Okay, let's talk about Attack on Titan Season 4. Specifically, how many darn episodes there actually are.
The Great Episode Count Debate
Remember when we thought it was *finally* over? Yeah, good times.
Then more episodes came. And then...more?
It felt like the Rumbling of episode announcements.
Part 1? Part 2? Final Season Part 3?!
Seriously, who named these parts? It's like they were trying to confuse us. Did Eren write the naming scheme?
It's a masterpiece, don't get me wrong. But the release schedule? My sanity wept.
I mean, were they trying to break the internet or just my brain?
Let's break it down. Initially, Season 4 had 16 episodes. A decent run, right?
Then came Season 4 Part 2, adding another 12 episodes. Okay, still following along.
But wait! There's more! Season 4 Final Season Part 3? Divided into two parts? My head hurts.
“I think I need a flowchart to understand this.” - Me, probably.
So, we're sitting at 16 + 12 + (2 episodes for Part 3) = 30 episodes? Ish?
It feels like more, doesn't it? Like we've been watching *Titans* fight for a decade. Maybe we have.
Time is relative when you're waiting for Eren's next move.
My (Slightly Unpopular) Opinion
Here's my hot take: They should have just called it Season 5. Gasp! I said it.
Imagine the clarity! The simplicity! The end of existential dread regarding episode counts!
Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating the dread. Slightly.
Look, I love Attack on Titan. But the splitting? The "Final Season" that never ends? A bit much.
My grandma probably understands blockchain better than this release strategy. And she uses a rotary phone.
Perhaps, they wanted to milk the hype? Keep us on the edge of our seats? Mission accomplished!
So, the *actual* number of episodes? 30 (ish!). But the number of mental gymnastics required to understand it? Immeasurable.
And after all this waiting, was it worth it? Absolutely. But I still think "Season 5" has a nice ring to it.
Now if you excuse me, I'm going to go rewatch the whole series...again. Maybe this time, the episode count will magically make sense.
One can dream, right?