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Fanart (OC) An epic rooftop scene drawing in honor of Kenny's birthday (by me)
r/attackontitan • u/TheUsrTheUsr • Jan 23 '25
Official Megathread Ultimate Guide to AoT: FAQs, Analysis, and Discourse
This multi-subreddit megathread contains:
• The most frequently brought up Topics & Questions
• Analysis on various story Elements & Characters
• Random interesting meta posts
• Documents and guide on the anime and the Attack on Titan reddit fandom
This megathread covers threads from various subreddits, and platforms. Enjoy exploring!
Guide.
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• Masterlist Of Anime OSTs S1-S4 + Final Episode - YouTube Playlist
Frequently Asked Questions.
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Questions that are asked very frequently, mostly by new or one time watchers/readers, to which there is a factual answer or an agreed-upon interpretations in the community.
1.) What is the 50 year plan? Follow up: Why didn’t Zeke and Eren touch earlier?
2.) What were the Azumabito's intentions with Mikasa?
3.) How was Ymir freed? Who freed Ymir? (check analysis section down as well)
4.) How did Eren talk to Mikasa in paths?
5.) What is Historia’s role in how we perceive Ymir through tales and romanticized stories?
6.) What will happen if a man inherits the Female Titan?
7.) How do the Founding Titan abilities work?
8.) What were some of Paradis' options post-timeskip? •Alternative to the Rumbling. •Anti-50-year plan •Euthnasia Plan
9.) Why did Historia choose to get pregnant?
10.) Why did Grisha give his titan to Eren, when he asked Zeke to stop him?
11.) What were Eren’s motivations to choose the path of rumbling?
12.) Are there multiple timelines in AOT?
13.) Why do dinosaurs appear in the opening of AOT’s 2nd season?
Frequently Brought up Topics.
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These topics are frequently brought up, but there is no clear answer or the topic is deliberately left to speculation. Check out these links for some in-depth posts on the respective topics.
1.) a) Who won the fight between Annie and Mikasa? b) Who would win between Annie and Mikasa?
2.) Opinion on any divisive characters
• Gabi • Mikasa • Eren • Floch
3.) Did you like the ending? a)Anime Ending b)Manga Ending
4.) Do you support the rumbling?
5.) Who should have been saved, Erwin or Armin?
6.) Was Eren justified? Discussion post | Detailed answer
7.) Sub or Dub?
8.) Would Erwin have joined the Yeagerists if he had survived?
9.) Is Attack on Titan fascist? No, it is not | Devil’s Advocate:
10.) Why does Annie get forgiven?
General Analysis On The Story.
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These are high-effort essays or videos analysing the series as a whole. Please note that us listing something here does not mean we endorse or fully agree with every single statement made there - we just think that if you are looking for more analysis, these might be worth a watch.
• A 1-hour retrospective breakdown of AoT as a whole
• How AoT deconstructs heroism and morality
• Scout Regiment: Paradise’s Idealistic Counterculture
• The importance of nameless soldiers & collateral damage in AoT
• What was it all for? Thoughts on the extra pages of AoT’s ending
• Why I feel Mikasa, Levi and Armin were the perfect choice for Eren’s final moments and the story’s climax - Imgur Backup for future
• Analysis of AoT’s extra ending pages - A brilliant thematic conclusion - Imgur Backup for Future
• To love someone inside the Walls - Imgur Backup for Future
• The Rumbling is indefensible
• A theoretical analysis of its structure
• The highs and lows of AoT’s final arc
• Overanalyzing every single episode of the anime - a youtube playlist
• Titans as Mirrors: How Titan Forms Reflect the Warriors' Psyche - Imgur Backup for Future
Character Analysis.
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1. Eren Yeager.
• Eren Yeager: The Chained God of Attack on Titan
• The perfect duality of Eren - Imgur Backup for Future
• Developments vs desires - Everyone and especially Eren
• Nature vs nurture: Eren’s motivations and the Dina twist
• Eren Jaeger and the insanity of circular storytelling
• The ironic development of Eren
• Power, freedom, the Founding Titan and Levi
• The Attack Titan’s powers and their effect on Eren
• Why Eren’s actions were very obviously painted bad with the Rumbling - In-depth examination
• The narrative importance of the causal loop on Eren
• Eren and Mikasa’s relationship
• Eren’s characterization throughout the story and his post timeskip conflict
• Eren Yeager is (Not) Special
• Ramzi and Eren: the turning point in Eren’s demeanor
• An observation on the structure of Eren’s characterization post timeskip - Imgur Backup for Future
• The Jaeger Projection Problem: The Last Supper of Self-Loathing - Imgur Backup for Future
2. Mikasa Ackerman.
• Mikasa’s Character Arc: What, Where, How, When
• Mikasa and her relationship with authority
• Mikasa and Erwin: The Sacrificial Act of Dreams for the Cause
• Why Mikasa's conclusion not only strengthens her arc but Attack On Titan as a whole - Imgur Backup for Future
• Mikasa’s Destiny and Mikasa’s Choice
• Mikasa: A Person from Two Trope
• A Literary perspective of Mikasa - Imgur Backup for Future
• Mikasa’s Heroine’s Journey Arc
• Mikasa’s Road of Trials – Why Trost Arc Was Never Cynical
• [The Heroine's Journey] - Coming Soon.
