Isayama: Tankobon Volume 20 will be released on August 9th, and it will approach the climax of the story. So everyone: please keep reading until the epilogue. Horiguchi: So we will know the truth behind SnK’s world? I really want to know the answer. (Laughs) Isayama: Since I don’t want to expand the story any further than my current plan, I will hurry up and reveal the answer soon! Horiguchi: No no no, wait a second, I didn’t mean to push you. (Laughs) I still want to enjoy the manga for a while longer. That being said, my own wish is that there can be a happy ending where people can live freely with no walls. To me a sad and dark ending is, well… Isayama: Until recently, I used to fully take the stance of creating a dark ending. Before, I wished I could shock those who have been following the manga. And all I thought about was to somehow betray the readers who are enthusiastic about the work. But now, as I am turning a little bit older, my mindset has shifted. I am still not sure how the manga will eventually turn out.
“What decisions will Eren and his friends make?” We are looking forward to figuring it out along with Isayama-san’s changes.
Isayama: Even though I’ve already designed the upcoming plot, I will still keep all possibilities open and see how the characters react by themselves when I draw the draft organically. That means nothing has been settled down yet.
You should understand my fellows, that a happy or sad ending does not make a story good. If you think characters must die to make a story interesting, you do not know how to read.
Carter Edwards
I want Bert to be redeemed.
Jose Fisher
Hisu a best.
Chase Bell
>Even though I’ve already designed the upcoming plot, I will still keep all possibilities open and see how the characters react by themselves when I draw the draft organically. That means nothing has been settled down yet. I really like when authors let the characters influence the story than the other way around.
Owen Martin
>I’ve already designed the upcoming plot >nothing has been settled down yet Decide yourself m8.
Isaac Reyes
It is most likely how the plot influences the decisions of the characters.
James Russell
Marcel deserved to live. Ymir will pay for her horrific crime.
Henry Garcia
What a cute picture!
Brandon Gomez
Why do Marcofujos and Bertfujos love shipping so much? There isn't a ship they won't spam.
Asher Price
To be fair, she was going after reiner at first
Easton Baker
It makes them feel like they are gud characters even if they are objectively boring. The Hoobarsisters are most guilty of these cravings.
Owen Clark
>Before, I wished I could shock those who have been following the manga. I really hope so. I will respect you if you prove this true.
Luis Bailey
I'm glad he finally has his endgame in sight, I can't wait to see how it all unfolds! Saying, "I don’t want to expand the story any further than my current plan" is a good thing. Sometimes, when a writer tries to overextend their reach, the entire experience suffers because of it. As for a dark/happy ending, I will be content with either as long as the execution is good.
I'm so excited!
Christopher Myers
>Hoobarsisters Kek. Is this the new "Berti" nickname?
Joshua Morgan
>he finally has his endgame He aways had his endgame, the older editor-kun wouldn't let him start without it.
Xavier Gutierrez
In earlier interviews, he mentioned that he never knew what he was going to write next and that he regretted never furthering the training of the cadets. His endgame was never really established, he just wanted to add more.
But now, I'm just glad he has came out and said it! I wonder how many volumes it will take for him to satisfactorily wrap things up.
Jace Garcia
Okay but why the irrelevant pictures?
Henry Brooks
Glad you liked it Mrs. Smith.
Jaxson Kelly
I'm just having a nice day is all. That, and their cute. Sorry.
Tyler Young
Thank you. They all look so happy. Even Levi is smiling inside.
Noah Bailey
Do you have more pictures of Erwin smiling?
Elijah Gomez
Wait. Does this mean the manga as a whole is ending August 9th, or just this ark? I feel like there are a few too many loose ends that still need tying up.
Ryan Clark
No. The revelation is coming, the basement is close. That's what he is talking about.
Joseph Nelson
list your favourite shingeki's aside from wong, Mrs mongwong
Jackson Anderson
We have another volume or two in this arc.
Nathan Turner
...
Jack Walker
Levi, Armin, Hanji, Jean, Annie, Sasha and Mike. This is in no particular order, though I think you know who my favourite shingeki is!
Jayden Lee
...
Ian Cox
>Armin The only reason you haven't climbed my ladder of loathing is that you have Mike on the list.
Charles Thomas
Crybaby.
Charles Nelson
...
Robert Nguyen
Fuck Armin.
Drinking Shingeki's are cool
Aiden Long
Yeah, I love drinking shingekis. In a roleplay I'm doing my partner and I are about to write a drinking scene with all the characters. Should be pretty fun.
Josiah Anderson
I have one to share!
Josiah Rogers
But I'm told smaller people can't handle their drink..
Dominic Martin
Ricofag pls, we know you're the first poster you quoted too. Don't be ashamed of your good taste hate for Armin.
Owen Adams
Rico gets rowdy after one pint and the lads love it.
Cute picture though!
Josiah Moore
Social shingeki's are good too!
John Adams
Sure.
Ryan Collins
I love casual/social shingekis!
Jordan Harris
...
David Sanchez
It's tea that Levi drinks, right? He seems like a coffee person to me.
There's certainly a lot of interesting facial expressions in that picture. Though I do love the reference to OVA:2!
Ymir and Historia are being lewd..
Henry Barnes
AA. I lost my respect on you. Fucking disgusting.
James Perez
People of the Walls do not know what coffee is. Levi likes red tea.
Cameron Walker
>having respect for a namefag roleplayer user..
Leo Sanders
Ymir and Historia are the type who would not even bother to leave the room to be lewd!
