Attack on Titan's Creator Isayama Offers Apology to MAPPA for Final Chapter

As the final installment of Attack on Titan draws nearer, Mangaka Hajime Isayama has spoken out about his thoughts on the anime. Isayama apologized to MAPPA for the challenging animation towards the end and shared that he was personally involved in the animation of the Final Chapter.

Attack on Titan, created by Hajime Isayama, is a manga series that originally appeared in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine. It was later adapted into an anime by WIT Studio, with MAPPA taking over for the Final Season.

Attack on Titan creator shares his thoughts on the final installment

Prior to the release of Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2, the creator of the series, Hajime Isayama, sent a special message to both the fans and the anime studio. In his message, Isayama expressed his gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support over the past decade since the anime's inception. He also shared his personal struggles in drawing the series' climax during the manga's serialization, acknowledging that the staff at MAPPA, the animation studio, must be facing similar challenges.

The final trailer of Attack on Titan features Mikasa Ackerman (Image via MAPPA).

Consequently, Isayama expressed his apology to MAPPA for the difficulties they faced during the production. However, he eagerly anticipated the conclusion of the anime series as he had actively participated in its creation. It appears that MAPPA had even requested him to provide a few preliminary sketches for the ending. With this, he hoped that everyone would witness the entirety of the series.

How fans reacted to the message from Isayama

Screenshot of fans' comments on Isayama's message (Image via Our Website/X)

Upon the release of the series creator's message, fans immediately sensed that Isayama was subtly alluding to an alternative ending for the story. It is well-known that the ending of the original manga did not please everyone, prompting rumors that MAPPA was planning to animate a unique conclusion for the anime adaptation. With Isayama confirming that he had crafted several rough drafts for the final installment, fans became convinced that the series would indeed receive an anime original finale.

Screenshot of fans' comments on Isayama's message (Image via Our Website/X)

Other fans eagerly awaited the conclusion of the anime, despite the extended final season by MAPPA. The prolonged wait had caused some fans to grow bored, yet they remained patient for the premiere of the final episode. Additionally, certain fans observed Hajime Isayama's constant apologies whenever he communicated with them, prompting hope that they would show him appreciation for his work.

Editor's P/S

Attack on Titan is one of the most popular anime and manga series in the world, and its final chapter is highly anticipated. Hajime Isayama, the creator of Attack on Titan, recently apologized to MAPPA, the studio behind the anime's final chapter, for the challenging animation. Isayama also revealed that he was personally involved in the animation of the Final Chapter.

I think it's great that Isayama is so passionate about his work and that he wants to make sure that the final chapter of Attack on Titan is the best it can be. I'm also glad that he's willing to apologize for any difficulties that MAPPA may have faced during the production of the anime. It shows that he's humble and that he respects the work of others.

I'm really excited to see how the final chapter of Attack on Titan turns out. I'm sure it will be an epic conclusion to one of the greatest anime and manga series of all time.