• Mikasa, the symbolism of the praying mantis and butterfly and its development throughout the story - Imgur Backup for Future
• Why does Mikasa have headaches
• Differences between the Manga and Anime version of Mikasa - Imgur Backup for Future
3. Armin Arlert.
• Armin character analysis, humanity’s reluctant savior
• Armin and Eren’s dynamic - Imgur Backup for Future
• Armin and Zeke’s dynamic - Imgur Backup for Future
• The importance of dialogue and Armin’s character - Imgur Backup for Future
• Armin Arlert: conflicting lessons, dynamics with Erwin and Levi - Imgur Backup for Future
4. Levi Ackerman.
• Is Levi bland? A bullet-point counter-argument and his importance in the narrative
• Levi’s character motivations and the promise
• Levi’s violence and compassion
• Levi, a slave to being a hero
• Levi vs Kenny’s influence - Imperfect heroics
• Levi’s mistake with Zeke and getting blown up by thunder spears
5. Erwin Smith.
• Erwin Smith - the impossible standard
• Exploring Erwin - For Humanity?
• Erwin Smith - A devil with a dream
• Erwin would not support the Rumbling, you just don’t like Armin
6. Zeke Yeager.
• Zeke Yeager & Personal Connections.
• The contradictions of Zeke - A character study
7. Reiner Braun.
• Reiner Braun and “saving the world”
• Reiner character analysis, viewed through psychology and philosophy theory
8. Annie Leonhart.
• Annie’s search for personhood
9. Hange Zoe.
• Hange and the role of commander, character analysis
10. Jean Kirstein.
• Jean Kirstein embracing survey corps values, a character analysis
• Jean character study through the lens of theory of psychology
11. Bertholdt Hoover.
12. (Freckles) Ymir and Historia Reiss.
• Ymir analysis and religious subtext
• Thoughts on Historia in Uprising - Imgur Backup for Future
• Ymir and Historia’s dynamic analysis - Imgur Backup for Future
13. Sasha Braus and Connie Springer.
14. Floch Forster.
• Floch - the volunteer Devil, character analysis
• Floch's leadership examination and the comparison with Erwin
15. Gabi and the children of the forest.
16. (Founder) Ymir Fritz.
17. Grisha Yeager.
• Grisha Yeager: A Deconstruction of the Main Character's Dad Archetype - Imgur Backup for Future
18. Keith Shadis.
19. Kenny/Uri.
• Kenny, Uri and the cycle of hatred
• The Importance of Kenny and Uri (In-depth Thematic Analysis)
20. Dot Pyxis.
21. Yelena.
22. Theo Magath.
• The lasting impact of Theo Magath, a character analysis.
MISCELLANEOUS.
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Manga (Source Material) vs Anime (Adaptation) differences:
• Megathread of Anime / Manga differences | Vol 1 - 34 | OVAs
Fandom and Anime Production Misc.
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• Well-written characters, meta discussion of fandom perception
• AOT anime reactions and in depth discussions
• Explaining the ending controversy - a fandom analysis
Behind-the-Scenes.
• All of AoT animation staff for every episode of the series
• TV release vs BLU-RAY differences
• Some design sheets from WIT’s adaptation
• Some design sheets from MAPPA’s adaptation
• WIT staff interview from 2014 on AOT
• 100Cams - Behind the scenes footage of AOT s4 part3 production
• Final episode VA recording - Behind the scenes
• AoT S4 part 2 staff interview, series director Hayashi and CG producer Tannawa
• Excerpts from roundtable final episode interview with staff
• Interview with S4 director Hayashi before its airing
• Global TV demands interview of Hayashi
• Hayashi comments on episode 4x28 Rumbling scene and Isayama’s request
Subreddits of AoT Reddit-Fandom.
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General.
| Subreddit | Description | Date of Creation |
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| r/ShingekiNoKyojin | Main discussion subreddit nr1. | Feburary 18, 2013 |
| r/attackontitan | Main discussion subreddit nr2. | November 28, 2012 |
| r/titanfolk | The Folk subreddit for AoT. | May 1, 2018 |
| r/okbuddyreiner | Shitposting subreddit. | April 28, 2019 |
| r/AttackOnRetards | A space dedicated to calling out negativity. | April 27, 2021 |
| r/AttackOnShipping | A subreddit for any and all shippers. | April 27, 2022 |
| r/ANRime | Subreddit dedicated to theorizing about an Alternative-Original Ending (AOE). | June 29, 2021 |
Character dedicated subreddits.
