'm sorry but I just wanted to write down my feelings, after finishing something I love, something that had an impact on me, something that supported me, something that made me feel emotions I never felt, something I would just think about, something I would discuss, something that helped to form me in who I am today. THANK YOU HAJIME ISAYAMA, THANK YOU ATTACK ON TITAN.

It is without saying that Attack on Titan is the anime of our generation. I waited for it with my heart in my neck and it did not disappointed.
This season managed to bring back, not only, the beautiful animation that MAPPA got us so used to, but also the rollercoaster of emotions, amazing soundtrack and heartbreaking story.
I was also awed with how much ease did the little, small scenes that do not feature in the manga, managed to sprinkle the whole experience with even more gasps and trembles.
Overall, as expected, a perfect start for the end of the series.

When did this series go bad?

I can exactly pinpoint the moment the series went down the Mariana Trench. Episode 81 "Thaw". From then on dumb shit became the norm for this series, including but not limited to: every shot projectile will miss the target without fail and a new unheard of ability of the titans, that most likely not even Eren or THE FOUNDER know about, was unlocked when the plot needed it most, completely out of the blue. I agree with Annie, I also didn't know titans would really be able to fly, HOW CONVINIENT! TRULY A MIRACLE! Also, wasn't Ymir's intention to ... kill them all? Then why when she had Pieck completely stuck she didn't finish her off? Or just straight up tell them to stop since she is THE FOUNDER, they would have had no choice but to listen. Why didn't she just yeet Armin 10 km away if she saw him as a great danger or, once again, just tell him to stop. What happened to the archer warhammer titans and beast titans after they landed? I think it would have been so easy to just summon thousands of them and shoot our protagonists into oblivion, but I guess since the projectile guaranteed miss rule is active it wouldn't have made sense to do that. XD.

The most infuriating thing in this series, surprisingly, is not the level of plot armor that is making "Demon Slayer" jealous, it is, in fact, the characters. So, let me get this straight, you were invaded by some evil people that LITERALLY KILLED YOUR FAMILIES, and then you suddenly become best friends who look out for each other. These people ACTUALLY killed their childhood friends, people that they knew for years and grew up with, shot them in the fucking head without much hesitation, in order to help their mortal enemies. One revolting instance of this happening is when Jean is holding Reiner so he doesn't fall and get trampled and says to him: "We're Scout Regiment"-TO FUCKING REINER, the one who killed Marco, a memeber of the "Scout Regiment" and many many others. XDD.

Yeah this series is trash now which is really sad. I am currently at the 26 minute mark of the 2nd episode seeing if I can endure the finale, so pray for me! I need it!

Either I don't understand something, or the site is buggy and does not allow me to transfer the Attack of the Titans to the "Completed" section. And so the series is good. The animation is excellent (not comparable to WIT Studio, but generally good). If we take the characters into account, then it should be at least 3-4 positions lower, since there are almost no characters left in the Attack of the Titans that I would respect (yes, that's right, I'm talking about traitors). Although I don't like how it ended, Attack of the Titans remains in my heart as one of the best ... anime of our time.

Amazing episode! I am a manga reader and honestly MAPPA outdid themselves, this is easily a 10/10 masterpiece anime and episode. I'm very very hyped for the finale, personally hope they animate and show us the "Depths of Despair" manga scene. Really liked the new content and even teared a bit because it added more character depths and feelings. Also loved the added OST from previous seasons, new one was amazing too!

Thank you Mappa and Hayime Isayama for creating and animating this universe, it has accompanied me through my last almost 9 years! Shingeki no kyojin day when manga was being released was the very ... best of every month.

People out there watch this anime! It deserves every award and nomination! IMHO my favourite anime and manga all time.

