One of the intense shōnen anime, Hajime Isayama’s Attack on Titan, is close to the conclusion in Fall 2023. The series has been well-liked among fans due to the story being set in dark fantasy with intricate, complex, and mind-boggling themes. This series has been a rollercoaster ride since it started and has always put the viewers on the edge.
There are a lot of mysteries that surround the lore of Attack on Titan. Even though the lingering questions of the fans were answered in the previous part, a few mysteries still remain. One such topic is the Curse of Ymir.
What is the Curse of Ymir in Attack on Titan?
Ymir’s powers were quite a significant plot point for Attack on Titan and have been a popular topic for fans. Her origin and the air of mystery were first revealed in Season 3. The viewers had a lot of questions spiraling inside them back then. The significance of her impact on the story was prominent in Eren’s arc. The Curse of Ymir has been an intriguing mystery in Attack on Titan.
As revealed from Eren’s childhood home’s basement, Ymir’s curse implies that all the Titan shifters have a specific lifespan of 13 years. Ymir Fritz lived for only 13 years after she got the powers of the Founding Titan.
What was the fate of Curse of Ymir in Attack on Titan?
Attack on Titan has been wondering for a long time whether the Curse of Ymir is just a headcanon or should be taken at face value. There have been several pieces of evidence that supported the theory, making fans hesitant to disregard the theory. In the manga, Eren states he only has four more years to survive. Even Eren Kruger and Tom Ksaver become incredibly ill in their final years of life as Titans.
If the Curse of Ymir actually existed, the fans have always pondered upon this one simple question: has the curse been lifted after Ymir’s release?
Ymir was offered freedom in exchange for her supreme power by Eren. Sue accepted the offer, which brought fans to question whether Ymir was actually free. And if she was free, then it implied that the curse was lifted as well.
Since the Attack on Titan manga is already concluded, and we saw Eren’s fate getting sealed, fans will never be able to know whether he was able to live past the 13-year limit or not.
Source: CBR
