What Happens In The Last Episode Of Aot

Okay, let's talk about the Attack on Titan finale. We all watched it, right? Some loved it, some hated it. I'm here to offer a slightly...different take.

A Not-So-Popular Opinion

Buckle up, because this might sting a little. I think the ending was… fine. Just fine. Not amazing, not terrible. Just...there.

Hear me out! Maybe we expected too much. Years of hype can do that to a story. It's hard to stick the landing after such a long journey.

Eren's Big Decision

So, Eren. He wipes out, like, 80% of humanity. A bold move, Cotton. Was it the only way? Probably not.

He says it's to protect his friends. Okay, Eren. Sure. Maybe he just wanted a really dramatic haircut. You never know.

Honestly, his motives felt a little muddy. Like a washing machine full of chocolate milk. Confusing and slightly unsettling.

Mikasa's Choice

Then there's Mikasa. She finally offs Eren. Talk about a tough breakup. Seriously, who would want to kill their loved ones. Crazy ending!

The whole world is now supposedly at peace. Until it isn't. Which brings us to...

The Cycle Continues?

Fast forward a few decades. Paradise gets bombed. Peace didn't last. Shocker. History repeats itself. Maybe Eren should've just stayed home and baked cookies.

The ending hints at a cyclical nature of violence. War always comes and repeats itself. Is that realistic? Sadly, yes.

Did it make for the most satisfying conclusion? Debatable. At least the scenery was pretty.

The Real Ending (My Version)

Here's my "unpopular" opinion, continued. The ending should've been... weirder. Lean into the strangeness!

Imagine this: Eren wakes up. It's all a dream! He's a kid again, still in Shiganshina. The titans are gone. Everyone's alive.

He remembers everything, though. The terror, the war, the rumbling. He just lives a normal life. Knowing the future. That's it.

Less Drama, More Existential Dread

No big battles. No world peace. Just Eren dealing with the weight of what he experienced. The ultimate what-if scenario.

Imagine the therapy bills! Talk about a dark comedic twist. I'm not saying it's good, but it's certainly different.

Okay, okay, maybe that's too bleak. But honestly, the ending we got felt a little... rushed. Like they were trying to tie up too many loose ends.

Final Thoughts (and Maybe Some Jokes)

Look, I still love Attack on Titan. It's a masterpiece. Even with its flawed ending. Don't get me wrong.

Maybe I just wanted something completely off the wall. A giant, dancing Eren. Or Levi finally cracking a smile. I don't know!

In the end, it's just a story. Let's all relax and appreciate the journey. And maybe write some better fanfiction. Just kidding! (Mostly.)