The Attack on Titan anime just ended after 10 year. However, many fans are disappointed with the ending, especially the War on Paradis part, which is considered the least favorite.
Some say the problems could be fixed if the creator, Hajime Isayama, revisits the final chapters. The pacing was off, plot points were left unresolved, and characters didn’t act true to their development. Some think the issues might be because Isayama’s earlier writing was excellent, especially in the Marley arc, which showed a different perspective and introduced new characters.
It made it harder to support the idea of killing everyone on the other side of the sea once we understood the Marleyan soldiers were just traumatized kids trying to protect their families from Eldian conflict.
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The Marley Arc in Attack on Titan Stands Out as One of the Best
The Marley arc in Attack on Titan is considered one of the best because it brings a big twist to the story. After Season three’s ending revealed secrets in the basement and raised questions about Paradis’s freedom, Season four starts with a jump in time, introducing mysteries and excitement.
The arc explores life on the other side of the ocean, with new and old characters grappling with the same freedom questions as Eren. Characters like Reiner and Pieck, once seen as enemies, are given depth and sympathy. The arc reveals that the Marleyans, once thought of as monsters, are actually children taught to hate, seeking freedom like Eren.
The struggles outside Paradis mirror those on the island, making Paradis’s problems seem small. Fans start caring for Marleyan soldiers, blurring the lines between good and bad. When Eren attacks Marley, killing many, including innocent children, it becomes hard to support him. This changes the entire perspective of the series.
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Sasha’s Death Links the Marley and War For Paradis Storylines
The Marley arc changed the story’s perspective, causing issues when it returned to Paradis. Despite significant events and learning about Marley, the plot went back to how it was. This made subsequent scenes confusing and weak, affecting the overall story.
Sasha’s death marked a shift between Marley and Paradis arcs, bringing the focus back to the Survey Corps. However, the way Isayama addressed questions about Paradis in flashbacks disappointed some. Scenes were scattered and not in chronological order, leaving unanswered questions and missing character development. The complexity of the final War of Paradis arc, coupled with loose ends, made resolution challenging.
The Marley arc added depth but created difficulties in returning to Paradis. Isayama faced challenges tying everything together satisfactorily. The looming rumbling added a time constraint, requiring the resolution of numerous plot lines. While some were resolved, many felt unsatisfactory. Opportunities for character confrontations and resolutions from the Marley arc were missed, affecting the overall ending. The Marley arc was a significant shift but led the story down an irreversible path.
