Not leaving enough episodes to cover the source material is what condemned Game of Thrones' ending. Could a movie spare Attack on Titan the same fate? Attack on Titan movie prevent Hajime Isayama's anime series falling into the same ending trap that swallowed Game of Thrones? Despite enjoying widespread acclaim from fans and critics for so long prior, Game of Thrones' final season has gone down in TV history for all the wrong reasons.
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Game of Thrones season 8 left in its wake can be attributed to a variety of factors - sloppy set mistakes, suspect characterization, and a plot with more holes than a Stark at a wedding - but every fault derives from one single factor, and it's a factor George R.R. Martin himself has pointed out. Games of Thrones simply wasn't given enough episodes to cover everything the source material set up.
Initially known for its clever plotting and measured pacing, Game of Thrones season 7 began skipping over the intricacies and character details HBO's fantasy epic once excelled at, before season 8 descended into an all-out nonsensical dash. To say fans were left disappointed would be an understatement.
Other than protagonists who develop a taste for genocide, the checkered history of Westeros has precious little to do with Attack on Titan, currently airing its own final season. As Attack on Titan's ending draws nearer, however, parallels between the anime series and HBO's fantasy epic become increasingly visible. Is Attack on Titan season 4 destined to attract the same ending criticisms Game of Thrones has become synonymous with? And is the best solution an Attack on Titan movie?
Attack On Titan Is Risking The Game Of Thrones
Attack on Titan's situation certainly isn't identical to the dilemma Game of Thrones' later seasons faced. With George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire book series still years away from completion, Game of Thrones was forced to switch from adapting novels to developing an ending of its own. Attack on Titan, meanwhile, is still faithfully following Hajime Isayama's original manga, which wrapped up in April 2021, partway through the final season.
Isayama might work faster than GRRM, but just like Game of Thrones, Attack on Titan's final season finds itself with only a scant few episodes to tie off a mountain of source material. And although the manga might be finished now, Isayama was still busily drawing comic panels when MAPPA (Attack on Titan animation studio) confirmed season 4 as the finale, which echoes what happened to Game of Thrones. Both endings were decided before the story was even over.
At the time of writing, Attack on Titan has aired a total of 82 episodes. Season 4 is scheduled to end with episode 87, leaving only 5 short installments before the finish line. The amount of chapters Attack on Titan must adapt during that period is around 14, which feels like a tall order - especially considering season 4 has progressed at a rate of approximately one chapter per episode until now.
Audiences also expect Attack on Titan's anime to elaborate on the manga's fight scenes, rather than plow through them at breakneck speed. Five episodes feels like an unrealistically short window if Attack on Titan is to explain all its mysteries, do justice to its characters, and deliver a final battle worthy of ending the franchise.
The threat of Attack on Titan emulating Game of Thrones finale failure isn't as great as it once was. Back in mid-2019 when season 4 was confirmed as Attack on Titan's last, the chances of covering so much narrative ground looked remote - and continued to right up until Attack on Titan season 4, part 2 was unveiled. Alas, even with these extra 12 episodes, the time frame still looks too narrow. Does this mean viewers should brace themselves for the same rushed, mile-a-minute finale that ruined Game of Thrones?
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Attack On Titan Movie Rumors Explained
Ever since season 4 was confirmed as Attack on Titan's endpoint, fans have speculated whether Eren Jaeger's story might end with a feature-length movie, rather than episode 87. As one of the most popular active anime properties, Attack on Titan absolutely carries enough interest to warrant spinning the finale into a movie. Anime films are enjoying major growth on the worldwide stage, with Dragon Ball Super: Broly and Demon Slayer: Mugen Train both demonstrating a market for anime TV shows on the big screen.
The Attack on Titan movie rumors intensified when episode 87 was mysteriously delayed by one week. Season 4's finale (which is supposed to be Attack on Titan's very last episode) will now coincide with the AnimeJapan 2022 event, which has a stage dedicated to Attack on Titan. Some fans are theorizing that the delay was made so Attack on Titan could announce a movie finale alongside episode 87 airing. This would mirror how MAPPA made its season 4, part 2 announcement immediately after episode 75 brought part 1 to a close.
Adding further fuel to the "Attack on Titan movie finale" theory is how season 4 is taking its sweet time meandering toward an ending. Were the Colossal Titan to kick season 4 up the backside, it is feasible that Attack on Titan could end within 5 episodes - albeit not ideal. Instead of moving with pace and purpose, however, episodes appear to be deliberately holding back.
