There’s a powerful discussion that takes place between Eren and Historia about the Rumbling and the future of the world that speaks volumes for how difficult it’s become for Eren to view himself as the villain in this war. These flashbacks are crucial keys towards Eren’s goal to erase this cycle of violence through sheer will, but they’re careful to not reveal too much information or fully expose Eren’s truth. Different versions of Eren emerge in each of these conversations and it’s another brilliant demonstration of the multiversal game of chess that Eren is engaged in.
There are some enlightening scenes where Eren begins to pull the threads of his plan together as he connects with Yelena, Floch, Historia, and Zeke. The questions that “The Dawn of Humanity” asks its characters over their current motivations all resonate strongly, especially as individuals like Annie succumb to increasing ambivalence. It’s extremely satisfying to get a subdued sequence where Eren, Mikasa, and Armin irresponsibly get drunk and pass out together in each other’s arms while Mikasa and Armin are forced to mentally prepare for Eren’s execution in the present. It’s incredible that this finale makes time for these simple celebrations of character just as much as it caters towards all-out chaos. The decompression period that occurs at Marley might come across as frivolous, but there’s so much joy to be had in Sashai’s introduction to ice cream or Levi’s awkward interaction with a clown who doesn’t understand personal boundaries. “The Dawn of Humanity” is such a beautiful encapsulation of everything that makes Attack on Titan such a masterpiece and why it’s going to be such a disappointment when the series is over. It’s the perfect balance for an Attack on Titan finale. The episode’s first half is restrained, friendly, and optimistic, while the second portion that’s set in the present descends into bloodshed and darkness. The structure of this finale actually feels like a tribute to Eren and the extreme dichotomy that exists inside of him. It’s been a jarring, albeit necessary shift for Attack on Titan to distance itself from Eren, all of which makes his return–even if it’s through flashbacks–in “The Dawn of Humanity” hit so much harder. “The Dawn of Humanity” takes one last look at Eren’s humanity and the person he once was before it decides whether there’s anything left worth saving.Įren’s presence has loomed heavy over every second of Attack on Titan’s final year, yet the character has been absent for nearly half of this 12-episode season.
It’s a disturbing truth to accept, which is exactly why this introspective look into the people who surround Eren’s life–rather than looking at Eren himself–has made for such a powerful structure to these final episodes.Įren’s dubious intentions are rich enough territory to explore in the anime’s endgame, but an equally uncomfortable question is posed in whether Eren’s former friends are capable of killing him when confronted with this fate. Some fans of Attack on Titanhave been unable to reconcile with the reality that Eren Jaeger is about to finish his Lelouch Lamperouge/Walter White-level evolution from plucky protagonist into ultimate evil. The primary source of tension across Attack on Titan’s final season is what’s really going on in Eren’s mind. “I’ll kill them all…I will wipe every one of them off the face of this world until none of them remain.” This Attack on Titan review contains spoilers.
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