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Hajime Isayama’sAttack on Titanhas captivated fans for over a decade, remaining one of the most acclaimed series in the anime community. From watching Eren’s ambition for freedom to his turning into the final villain,AoTfandom was left speechless by Isayama’s narrative at the end of the final season.
Despite its controversial conclusion, the ending cements the show as one of the greatest anime series ever made. With its sobering commentary on the world and refusal to neatly resolve every issue with a happy ending,Attack on Titan’sfinal episode remains remarkable even years later.
AlthoughAttack on Titanis now a global sensation, fans might be surprised to learn it almost got rejected early on, a decision that could have changed its legacy forever.
Hajime Isayama reveals howAttack on Titanwas almost rejected by fans
Attack on Titanis one of the few anime series with multiple episodes that have earned 9+ ratings on IMDb, highlighting its immense popularity. Sustaining popularity for over a decade is impressive, andAttack on Titanundoubtedly mastered the formula to achieve its legendary status.
Isayama introduced viewers to a young boy named Eren, driven by an intense desire for freedom. However, as the story progresses, Eren’s role shifts from being a protagonist to the final villain, where he accepts his inevitable fate in exchange for his friends’ survival.
AoTstands taller than most anime for its continued ability to metamorphose amid some truly shocking twists. What started as a seemingly standard ‘man vs. monster’ anime soon evolved into a profound exploration of morality, revenge, and whether one should be defined by the sins of their history.
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Undoubtedly,AoTis regarded as a masterpiece in the anime industry, with Isayama praised for incorporating every key element to make it a standout series.
Beyond its intriguing characters and mind-boggling narrative, its unique hallmark was the giant Titans, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.
While the Titan concept was awe-inspiring to many fans, it also became an early challenge for Isayama. Some fans rejected the series because their fetishism of giant female Titans was unfulfilled. To this, Isayama responded (viaManga Brog):
I wasn’t even aware that there was such a fetish at the time, but there was a group of people into that stuff that was apparently intrigued by Attack on Titan when it was just starting, but they pretty quickly decided I wasn’t one of them and gave up on me.
This approach is not uncommon in the Japanese industry, where a vast audience is drawn to it. However, Isayama never aimed to gain followers through such methods. Instead, he relied on his compelling narrative, which ultimately securedAoT’smonumental success in the industry.
Furthermore, Isayama never doubted his in-depth work behind all ofAttack on Titan‘s characters, especially Levi. Many fans believe that portraying Levi as a short character hindered his popularity. Interestingly, theAoTcreator intentionally never intended to draw Levi as a tall character.
Hajime Isayama’s perspective on Levi Ackerman
Among all the characters introduced inAttack on Titan, Levi Ackerman is undoubtedly the most feared character in the series. Not to forget, ‘Levi VS Beast Titan’ is one of the most iconic moments.
The Beast Titan, who was considered one of the strongest Subjects of Ymir, was destroyed by the hands of Captain Levi in less than 30 seconds.
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Driven by vengeance, the look in Levi’s eyes after losing his best friend, Erwin Smith, made many fans go berserk. Indeed, Isayama portrayed Levi as so immensely powerful that every Titan Shifter was afraid of Levi.
Interestingly, the mangaka once revealed that designing Levi asa six-foot-tall characterwouldn’t have made him stand out in the community.
Since Levi wasn’t the protagonist of the story, Isayama didn’t want our beloved character to steal the spotlight from Eren. Regardless, we can’t deny that seeing Levi as a short and cocky character lets viewers connect deeply with his character.
Attack On Titanis available to stream on Crunchyroll
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
