So, About That *Attack on Titan* Part 2... Of Part 4... Thing
Okay, let's be real. We all know *Attack on Titan* ended. Or... did it? It's like that friend who says goodbye, but then lingers in the doorway for another hour. "Just one more thing!"
We're talking, of course, about the saga of the fourth and *final* season. That final season that was so final, it needed multiple parts. A bit dramatic, wouldn’t you say?
The Neverending Story (Except With Titans)
Remember when AoT (or Shingeki no Kyojin for the cool kids) was just... one season? Simpler times. Now we're dissecting release dates like archaeologists examining ancient pottery shards. "Ah, yes, 2023. The year of the final… final… final season part... thingy."
And let's not forget the specials. Don't even get me STARTED on the specials! Are they episodes? Are they movies? Are they elaborate plot devices designed to keep us on the edge of our seats (and wallets)?
Truthfully, I can’t even begin to recall exactly when the exact *second* part of the *fourth* and *final* season was released. Was it 2022? Maybe early 2023? The point is, the details are lost to the mists of time, buried under layers of hype and existential dread over Eren's life choices.
My Unpopular Opinion: It Dragged A Little, Didn't It?
Okay, brace yourselves. I'm about to say something controversial. Here it comes... It felt... stretched. Yes, I said it! Don't get me wrong, the animation was gorgeous. The music was epic. Seeing Levi Ackerman kick titan butt is always a win.
But did we *really* need quite so much lingering on existential angst? I love a good philosophical debate as much as the next person, but after a while, I just wanted someone to punch something. Preferably a giant, naked humanoid.
And the cliffhangers! Oh, the cliffhangers. It’s like the writers were personally offended if we managed to maintain a consistent heart rate for more than five minutes. My blood pressure thanks you, MAPPA.
Was it Worth It?
Despite my gripes (and let's be honest, they're mostly playful), the answer is... probably, yeah. The ending, whatever you thought of it, was definitely *something*.
Did it stick the landing perfectly? Debatable. Did it give us moments that will live rent-free in our minds for years to come? Absolutely. Did I cry? Maybe a little. Don't tell anyone.
The Real Question: What's Next?
So, the fourth, final, super-duper-final season is (presumably) done. What now? Are we going to get a prequel? A sequel? A spin-off about Hange Zoë's experiments with titans (please!)?
Maybe we’ll get a series focusing on young Levi. The possibilites are endless! Let's be honest, the world of *Attack on Titan* is so rich and complex, there's plenty of room for more stories.
Just promise me, MAPPA, if you do make another season, please call it something other than "Final." My sanity can't take it. Maybe "*Attack on Titan: The Mid-Life Crisis Years*"? Just spitballing here.
So, to sum up: Part 2 of the *Attack on Titan* final season? It happened. It was a wild ride. And now we wait, ever vigilant, for the next titan-sized surprise. And probably more cliffhangers.