WRITING
The thematic relevance of the final chapters is very compelling, and provides many nuanced and interesting takes on the human condition, which to me is the strongpoint of the final arc. Not many narratives are able to accomplish philosophical writing in an easily decipherable way. Some of the most important examples of this are:
- Zeke and Armin, representing elements of nihilism vs optimism, or the idea that we have "no meaning in life" vs the idea that we have to "make our own meaning".
- Mikasa and Ymir, representing the importance & power of love but also the importance of overcoming your emotions for the greater ... good.
- Eren's care for his friends being a metaphor for tribalistic tendencies, showcasing the somewhat illogical degree to which we value those closest to us and oftentimes fail to empathise with strangers.
- Eren himself realising that despite all of his power he is "just another idiot" who can't solve everything, much like many powerful people in our world today, as well as being a portrayal of how negativity and prejudice within the world only births more negativity and prejudice.
- Certain groups conveying the desperation of human life and our perseverance to survive & protect the vulnerable in spite of all of the pain and suffering we endure.
- The 'Alliance' being a microcosm of different ideologies within a society, showcasing how the overall opinions of a society are interwoven between each single individual and illustrating that if every individual changes their outlook for the sake of achieving a common goal, then society will evolve accordingly.
- And of course the final credit sequence, critiquing our human inability to avoid conflict, forever repeating our cyclical perpetuation of hatred, revenge, war and fearmongering (although there is a suggestion that we are improving or at least have the capacity to improve as a species very slowly & one step at a time, which is an optimistic viewpoint that I would probably agree with).

Even if these ideologies that Isayama conveys are not new or original, it's great to see them portrayed so compellingly in such a popular show. For me personally, reading the manga is what introduced me to these philosophies in the first place, so I'm thankful that many more people are getting to experience the same thing.


The plot itself is logically coherent and consistent overall albeit rather complex, making it difficult to grasp all of the most important pieces of the story in just a single viewing (not even accounting for all of the smaller, more subtle pieces of information) which might result in some people being left a little confused, especially people who like to dive in to the finer details of characters & plots.
To complicate things further, there is a particularly high density of unexplained plot points within the final chapters in comparison to the rest of the anime, which seems to be intentional in order to allow viewers to come up with their own interpretations of certain parts of the story. But as a by-product, there are instances in which certain powers/abilities/occurrences could be perceived as underdeveloped & in need of deeper explanations + more context. We are thus left to speculate/assume certain things to do with the plot, especially pertaining to the paths/titan powers and how they work, as well as Eren's motivations and his perception of the world.
Due to the sheer number of things that go unanswered in this ending, it can potentially result in a disjointed viewing experience (especially pertaining to things that have no confirmed explanations). For this reason the final chapters would likely have benefitted from taking the time to explain some of these smaller details/plot points, simply for the sake of digestibility. There's an argument to be made that the pacing of the entire final arc would have also benefitted from being slower and more methodical in its exposition (in both the anime & manga), to allow time for the finer plot details to be discussed further, as well as to allow for more comprehensive transitions between the more emotional scenes.
At the end of the day, these writing issues are not important to the overall message/conclusion of the story, and most of them do have plausible explanations if viewers choose to invest time into theorizing, so I don't consider this to be detrimental to the story; it's more just an inconvenience & an overall critiquable flaw in the writing.


CHARACTERS
Some may argue that certain characters have their identity or meaning stripped away from them in the final chapters, but I would argue that Isayama purposefully prioritises the philosophical message of his story over giving each character a stereotypical finale, which I would say is the right choice to make for a story like AoT. Characters are quite temporary, whereas philosophy is something that's going to impact a viewer/reader's life a lot more meaningfully.
Even saying that, I would still stand by the opinion that every character has a narratively satisfying conclusion (particularly in relation the philosophies they represent), although some people certainly disagree.

Eren's character in particular stands out with his development over the entire course of the story, which culminates in these final chapters. Personally I consider him to be one of the most interesting & thought provoking characters in the entire anime medium as a result of the many layers that his character has, particularly with how his different values/motivations collide & coincide with his limitations as the Founding/Attack Titan, resulting in a deep & multi-layered characterization.

Most other characters have their arcs wrapped up satisfyingly too - some happily, some bittersweet. Almost everyone gets a good send-off, which is rare considering just how many developed characters there are in this series.
There are a few characters who had their arcs slightly neglected in my opinion, and who I feel could have benefitted from having a few scenes dedicated to them in order to explore their inner feelings/philosophies. The fact that they didn't seems like a bit of a missed opportunity. But I would only say this applies to 2 or 3 characters, and all of these characters are still given an acceptable ending either way.


