#fuck Isayama

[sonofthesaiyans]

I'm suddenly reminded again how pissed off I still am about Sasha Braus on Attack on Titan.

Will we EVER get any justice for that fucking stunt? Or for how that stupid ending just glossed over all the characters who were killed for no reason at all in the end?

Yeah I'm still angry at the ending, at season four, and the final 48 chapters of Attack on Titan, none more so than everything from Assassin's Bullet onward. So many offensive scenes associated with Isayama's determined effort to abuse and obliterate one character for his own sick games. Hajime Isayama is a truly impressive kind of asshole, because what he did...........A fucking nightmare that actually did come true.

I still dream of the day where I spit on his work right in front of his face.

And oh yeah, fuck Gabi Braun, if she has any remaining fans here, sorry not sorry. She's an overplayed, OP bitch. And so is her big brother Eren Yeager.

Yeah seeing images of that one moment in anime that left you bitter like few others have will bring some pretty hateful memories back to the surface.

[sonofthesaiyans]

Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha, Sasha.......

Sasha Motherf'ing Braus. God it hurts. Every freaking day.

There is no Attack on Titan without Sasha.

Also worthy of mention.......

And people still think Hajime Isayama gave his female leads anything resembling a fair shake? I think there's plenty of evidence to the contrary there, with the aforementioned just barely scratching the surface. 👎

They all deserve a second lease on life.

i miss them (fictional character i think about literally every single day)

[swagging-back-to]

cying sobbing gagging throwing up im on the reiss arch (aka one of the worst things to exist in media. ever.)

[lotus-pear]

forever in shambles over them :(

[sonofthesaiyans]

You know for years I was desperate to see Attack on Titan end. I was so goddamn fed up with the series, with the manga, with the fanbase and ESPECIALLY with the self indulgent asshole who wrote it that I never stopped wishing it would just crash and burn. The ending was bafflingly stupid and unsatisfying, and I stand by that opinion, I am at a total loss as to why anybody believes for a minute that the anime ending somehow redeemed what was first presented by the manga.

I was so furious at AOT, the whole timeskip made it the bane of my existence. Something I followed casually but with dedication became something I felt actively insulted by after what began with the fucking Marley arc. And after the events of that arc nothing else mattered to me except that the fucker ended.

Well it finally did. And that still brought me no satisfaction. Looking at you Gabi, looking at you Eremika......and yeah the Rumbling and the time loop, I hated all of it. Some of the worst and most delusional writing I've ever seen.

So why the hell then am I still somehow upset that it's over?

Any normal person would drop a bad experience and move on. But I have a hard time moving on from this. And part of me is upset it's done after all these years of cursing its existence.

It's a feeling I cannot make sense of. Can anybody else?

[sonofthesaiyans]

THIS.

Everything after the time skip.....never forget all that was stolen from us after that point in the story. It all seemed devoted to one thing and one thing only: Killing off every good thing that made Attack on Titan what it was when it first came on, right down to the original story which upon closer inspection was no longer about the Titans. As I have said in the past, theirs was a compelling mystery that only got worse with every new answer revealed, answers that completely subverted everything established out the starting gate, all of it falling back to Eren Yeager.

I will never understand those who held out for three years and the constant delays between episodes to see this crap adapted to the big screen. And speak of it as it was some sort of major accomplishment on their part. I didn't see any meaningful payoff from this or the manga, so I don't know what the fans think they got out of this.

I would totally love to see the last season declared noncanon if it meant erasing the black stain that still reeks from Eren's betrayal, that baffling and unnecessary time loop, and the completely unwarranted and manipulative deaths that Isayama milked for his own sadistic pleasure, Sasha and Hange above all.

Ironic how the actual ending of this saga, if you can call it that, is a much less conclusive finish than the one we got immediately after the biggest reveal of the series.

This story ended with the ocean.

fun fact: if you stop reading snk at the ocean scene the rumbling doesn't happen, Marley doesn't exist, Eren, Sasha, Floch and Hanji don't die, Historia isn't forced to marry her childhood bully, Eren didn't kill his mama, EMA trio stays together forever, Eremin have a beach wedding and fuck you Isayama

[swagging-back-to]

btw as soon as i get to se 4 im gonna stop watching because im already spazzing out about how shitty historia and ymir are and how badly isayama wants to fuck reiner and and how marley 110% deserved to be pummeled into dust and how gabby is a pos and how eren is innocent and how levi would never let those snot nosed nazis become his caregivers and how LEVI WOULDNT EVEN NEED A CAREGIVER BECAUSE HE WOHLDNT ASSUME THE ENEMY WOULDNT BE WILLING TO DIE FOR THE CAUSE.

[silvershadow1711]

"There's still meaning in moving towards tomorrow, even when it means shouldering the weight of our past sins

The devil murmurs in a low voice

As we continue forth on the path of corpses..."

IT'S DONE! WELL AND TRULY DONE! The actual cover for my Attack on Titan longfic, Reasons.