Attack on Titan episode 82, for example, feels suspiciously transitory, dedicating its entire runtime to side stories involving Annie Leonhart riding a horse and Connie bringing his mother Falco-flavored takeout. Episode 82 does very little to progress Attack on Titan's central storyline which, with so few episodes remaining, is causing viewers great anxiety.
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Attack on Titan Armored Titan Mastercraft Bundle Coming
Inherit the Armored Titan as the collaboration between Attack on Titan and Call of Duty® continues in celebration of the anime’s final season. Abandon your humanity and take on the form of the Armored Titan. As the anime adaptation nears its dramatic conclusion, the collaboration between the award-winning Attack on Titan and Call of Duty® continues.
Available for use in both Call of Duty®: Vanguard and Warzone™, the Tracer Pack: Attack on Titan — Armored Titan Mastercraft Bundle comes stocked with 10 items, including an Ultra-rarity Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint along with the eponymous “Armored Titan” Operator Skin for Roland Zeiment.
Take on the appearance of the Armored Titan in this new Mastercraft Bundle featuring one Ultra and two Legendary Weapon Blueprints along with more items celebrating the finale to the epic anime series. The ten included items are as follows:
Roland Zeimet of Task Force Barbarian dons the “Armored Titan” Operator Skin, a look that’s sure to send enemies running for cover.
There’s a weapon for every engagement, too. Unlock the Ultra-rarity “Armored Strength” Assault Rifle Weapon Blueprint, a Mastercraft depicting the skeletal flesh of a Titan and features red tracers...Need to hit far out targets? Equip the Legendary “Colossus” Sniper Rifle Weapon Blueprint. Up close? “Anti-Personnel” Pistol Weapon Blueprint inspired by Kenny the Ripper’s weapon will do the job just fine.
Also included is the Legendary “Paradis Lost” animated emblem cycling between the three walls protecting humanity from the monstrous Titans: Wall Maria, Wall Rose, and Wall Sina. Additionally, outfit your weapon with the Epic “Titan Serum” Charm if you dare, and tag the Colossal Titan using the Epic “Wall Titan” Spray to strike fear in passing enemies.
Complete your Attack on Titan collection with three more Legendary items: the “Die-urnal” Watch, the “Thunder Spears” Calling Card, and the “Unstoppable Force” Highlight Intro to break through the competition. And don’t forget about the 2XP token.
The Armored Titan Arrives February 22
The Tracer Pack: Attack on Titan — Armored Titan Mastercraft Bundle releases for purchase starting February 22. The new Operator Skin, Weapon Blueprints, and other ferocious items are for use in both Vanguard and Warzone.
Catch the closing episodes of Attack on Titan as the story nears its epic conclusion in the second part of the final season. Stream it now on Crunchyroll and Funimation.
Attack On Titan Actor Reveals COVID Recovery
Attack On Titan only has a few episodes left before the second half of its fourth and final season comes to a close, and while the Scout Regiment has only been receiving bad news as a part of these last installments, the voice actor behind Jean has received the opposite. Being diagnosed with COVID-19, it seems that voice actor Kisho Taniyama has completely recovered, according to his talent agency, and has already returned to work it bringing animated characters to life.
Jean from Attack On Titan is far from the only character that Kisho Taniyama has brought to life, with the voice actor portraying the likes of Nezu from Pokemon, Garashi from Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Kinzo from Blue Exorcist, Ending from My Hero Academia, and Yuya from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure to name a few. One of the biggest upcoming roles that Taniyama is taking on is the part of Dark Schneider in Netflix upcoming original anime reboot of Bastard!!, with the original series considered to be one of the most brutal of the generation of manga series that dropped in the 1980s, which received an anime adaptation in the 1990s.
Taniyama's talent agency, Ken Production, shared the good news that the voice of Jean from Attack On Titan had recovered from COVID-19 and has returned to work, as the dark anime adaptation has only a few episodes left before the second half of season four draws to a close
Much like so many other members of the Scout Regiment during this latest storyline, Jean finds himself in a situation that is going to require a lot of thought. With Eren Jaeger taking the power of the Founding Titan for himself and unleashing hundreds of Colossal Titans upon the world to eliminate anyone that isn't a child of Ymir, Jean now has to make the decision as to whether he'll take this opportunity to live out a quiet life as a hero of the Survey Corps, or if he'll risk everything to save a world that has shown him and his people nothing but hatred.
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