ADAPTATION
MAPPA's adaptation of these final chapters is faithful and enhances the manga well, as all adaptations should:
- Dialogue is changed slightly from the manga, making the more important scenes flow more smoothly, and allowing viewers to contemplate what is being conveyed. But like I previously mentioned, the plot itself is quite complex, so although all of the key bits of information are there, viewers may not pick up on everything on their first watch.
- Voice acting within the final chapters is excellent, some of the best I've ever seen, enhancing the more emotional scenes very well.
- The animation is very good considering just how action-heavy some segments of these final chapters are - MAPPA have definitely stepped up their CGI game considerably in comparison to the first part of Season 4, and there are some awesome sakuga sequences that we all enjoy watching. I was extremely excited to see Arifumi Imai make a return as his animation sequences in AoT are some of the most iconic in all of anime.
- Most noticeably for me, the OSTs usage in the final chapters is great. Almost all of the series' most iconic tracks (of which there are many) make a return in various scenes, which hits particularly hard in the nostalgia department for long-time viewers. Linked Horizon also make a return who have been absent since Season 3, which is nice to see considering that they are responsible for some very memorable openings with their work in AoT.

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It's hard to ignore the significance of this ending. For many, this is the end of an era.
This is the anime that got a lot of people in to anime (like myself), and for that alone we should all be grateful.

Of course, the ending to this series hasn't been well-received by everyone, and that's okay. There is a very vocal group of people who strongly preach their dissatisfaction to the themes/conclusions portrayed within the final chapters, and more power to them. The ability to critique things is an important part of discourse, even if I do think many people exaggerate the importance of most issues within the ending (many people say that the ending is bad purely because the writing & pacing isn't as perfect as it is in the rest of the series, which is a silly & illogical conclusion to make - it's as if an 8/10 for AOT is treated the same as a 5/10 for other shows).

In my opinion, the biggest flaw of the ending is how it glosses over details which should be given more explanation, resulting in an conclusion that could be perceived as illogical or confusing. This occurs with powers and abilities, but also with certain characters' inner thoughts/motivations. Although there are plausible explanations to almost all of these things if you take the time to theorize about them, it is just unnecessarily complex & ambiguous. Many of these issues could have been resolved with just a few more lines of explanatory dialogue sprinkled throughout or around the final chapters.
Aside from that, I like everything else about the ending. I think it imparts a powerful message, and provides an interesting and emotional conclusion to an incredibly influential and momentous story.


I tried to convey my thoughts on the ending as objectively as possible here, although I do have a lot of bias & personal attachment towards this show, so please keep that in mind.

Critically, I would give the final chapters 8.5/10
Personally, I'd give them 10/10

In my review, I won't delve into every plot hole or flaw; that would take far too long, given the disappointing finale of the series. Instead, I'll concentrate on what I believe is the series' most egregious writing misstep: the character development of Eren.

Many argue, following the series conclusion, that Eren's character was consistent throughout—that he was always destined to be the character we see in the end. However, even assuming this was actually the intended trajectory, it does not equate to it being a well-executed narrative choice.

Eren's journey throughout the series is marked by significant change. He evolves from an emotional crybaby, somewhat naive ... youngster into a symbol of freedom—a stoic warrior prepared to make grave sacrifices for his people's sake. This transformation is central to the story and to Eren's role within it.

However, the abrupt reversal in Eren's character in the final chapter is jarring and unsatisfying. Author Hajime Isayama had carefully crafted Eren's image as a determined, unyielding leader, only to dismantle this perception abruptly at the series' climax. Eren reverts to his earlier, more vulnerable self, which feels like a regression rather than a progression of his character. This change is so drastic that some fans speculate that Eren's previously depicted stoicism was merely a facade, suggesting that his internal monologues were a form of self-deception. However, this interpretation seems implausible and contradicts the depth and complexity of Eren's character development up to that point.

Compounding this issue is the introduction of a romantic subplot involving Eren and his childhood friend Mikasa, despite there being no previous indication of romantic interest between them other than two or maybe three act of normal brotherly love. In fact, Isayama himself has stated in various interviews that he viewed their relationship as exclusively familial, stating that he would find any romantic development extremely weird, thus making the sudden romantic turn feel more like unplanned fan service than a thoughtfully developed story element.

