Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season - Kanketsu-hen

This is what peak storytelling meet peak adaptation looks like, and I’m glad to be able to witness it. Thank you Isayama, Hayashi, and MAPPA staff.

Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 3 adapts chapters 131-134 of the manga into a 1-hour movie special, and it sure feels like one.

Story 10/10
This part contains what many considered the best chapter in the manga (chapter 131) which shows the absolute true despair of the rumbling and Eren’s true motivation. And It was adapted to perfection, with many anime original scenes to give more context to the situation.

You know you are a once-in-a-generation writer if you’re able ... to make the viewer feel empathetic toward someone who’s committing genocide against the whole of humanity, then the next second, got us to cheers for the stopping force.

Animation 10/10
The rest of the episode also contains the best MAPPA's animated sequence so far for their AOT, both in terms of their perfection in CGI blending and 2D animation. It is safe to say that the rumbling could not be done better by any other studio, given the time and scale of it. And with this latest part, “the limiter has been taken off” - the director, as he is now able to fully express his true vision for what MAPPA’s AOT should be.

Sound 10/10
Perfect placement for all the OSTs in this episode, to heighten the moment even more. Also, many sequences in particular synced the music to the action on screen perfectly right down to the second, which is something that animation alone can’t heighten it.

Overall 10/10
It has been a long and harsh journey for this team under Mr.Hayashi-san at MAPPA, throughout all the criticisms of part 1’s animation, color, CGI, and music choice, working your eyes out to save this generation-defining anime to not burn to the ground in under 8 MONTHS, just to hear harassments, and death threats, even. With the massive improvement in part 2, and now today, the team can stand proud of this achievement, in adapting what people thought is unadaptable, to the degree that no one would’ve thought to even picture or imagine it.

Hajime Isayama, I have no doubt that he is a philosopher with a deep view of reality and human history, and he embodied that view in his work, as well as his knowledge of some cultures and details of our world
Isayama did not tire himself with making a world and maps for his work, but rather he made only the walls because he has a realistic view and a little bit of Far fantasy, or this is what we saw in his work, and Isayama is distinguished by his ability to stir up controversy and make the followers divide into sections, just as he did, ... and this is what we saw in the Alliance fans and the Earth Deck fans, and before that, the Marley Warriors fans and the Survey Corps soldiers fans

Attack on Titan has a great and unique style in the acceleration of events. The diversity of events, their chaos, arrangement, and strength made the work a gateway to the anime world, through which those who have never watched anime enter
In the world of literature, movies, or any artistic world, persuasion is the most important means of pleasure
Surprises are the first way to raise the value of the work or increase the enthusiasm in its events, as the writer follows this method and constructs and arranges the events to pave the way for a shocking moment that takes the work to a completely different level

The character of eren Yeager is the window that Isayama created towards the human psyche in an attempt to understand it and realize its contradictions, mysteries, and desires.
Therefore, I see eren as the best character ever written by the Japanese if not in literature history. eren is a clear embodiment of good and evil, peace, selfishness, exclusivity, group, friendship, strength, weakness, freedom, slavery, dictatorship, and humility. He is that character who tells you that your rights are more important than the life and freedom of your enemy.
eren views life as a battle of life or death only and has no other meaning. The winner is the one who lives and the loser is the one who dies. There is no way for you to preserve your life except to fight and continue to move forward in this battle called life
We also see that the factor that made him enter history from its widest gates... is that the writer made us accept his fascist excuses for extermination. while I was influenced by eren and relatively agreed with his decisions against my will!.
but when I saw it animated and I saw Ramzy and his brother's story I finally refused extermination because what I saw was really a heartbreaking scene.
but it did not change the reality that imposes Eren as the greatest character in the history of graphic literature.
At the conclusion of the second section of the fourth season, it was hinted about eren's goal and view towards the freedom he seeks, (a world and a life that does not revolve around survival only).
he simply had 2 choices one is to follow his brother and the wall's king or two extermination of the others
He said in an episode of memories from the future (If someone tries to take away my freedom from me, I will never hesitate to take away his freedom).
This is eren's principle on his tongue, and he followed it since his childhood, and he remained until his death, and he followed that principle, but at the same time he hates it and hates that someone tries to take away his freedom, and he tries to regain it and live all his life in the same closed circle

As the final credits rolled on the last episode of Attack on Titan, it felt as if I were parting with a piece of myself, a fragment of my very soul that grew in tandem with the lives of Eren, Armin, and Mikasa. For a decade, this wasn’t just an anime; it was a companion through my own metamorphosis, a mirror reflecting the tumultuous journey of coming of age.