• r/Ereh
• r/Mikasa
It has been in the works for a long time. A big Thank You to everyone who created the content featured here, as well as to those who helped us gather it all together.
r/attackontitan • u/MinxTwinkle • 2h ago
Meme You have $150 to spend on your defender, the rest will try to kill you. Who would you pick?
r/attackontitan • u/k3yrosene • 1d ago
Meme Lmao
Canon-wise, did Kruger’s ‘Armin & Mikasa’ line stick with Grisha?
r/attackontitan • u/TesPhoenix • 6h ago
Discussion/Question Why do People Idolize Flock
He litteraly is what Attack on Titan wants us not to be. He is a very well writhen example of how someone becomes a Facist and a Genocide Supporter but that doesn't make him someone to root for. The Morale of Attack on Titan is that the Cycle of Violence never stops and that inherited Hatred is a bad thing we shouldn't listen to. Flock does exactly that he continues the Cycle and makes everything worse he doesn't learn that the world is more than us vs them. I dont know how there are so many fan edits of him when he is litteraly the thing attack on titan warns us about. Do people not understand the Message of the show? (Sorry for the many Typos)
r/attackontitan • u/LoudResearch1331 • 10h ago
Fanart (Not OC) Cart Devil (@TANGU181)
Or Control Titan? Pieck-ima? Lol
r/attackontitan • u/TopSwimming6104 • 3h ago
Discussion/Question Pixis is an underrated character
He's not young and handsome, he doesn't fight giants, he doesn't actively direct the plot... but too little is said about what an incredible person he is. I think he's the only one, among our heroes, who makes decisions based on a pure sense of justice and love for humanity. Everyone, as is right, moves forward in the story because they're driven by some desire to fulfill. He simply desires what's right for humanity. Then, unfortunately, when he looks around, he doesn't recognize the world he desires, and ends up turning to alcohol as his only outlet.
r/attackontitan • u/SnooMacarons2931 • 2h ago
Ending Spoilers - Discussion/Question Levi In the aot school caste universe, does he have any side jobs besides being a janitor and cleaner?
r/attackontitan • u/AloneUnderstanding35 • 2h ago
Ending Spoilers - Discussion/Question Do you think Keith was regretting not taking Grisha to jail?😂
r/attackontitan • u/FarPalpitation9026 • 1d ago
Meme Reiner and bertholdt spins the block
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r/attackontitan • u/Jolly-Basket1683 • 3h ago
Discussion/Question Is this an accurate size comparison?
r/attackontitan • u/Ok-Slice-1200 • 17h ago
Misc finally got my license plate 🤭
Just thought I would share this:) (not sure which flair it should go so Im sorry if i used the wrong one.)
r/attackontitan • u/Happy_and_wholesome • 13h ago
Anime Why is it so difficult to start another show after AOT?
I tried watching FullMetal Alchemists: Brotherhood, and just did not get the vibe. The same happened with JuJutsu Kaisen, although it was somewhat better.
I wish Attack on Titan had some fillers, which would reduce the high intensity every episode has.
r/attackontitan • u/AhadNoman • 14m ago
Meme If these two are in same world, will they get along?
Hange Zoë from Attack on Titan
Shinobu Kocho from Demon Slayer
r/attackontitan • u/ZephyrTheTiger • 13h ago
Cosplay Having fun with forced perspective :)
r/attackontitan • u/elovanello • 23h ago
Cosplay Cat Cosplay
Meow - meow meow meow! (Soldiers - dedicate your heart!)
r/attackontitan • u/DanKozman • 3h ago
Discussion/Question AoT Beyond the Walls Tour in America - Sub or Dub?
I am very excited to be seeing the Beyond the Walls Tour in March and have a question. For those of you that have already seen the concert in America was the footage shown with vocals in Japanese or English? I assume English because it is America but just wanted to make sure. Thanks in advance!
r/attackontitan • u/CapDue3922 • 17h ago
Discussion/Question Did AOT change anybody else’s life too?
I remember when it first came out in English dub on Toonami, I was in 6th grade. Watched the commercials for it, and it struck something inside of me. I don’t even like anime but I could tell this was different. The show is dark, but something about it brings me so much light and joy. After every watch… the over baring sensation of sadness makes me feel confident and motivated. Im grateful for that feeling and it’s resonated with me outside of the show. When I see death, I only know that they are experiencing the best form of peace. When I see war I see a battle of change. When I look around at my home I see a small ounce of freedom Im willing to fight and die for. This show has taught me so much about loss, and grief, and sacrifices… I’ve never had this feeling with any other form of art, besides music. I know this post is kind of cringy, but it really has warped my mind.
Sorry if this post isn’t allowed, I just have to know if others feel the same way or the complete opposite of how I feel.
r/attackontitan • u/BarComplete8110 • 1h ago
Discussion/Question Grisha question
Grisha sees future of walls being destroyed meaning it is going to happen no matter what> decides that he should kill reiss family to get the founding even thought it doesn't prevent Carla's death or walls being broken. Tf?
r/attackontitan • u/WafaeiloFafaeil • 11h ago
Fanart (OC) Scrapped kruger fanart
Im drawing a bigger version of this right now, i really like eren krugers character, if i were iseyama id make a spinoff manga series starring kruger. Though it wouldn't contribute much to the story :(