While subverting expectations can be a powerful storytelling tool, the effectiveness of such a twist depends on how well it aligns with the established narrative and character arcs. In the case of Eren, the last-minute revelation is forced and inconsistent.

Although Isayama has the creative freedom to take his characters in unexpected directions, the lack of foreshadowing or subtle build-up to Eren's final emotional state detracts from the impact of this twist. The abrupt change from a determined warrior to a tearful, conflicted figure creates a sense of dissonance that seems more like a narrative oversight than a deliberate, meaningful choice in storytelling.

This lack of convincing writing stems from a flawed premise: that the series' conclusion inherently justifies the journey leading up to it. The idea that the end result is a validation of the entire narrative process is a fallacy, especially when the path to that conclusion lacks coherency and fails to resonate with the character developments previously established. In the case of Eren, the final chapters unravel the intricately built character arc, leaving fans with a sense of betrayal rather than closure. It's not just about the destination but also about the journey, and in this journey, the seams of rushed and inconsistent storytelling become glaringly evident.

I've never had soo many goosebumps in 1 hour. (Maybe Endgame it was) But, Damn! The emotions are so Real! Every anime, movie, web series is either mildly or fully based on real life events and how we process those events. AOT is one of those arts that has gone soooo insanely close to making us understand how cruel, how difficult it is to make rules regulations and process life in general. Yup I know its an animated series but the choices and dilemma shown in this series speaks volumes of how past, present and future war is about. They even used the old OSTs ... which fit perfectly. I cried, I laughed, I mourned, I smiled, I agonized and so many other emotions that I cannot describe. I felt all that.

The best anime hands down!

Disappointed with this ending💔😭

I wish the creator would change the ending. I enjoyed the previous episodes so much, but I felt betrayed by how Eren’s friends turned against him. I know it was all Eren’s plan and he wanted to die and make his friends heroes. But there were many other ways too. There was no need to start the rumbling and kill people in the first place. Then he wouldn’t have been forced to take that decision. He loved Mikasa with all his heart, and he even confessed it, but she still killed him. The war didn’t end either. They showed that the ... Titans would come back again in the end. What was the point of killing 80% of humanity and dying for nothing? The anime director didn’t have to follow the manga strictly. He could have changed the story. He saw that people were not happy with the manga ending, but he still copied everything from the manga. I can’t accept this from this show. It was my all-time favourite anime. But after this ending, it became my most hated anime. I hoped the creator would change the ending, but he didn’t. He just followed the manga. I was so depressed by Eren’s death and how it all ended😔😭.
Please correct the ending by releasing another episode. We want Eren alive. 🙏

Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 3 adapt chapter 131-134 of the manga into a 1 hour movie special, and it sure feels like one.
Eren Jeager 1000000000000000000000000/10
Story 10/10
This part contain what many considered the best chapter in the manga (chapter 131) which shown the absolute true despair of the rumbling and Eren’s true motivation. And It was adapted to perfection, with many anime original scene to given more context to the situation.

Animation 10/10
The rest of the episode also contain the best MAPPA’s animated sequence so far for their AOT, both in term of their perfection in CGI blending and 2D animation. It is safe ... to ...
Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 3 adapt chapter 131-134 of the manga into a 1 hour movie special, and it sure feels like one.
Those damned walls have always stood in my face, burning water, snowy sand. He who sees all these things is the freest person in this world. This is freedom! "Eren Jeager "

Holy. Fucking. Shit.

