Summary
A leaked rough draft of a new Attack on Titan chapter has surfaced online, revealing that it will focus on Levi’s childhood and his relationships with his mother and Kenny. Series creator Hajime Isayama has expressed his desire to further explore the character of Levi, and this upcoming chapter will give fans a better look at his upbringing as well as the hardships he faced. He has faced it since he was a child. Attack on Titan fans should check out “Bad Boy” when it releases on April 30, 2024.
WARNING: This article discusses a leak. Please ensure official product support when the product becomes available in your region. The plot of the new part Attack the giant This chapter has unfortunately been leaked online along with some rough drafts. Three years after ending his hugely successful manga, Hajime Isayama has decided to include a brand new Attack on Titan chapter in an upcoming art book. Titled ‘Bad Boy’, this chapter will not cover the series’ controversial ending but instead focuses on a famous character, Levi.
Although the chapter will officially release on April 30, 2024, a rough draft has already surfaced online. While it’s not easy to understand what’s going on, some of the dialogue establishes exactly who and whom this chapter will be about.
Thanks to a dedicated fan on Reddit who translated what can be seen in the dialogue, it has been confirmed that this chapter will be about Levi Ackerman, a fan-favorite character who has been hailed as a humanity’s strongest soldier.
The new chapter of Attack on Titan will explore Levi’s childhood
Hajime Isayama has repeatedly said that he wishes to learn more about the character Levi. With the conclusion of the series, he has had enough time to write a story that will leave his fans amazed. While there is an OVA about Levi, it mainly focuses on his days as a scout and also features a moment of brutal anger that showcases his incredible strength. The anime also shows his miserable and tragic childhood in part 3 when Kenny appears. That’s all fans of the character got, which apparently wasn’t enough for the author either.
The new chapter will focus on Levi Ackerman’s childhood. Based on rough drafts and translations, it will focus on his relationships with his mother and Kenny. Levi was born into poverty and had a bedridden mother. Feeling sorry for his sister and her child, Levi’s uncle Kenny took him into his care. Kenny is a dangerous and strong man, so he teaches Levy how to fight and defend himself in a cruel environment.
As April approaches, more information from the author or Kodansha will be revealed. For now, however, fans can rest easy knowing that the story’s protagonist will be the beloved Levi. With a heartbreaking backdrop that forced him to kill at an early age, there’s a lot to explore about Levi’s childhood. Hajime Isayama is an incredible storyteller and along with his love for his characters, Attack the giant fans who are still reeling from the anime’s grand finale should be sure to watch “Bad Boy” as soon as it premieres.
The Attack the giant manga is available on Kodansha and K Manga. Anime available from Crunchyroll.
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