I Rewrote Attack on Titan's Ending by Giving Ymir 1 Massive Twist

Summary

Key Points

• Eren's character, defined by his desire for freedom, was forced into an "impossible choice" between sacrificing Historia or activating the Rumbling, a conflict the original ending failed to resolve consistently. 1:19
• The video critiques Attack on Titan's original ending for retconning Eren's character and sidestepping the story's established gray morality, which initially presented a compelling moral dilemma. 3:12
• Hanji's death is made narratively significant by her instrumental role in understanding Titan mechanics within Paths, providing Armin with crucial knowledge to counter Ymir. 44:20
• Zeke's redemption is reframed around his daddy issues, culminating in a final game of catch with Levi and a realization of what truly matters to him, intertwined with his father's memories. 58:11
• A major twist reveals Ymir as the ultimate antagonist, driven by 2,000 years of suffering and spite, leading her to destroy Paradis and torment the Alliance. 91:28
• Armin's character arc is redefined, evolving from a "useless" strategist to a "devil" capable of making sacrifices, ultimately outsmarting Ymir to find a way to stop the Rumbling. 93:57
• The proposed rewrite features a full Rumbling, arguing it provides maximum spectacle and resolves character closure issues by having Eren achieve his goal before the final confrontation. 97:43
• Annie switches sides to protect her father, forcing her to confront her selfishness and providing a significant plot shake-up that allows for a more impactful character arc. 99:36
• Eren's final character arc progresses from a manic, stressed killer to a terrifyingly serene individual who accepts his nature and is willing to kill his friends for his freedom. 115:11