Background
Analysis & theories
Deeper reading: what the ending means, where the anime departs from the manga and whether Eren is a hero or a monster.
Analysis
Anime versus manga: the differences
The most discussed difference is the ending. The manga finishes in chapter 139 with a run of events that the anime orders differently and expands upon…
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The ending of Attack on Titan explained
Mikasa kills Eren. In his Titan form he holds off the Alliance — he uses his own friends as instruments of his plan. In the end Mikasa cuts off his he…
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Was Eren good or evil?
Eren had no choice, his defenders argue. Paradis was ringed by enemies. Marley was planning another attack. The world had used the Eldians as weapons …
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Wit Studio versus MAPPA
Wit Studio (seasons 1 to 3) created the visual language of Attack on Titan: the dynamic ODM gear choreography, the cinematic camera angles, the colour…
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The Paths explained
What exactly are the Paths, how do memories travel through them, and why can Eren move through the whole of history inside them?…
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Who are the Ackermans?
Why are Levi and Mikasa so much stronger than other soldiers, and why can the king not wipe their memories?…
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Why do Titans eat people?
Titans have no need to digest anything, and yet they eat people. The explanation is one of the most tragic details in the series.…
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