Eren Yeager, the main character in Attack on Titan, has been a hot topic among anime fans. He’s considered one of the most complex main characters, unlike typical shonen protagonists like Luffy or Naruto.
Eren’s way of thinking and emotions stand out from the rest. The manga by Hajime Isayama ended with Chapter 139, sparking controversy due to its ending, which also involves Eren’s death. Let’s delve into Eren’s death and the conclusion of the series.
How Does Eren Yeager Die in Chapter 139?
In the manga’s last chapter, the group opposing the Yeagerists successfully halts the rumbling. Surprisingly, it’s Mikasa who ends Eren Yeager’s life by beheading him.
She cradles his head tenderly as his lifeless body lies in front of everyone. With Eren’s death, all the Titans vanish from the world, and people come to understand that he was the one who made it happen.
The Ending of Attack on Titan Explained
In the final chapter, Eren and Armin talk a lot in a special place called the Paths. Eren explains why he made his choices and answers questions.
In this place, Eren can make any scene he wants. They both grow from kids to adults during the talk.
Eren starts by saying Paradis won’t be attacked again because he killed many people. He says 2000 years ago, Ymir, the founder, wanted someone to free her from making Titans forever. Eren thinks Mikasa is the one, but he doesn’t say why.
Eren also tells why he treated Mikasa and Armin badly. He wanted them to become heroes who would stop him and the rumbling.
Eren’s Feelings For Mikasa and The Eradication of The Titans
Eren Yeager confesses his love for Mikasa and his deep feelings for her. He reveals that he did everything to protect her and hopes she’ll remember him for a long time because he lived for her.
Then, Mikasa appears with Eren’s head, mourning his death. At this moment, all Titans transform back into humans. Everyone realizes that Eren’s decision has wiped out the Titans’ power from the world.
Time Skip and Ending
In the manga’s ending, there’s a 3-year time jump. Historia is celebrating her child’s birthday. On Paradis Island, an army called the “Jaeger Faction” is formed to defend against any remaining threats across the ocean.
Although Historia is happily married, Reiner has a fondness for her, and Jean for Mikasa. They, along with Armin, Pieck, Annie, and others, attend a meeting to sign a peace treaty with other nations and Eldia.
In the final scene, Mikasa is by Eren’s grave under the tree where their journey began. She appears very sad in just one panel. A bird arrives and wraps Eren’s scarf around her neck, which is the last memory of Eren.
Conclusion
The final manga chapter explains Eren’s perspective and ties up loose ends. While some disagree with his choice to eliminate 80% of the world’s population, others understand it aimed to remove the Titan threat and protect his loved ones.
Eren’s actions were harsh, involving the merciless killing of millions to achieve his goal. However, given the colossal threat he aimed to eradicate, it’s hard to judge him neutrally.
The ending showcases Eren as a unique character who sacrificed himself to improve the lives of his loved ones. Mikasa’s emotional journey is beautifully depicted, as she loved and had to kill him, indirectly ending the rule of the Titans.
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