I've had this image in my head for almost 4 years at this point. I had to sketch it in my notebook, and when I got sick of trying to draw it traditionally, I took a picture with my phone and digitally inked over that picture. As a result, the actual file is massive, but there's a lot more detail when it's not shrunk down and run through filters.

(The unfiltered, unblurred image)

I am never going to find a Krita brush that brings back my love of digital painting, am I?

[megane-sama]

Seeing how much dislike there is for the endings of BnHA (me too) and JJK (haven't seen it, don't know if I will) makes me appreciate Jigokuraku and Haikyuu even more because truly it couldn't be my goats ToT.

Horikoshi and Gege need to sit down and learn how to end shit from Kaku and Furudate.

[sonofthesaiyans]

Yeah that's the whole thing. She DIDN'T have to die.

And the reasons for why she did are so insulting to her as a character and to the story, Sasha was just reduced as a means to an end to force a character and plotline literally nobody wanted. And for a message that feels incredibly disingenuous. Worse, she's gradually forgotten about, not even her own friends and parents honored her in the way that they should have. That's to say nothing of how Hajime Isayama never developed her personal connections to her friends, family and (Alleged) crush beyond some extremely lazy exposition, again only there long enough to push a brat who quite frankly, had no business being such a big deal in the story.

All I wanted was to see Sasha in action, and continue to grow as a warrior. She's more than just the Potato Girl, she is one of the characters in anime who's full potential was squandered by someone who didn't respect the connection a lot of us felt with Sasha. I do not regret abandoning the anime after what he did to her in "Assassin's Bullet". I can't accept that. And nor should anybody else.

There is no Attack on Titan without Sasha.

My girl Sasha didn't have to die. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[genericpuff]

And with that, 2000 years of history and 10+ years of an animated adaption later, Attack on Titan is over.

I wasn't planning on making an essay post about this but like all of my essay posts, it got crazy out of hand, so here we are. I have a lot to say on it and the more I wrote, the more I realized exactly what the Attack on Titan finale was about. It's cathartic. It's also kind of a big shitpost but not for the reasons you might think.

Spoilers for the Attack on Titan finale ahead! CW: DISCUSSION OF WAR AND GENOCIDE AHEAD!

Now for anyone who knows what I'm about to talk about (and anyone who follows my stuff here), I'm sure you're wondering , what side do I fall on in regards to Attack on Titan's ending? Am I about to talk shit about it? It's very divisive and somewhat inconclusive. It followed the exact ending in the manga which, while expected, was still disappointing to many who had hoped the anime would take some other path.

But I have to ask, could there have been any other way?

Eren committed mass genocide, bordering on extinction of the entire human race. There was no way that he was gonna come out of it redeemed or as a hero, and he knew it. He went straight up Walter White core here and like Walter White, he is not a hero.

The fact that the Marlayans have been constantly going to war with other countries using Eldians as their personal soldiers goes to show that for countries that seek out conquest, there's no target too small or insignificant that can't be marked as an "enemy", and we see that reflected in Eren as well, in his pursuing of "freedom", an ever-moving goalpost that can never truly be satisfied.

The Jaegerists were hellbent on creating a new empire on the bloodshed of Marley - 'an eye for an eye', so to speak.

Nothing was ever going to truly satisfy either 'side' in the conflict of humanity vs. Eldians because such conflicts' origins have been obfuscated in hundreds of years of history, propaganda, and generational trauma that has repeated itself for so long that many don't even know what they're fighting for anymore, aside from one thing - that they don't want to suffer, that they shouldn't have to suffer for the actions of their ancestors, that they want peace and happiness but don't know where to start with taking the first step.

I think people are disappointed in this ending because, let's face it, it's anime, and it's an anime adaption that took years to finish. We always want to see some kind of vindication from stories like these, but I think in having vindication, it ultimately removes the point altogether of what's being said.

As much as we may try to fight it, try to deny it, the course of human history travels in a circle. Conflict will always arise. History is written by the victors, and those victors will be seen as heroes by whichever side they're fighting for regardless of what heinous acts they may have committed to justify their salvation. And after all of that conflict, regardless of the result - time goes on, and new conflicts arise.

But I don't think that means we have to succumb to grief and suffering and that's a point that I'm seeing missed in a lot of the discussion around the finale. There's a very powerful scene between Armin and Zeke, in which Armin talks about how he was born to run up the hill with Mikasa and Eren. He recognizes fully that if his life isn't meant to be long, he can still cherish those small moments that he thinks back on fondly, the moments that defined his life with the people he cared about.

And that's really all life is. Small moments and experiences that stick with us until the end. The very act of being born in and of itself is a cosmic miracle that gives us the chance to experience things that bring us joy and stay with us forever - however short or long that 'forever' may be. We take these small moments for granted when we're comfortable, but we look for them the most when we're suffering.

