Attack on titan creator hajime isayama regrets eren's violent turn

Hajime Isayama, the creator of the hit manga and anime series Attack on Titan, has expressed regret over the divisive ending of the story, particularly the character development of protagonist Eren Yeager.

Isayama's reflections on eren's descent into villainy

In a comment at the Attack on Titan museum in Hita City, Isayama revealed that he initially planned for Eren's transformation into a brutal, humanity-hating villain from the very beginning. He wanted to create a major narrative twist where the victim becomes the perpetrator.

However, the creator acknowledged that his own immaturity and foolishness at the age of 20 heavily influenced Eren's character arc. This led to a portrayal of Eren harboring a desire to cause harm, rather than being forced into villainy by circumstances.

As the series progressed and Eren became a beloved character, Isayama confessed to depicting him with a certain closeness and sympathy, which he now feels created a sense of insincerity in the story's conclusion.

The creator's self-criticism highlights the challenges of writing a compelling narrative arc for a protagonist who undergoes a drastic transformation from hero to villain. The controversy surrounding Eren's character development continues to be debated among fans.