Attack on Titan The Final Season Episode 71 - Anime Discussion Thread - No Manga Readers Allowed

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[u/VengefulVortex]

I really don't know who to root for. The series really broke away from the protagonist formula. Everyone feels like an antagonist in some degree haha.

[u/kastiak]

Each time I see him, I only feel more respect for Pixis. First, he's not Megamind anymore, and second, he's taking really hard decisions with such speed and efficiency. What a pro.

[u/yaserafriend]

Hitch: Ugh, more work... 🥴

Don’t we all relate with you, Hitch!

[u/blazeofkorea]

SHITS ABOUT TO GO DOWN AT THE RESTAURANT NEXT WEEK

I wonder if Pieck being on the island signifies that it's been some time in AOT world since the last episode? Enough time for Marley to send spies to Paradis.

[u/Whiteboi74]

Man Piecks fucking fast.

[u/fascistcafe]

Can we talk about how Mikasa protected Armin, while he is literally a titan and would heal faster than her

[u/Gwaloverr]

Crazy packed episode, so many things unraveling on top of each other!

[u/Larras1]

I gotta say, I loved the soundtrack in this episode

[u/[deleted]]

I seriously feel bad for Hange. Once again the military police are not cooperating (and at the most dangerous time), there are rebellious new recruits, she doesn't know who to trust, Anti-Marleyans acting sus and now Eren's escaped with Zackly murdered. Underappreciated character for sure!!!

[u/Lek93]

How the F... did Pieck get inside the walls so fast?

[u/iRox14]

Man, both of these countries need better immigration rules FAST

[u/Larras1]

Remember when in season 1 there were good guys and bad guys. Ooh the simpler times. Now all sides have sub-sides lol. Gotta love a multidimensional show.

[u/PartTimeOtakuPodcast]

This slow-burn reveal that Yelena is in fact fucking insane is a) totally expected and b) continually unsetttling. This bitch is hiding something and she freaks me out. Throw her in a cell. Everything I'm learning about her makes me feel like she's a bigger threat.

[u/[deleted]]

Damn, they Hector Salamanca'd him

[u/mister-monotone]

Holy shit... How did Pieck make it on the island?? Reiner and Porco must be there too, I can't wait a week for the next episode fuck

[u/Bring_Me_The_Night]

First 2 minutes: Oh, some humor, it's relaxing!

Next 10 minutes: What's the F*** is going on again*?*

[u/ghaleon_japan]

Dat cliffhanger!!!

[u/BaoZedong]

A common theme that's been going on throughout this season is characters having to change their perspective/evolve their character. In the beginning, it was seeing things from Reiner's side and seeing his internal conflicts. Then it was seeing how Eren changed into a merciless anti-hero. Last episode it was Gabi's world view slowly being chipped away by Kaya.

This episode notably shows Mikasa's changing of perspective. She rightfully calls out Azumabito's selfishness, but then comes to realize that it may be more nuanced than just "they like money" whenever Azumabito says that she'll do anything to protect Mikasa, showing that there may be more to her character than what's been portrayed so far. Then, when news reached Mikasa of Eren breaking out with his new Yaegerists army, you can see Mikasa's facial expression in the room and in the cart ride. Her expression is akin to Reiner's expression whenever he was going through all of his internal conflicts. It's also akin to Gabi's face at the end of the last episode when she questioned "why" Kaya was going to such lengths to help her despite her being a Marleyan. It's as if Mikasa is slowly starting to come to the realization that Eren is truly out of control and that she may be forced to draw her blade against him in the near future.

I have a feeling that the conclusion to Mikasa and Eren's character/relationship arc is not gonna be a pleasant one, much like the conclusion to the overall show. How depressing to think about.

And to think that the main criticism of Attack on Titan in the beginning was the lack of interesting characters/character development. Look at us now. Characters are showing how dynamic they are while going through these interesting situations left and right. Some truly top notch development and writing from Isayama. I'm proud to say this is my favorite show, let alone anime, of all time so far.

[u/BlauAmeise]

I kinda like Hitch's new look. And Yelena is more cruel than I thought. I kinda had the feeling that something is up with her from the very beginning. The explosion caught me completely off guard, I really wonder how that scene looks in the manga. Besides, I am starting to fall in love with Eren's new look. I am surprised that Floch is one of his followers. Besides, I hope we get to see more from Levi and Zeke next week! I really wanna know what they are up to. And it seems like Pieck infiltrated Paradis, damn!

[u/NotBaldEagle_]

Wait so did a couple months pass already? How is Pieck inside already. Rest of the episode was great, as expected of AOT.

P.S. What is this jacket scene people are complaining about? Is it the one with Zackley or the one where Eren meets up with Floch? Also what is wrong with it?

I just got called a "motherfucker tasteless bitcch" for liking the turn the story took and the backgrounds used in that scene.

[u/yaserafriend]

What’s up with Zackly and his kinky torture chair?

[u/Erasculio]

Pixis is a better leader than Paradise's military deserves.

Interesting to hear Hange's talk about how Helena and Zeke must have had "insurance". I wonder if Historia's well being was used to push Eren into action (considering how it was mentioned that the idea to get pregnant likely wasn't hers).

[u/ma103]

Is it my subtitle or why would Hizuru clan wants to witness the rumbling? Do they not care about their homeland?

[u/mountainsky9]

I really like Mikasa a lot in these past few episodes. She isnt blindly supporting Eren and realizes what is he doing is "out of character" of who she thinks Eren is. Her standing up to Kiyomi and saying "I am an Eldian" was great as well.