Summary
- The last words of Attack on Titan characters encapsulate their struggles, regrets, and desires, leaving an emotional impact on the audience.
- Each character's final moments reflect themes of love, sacrifice, and the burdens of their world, adding depth to their personalities.
- These poignant goodbyes highlight the series' narrative brilliance, ensuring the characters' words resonate beyond their journeys.
Attack on Titan is a phenomenal work that holds the audience’s grip with its storyline, complex character, and emotional quotient. The poignant element of this series is their last words to the audience before taking off. In these words drenched with so much emotion and sentiment, lie the struggles of their lives, which they regret most, and sometimes, their desires.
Erwin
❝ Teacher...How do I investigate...something that doesn't exist? ❞
Erwin Smith’s final words, reflect his lifelong pursuit of truth and the crushing realization of unanswerable questions. They encapsulate his relentless curiosity and internal struggle, highlighting the tragic irony of dedicating his life to an ideal he may never fully uncover or achieve.
Hannes
❝ I've wanted to meet you for so long.❞
Hannes, the loyal and fearless soldier, uttered these words when he faced the Titan that had murdered Eren’s mother. These words symbolize the strength and determination he needed to defend Eren and Mikasa, even if it meant sacrificing himself. Hannes’ actions prove how he has evolved from a playful soldier to a real protector.
Grisha Yeager
❝ Retake Wall Maria, my son!!❞
This can be seen through Grisha’s final words, appealing to Eren to keep going for freedom: “Don’t stop continue fight.” These words portray how tenacious Grisha was and mark a point in setting up Eren’s complicated road. Grisha’s legacy extends far because, with his will to pass down the Attack Titan, he decides the fate of humanity.
Kenny Ackerman
❝ I...was…unfit...to be a parent.❞
Kenny’s deathbed confession is a very rare manifestation of the softer side of Kenny. Characterized by his cold-blooded personality, Kenny’s lines reveal a man weighed down by remorse and self-blame, one who can’t even be a father figure to Levi. The admission has thrown him into a miserable graveyard of justice, and that’s why his demise is so poignant.
Marcel Galliard
❝ I… wanted to save my brother. I'm sorry, Reiner.❞
Marcel’s final words highlight his selflessness and love for his brother Porco. By sacrificing himself to save Reiner, Marcel’s actions left a lasting impact on the Warrior program and the dynamics between the characters. His apology to Reiner reflects the weight of responsibility he carries.
Ymir
❝ I have no regrets. Or so I'd like to say. But to be honest, I do have one. You and I still aren't married.❞
Ymir’s words to Historia sum up her unfulfilled desires and deep love for her. Her defiance and tragic ending not withstanding, the vulnerability in Ymir at the end leaves fans with a bittersweet impression.
Dina Yeager
❝ Grisha. It doesn't matter what I become. because, I'll still find you.❞
Dina transformed into a Titan, but the love for Grisha was not taken away from her. Her final words are so romantically eerie as to embody a love that surpasses the terrors of their world. She becomes the Smiling Titan and wanders around the world mindlessly without any memories of Grisha, adding a level of irony to her love.
Sasha Blouse
❝ Meat.❞
The last sentence by Sasha is painful and, in a way, symbolistic of her personality. And, on account of her love for food and vibrancy, a simple word seems to indicate innocence in war. The final word “Meat” is also known as “Nico” in Japanese so at the end it is unknown whether she meant “meat” or about Nicolo. Sasha’s death created a void in the minds of fans and comrades alike.
Zeke Yeager
❝ What a beautiful day it is…if only I'd realized that earlier…well… after all the killing I've done. that's asking for too much.❞
Zeke’s final thoughts show his conflicted mind and remorse for killing people. Zeke’s humanity shines in his last moment and wanting to live a normal life, which both makes his ending tragic and makes the audience think.
Colt Grice
❝ It's all right, Falco! Your big brother will never leave your side!❞
Colt’s love for his little brother Falco can be seen in his last words him. While he sacrifices himself to save Falco by staying with Falco as Falco becomes a titan caused an explosion which took colt’s life, his devotion and sacrifice are a testament to the ties that remain in place, even at the worst possible moment.
Floch Forster
❝ No… please.... don't go. everyone... the island... will be… killed… our… devil… is... our. ..only… hope.❞
Floch’s final plea is an act of desperation and captures his unyielding conviction for Eren’s vision. Loyalty and fear for Paradis Island paint the picture of a man driven by ideology and willing to fight until the last breath for what he believes will save him.
Hange Zoe
❝ Titans have always. been so cool.❞
The final words said by Hange coincide with their lifetime obsession with Titans. Even when there is no life left in them, Hange’s scientific aspect and love for science shine through, giving hope and inspiration to the Survey Corps.
Eren Yeager
❝ Please… Mikasa... forget about me.❞
Eren’s pathetic plea to Mikasa is proof of how deeply he feels about her. His plea shows how much he wants her out of the suffering that he had brought on because of his decisions, as he carries his burden. Eren’s final words are a fitting end to the complex character development of his personality.
The last words of these Attack on Titan characters are a testament to the emotional depth and narrative brilliance of the series. Each utterance carries profound meaning, offering a glimpse into their hearts and leaving a lasting impact on fans. While their journeys may have ended, their words continue to resonate, reminding us of the themes of love, sacrifice, and humanity that define Attack on Titan.
