Attack on Titan: The Last Attackwas released in Japan on November 8, marking a significant addition to the beloved series. Although the movie has yet to be released internationally, it has alreadysparked excitement among fans with its post-credit sceneadapted fromAttack on School Castes.
In a playful nod to the series' popularity,The Last Attacksurprises fans during the post-credits bypresenting Armin, Mikasa, and Eren in a modern setting with new styles. After finishing a screening, the trio leaves the theater, passing by Easter eggs referencing other characters and voicing varying opinions on the film they finished. Their reactions to the movie echo the responses that followed the end ofAttack on Titan’smanga in 2021, creating a scene that humorously resonates with fans.
Armin and Mikasa Represent the Fans Who Responded toAttack on Titan’sEnding
Attack on Titan’sEnding Left Some Fans Feeling Underwhelmed While Others Praised Its Closure
In the post-credits scene, Armin and Mikasa’s reactions capture the range of responses fromAttack on Titanfansfollowing the series' final chapter.Armin represents the criticas he scrolls through online forums and reiterates fans' brutal reactions. His scrolling through the discussion forms and arguing about the ending evokes those who wanted more from the story and felt it failed to live up to expectations by leaving questions unanswered.
However,Mikasa represents the passionate fanwho held the ending on a pedestal, praising its foreshadowing and finding meaning in having an opportunity to say goodbye to the characters. When Armin expresses his desire for answers, Mikasa argues that she enjoyed the open-ended conclusion, sufficiently representing the fans whofound satisfaction in how the storyline unfolded. Her stance speaks to the fans who found beauty in the ambiguity of the ending and accepted the ending as the natural conclusion to the story.
Eren Represents Fans Who EmbracedAttack on Titan’sJourney to the End
Attack on TitanProvided a Decade’s Worth of Impressive Storytelling and Animation
As Mikasa and Armin debate the conclusion, they both turn to Eren for his opinion. He says that he enjoyed watching the film with them and would be interested in seeing another if it were made. Eren’s laid-back enjoyment captures the mindset offans who value the story for what it isand don’t fight to sing praises or throw out critiques.
Eren’s response to the film was an appreciation of its memorable experience without getting too wrapped up in dissecting its conclusion. By simply enjoying the film andexpressing an openness to view more, Eren created a perspective that focuses on theconnections and themes that were built along the way. His approach is a peaceful acceptance of the story’s progression, representing the fans, and possibly those involved inAttack on Titan’screation from manga to animation, who found a sense of closure and satisfaction from having experienced it.
Attack on Titan: The Last Attack
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Attack on Titan: The Last Attack, directed by Yûichirô Hayashi, is a compilation film that recaps the climactic events from Attack on Titan: Final Season - The Final Chapters, bringing together the high-stakes battles and revelations that conclude the epic saga of humanity’s fight against the Titans.
