Attack on Titan's Controversial Ending Stays True to the Series' Message

Warning: major spoilers for Attack on Titan!

Since wrapping up its eleven-year journey earlier this year, Hajime Isayama’s Attack on Titan has divided its fanbase with a decidedly difficult take on moral relativity, and the dangers inherent in the traditional depiction of shonen manga's “heroes vs monsters” narrative.

Through many a twist and turn, Isayama both thrilled and challenged readers with what amounted to a long-form study on the dual nature of heroism and monstrosity, eventually...