The one-hour episode dubbed as Attack on Titan season 4 part 3 delivers some heavy emotional blows starting off from Hange’s sacrifice to stall the Colossal Titans to the innumerous innocent lives like Ramzi lost due to the rumbling. The Final Chapters’ part one is all about Eren & the alliance’s unbending convictions leading to their inevitable clash in the battleground of Marley – pitting Levi, Reiner and the others against the Beast Titan. Here’s a recap of the best moments according to fans on social media.
Attack on Titan season 4 part 3 is quick to address the irreversible damage from the Rumbling. By the time Hange and the Scouts reach the flying boat, Marley is flattened to the ground – devastating all life that comes across the Colossal Titans’ path. But it’s during the alliance’s journey to stop Eren, their introspection helps them uncover Eren’s true motive as well as their hypocrisy in judging the genocide.
A few AOT aficionados also spotted poetic characterizations in the Rumbling, especially when Ramzi from the refugee camp in Marley is crushed to death alongside his brother while clinging on to the money he pickpocketed. There has been an outpour of praise for MAPPA for accurately depicting instances from the manga like the freedom panel.
Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 3 fans praise MAPPA for doing justice to the Rumbling sequence
Speaking of which, some AOT fans were delighted over Mr. and Mrs. Yeager getting their closure, unlike the Manga which chose not to address them. Eren’s grandparents are shown imprisoned in Marley (due to Zeke’s betrayal) and while its a grim death for Grisha’s parents, they seem to accept their fate in the end.
Hange’s death receives tribute but stans are divided over Floch’s demise
In tying up loose ends, Attack on Titan season 4 part 3 addresses what really happened to Floch after he was presumed to have drowned following his last stance against the alliance. But the Jaegerist leader clung to the Azumabito ship and as a final effort, Floch comes close to wrecking up the flying boat before he’s killed by Mikasa.
Many Shingeki no Kyojin fans took comfort in Floch’s demise, also pointing out that he was not among the Scouts shown in the afterlife scene. but some praised his character arc as a true soldier who fought for Paradis with perseverance arguably comparable to Erwin.
Meanwhile, Reiner is redeemed of his traitorous acts such as his part in Marco’s death – or at least in the eyes of his friends Jean, Connie and others when they are also forced into committing similar treacherous harm against Paradis to save humanity. Moreover, when viewers experienced Reiner traumatic childhood through his mother’s point of view – Braun found more sympathy from AOT fans.
Sasha & more dead AOT characters cameo in final chapter part 1
The standout moment in Attack on Titan season 4 part 3 is without a doubt Hange’s death. Her character is given quite the send-off as she slays several colossal titans single-handedly while burning up from the steam. However, her death allows the alliance to fly off and eventually reach Eren.
Hange’s death also served as a tribute to all the Scout regiment members that have died since season 1. The sequence, although brief – shows every pivotal character starting off with Erwin.
The wide shot reveals others like Dieter Ness from the 57th Exterior Scouting Mission or better known for getting his hair chewed on by his horse, Charrete, Levi’s squad Petra, Gunther, Eld, Oluo, Eren & Mikasa’s savior Hannes, Moblit, Shadis and even Sasha to name a few. Readers can check out reactions below.
“You’re free to defend the world’s freedom and I’m free to continue moving forward.
So long as we have our own unbreakable convictions… we will collide.”
One of the most badass
scenes in television history#AttackonTitanFinalSeasonPart3 #AttackOnTitan #AOT #Anime pic.twitter.com/9STZ0RTR8g— Atom (@theatomreview) March 4, 2023
Levi only had two fingers but once he saw the beast titan it was on sight, zeke finna get his ass beat for the third time😭😭 pic.twitter.com/9F2jOqyKys
— JayD.🍥 (@JaydisHIM) March 4, 2023
the alliance arrival is my most favorite scene in attack on titan final season 4 part 3 the tension is so high while splinter wolf is playing on background. totally peak it’s utterly insane pic.twitter.com/IZQnhXxGcB
— ana (@tacoporco) March 4, 2023
this scene with Reiner fighting Zeke has me SO HYPED for the final part like the Titan fights are gonna be SO GOOD #AOT #AttackonTitanFinalSeason #ShingekiNoKyojin #AttackonTitanFinalSeasonpart3 pic.twitter.com/fVYYst4kht
— livvy-han (@reiners_cum) March 4, 2023
And you know? Hange is the kindest one in AOT she even let Floch die in peace, she admitted floch's logic wasn't a trash. She sees all of them as her kids, she was a mom to those kids. She'll never let them go there to die in pain.Mamas never do that. #shingeki #ShingekiNoKyojin pic.twitter.com/QC1pniFjk7