These 3 words are the only way I could describe this entire first episode. Cinematography, Animation, Art-style, Music, Voice Acting, Creativity, Horror, Writing and Story-telling is mind-blowing with this one.
Attack On Titan is without a doubt one of the greatest shows ever created, and this episode right here is without a doubt the best in the series. There is so much stuff to talk about regarding every character's decisions, philosophies and developments that it would take you whole essays to fully uncover the layers. The dreadful atmosphere and tone where everything feels like it's going to end very badly for the characters we ... love and the innocents, is made up for those last 10 staggeringly emotional minutes of the episode. It contrasts the first ever episode of Attack On Titan perfectly, where it feels like Humanity has no chance.
Hell, it still feels like it has very little chance for survival even after the end of this episode, but there is still hope. This type of stuff is the best thing about Attack On Titan: This piece of art constantly offers you intriguing details about carefully cratfed characters and a world with a history, both of whom invoke a rare feel of realism that you rarely get from animated movies or shows, and sometimes even live-action stuff. It grabs the audience by the throat, throws them in the literal definition of "Hopelessness" and still finds a way to unexpectedly comfort you in the end.
There has been no show that felt like it matured the same way this show has, along with its' audience.
There has been no show that forced the Audience out of their comfort zone the same way this show has.
Attack on Titan, itself, is an experience, and this episode furhter confirms that. Regardless if the ending will satisfy me or not, I will never forget about the positive impact it had on me and many other consumers of art. Shinzo wo Sasageyo!
(I know of the mixed reception the manga ending got, I have not read it, but let's see how the anime takes it, shall we? Let's hope for the best!)

See you later, Eren. There will never be something like this again. I will carry this series, it's messages, themes, and ideas with me for the rest of my life. You should watch it. Your family should watch it. Your friends, acquaintances, coworkers. They should all partake in a once in a universe occurrence.

For manga readers, many lines of dialogue that were considered tone deaf and or ill placed have been changed to be better fitting. The animation, excellent, audio and music, excellent, voice acting has been excellent. This was my second review, but to me, this will be the only review that will ever ... matter to me.
Thank you.

Attack on Titan: Final Season - The Final Chapters marks the end of an epic journey, and as expected, it has evoked both enthusiastic praise and spirited discussion. In my review, I aim to present my perspective by spotlighting the series' remarkable strengths while also acknowledging areas where it may have fallen short of certain expectations.

One of the standout features that have consistently shone throughout the series is its music. The soundtrack has been a hallmark of Attack on Titan, and it continued to excel in these final episodes. The emotional resonance of the narrative was significantly enhanced by the evocative music, which acted as ... the glue holding the entire story together. Much like a well-crafted film score, the music contributed to the powerful backdrop of this unfolding drama.

Moreover, the animation in the final season was a visual spectacle. The meticulous attention to detail and the fluidity of the action sequences were nothing short of spectacular. In fact, one could argue that this season's animation quality surpassed its predecessors, showcasing the immense talent and dedication of the production team.

Attack on Titan has always thrived on moral ambiguity and complex characters, presenting a narrative that eschews clear-cut heroes and villains. Instead, it revels in the exploration of difficult choices and the messy, unpredictable nature of its characters' decisions. The ending, while controversial, resonated with this theme. It mirrored history, where individuals in positions of power often make irrational and detrimental choices, and others must scramble to mitigate the consequences. It's a fitting reflection of the real-world complexity that Attack on Titan has always embraced.

However, it's worth acknowledging that the execution of the final season did feel rushed, with underdeveloped elements and noticeable plot holes. These issues do detract from the overall experience. Nonetheless, the anime made significant improvements, adding extra content that the manga lacked. This move not only provided more context but also refined the dialogue, making the ending more coherent and impactful. It managed to convey the message Isayama intended.

Attack on Titan: Final Season - The Final Chapters deserves recognition for its exceptional music and remarkable animation. While the ending may not satisfy everyone, the series' broader legacy remains undeniably significant. The ending, thematically aligned with the series' narrative, provides food for thought. As we chant Shinzo Sasageyo, let's reflect on the incredible journey that Attack on Titan has taken us on, acknowledging its remarkable strengths and the hurdles it faced in concluding this monumental story.

The only reason why I gave it a 7 is because the action scenes were phenomenal. There you go. Watch at your own risk. This anime made me feel not well. I had to watch this because this anime was my favorite until Eren became the Antichrist. Isayama the creator believes and talks about the Darwin's theory of evolution and he also believes there is a hell. In the last episode he mentioned both. He wants us to love the Antichrist Eren and worship him. Eren and Armin hug and say they will both be together in hell like it's some good thing. The truth ... is far from that. There is no way you could love one another in that horrible place of destruction.

