THE END! The FINAL Chapter of Attack on Titan EXPLAINED!

Summary

Key Points

• The final chapter of Attack on Titan addresses Eren's motivations and the controversial ending, confirming many fan theories. 0:04
• Eren reveals to Armin his "Lelouch plan," where he became the world's enemy to unite humanity against him and establish his friends as heroes, ensuring Paradis Island's survival. 2:34
• Eren's plan involved wiping out 80% of humanity to prevent retaliation against Paradis and give his people the best chance for a long future. 3:04
• Eren explains that Ymir continued to serve King Fritz for 2,000 years due to a "slave to love" mentality, waiting for someone like Mikasa to free her from this emotional pain. 5:34
• Eren admits he was not truly free, driven by an inevitable destiny and the Founder's power, and that Mikasa's choice to kill him was the crucial act that freed Ymir and ended the power of the Titans. 6:29
• In a private conversation, Eren confesses his deep love for Mikasa, expressing a desire for her to remember him and not move on, revealing his human and conflicted emotions. 9:31
• The centipede creature's disappearance leads to the end of all Titan powers, bringing emotional closure and freedom from the curse for many characters. 12:22
• Three years later, the world is not perfectly peaceful, with Paradis Island maintaining its military due to fear of retaliation, but the main characters become ambassadors for peace, acknowledging that conflict is an ongoing reality. 20:02
• Mikasa buries Eren's head under the iconic tree, and a bird, interpreted as Eren's reincarnation or a manifestation of his will, wraps her scarf around her, symbolizing his freedom and enduring presence. 22:11
• The reviewer finds the ending rushed with some unexplained plot points but ultimately respects the story's message about the continuous effort required for peace and views it as a more hopeful reality for the Eldians. 23:26