Summary
Isayama's decision not to end it with just the anime was crucial to conveying the series' anti-war message. The Eldians and Marleyans coming together shows the importance of peaceful communication rather than conflict. Eren's tragic journey highlights how war can corrupt even the most rational individuals, emphasizing the consequences.
Before Attack of Titan The final episode airs in 2023, there is a lot of talk about an ending that could be “anime only” that would be different from the manga ending of the series. Most importantly, the biggest difference that fans hoped this anime-only ending would include is the survival of Eren Yeager, the main character of the series, instead of him dying at the end of the series. However, I am personally extremely grateful that the series did not go with the anime-only ending and honored the original manga.
I'm glad, not only because the story ends the way Hajime Isayama intended, but also for another important reason. Isayama has discussed in many interviews that one of the biggest points he hoped to make with Attack on Titan has a strong anti-war message.
Eren’s death in the ending is heartbreaking but it accurately represents the unfortunate and terrible consequences that war and fighting bring, including death and pain. If the series had depicted a “happier” ending, Isayama’s anti-war sentiments would not have been conveyed so well, for this reason, the official ending of Attack on Titan is the perfect ending for the series.
The cooperation between the Eldians and the Marleyans represents the theme of the series.
Peaceful communication is more effective than fighting when two groups reach a solution
I was surprised at how violent and gruesome Attack on Titan can get at times. Frequent occurrences in the series include soldiers being trampled by Titans, people being eaten alive, and even people killing each other. These brutal acts are often hard to accept, but they paint a accurate picture of the true consequences of war and what actually happens on the battlefield. Another theme in the series that I feel does a good job of depicting the importance of avoiding unnecessary conflict is the tension between the Eldians and the Marleyans, which is a major point of contention throughout most of the series.
While not a mech show, Attack On Titan's focus on large battles and anti-war themes gives it a lot in common with mech shows like Gundam.
Both Eldians and Marleyans hate each otherThey see them as evil and depraved without ever really knowing each other. In season four, when the two groups are finally introduced to each other and are confronted with the humanity of the people they grew up hating unreasonably, they realize that they have more in common than they once did. Both the Eldians and the Marleyans want to keep their loved ones safe from the Titans and live peaceful lives, so they cooperate wonderfully and agree to fight the Titans together. This moment shows the beauty of clear communication, as opposed to fighting.
Eren's gradual transformation into brutal, inhumane acts shows the consequences that war can have.
His character's backstory paints a picture of how this type of environment negatively affects a once very rational person.
Attack on Titan is definitely a very boring series most of the time. The series tells the story of a war-torn world, ravaged by man-eating Titans who unintentionally kill thousands of innocent people. This series is not for the faint of heart.and features many bloody death scenes and bloody battles. Eren Yeager, the protagonist of the story, hopes to make a change and create a better, safer world for himself and his loved ones, where the bloodthirsty Titans will no longer be a constant threat. Although he starts out with the best of intentions, his plans quickly go awry.
Eren quickly goes from simply wanting to kill all Titans, to trying to completely wipe out humanity, as he feels it is the only way to ensure lasting peace and safety. The gradual change in his attitude and goals, with his actions continually becoming more and more bizarre, dangerous, and inhuman, perfectly demonstrates how war can corrupt and change even the most rational people. of humanity. Eren did not intend to commit mass genocide when he expressed his childhood dream of freedom to his friends Armin and Mikasa, but he reached that goal when the horrors of war affected him.
I agree with the Fandom that Eren's final scene was painful, but it was necessary
His death conveyed Isayama's overarching message about the inevitable consequences of war.
Because he unfortunately refused to listen to peaceful alternatives or abandon his plans of genocide, the members of the Survey Corps unfortunately had to end Eren's life. His death was one of the most controversial parts of Attack of Titanand i agree that it was incredibly heartbreaking that his life ended at the hands of Mikasa, arguably the person who loved him the most. however, i don't think the ending of the series would have had as much impact if eren had changed his mind at the last minute, as that seems quite unrealistic considering his strong character.
Eren's story does a great job of showing the desperate actions people take in tragic situations.
Wartime often causes people to make seemingly irrational decisions, and it's hard to say whether Eren would have reacted the same way in a less tragic situation. I felt that Eren's story did an incredible job of showing the desperate actions people take in tragic situations, and while the story doesn't end on a light or happy note, that's not how these situations end in real life either. An optimistic, picture-perfect ending would be too unrealistic and therefore, Isayama's anti-war sentiments are expressed. more clearly through the events of the current epilogue.
I appreciate how the conflict doesn't completely disappear when the final battle ends.
The war between humans will never completely end, but the ending of Attack on Titan highlights peaceful alternatives.
Although the threat of future war still looms in the distance, the characters are eager to pursue paths more conducive to change.
I like how Attack on Titan doesn't end neatly. Like in real life, there is uncertainty present in the aftermath, even though the main battle is over. There is hope in the ending, as the Eldians and Marleyans continue to engage in peace talks with other nations, trying to resolve the conflict in a more healthy way. However, the threat of future war still looms in the distance, but the characters are eager to pursue more beneficial paths for change. It's the perfect ending to Attack of Titannot to downplay the devastating impact of war but also Reveal better ways to resolve conflicts.