Hajime Isayama, you didn’t just create a world; you set a colossal narrative in motion that trampled the boundaries of imagination and expectation. I walked alongside these characters, my footsteps echoing in sync with theirs, through every ... victory and every heartbreak. Today, as their journey concludes, I find myself in a storm of emotions, a bittersweet cocktail of elation and sorrow.

Eren, with your fiery will, you taught me the power and the price of freedom. Armin, through your eyes, I saw the world’s cruelty and its beauty, understanding that hope is its own form of courage. Mikasa, in your unwavering strength, I learned about the enduring nature of love and loyalty.

As I bid farewell to the Scout Regiment, to the walls that have confined and defined them, I'm reminded of the walls in my own life—those I've overcome and those I've yet to conquer. This end is a tribute to the tenacity of the human spirit, a narrative that refuses to shy away from the grim realities of life, yet always finds a sliver of hope in the darkest of times.

I find myself in tears, not just for the story that’s ended, but for the years it spanned—a decade of my life where I, too, faced titans of my own. Loss, growth, fear, and courage. This anime was a constant through it all, a source of inspiration, a comfort in troubled times, and a reminder that we all have the strength to fight our battles, be they against towering monsters or the demons within.

So, thank you, Hajime Isayama. Thank you for the ink you’ve spilled, the nights you’ve toiled, the world you’ve built, and the hearts you’ve touched. Attack on Titan will stand as a colossal piece of storytelling, long after the titans have fallen, a testament to the power of narrative and a companion that helped shape who I’ve become. The journey may have ended, but the memories, like the scouts soaring into the sky, will live on, untethered and forever free.

Farewell, Eren, Armin, and Mikasa. Our parting is such sweet sorrow, yet, you will remain with me, etched into the very fabric of who I am. For in the end, we never really say goodbye to the stories that shape us. They become a part of us—forever.

It was a masterpiece, the animation quality, the plot, musics everything 💯 you am an anime only and I can clearly say that 1 hour just flew in seconds. I am so glad that they didn't make us wait episode every week because even one hour felt like a few minutes, I can't imagine it being less. Also the music SIM made for it didn't disappoint. I feel like it worths to wait until this point if you're also an anime only just go for it and witnesses how this masterpiece comes to an end. The real final final part scheduled for fall 2023 so ... if you don't have patience you can just wait until that part is out and watch it. Otherwise just watch it and you can rewatch before final part. Many thanks to everyone who contributed making this masterpiece 👌🏼

What a "HELL" of an episode. An hour of nothing but carnage and despair. This is the most anticipated and considered the best episode of AOT according to the fans that is, and i can presume everyone can vouch too since it's currently my favorite episode in television history. The animation is on point and a sight to behold, MAPPAs close up shots and colossal titan CGI as usual is outright magnificent, and the adaptation elevated some scenes that i liked in the manga to an unprecedented height especially Hange's sacrifice and Eren's breakdown which made me adore it more than ever.

