"Attack on Titan" Epic Series Finale Delivers Satisfying Conclusion and Stirs Controversy

Series finale polarizes fans with protagonist Eren's plans; show creator Hajime Isayama admits feeling restricted by preplanned ending.

The long-awaited series finale of "Attack on Titan" marked the end of a decade-long journey and has generated significant fanfare and controversy. The feature-length final episode sees protagonist Eren Jaeger execute a plan to unleash Titans on the world, before being killed by his friend Mikasa Ackerman, bringing an end to the Titans' reign of terror.
Regarded as the defining anime of this generation, "Attack on Titan" concluded with a polarizing finale that saw the power of the Titans end forever with Eren's death. Despite the years of speculation surrounding Eren's plan, the final reveal of his strategy to unite humanity by becoming their common enemy sparked significant debate among fans.
In the exhaustive fight against Eren, all characters get the chance to fulfil their arcs, with Levi finally finding peace, Armin leading the final fight, and Reiner stepping up as humanity's last line of defense against the Founding Titan.
Post the war's bloody conclusion, the anime offers an end-credit sequence resembling the final scenes from Hajime Isayama's manga series. Despite the devastation and trauma, the finale manages to hold a glimmer of hope for a peaceful life amid violence and horror.
In interviews, Hajime Isayama shared his thoughts on the preplanned ending, admitting that he felt restricted by the predetermined conclusion to the storyline. Despite widespread acclaim, the creators of the series hint at feelings of restriction and a longing for the freedom to alter the narrative's direction.