I wish I never watched Attack On Titan. I wish I could erase it from my memory. This man Isayama destroyed me. He hurt me and so many fans who paid for his manga and watched his anime. I paid for his manga. Why did he hurt me so? I loved Eren. I loved this anime so much the characters gave me joy and happiness with them fighting for what's right. I thought about selling my manga because every time I see it on my shelf it makes me sick. But why would I make anyone else get into this story which hurt me so? The only right thing would be to burn it. I have thought about burning the volumes. But that's what nazis did so Im not going to. Do you think this manga deserves to be burnt?
Something so beautiful can turn into something so ugly.

Hajime Isayama said :" If I had one final wish in this lifetime, I would hope that this adaptation will bring happiness to the long-time fans who have enjoyed Attack on Titan."

This mangaka has said how Eren represents himself. This story can represent many things:
1. You can know and love a person for let's say 3 years this person is your friend and loved one. Suddenly he changes. Hurting you.
2. The mangaka is a neo Nazi
3. Satanic agenda.

"The story was planned this way from the start" - this is just a complete lie. It is very clear that the author sold his soul and signed a contract with the globalist satanist who made him change the story because they saw the popularity it got. They don't miss a chance like this.
If you go to this man's blog you will see he is happy. He has lots of money, he is married. And you?
Why would you stress and suffer in pain and depression because of this horrible ending, while he is enjoying his life. You should just move on and be happy because you aren't as empty as this person who will be judged for his actions. God sees everything. The Satanic agenda making you think how everything is pointless, making you feel depressed. Don't fall for this scam.

-short spoiler free review
a great ending to one of the, if not the greatest, anime series of all time. The final episode of attack on titan stayed true to it’s realism and gave us an ending that we could have expected, but still surprised by how well it was executed. The animation, music and plot are all excellent. This ending really makes you question values and morals as you have to really think and try to understand Eren Yeager’s character to find the answers to your questions. All of my daily life worries and thoughts disappeared because of how focused i was on the plot. ... The amount of thinking and emotional rollercoaster you will have while watching this will truly give you the greatest anime watching session you’ve been looking for, and i really reccomend you watch this asap.
ps: don’t skip the credits watch until the end for best experience

To celebrate the end of this phenomenally exhausting series, i would take this chance to finally explain some of the plot points on why i think this series, overall, just isn't good fiction!

Firstly, let me just say this: Attack On Titan works wonderfully as a thriller-survival anime. The first three seasons are some of the best and the most original concepts of horror i've ever seen in this medium. But when the infamous "Final Season" starts, then suddenly there's this huge shift of tone: from a grounded, very tactical and scientific approach, into a grandiose, very political and eldritch perspective, this series just falls apart.

My ... main criticism is mostly on how Isayama constructed the lore and world building of this series. You could defend it whatever you want, all I'm gonna say is: try to watch the timeline explanation of this series on YouTube, and imagine if Isayama actually started this series from the very beginning of that timeline. There's really no need for that huge shift of tone in the middle of the show, because it is truly just two different stories prematurely stitched together. I would not have as much of an issue with it, if from the very start it was just consistently all about politics. But we all know the main appeal of why we started watching this series, right? and we all know which element is the key to why it became so successful in the first place, right?!!

Once we step into the greater picture of the lore and world-building, things get really sucky and shallow!. Because it's basically just: "Any conveniences that Isayama wants, he will create."

What is the explanation behind the decision of a specific ancient creature, a Hallucigenia, could create Giants?

Why did this fictional giant race suddenly get the privilege of having an "ancestral plain"?

Why Ymir suddenly could decide everything? I mean yeah, it's her body parts. But limiting the age of the titan successor, choosing a specific line of family to get the privilege of controlling, and touching her descendants would lead to activate her grand plans? There's a limit to how much convenience is accepted as a logical thing, even in a fiction!

Why does the so-called "Founding Titan" have the ability of seeing past and the future?

Why the ability of seeing the past and the future, suddenly including the ability to be there physically, not just accessing the memory through a first person POV?

So it's not just seeing anymore then, it's also time travel? Because Eren, if all of this is consistent, should not be able to influence anything to anyone through a mf memory!!!!

Oh, you want the Giants to be easily duplicated? Sure, it could be done through Zeke's bodily fluids.

Oh, you want the giants to be easily summoned? Sure, they're sensitive to your voice, so you just have to shout really loud.

