Okay, let's be real. We've all been asking the same burning question: How many more episodes of Attack on Titan are LEFT?! It feels like we've been waiting for the ending since, like, the Mesozoic Era.
Seriously, though. Every time I think it's wrapping up, BAM! Another twist. Another battle. Another existential crisis for Eren.
The Great Episode Conspiracy (Maybe?)
Here's my unpopular opinion: I think the number of episodes is a state secret. It's right up there with the recipe for Coca-Cola and the location of Atlantis.
Isayama-sensei is probably laughing maniacally while sipping tea. He's probably enjoying our collective suffering.
We've been promised "the final season" approximately 78 times, right? And each time, it's a glorious, gut-wrenching lie. A beautiful, Titan-sized fib.
So, What's the Real Deal?
Well, officially, the *final* "Final Season Part 3" aired in two parts. The first aired on March 4, 2023, and the second part, the real grand finale, on November 4, 2023.
But let's be honest with ourselves. Do we really believe it's over? Maybe.
The ending was, shall we say, divisive. So who knows? Maybe in 10 years, Isayama will announce *Attack on Titan: The Next Generation*. I wouldn't put it past him.
Coping Mechanisms for the AoT Withdrawal
Since we might be in the denial stage, here are some ways to cope with the end (or the perceived end) of Attack on Titan:
Re-watch the entire series. Yeah, all of it. Become one with the suffering. Embrace the madness.
Read all the fan theories. Some of them are actually more mind-blowing than the actual plot. Just prepare for some serious rabbit holes.
Write your own ending! Let your imagination run wild. Maybe Mikasa finally gets a break. Maybe Armin becomes a DJ. The possibilities are endless!
Embrace the Uncertainty!
Look, the truth is, we might never truly know if Attack on Titan is *really* over. Maybe it exists in some Schrödinger's cat-esque state of being.
But hey, that's kind of beautiful, right? It means the story, the characters, and the feels will always be with us.
So, until the next potential sequel/prequel/spin-off, let's just appreciate the wild ride we've been on. And maybe start preparing for the inevitable re-watch number 7.
Remember, this is a series with more plot twists than a bag of pretzels. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Because deep down, a part of me hopes it never *really* ends. I will forever believe that Levi deserves happiness.
And if Isayama-sensei is reading this: Please, sir, may I have some more?
"Tatake! Tatake! Tatake!" - Us, begging for more AoT content.
Thank you, Attack on Titan, for the emotional rollercoaster. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go cry in a corner while listening to "Guren no Yumiya."