Aside from Hange's ... heart-shattering sacrifice and Alliances epic entrance, We now see Erens perversion for freedom at full display, which I think is somewhat overlooked. There's more to it than just expressing his immense guilt infront of the child(Ramzi), He poured out his bottled up emotions by admitting the fact that he did what he did because of an unfulfilled dream and disappointment, sounds twisted isn't it? Eren is, as Kenny would say, drunk on something, an idealistic freedom of a world beyond the walls that simply doesn't exist, Eren dreamed of an empty world without people, with rivers of lava, vast seas and deserts, a world to explore and discover, and instead there were people who had taken away his freedom. He internalized that idea of freedom based through the contents of Armins book, now that it doesn't exist, He initiated the rumbling primarily for the sake of that selfish desire. To him, It's far more important than saving the island, hence recontextualising his speech that eradicating the world is merely a pretext. in short, he's just like a child throwing a tantrum because he couldn't grab what he wants despite the guilt and all. Eren is the personification of contradiction, duality, and irony, be it his actions, emotions, and the leitmotifs encompassing his character. He's a god yet a devil, a victim and a perpetrator, Selfless for sacrificing his life for his loved ones yet Selfish for trampling on others lives for his desires, desires freedom yet a slave to his unfulfilled ideal freedom and nature, he's portrayed as monster and humanized at the same time. This episode is beyond masterpiece

The greatest piece of fiction to ever exist. Honestly, I was worried but then MAPPA animators were like nah homie we ain't letting you down. They animated everything perfectly panel by panel, blending 2D and 3D perfectly to give us this masterpiece. The art style was perfect and captured everything Isayama sensei drew on his manga, and the voice acting sheesh, they all nailed it, capturing the emotions of the characters they voiced perfectly. Now I am way more excited to witness the last few chapters animated at this capacity and I soo can't wait for Fall 2023 to get here any faster. Thank you ... MAPPA animators for doing justice to the source material despite the bs you get from fake fans on Twitter. Shinzou wo Sasageyo🫡 .. Update , it's still was peak fiction at the end , gonna miss AOT

Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 3 completely and utterly blew my expectations out of the water. It yet again proves why it is the greatest piece of fiction of all time. This is the absolute pinnacle of peak fiction. Nothing across all forms of media will come remotely close to being in the same stratosphere as this masterpiece. Masterful storytelling and is unequivocally the most exceptional piece of literature I or anyone will ever come across.

The story picks up with the highly regarded “Rumbling” Chapter 131, and is an awe-inspiring, gut-wrenching and highly emotional passage that reflects the brutalities and nuances of the ... world that Attack on Titan is set in. This 1 hour long episode is pure bliss to look at visually as the animation and artwork is top notch like it always has been. The OST that backs the episode is absolutely incredible and manifests an emotion inside the viewer like nothing else.

I'd like to reiterate once again that this adaptation is truly awe-inspiring and will be one of the last times you see the incredible body of work that Hajime Isayama has created come to life in the form of animation.
It's all ending soon, but until then, you have to keep moving forward, even in death and after death. Keep moving forward.
Godspeed.

Wow it's over. I truly do not understand the hatred people had for this ending, without going into spoilers I absolutely think this series could not have ended up any other way. A perfectly bittersweet end to an incredibly dark and expansive story, I believe that everything in this finale carried on well from what preceded it and even if I knew deep down what was going to happen I still wasn't fully prepared for it and it still really impacted me. I still remember watching every season from s2 onwards as it aired and I cannot believe this story has finally concluded, what an ... insane ride it's been and Shingeki no Kyojin has for sure cemented itself as a classic not only within anime but also within fiction itself, what a wonderful series.

Since it's release Attack on Titan has deliver great story-telling and world-building. The first couple of seasons were much like a comedy survivalesc type of story. However, by the latest seasons it has transformed into a military internacional genocide. The story kept expanding and expanding, and it's fun to look back at certain episode and think: "That character did this because of this other thing that will happen", that's the sign of a good structured story and AoT has it.
About the movie, it's an hour long episode which adapts a couple of manga chapters and sets a continuation in "Attack on Titan: The final season: ... Part 2" a mouthful of words saying that this is not the end quite yet.
The story has some interesting points to it and there is a bit more of character development, always a good thing. MAPPA has not cut the budget with the animation, looks as good as the best episodes of the last season. with good fighting scenes and break times in between.
All in all, it's a fundamental part of the story of AoT, so if you have come into the point of having watched all previous seasons, this will not dissapoint anyone.

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.

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.
- 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 with 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 a 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

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!

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.

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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