Oh, you want a massive army of Giants to trample the world? Sure, these giant walls actually have giants inside of them. Yeah! Giants could freeze and create a perfect clean concrete!

They also could crystallize some of their body parts, in case you want to trap somebody.

They can also be controlled remotely. As long as it's connected, you actually don't have to be in the main body.

They also could be revived after death. Are you familiar with a particular ninja story who uses a specific jutsu called "Edo-Tensei", to bring back temporary images of all the famous death characters? Sure, the Giants could also do that!

Oh wait, the chosen giant could erase memory as well! Well screw me, they seemed could do practically anything at this point!

All I'm trying to say is: The Final Season, or just the story outside of Paradis Island, is the part when Attack On Titan basically threw all the logical and scientific thinking out of the frickin window!

I don't fucking care anymore! Just take this rumbling of a frustration with a grain of salt!

Alright, so let's talk about the ending of Attack on Titan. Honestly, I was pumped for it, but it left me feeling kinda meh. The pacing was like a race to the finish line, and I couldn't shake the feeling that they were just trying to tie up all the loose ends in a hurry. It's like they hit fast-forward and skipped over the emotional build-up we'd been craving.

And the characters, oh boy. They took some turns that left me scratching my head. I mean, we've seen these guys grow and evolve throughout the series, and suddenly, it's like they pulled a 180 on us. ... Some choices were cool, but others felt out of left field and didn't quite click with what we knew about them.

Can we talk about the comparisons to Game of Thrones? It's hard not to. Both started strong, and we were all hoping for a jaw-dropping finale. Unfortunately, Attack on Titan stumbled a bit in that department. It's like they had this incredible world and story, but the ending felt more like a "let's get this over with" than a grand finale.

Look, I get it, endings are tough. But when you've invested so much time in a series, you want the payoff to be worth it. Attack on Titan had its moments of brilliance, for sure, but the ending might leave you with a mix of emotions. The journey was wild, but the destination might not be everyone's cup of tea.

A ten year long journey comes to an end. The first thought in my mind after watching the last episode was to start re-watching it from the start. This story was like no other. From the first lines in the first episode, the ending was already decided. There is so much depth and beautiful story telling in this series that I would recommend it to anyone. Thank you Hajime Isayama for this gift to all of us. Thank you Hajime Isayama for this gift to all of us. Thank you Hajime Isayama for this gift to all of us.Thank you Hajime Isayama for ... this gift to all of us.Thank you Hajime Isayama for this gift to all of us.Thank you Hajime Isayama for this gift to all of us.Thank you Hajime Isayama for this gift to all of us.Thank you Hajime Isayama for this gift to all of us.Thank you Hajime Isayama for this gift to all of us.Thank you Hajime Isayama for this gift to all of us.Thank you Hajime Isayama for this gift to all of us.Thank you Hajime Isayama for this gift to all of us.Thank you Hajime Isayama for this gift to all of us.Thank you Hajime Isayama for this gift to all of us.Thank you Hajime Isayama for this gift to all of us.

I'm glad it's over.

I haven't liked Shingeki no Kyojin's story ever since the big reveal at the end of Season 3. I felt that direction was a massive letdown from where the story was taking us at that point; and even though yes all of the hints were there, I felt that taking the show in the direction it went stripped it of a lot of the best things that made it what it was in the early goings of the series. Going in the direction that the show went turned most of the themes it was trying to discuss into repeats of themes ... I had already explored elsewhere in other mecha anime. The story beats became predictable, and the conclusion of the story became a long, messy, and drawn out slog that kept trying to justify its own length unsuccessfully.

And yet, despite how much I wasn't enjoying the story for the last couple seasons, I cannot help but give the series as a whole a solid grade because of how quality the animation and sound design is. Attack on Titan will set the bar for many years to come. just like Evangelion did before it, for how far you can push this medium in terms of grand and epic stories, and what you can make them look and sound like.

I may not have ended up liking Attack on Titan's story at the end of the journey, but I am thankful for the journey I was able to go on with it anyway. It was a huge part of my getting back into anime back in 2013, and it has my full endorsement as a modern classic that every fan should eventually see. It doesn't mean every fan will enjoy it to the same extent, but every fan should at least be able to appreciate it for what it is.