Is the AOT anime ending different from the manga?

Attack On Titan is one of the best shounen anime series of the last decade. It has captured global attention, and its name has reverberated in every corner and crevice.

The manga’s ending was quite controversial back in 2021 and disappointed some fans; let’s not forget that such things are always subjective.

However, with that response from the public, the creator of AOT, Hajime Isayama, revealed that he would craft a slightly different ending for the anime while working with MAPPA studios.

The season finale, “Attack on Titan Final Season: The Final Chapters, Special 2,” dropped hot on November 4. It deviates from the manga in a positive way.

While it still captures the same tragic end as the manga, it makes some tweaks to fine-tune certain scenes, especially the one between Erin and Armin in the paths.

Let’s dive right into it, keep reading.

1. How is the AOT finale different from the Manga?

Here are 3 scenes where the anime differs from the Manga and makes it better.

I. Erin & Armin in the Paths

In the scene between Eren and Armin in the paths, Armin confronts him about his feelings regarding Mikasa.

MAPPA does an excellent job of capturing the essence of emotions. I love the way Erin gets jealous of Mikasa.

Then there’s a deviation from the manga, the part where they talk about the genocide Erin carried out.

In the manga, in chapter 139, it seems rushed as when Armin asks why Eren had to kill so many lives, Erin just tells him that he had to do it at any cost and then Armin thanks Erin for being a “mass murderer”.

However, the anime made it much better as Armin loses control and questions Erin further about the genocide and if there could have been any other way.

When Erin tells him that it has all been determined, Armin gets more furious and says the following:

They converse more, and then Erin looks regretful that because of his actions, Sasha and Hange had to die. He even calls himself an idiot.

This makes Erin seem more human rather than in the manga, where he was depicted coldly.

Guess what? Armin also reveals that he felt like erasing people.

In fact, he was the one who put the idea of seeing the world beyond the walls in Erin’s mind. He thanks Erin for showing him the world beyond the walls rather than calling him a “”mass murderer”

Armin shares Erin’s guilt like a true besto friendo.

What an emotional scene, gave me the feels for real.

II. Gabi & Falco planting a Tree

Another slight deviation is the scene where Gabi and Falco are seen planting a tree together, this symbolizes growth, peace, etc., as conflict and wars can never be a solution.

Even after Eren wiped out 80% of humanity, the conflicts never end, this is also seen in chapter 139.5.

This is an aspect of Attack on Titan that makes it so relatable, as we see these things around us as well, and history tends to repeat itself. It’s not far-fetched from reality.

III. Mikasa & Ymir

Then, there’s a slight change in the order in chapter 139.5 of the manga, the part where Mikasa is carrying Eren’s head, she has a confrontation with Ymir and bids her farewell.

They edited this part in the anime to make it run smoothly, and the rest of chapter 139.5 gets adapted right at the end of the finale.

2. Where to read Attack On Titan?

3. About Attack on Titan

Attack on Titan is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama. Kodansha publishes it in the Bessatsu Shonen Magazine.

The manga began serialization on September 9th, 2009, and ended on April 9, 2021. It has been compiled into 34 volumes.

Attack on Titan follows humanity settled within three concentric walls to protect themselves from the terrifying titans that prey on them. Eren Yeager is a young boy that believes that a caged life is similar to that of cattle and aspires to go beyond the walls one day, just like his heroes, the Survey Corps. The emergence of a deadly Titan unleashes chaos.