Attack on Titan anime ending will likely have slight changes from manga

As fans await the highly-anticipated final episode of Attack on Titan, the series confirms having a different anime ending. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Attack on Titan is no doubt one of the most popular Shonen series in the world. The manga debuted in 2009 and generated worldwide controversy with its ending in 2021. Fans who have been following the series for all those years were naturally unhappy with how everything played out in the end.

Creator Hajime Isayama was especially anxious about the fate of the series as he apologized for the controversial ending. Nonetheless, that doesn’t change the fact that the story itself is spectacular. The series is still well-loved among fans as they await its grand finale.

It’s been a while since the manga ended, and fans have come to accept the tragic ending. They also appreciate the stellar animation by MAPPA after they picked up the series from Season 4. As the anime is nearing its finale, Attack on Titan is confirmed to have a slightly different ending than the manga. Delve deeper to find out more.

What we know about Attack on Titan anime ending

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Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama has prepared a new script and requested MAPPA to make some slight changes to the original storyboard. That said, although the Attack on Titan anime ending will still feature the tragedy, we will at least see a better version of it.

Hajime Isayama also confirmed drawing a rough draft toward the end while also apologizing to MAPPA. The finale will drop on November 5 with an 85-minute-long episode. It will be globally available after its broadcast in Japan.

As per Crunchyroll, the official synopsis of the series is, “Known in Japan as Shingeki no Kyojin, many years ago, the last remnants of humanity were forced to retreat behind the towering walls of a fortified city to escape the massive, man-eating Titans that roamed the land outside their fortress. 

“Only the heroic members of the Scouting Legion dared to stray beyond the safety of the walls – but even those brave warriors seldom returned alive. Those within the city clung to the illusion of a peaceful existence until the day that dream was shattered, and their slim chance at survival was reduced to one horrifying choice: kill – or be devoured!”

How to watch Crunchyroll from outside your location in 2023

Crunchyroll is the world’s best hub for streaming anime, whether it’s One Piece, Attack on Titan, or Jujutsu Kaisen – and thanks to ExpressVPN, you can access the platform’s full library even if you’re outside the US.

If you’re abroad, here’s what you need to do to access Crunchyroll’s full selection – and it really is this simple:

1. Sign up for ExpressVPN, which has ultra-fast servers and offers a secure, private connection wherever you are in the world
2.  Connect to a location anywhere in the US; Express VPN allows you to choose from 24 different spots, from New Jersey to Santa Monica
3.  Visit Crunchyroll online and start streaming all of your favorite animes – and perhaps some you’ve never watched

Accessing Crunchyroll’s US roster makes a difference; for example, Hong Kong users only have access to less than 100 titles, while the US has nearly 1,000 movies and TV shows.

You can also stream anime on Crunchyroll for free with an ad-supported plan, or you can pay for a subscription – there’s even a 14-day free trial if you can’t quite make up your mind.

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