Hajime Isayama’s Genius Made Sure to Redeem Even the Most Hated Character of Attack on Titan

Despite initial backlash for killing Sasha Blouse, Gabi Braun's redemption arc in Attack on Titan won over fans, turning her into a beloved character by the story's end.

Hajime Isayama’s Genius Made Sure to Redeem Even the Most Hated Character of Attack on Titan

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  • The Attack on Titan finale concluded the 10-year-long story, providing satisfying endings for all characters, including the most hated ones.
  • Initially disliked for her loyalty to Marley and unquestioning beliefs, Gabi's character evolved, leading to redemption in the eyes of fans.
  • This shows Hajime Isayama's brilliance ensured the redemption of even the most disliked character in the story.
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The Attack on Titan finale, which came out earlier this month, ended the 10-year-long story. It gave satisfying endings to all the characters, including Gabi Braun.

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She was a disliked character from the fourth season, portrayed as a stubborn and patriotic soldier from Marley. Many fans were frustrated with her loyalty to Marley and unquestioning belief in their ideas.

Gabi Braun
Gabi Braun in Attack on Titan

However, as the story progressed, fans started to see Gabi differently. She went through significant changes and redeemed herself in the eyes of the audience.

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This shift showed the author’s skill in making even the most disliked character find redemption in Attack on Titan.

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Gabi Braun’s Redemption in the Final Part of Attack on Titan

Gabi Braun faced a lot of dislike from Attack on Titan fans because of her actions, especially for killing the popular character Sasha Blouse.

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However, after being captured by the Survey Corps, Gabi changed. She used to think everyone on Paradis Island was evil, but spending time with them made her realize they weren’t as bad as she thought.

Gabi Braun
Gabi Braun

In the Attack on Titan finale, Gabi showed growth by helping the protagonists defeat Eren and save the world. After the war, she and Falco planted a tree, symbolizing their development. A surprising moment was when Gabi shot Eren’s head off in the Final Season Part 2.

Gabi’s attempt to kill Eren didn’t need redemption, as she did it to stop him from harming her home and causing the deaths of people she cared about.

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Some fans noticed that Eren and Gabi shared similar experiences in wanting to destroy their enemies who harmed their homes. Many forgave Gabi for her actions because they saw her character grow throughout the story.

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Gabi’s Journey Towards Breaking the Cycle of Hatred

In the Attack on Titan finale, Gabi’s development was clear. She transformed from a loyal soldier for Marley to someone seeking redemption and helping save the world with new friends.

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Her view of the people on Paradis Island changed as she saw their perspectives and kindness. A significant moment was when Sasha’s parents forgave her for their daughter’s death.

Gabi Braun’s Redemption
Gabi Braun’s Redemption

Gabi struggled with guilt and remorse for her actions as she grew as a character. Towards the end, she became a symbol of breaking free from hatred and seeking peace.

The finale established Gabi as one of the series’ most complex characters. Her redemption was driven by witnessing the humanity of her supposed enemies. In the end, she formed relationships with people from Paradis Island who were different from what she had been taught.

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Written by Tanmay Jha

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Tanmay writes about anime for FandomWire. He's currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. With a passion for animation and graphics, he has authored over 240 articles on anime, sharing insights and reviews with fellow fans, seamlessly combining his love for animation with journalism.