Attack On Titan Fanfiction Watching The Show

Okay, hear me out. I have a confession. It's about Attack on Titan.

I watch Attack on Titan...like someone who's read way too much fanfiction.

The Fanfic Filter

Don't get me wrong! The show is epic. Titans are scary. Eren screams a lot.

But my brain? It's permanently altered. It sees everything through a lens of "what if?".

Remember that intense stare between Levi and Hange? My brain yells "OTP!". It's uncontrollable.

Even during titan battles, my mind wanders. "Could Eren and Mikasa have a cute moment amidst the chaos?".

It's a problem. I blame the internet.

Sometimes, the show throws curveballs. Plot twists! Character deaths!

My reaction? Mild disappointment if it doesn't align with my meticulously crafted fanfiction storyline.

I know, I know. It's ridiculous. But a girl can dream of Levi smiling more, right?

Fanfiction writers love to exaggerate character traits. Sasha's love of potatoes? To the extreme.

So, when Sasha grabs a potato in the show, I'm expecting a whole comedic scene. It's never enough.

My expectations are warped. I admit it.

Prepare yourselves. Here comes some spicy takes.

I sometimes find myself wanting more of the non-canon pairings I've read about.

I see the canon pairings. But my brain just wants to re-write everything.

The show gives us snippets of characters' pasts. Just enough to piece things together.

But that's not enough for my fanfiction-addled brain. I need the full backstory. With angst. And maybe a little romance.

I crave the details that flesh out the characters in ways that fanfiction excels at.

Sometimes, I deliberately misinterpret scenes. For the sake of entertainment, of course.

That awkward silence between Armin and Annie? Clearly, unspoken feelings, right?

It's all in good fun. I'm not hurting anyone (except maybe my own sense of reality).

So, I watch Attack on Titan. I enjoy it. I also mentally rewrite it.

Then, I search for fanfiction that aligns with my re-written version. It's a vicious, yet satisfying cycle.

Am I alone in this? Please tell me I'm not.

Ultimately, watching Attack on Titan while fueled by fanfiction is a unique experience. It's a blend of canon and chaos.

It's a way to engage with the story on a deeper, sometimes sillier, level.

And honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way.

Except maybe with more Levi smiles.