The Ultimate Guide to Attack on Titan's Mind-Blowing Official Spinoff: A Must-Read for Fans Post-Series Finale

For fans of Attack on Titan seeking a break from the franchise's intense atmosphere, there is an official spinoff called Attack on Titan: Junior High. With both a manga and anime series, this comedic adaptation stays true to the original while offering a unique and appealing twist. Yoshihide Ibata's adaptation of Saki Nakagawa's manga takes the tension and stress from the original series and transforms it into a refreshing parody. Instead of focusing on the challenges of life in the Survey Corps, the story follows Eren Yeager, Mikasa Akerman, Armin Arlelt, and their friends navigating the ups and downs of being students at Attack Junior High. This school trains both humans and titans on different sides of the campus, adding a unique dynamic to the story reminiscent of My Hero Academia.

Attack on Titan's Spinoff Is More Than A Parody

The fourth season of Attack on Titan has been notably more bleak and distressing compared to its predecessors. From Gabi's murder of Sasha to Eren's manipulation of his father to commit atrocities, and the impending apocalyptic Rumbling, it is evident that achieving lasting peace between the Eldians and Marlians, and securing humanity's well-being, will come at a high cost of bloodshed and death for both sides. Surprisingly, Eren Yeager, once seen as the hero, has turned into the main antagonist, a controversial twist for fans. This is precisely why Attack on Titan: Junior High offers a refreshing perspective on the familiar narrative.

The spinoff's plot stays true to the original story's core realities and character traits. Sasha remains perpetually hungry, while Mikasa's unspoken love for Eren remains unchanged. However, it cleverly uses these realities to create a humorous "alternative" setting. Eren's earnestness renders him a perpetual "try hard" who falls short of his goals, earning him the title of the resident "weirdo" among his classmates. This suggests that he is most likely to engage in reckless or illogical actions. The Titans in this story, though still hostile like in Isayama's original tale, exhibit a preference for less lethal activities such as stealing and consuming human food rather than harming humans directly. Nonetheless, this constant annoyance fuels Eren's determination to eradicate all Titans for their transgressions and for robbing humans of what they hold most dear.

Attack on Titan: Junior High Stays True To The Original Story

In addition to the numerous Easter Eggs that dedicated Attack on Titan fans can discover and debate, the series also stays true to the relationships and conflicts found in the original story, making it a legitimate, albeit humorous, adaptation of the beloved saga. Therefore, Attack on Titan: Junior High serves as a great remedy for the overly solemn elements of the main series, particularly for fans who will be yearning for more Attack on Titan content following the highly-anticipated conclusion of the series.

You can watch Attack on Titan Junior High on Crunchyroll and Funimation.