So, you're hooked on Attack on Titan, right? Giant, scary Titans chomping on people, and a bunch of brave (and sometimes not-so-brave) soldiers fighting back. But wait, is Season 4 REALLY the end? The answer is... kind of complicated, like figuring out IKEA furniture without the instructions.
The "Final" Season That Wasn't... Exactly
Season 4 of Attack on Titan was announced as the "final" season. Cue the tears, the dramatic music, and the frantic searches for tissues! Everyone braced themselves for the epic conclusion.
But then...plot twist! Instead of wrapping everything up neatly in one go, Season 4 got split into two parts. Think of it like a giant pizza: they told us we were getting the whole thing, then only gave us half. We were all left hungry for more.
Then another plot twist happened. What followed was the "final chapters". It felt like the show was playing a game with our emotions. Are we done yet? Nope! Just kidding! More Titans!
So, What Actually Happened?
Basically, the story got so huge, so packed with twists and turns, that squeezing it all into one season (or even two parts) was impossible. The creators were like, "Oops, the story got too big! We need more room!" Imagine trying to fit an elephant into a Mini Cooper, you get the idea.
The final part, part 3 of the final season (or the final chapters, however you like to call it), was split into two extended episodes. Yes, two movie-length specials to finally conclude the saga. Think of it as the director's cut, with extra Titan-sized action!
Why All the Confusion?
A lot of the confusion came from the marketing. Calling something the "final season" sets certain expectations. Then, adding more parts is bound to ruffle some feathers.
Maybe they wanted to keep the hype going. Or maybe they genuinely underestimated how much story was left to tell. Either way, it certainly kept us on our toes!
Was it Worth the Wait?
That's the million-dollar question, isn't it? For many fans, the answer is a resounding YES. The final chapters delivered the emotional punch and epic battles we'd been waiting for. Eren's journey reached its climax, and the fate of humanity was finally decided.
Others felt the pacing was off, or that certain plot points weren't fully explored.
But hey, that's the thing about endings, right? They're never going to please everyone.
The Takeaway: Never Say Never in Anime
The whole Attack on Titan Season 4 saga taught us one valuable lesson: never trust a "final" anything in the world of anime and manga. Especially when Titans are involved.
So, is Season 4 the last season? Technically, yes. Is it the end of the story? Also yes. Did it take a convoluted path to get there? Absolutely. But hey, at least we got to see some epic battles and shed a few tears along the way. That is what Attack on Titan is all about!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go rewatch the whole series from the beginning. Just in case they decide to add another "final" chapter down the line. You never know!
