𝑇𝑜𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑙...

𝑀𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑦𝑠𝑖𝑠/𝑜𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑡𝑡𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑜𝑛 𝑇𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑛!

𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈: 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅! (𝒔𝒐 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒆)

Let me start by saying that I did enjoy the chapter. Although I wish Isayama had better explored certain aspects of the story, I definitely have no complaints regarding the route he chose to take. It's the perfect middle ground for me.

I really enjoyed the revelation that Eren had talked via PATHS with some members of the Alliance before their inevitable encounter at Fort Salta. Erasing their memories of the talk only for them to be unlocked after his death is something I really think Isayama did well.

And to no one's surprise... Eren wanted to be stopped! Wasn't it obvious? That explains so much stuff that happened prior in the manga! Why Armin met Zeke in the Paths, why Eren pushed his friends away and why Grisha still gave Eren his Titan Powers.

My opinion? I think it's fine! Does it ruin Eren's character? Of course not! Eren has way too many layers, including his gentle, understanding side. He would never kill his friends for the sake of his plan. That's where he draws the line. So, does that make him a hero? No.

Eren isn't a hero just because he could never kill his friends. Although he never intended on destroying the world, he did still wipe out 80% of it for the sake of his plan. It's extreme. It's cruel. It's inhumane. But above it all, it's expected of Eren.

He admitted to Armin that even if he didn't know that they would stop him, he would've still chosen to flatten the world. This means that if the Alliance never came together, Eren would've simply destroyed it all. He only draws the line at the thought of killing his friends.

Isayama did a brilliant job at meeting the middle ground for Eren's character. Eren isn't the monster we thought he was when the Rumbling began, but he also isn't a pure little angel who was forced to destroy most of the world. He CHOOSE to do it.

I know many people disliked it but I'm actually pretty happy with how Isayama handled Eren's character and the "Lelouch" plot twist. It's the perfect middle ground and it really explains so much stuff that was unanswered prior to this final chapter.

Turns out Mikasa was the key to putting an end to the Titan Era by killing Eren Yeager. Although I can totally understand how that works, I really wish Isayama had gone deeper because the climax could've been so much sweeter. Nevertheless, I can see where Isayama is coming from.

The reunion after Eren's death was simply beautiful and heart warming. Did everyone deserve what they got? Definitely not. However, a world where we get precisely what we deserve and nothing more is an incredibly dark one because there's no room for mercy nor kindness.

I'm particularly satisfied with how Isayama handled Levi, Jean and Connie. There isn't much I can say really, I think it was absolutely great. Seeing Levi salute his fallen comrades and Sasha doing the same is truly enough to make grown ass men and women cry.

Armin talking to General Müller in order to convince him and the Marleyan soldiers at his command that the Eldians present pose no threat to them was the perfect callback to when he did the same thing to protect Eren and Mikasa. Definitely another plus in my book.

Cut to 3 years after Eren's death. Looks like the world is starting to build itself from the ground up and that Eldia has strengthened their military in case of future retaliation from outsiders. Yet again, it's the perfect middle ground for me. It's realistic.

However, despite being realistic, Isayama left us on a optimistic note when he introduced the idea that Armin and some other members of the former alliance have become embassadors for peace talks with Paradis Island. Will they achieve some degree of diplomacy? We can only hope.

Them becoming embassadors for peace talks with Paradis Island means that they've been working towards coexistence for 3 years now, fulfilling Eren's desire. This is what he wanted of Armin and everyone else after they, the heroes, killed the devil, Eren Yeager.

Yet again, it's something I definitely enjoyed but feel like it could've been better explored. It does the trick, but knowing that it could've been so much better leaves a sour taste in my mouth. I would've loved to have gotten more insight on their work towards coexistence.

What can I even say about the final scene? It was beautiful and it was equally as tragic, just like Isayama enjoys doing. The bird symbolism almost made me teary eyed. Do I think the bird is Eren? No. However, that's left for interpretation. Symbolism or something more?

As expected, some stuff was left unanswered because Isayama chose to go with an open ending. What happened to the glowing centipede? What happened to the Wall Titans? Did Ymir just make them vanish? It wouldn't be surprising since she renounced her duties as the Founder.

Before ending this thread, I want to touch on some other stuff. Seeing Eren's vulnerable, gentle and understanding side finally come out to Armin is a big fat plus on my book. Despite selfishly wanting to live with Mikasa, Armin and the others, he knows he doesn't deserve it.

Finally this was answered! I've been waiting way too long to know why Dina simply chose to ignore Bertholdt and head towards Carla. Turns out Eren is the one responsible for that, further deepening the whole "manipulator and manipulated" concept introduced in Chapter 121.

Founder Ymir loving King Fritz isn't something that caught me off guard because it's definitely not healthy. It's a feeling of love born from her desire for affection and a purpose to live. It's toxic and that's why Eren described it as "agony of love".

Some people found it odd but it definitely works for me. That's why the Paths exist, to keep her connected to the world she left behind and to her love for Fritz and Eldia. Mikasa being the key makes total sense especially if you take into account what happened in Chapter 138.

Like I said, I wish Isayama had better explored this concept but it does the trick nonetheless. Also, how fucking adorable is Historia's kid? I mean, look at her! She was the first child to be born in a Titan free world. The weight behind that concept is massive.

Overall, it was a pretty good ending in my opinion. It could've been better? Sure, but let's be grateful! #ThankYouHajimeIsayama for almost 12 years of hard work, we will forever cherish what you've created!

PS:
Let Reiner sniff the damn letter and thanks for reading!