If I can relate all this to another piece of media that says the same thing - albeit with a much brighter ending - FF XIV: Endwalker also asks a similar question to Attack on Titan - is the only meaning in life to suffer and die? Of course, by its end, we learn that while death and suffering is an inevitable part of life - not something that should be avoided - it shouldn't persuade us to give in to fear and despair as a constant state of being. And I think Attack on Titan goes for a very similar approach, albeit slightly more as a cautionary tale - a nihilistic reminder that ultimately, the losses and victories we find in our current point of history are still just that, a single point, a blip that will be forgotten until it's ultimately repeated, and there's no escaping that.

It cautions us that freedom cannot exist without constant vigilance for war and conflict. It cautions us that our values and core beliefs for attaining freedom, love and happiness can be twisted into a weapon to cause harm, vindication gained at the cost of another. It cautions us that when left in the wrong hands, power can and will be abused by the ignorant while propagandizing itself as "the greater good".

So why not just find the joy that we can? The friendships, the little moments, the things that bring us happiness even if only temporary. Conflict is inevitable, suffering is inevitable, but that doesn't mean life isn't worth living. "Happiness" is not a tangible end point - it's the side effect of living a meaningful life that's true to yourself.

Attack on Titan is over. Some will argue the ending was the only way, others will argue that there could have been another way and that the anime adaption had the chance to change it but still didn't for reasons beyond their comprehension.

But isn't that the whole point? We'll argue. We'll bargain. Many of the arguments made will reinforce our own beliefs further rather than sway us. Many of us will insist there had to be another way, just as Armin insisted that this couldn't have been the only way, that humanity must have had another option. Meanwhile, many of us will acknowledge that at the end of the day, this is the story Isayama wanted to tell, and regardless of whether or not it makes him an idiot toying with his audience and admitting defeat by lampshading it in the penultimate scene of Eren admitting to his own idiocy, this was the power given to him and he used it in the best way he knew how.

Much like in any conflict, there's one thing that unites both sides - the human need for joy, connection, and freedom.

We might not agree on how Attack on Titan ended, but we can agree that it was a hell of a ride, and I hope we can all agree that it was worth riding, even if it wasn't satisfying for everyone in the end. It brought many people together regardless of their backgrounds, experiences, and differences, and connected them through something they all loved for over ten years. And despite how big a part of our lives it was, life will still go on, and we'll move on to other things to watch, enjoy, and argue over. Isayama will move on to whatever awaits him next, knowing fully well that his choice was his own, that he created the series he wanted to create regardless of how people feel about it. We'll all look for our own forms of joy and happiness as life moves on around us, as conflicts come and go.

Isn't that really what freedom is at the end of the day?

[sonofthesaiyans]

So..... they're re-releasing the Attack on Titan finale as a theatrical event in Japan.

So, with that in mind.....

Who else here did not even bother with the anime finale after reading the manga conclusion? Who else agrees it was a trainwreck regardless of which version you go by?

And who else is proud to say they won't even waste their time putting this overblown mess on?

I have said it before and I'll say it again. I've never seen anything go so big and feel so empty when it was all over. Literally no payoff to any of this. Who else happily opted out?

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And just as an aside, Gabi you're still an unwanted skank. And Eren.....worst shonen protagonist ever.

And oh yeah....Eremika was never a couple worth rooting for. So stop mourning for it if you still are.

[sonofthesaiyans]

There's a healthy point of view there. Too bad Isayama did all three dirty with season four, all because he wanted to focus exclusively on Gabi. There are too many reasons Gabi doesn't work as a character.

Mikasa, Hange, Sasha, they all deserved better. Because they are great characters. Regardless of how AOT ended, Isayama completely failed to do any of them justice. He should not be sailing by for his lack of care with them.

Who are your favorite girls in aot?..and who's your least favorite?😏

I love your posts btw❤

My favorite girls are Mikasa,Hange & Sasha❤️

Reason:

1.Mikasa is a strong, determined, and loyal character. She is skilled in armed combat and has a fierce and protective personality. She is also brave and selfless, as she is constantly putting herself at risk to help those around her. These qualities make her a compelling and admirable character to root for and admire.😍

2.Hanji is a brilliant, curious, and compassionate character. She is a scientist who is fascinated by the titans and is dedicated to finding ways to defeat the monsters. She is also a kind and caring person, who goes out of her way to help others, even when it puts her in danger. These qualities make her an endearing character to follow and support.😚

3.Sasha is a vibrant, energetic, and fun-loving character. She has a positive and upbeat outlook on life, and always looks for the good in people. She is also a skilled hunter who is able to provide food for her friends in tough times. These qualities make her a cheerful and reliable presence on the team, and a character that is easy to like and enjoy watching.❤️

And my least favorite is Gabi 🙄 Obviously... she's actually not my least favorite,I kinda hate her

Gabi is a vengeful and vindictive character, who is unable to see past her own anger and hatred. She is narrow-minded and selfish, and is willing to hurt others to get what she wants. She also lacks compassion and understanding, which makes her a cruel and unsympathetic character. These qualities make her a character that is easy to dislike, and a difficult one to root for.And she also killed Sasha😑

[aengelren]

oh my god??

[silverdragonoid]

[swagging-back-to]

the reiss arch is so incredibly bad it's genuinely revolting