Attack On Titan Chapter 122 Review

Okay, okay, gather 'round, folks! Let's talk about Attack on Titan chapter 122, "From You, 2,000 Years Ago." Now, I know what you're thinking: "2,000 years? That's a long time to hold a grudge!" And you'd be right. But trust me, the Eldians really know how to commit to some generational beef.

So, this chapter. This chapter. It's a doozy. It's like Isayama decided to take all the lore he'd been sprinkling in like seasoning and just dumped the whole spice rack into one bowl. The result? A chaotic, mind-bending curry of plot twists and revelations. And frankly, my brain still hasn't finished digesting it.

Ymir's Big Oops

First off, we finally get the origin story of Ymir Fritz, the OG Titan. Turns out, she wasn't exactly living her best life. Slave girl, caught some weird spine-thingy in a tree (honestly, who hasn't?), got superpowers, and then proceeded to be used as a weapon by King Fritz. Yeah, talk about a rough childhood. I mean, I complained when my mom made me eat broccoli, but this is a whole different level.

The twist? Ymir wasn't forced. This is the controversial bit, folks. She chose to obey. She was, and I quote, "in love" with King Fritz. Yeah, stockholm syndrome anyone? I'm not judging, but girl, you deserve better! Find a nice farmer! Open a bakery! Anything but perpetuate the cycle of Titan-fueled oppression!

And then she just... keeps building Titans in the Paths. 2,000 years! That's longer than it takes me to decide what to watch on Netflix. Talk about commitment issues… or the complete opposite, perhaps?

Eren's Got Control (Maybe?)

Then there's Eren. Oh, Eren. Our favorite angsty teenager turned apocalyptic mastermind. He's in the Paths with Zeke, trying to get a handle on the Founding Titan's power. Zeke, bless his heart, is trying to "cure" all Eldians by... well, we know, making them infertile. Talk about a drastic solution! He’s trying to prevent the Eldians from ever being born.

But Eren, being Eren, is having none of that. Turns out, he was the one who influenced Grisha to steal the Founding Titan in the first place! Talk about a time paradox! My head hurts just thinking about it. It's like he's playing 4D chess while the rest of us are struggling to remember which piece is the knight.

Now, here's where things get really murky. It seems like Eren has manipulated Ymir, telling her that he's the one who will finally give her what she wants: freedom. But the way Isayama writes it, it's all very ambiguous. Is Eren really in control? Or is he just another pawn in some cosmic game? I have no idea! Send help!

Remember that time, like, 20 chapters ago, when Eren was all about freedom and believing in your own choices? Good times. Good times. Now he seems to be all-in on the "destroy the world to save my friends" plan. It's a bold strategy, Cotton, let's see if it pays off.

The Rumbling Rumbles

The big kicker? The Rumbling. Thousands, maybe millions, of Colossal Titans are unleashed upon the world. And not just the world where Paradis is, but the entire world, seemingly. Eren's declared war on everyone who isn't an Eldian on Paradis. Talk about burning bridges! More like burning the entire planet!

I mean, sure, the world was planning to attack Paradis. But genocide? Is that really the answer? This isn't your typical playground squabble, Eren! You can't just stomp your feet and make everyone disappear!

What I'm saying is this is all really bad, right? Genocide is really bad. And I'm like, "Is Eren evil now?" but then I remember that these characters have been through so much that there's no way to really define them as good or bad.

Final Thoughts

Chapter 122 was a rollercoaster. A confusing, terrifying, exhilarating rollercoaster that left me with more questions than answers. Did we get a satisfying origin story? Sure, maybe. Is Eren the hero or the villain? Who the heck knows anymore?! The only thing I'm sure of is that Isayama is a master of his craft, even if that craft is torturing his readers emotionally.

So, what's next? Well, I'm guessing a whole lot of fighting, a whole lot of screaming, and a whole lot of character development (or destruction). Buckle up, folks. The final arc of Attack on Titan is going to be one heck of a ride. Just try not to lose your lunch along the way. And seriously, someone get Ymir a therapist!