Even so, the ending of Attack on Titanremains controversial. Isayama’s original manga ending drew backlash at the time, which the manga author dutifully addressed by adding eight extra pages to provide a more satisfying conclusion. Although this extended ending and its anime adaptation (which adds further context) are better received than the source material, aspects of this epic saga still feel flawed. Although Isayama always intended to end the saga on a bittersweet note, some last-minute character actions feel abrupt, which unfavorably recontextualize aspects of the story.