Attack on Titan Creator's Statement on the Ending is Heartbreaking

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On a trip to America, Attack on Titan mangaka Hajime Isayama decided to let his fans know how he feels about their reaction to his conclusion.

Attack on Titan's controversial ending sparked fan division and criticism of series creator Hajime Isayama for abandoning a heroic interpretation of the characters.
Isayama expressed anxiety over fan reactions and asked for kindness and honest opinions at Anime NYC convention.
The anime adaptation made pivotal changes to the original ending, with Eren's actions being more harshly judged by his friend Armin. Fan response to the ending turned nasty, prompting the creator to remind fans to be respectful.