— LeviHanEreMikaAruAni✨🌱 (@tahyung_bitch) March 4, 2023
maturing is realizing Armin and Annie are the best anime couple of 2023 😏 #ShingekiNoKyojin #AttackOnTitan pic.twitter.com/emmyVStuV6
— AnimeSity (@AnimesityX_) March 4, 2023
THIS SCENE WITH HANGE I AM FUCKING CRYING. 😭#AttackonTitanFinalSeasonpart3 #AOT #ShingekiNoKyojin #AttackOnTitan pic.twitter.com/RgndD2eaMl
— anime scenes 🇯🇵 (@AnimeScenesJPN) March 3, 2023
The way I screamed here. Onyankopon best pilot#ShingekiNoKyojin #AttackonTitanFinalSeasonpart3 pic.twitter.com/eQgqg1Ljl1
— Korin✨COMMISSIONS OPEN✨ (@Korin_archives) March 5, 2023
Can we just pause for a moment from all the other excitement about the episode and talk about how Mr and Mrs Yeager got a final scene? I can't tell you how happy I am that they did this as they had no closure in the manga.#shingeki #AttackonTitanFinalSeasonPart3 pic.twitter.com/G6pQPbd4F5
— Dashell (@Quexinos) March 3, 2023
Reminder this is floch anchored himself to the side of the ship and was dragged through cold ocean water for 2 days with the salt water splashing into his bullet wound constantly until he was so weakened he could hardly support his own weight. THAT’S paradis’ true hero. pic.twitter.com/SiDY29nGIB
— lain 🐉 (@valyriansteele) March 3, 2023
Have rewatched this scene 15 times by now. Mappa did a phenomenal job handling Hange’s death #AttackonTitan #ShingekiNoKyojin pic.twitter.com/0yWSVXVUty
— ❤️🔥Dubz❤️🔥 (@Mikusbreastmilk) March 4, 2023
I AUDIBLY SCREAMED AT REINER’S TRANSFORMATION MY GAWD pic.twitter.com/NOn6V30sga
— kris⁷ | aot spoilers (@TSUKKlSMOON) March 4, 2023
Seeing how Hange burned #AttackOnTitan #ShingekiNoKyojin pic.twitter.com/nj175WgnNE
— Kwins (@emlobster) March 3, 2023
You guys know why we should be happy of this AOT episode? BECAUSE THAT FLOCH-BITCH IS FINALLY DEAD 🔥🔥#AttackonTitanFinalSeasonpart3 pic.twitter.com/ml3ybkMQUE
— 𝑆𝑖𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑎♡🌸 ~ WHERE TF IS FF7 REBIRTH (@artbyshimo) March 5, 2023
This was a really nice anime original scene showing that even though Floch did terrible things, in the end he’s just a soldier doing what he thinks is best for his people. Hange acknowledged his words and closed his eyes as a sign of respect. pic.twitter.com/8PSE9YHgfH
— 👑KRISTA👑 Flochie❤️ (@FIoch_Forster) March 3, 2023
when levi said “shinzou wo sasageyo” to hange #AttackonTitanFinalSeasonpart3 #ShingekiNoKyojin pic.twitter.com/C4HevbrkPT
— chloe♡✘⁷ (@fluffyttae) March 4, 2023
this sequence right here, once again levi has lost another comrade #AttackOnTitan #AttackonTitanFinalSeasonpart3 pic.twitter.com/AttyfmjeNC
— lei | AOT TODAY (@matsunowrld) March 3, 2023
"CHILDREN CLING TO THEIR COINS SQUIZING OUT THEIR WISDOM"#shingeki #ShingekiNoKyojin pic.twitter.com/QKbiCt3wJh
— expurosion (@panos_expu) March 3, 2023
Hanji goated for killing several clossal titans single handedly.
This shot is 🔥#AttackonTitanFinalSeasonpart3 pic.twitter.com/TBtpU2MkyM— Vi (@Jinxchuriki) March 4, 2023
I knew it was coming but I still cried like a baby ☹️ I love u hange #AttackonTitanFinalSeasonpart3 #ShingekiNoKyojin pic.twitter.com/RkcfUYCWHd
— jay (@uialje) March 3, 2023
Me encanta el detalle de que Hange se reúna con la legión después de morir y que no haya ni rastro de Floch entre los caídos.
El objetivo de los cuerpos de exploración siempre fue obtener la libertad, no aplastar a sus enemigos como querían los Jaegeristas pic.twitter.com/PGQvsnY63M
— 🦎Yorno Eaunoir▫️◽ ◻️ (@Yasashinso) March 4, 2023
damn no wonder reiner turned out to be a suicidal mf pic.twitter.com/Jz4PbGHoNQ
— kles🕊️⚡ (@klesyeager1) March 3, 2023
mappa really did hange's fighting scene justice, i had goosebumps wtf#AttackOnTitan #AttackonTitanFinalSeasonpart3
pic.twitter.com/hncjFNDdfU— lei | AOT TODAY (@matsunowrld) March 3, 2023
I just realized that Charlotte being here means that a horse is more highly regarded than Floch. https://t.co/dnQJ5Xit0b
— Sam 🗝 #RumbleGang (@riviolle_) March 4, 2023
#shingeki #AttackonTitanFinalSeasonpart3
zeke after reiner transformed on top his ass pic.twitter.com/qBscKTB8QR— y (@glittergukkie) March 4, 2023
AOT stans were emotional over Levi losing another comrade in Hange, making him the last standing veteran scout. But there’s more worry in store for Zeke as Levi once again takes on the task to kill the Beast Titan.
The only light-hearted moments to cherish come from Armin and Annie showing their love for each other. Though that’s as far as Hajime Isayama goes in the final chapter part one in recognizing the romantic entanglements that have developed from season 1. Hange’s fascination over the Titans, even getting candid about her desire to ride on Pieck’s cart titan.
After a jaw-dropping entrance for the Alliance (Reiner’s transformation was the best by far), Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 3 concludes with humanity’s last hope facing Eren. Sadly, it will be a long wait to watch part 2 with the expected release schedule set in fall 2023.