Ha, it's not as though many people respect me on here anyway. I like Armin and Annie anyway. I think it's sweet. Maybe it's my love of blondes.
Daniel Gutierrez
We can talk about the basement. Do you think there's an understandable reason for Zeke to want to exterminate people besides probably, revenge?
Brandon Garcia
I do not hate anybody my user.
Noah Turner
They don't? This is news to me! Could it be that they just don't have access to the beans, or would it be a climate thing? Red tea is nice enough, in my opinion.
That's not okay! Lewd activities should be conducted in private, behind locked doors!
I imagine there will be a reason, but what it is, I couldn't begin to imagine. Although, he does seem to be a bit, "unstable"
Lincoln Brown
I don't think you could consider sweet a person who likes to smash girls against a tree (when they were already retreating) and who likes to play yo-yo with random soldiers.
Jack Turner
They need to be told Rico! It is not how ladies behave!
I suppose. They are an attractive couple though. Would make cute baby shingekis.
Nolan White
Disgusting. Left Annie with her Bort or Eren.
Jayden Morris
I hope Ymir doesn't shout. She's a little bit scary.
Brandon Green
I am sure if she shouts Hissy will keep her in line! Hissy will tell her to be quiet if she is scaring you Rico. Don't be afraid!
Michael Gomez
Duty! Duty and fortitude! Lewdness must not be tolerated!
John Smith
I knew Ricos weren't teetotal! Here's a Hitch (& bonus Annie)
Brandon Sullivan
You tell 'em Rico!
Camden Bennett
I haven't seen Marcofujos in these threads much.
Anthony Wood
Doing silly things, like trying to carry heavy things, while drinking is a reason to avoid alcohol!
Leo Bell
Don't do both at the same time then! There's a time and a place for everything.
Armin's face in this always gets me, haha
Michael Howard
>this thread
Robert Baker
Well there's been no arguing yet in this thread so it's already better than the previous ones in that aspect.
Evan Wright
I think from now on, I'll stick to tea, thank you.
Mason Perez
B A S E M E N T S O O N
Daniel Clark
Please be kidding
Liam Collins
But Mikasa is better!
t. Eren
Asher Gutierrez
Hype!
Connor Myers
>Ymir will pay for her horrific crime.
But she already paid for it? She gave her life to Zeke/MT (MT means mule titan now), to redeem herself for killing that sweet innocent boya.
Hunter Reyes
If Ymir killed Reiner, I'd execute her myself.
Ayden Reyes
Cat cafes are the best place for that.
Jason Perry
I prefer doggies. Cat's scratch ;__;
John Howard
Bert, pls.
Ryan Stewart
Whoa there Rico, don't throw things so aggressively! I'm a little concerned now. Both cats and dogs are great!
Tyler Moore
It did make a bit of a mess.. Dammit. Truth be told, I've never had a pet cat, I've just been scratched by my friends cat a lot. Cat ears are cute though. Like your hoody.
Zachary Ward
How is any of this relevant to SnK?
Ryder King
Well, the cat cafe gif is from Chuugakkou.
Charles Cook
What are they singing here?
Jonathan Baker
Better question, why is Connie so sexy?
Levi Wright
Sasha is having a blast and this makes me happy
Logan Wright
They're auditioning for back up vocals in Hissy's band.
Logan Morris
Bert is the bassist of Utgard.
Charles Watson
Ricofag we know you hate Armin, but who are your favourites? (Besides Rico obviously)
Benjamin Bell
Maybe he wants to expand his role? Idk
Adrian Gray
Bert and Mikasa look like they're singing different songs
Joshua Campbell
God, he's so ugly.
Nathaniel Lewis
BM: Love songs Connie: Lounge Eren: Rock Sasha: Metal Armin: Screamo
William Harris
Well, I like Eren a lot more now than I originally did, he has grown into a more believable character, which I like. I can respect Erwin, and I can understand his choices, but I'm torn on whether or not I would consider him a favourite. Jean is really growing on me, I like the slow burn approach to character development. Levi serves a purpose, but I struggle to find a reason to feel strongly about him. I'm not sure I have favourites, I tend to like all the characters for one reason or another...except for Armin. Though he did die valiantly. Which characters do yo like, user?
Gavin Baker
>snk >I want a happy ending!
Fucking retards
Joshua Butler
I blame tumblr fujos and Isayama for listening to them.
Grayson Howard
>Nihonjin >listening to the west >the west having any effect at all on their picture books Are you literally retarded or just pretending?
Isaiah Ortiz
This mofo came to slay.
Ayden Martinez
Isayama doesn't give a shit about what Western fandom thinks.
Cameron Perry
>implying nip fujos are much different The only difference is that they don't get butthurt as easily.
Julian Bailey
Bert surely is singing Reiner and Mikasa for Eren bae.
Joshua Stewart
Everyone in this manga deserves death. Everyone. The Mist ending would have been the best possible outcome.
Levi Gutierrez
>backpedaling The west has absolutely no effect on anything. Stop bringing dumblr into everything.
Hunter Sanders
would've been cheap and lame
I'd take a bittersweet ending where all possible questions have already been answered and all characters have been fully explored over Isayama's original idea any day
Adam Young
That's cheap writing and will only please simple tastes like yours.
Bentley Price
It's cheaper if Isayama brings Armin back to life, but he's going to do it anyway.
Ian Phillips
>cheap writing Cheap writing is making the protagonists win a battle they clearly can't win by many asspulls in a row, like Isayama has been doing since chapter 1. Everyone dying would be more realistic.