How to Write Perfect Plot Twists - Attack on Titan

[@dbreezy4124]

Dude is cooking, man has 13 subscribers and he’s COOKING

[@E.B.Andrews]

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[@UncleJacq]

Manz was born to cook.

[@tymills22]

Did he really gain 1 thousand subscribers in 2 days?

[@blankfile3514]

I see 1.3k not 13 ._.

[@aleji0]

"...being given the answer in a foreign language." I like that. I'm also glad you mentioned the Ymir reveal and the function it serves. Seriously, if you wrote an outline of the story and mentioned that Eren is a surprise titan, then Annie is a titan, and Erwin is convinced there is another, then we get Ymir revealed as the titan, the Reiner and Barista reveal sounds on paper like it would be cheap, obvious, and ultimately not very important or rewarding. Yet, it's one of the most iconic scenes in anime history. It's a good analysis.

[@E.B.Andrews]

@aleji0 much appreciated! I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

[@pedrozajnr7475]

Reiner and who!?

[@heisenberg3206]

barista???

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@@pedrozajnr7475 barbecue

[@ludvigpersson14]

burrito

[@sealstorm1935]

When you realise you've been watching the main villain's backstory the whole time.

[@E.B.Andrews]

😅 That’s a great way of thinking about it

[@notyourdad9548]

True. Especially when you think Isayama was a huge breaking bad fan.

[@88Grimmjow]

Eren is not a villain though, no one is in AOT.

[@Chukz05]

@@88Grimmjowhe most definitely is

[@raymondsims7042]

@@88GrimmjowEren is clearly a villain that’s not even debatable

[@serpentious]

Great video, and I always love the fact that the red herring of the tinned fish is actually Herring! And the fact that Herring is a Saltwater fish, in a tin (which paradis doesn't have that technology) is an easter egg to the fact that whoever put the fish in the tin has advanced tech and access to the sea.

[@E.B.Andrews]

It’s like a red herring in a red herring in a plot twist dipped in irony.

[@Zaxh01]

I’m just so jealous of aot but also grateful. It’s the reason why I’m creating a manga but the story is just too damn good. Aot and star wars are the only two stories I wish I could’ve came up with. It makes me wanna cry lol.

[@E.B.Andrews]

Just keep writing. You’ll surprise yourself with what you can come up with.

[@kingslayerx1716]

What’s ur manga about so far ?

[@Zaxh01]

@@kingslayerx1716 well ill tell you this it’s gonna be slightly about music but it’s not gonna be like Nana or any other music story. I’d love to give more info but I’d like to have chapter one done first. Which I’ll start working on after I’m done with my other project which funnily enough is an aot fanfic lol. So hopefully I can get that done quick so I can move on to my own work. Idk if I’m ready to start though I just started making manga like a few months ago but we’ll see what happens. Hoping to have chapter one done by the end of this year or sooner.

[@justinharrison587]

Who hurt this man😂😂😂 enjoyed the video

[@E.B.Andrews]

It all started in first grade…. 🤣 happy you liked it Justin.

[@BlazeOnMars]

I'd already subbed before the joke at 9 min, but daaaaamn, was that one good! "Nah, I'm just kidding, nobody does revisions." And then immediately followed up with, "But let's say you wanted to tell a good story people actually watch and talk about?" Woof, my guy. Woof. But, on a serious note, excellent vid! Love how you break down the topic into understandable, bite sized pieces without being too surface level. Can't wait to go through more of your vids!

[@E.B.Andrews]

Thank you for the sub! Hope you enjoy the channel.

[@DEATHxKAGE]

Fairly new channel and from this video alone, I can tell you will go on to get Millions of Views and Subscribers. Keep going man, don’t stop 💯👑

[@E.B.Andrews]

Thank you so much! I’m excited to think this channel will do well and to feel like I’m helping so many people either learn or at least laugh. I appreciate your support!

[@roban2799]

Earlier today I was thinking about how to write a story with plot twists as good as those in AoT, only to be left completely puzzled and doubting my intelligence. Thank you for making it comprehensible for my negative IQ

[@kingslayerx1716]

What’s your story about?

[@roban2799]

@@kingslayerx1716 It's about a young man who used to be the local town wizard. 20 years ago he was killed. Now, he has for some reason been brought back to life. He soon learns that the magical barriers which used to shield the kingdom's upper class society has gone down. Back in his home town, he encounters his former best friend's son, now the same age himself. Together they set out to find the missing father. And the cause behind his sudden resurrection

[@E.B.Andrews]

All good, my dude. Just stick with it. I tried writing the same story for four years before I let it go. Then, when I tried another story, it came pretty easily and just made sense. There's not always a lot of rhyme or reason for it, but when you get it right, you know. Keep up the hard work.

[@gregai8456]

“I killed my own mother” “why” “because how cool would it be as a twist”. M. Night approves.

[@E.B.Andrews]

It’s definitely something that makes you think “wow, that’s crazy.” But then you think about it a little more and you wonder “…There’s nowhere else you could have sent Dina?” But then I think about my childhood trauma and how that made me change and I’m like, “Hell yeah. Definitely get rejected by every girl you ask out. Something is going to make you cut your hair, you damn hippy!”

[@GrayTheG0at]

@@E.B.AndrewsBro totally agree I see a lot of people hate on the twist that eren sent the titan to his mom but I feel like it just fills the roll of eren chasing freedom even though his own reason to chase freedom was an act made by his future self making this a sad story on a boy chasing a dream that he could never achieve from the beginning

[@oat4237]

watched the video and thought this came from a channel with at least a million subscribers. Keep up the good work 👍

[@E.B.Andrews]

Thank you @oat4237 I appreciate it! We're getting there, slowly but surely.

[@vali69]

Bro's under 1k and cooking like ramsay. Subbed. Last time I subbed to someone like this it was rocketjumpninja years ago. Hope you get as big as him. You're a good chef.

[@zachausler-rawle3773]

Great video. If you keep them coming at this quality you’ll grow for sure

[@E.B.Andrews]

Appreciated my dude. Fingers crossed.

[@cyborgcuttlefish6326]

solid video. hope it gets more views

[@E.B.Andrews]

You and me both, buddy 😅

[@m_dmax]

Dude. The more you explain it the more I realize that I will never be able to write a better story than AOT. And I bet no one can. (at least in this kind of genre)

[@E.B.Andrews]

I would say it’s a tall order to fill. But people can love stories for different reasons - not even because they’re anything special or complicated. Tell the story you’d want to read as best as you can and you’d be amazed at what you can make.

[@ryannixon4138]

Damn how do you not have more subscribers

[@SalooBC]

Thats what im saying

[@ymaaw3735]

@@SalooBC That's what I'm thinking

[@liamknight4853]

The universe works in mysterious was to hide the gems

[@E.B.Andrews]

I assume, like anime, the channel is a dirty pleasure nobody is willing to admit to. Girlfriend: "Why did you watch a KZbin video that compares plot twists to titty twisters?" Boyfriend: "Oh, that... that was an accident." Girlfriend: "You're subscribed to the channel." Boyfriend: *Sweats profusely*

[@Chario_]

Under 1000 subs is crazy for this level of quality fr

[@ymaaw3735]

This video hits better than a Big Mac on a keto diet cheat day.

[@E.B.Andrews]

I am going to start using this saying in my every day jargon. Much appreciated @ymaaw3735

[@spoderman9787]

Great video , normally vids explaining stuff about writing tend to be boring , but you added some funny stuff that hit me like the chili powder that Jesse adds on his meth

[@E.B.Andrews]

@@spoderman9787 I’ve thought about making a breaking bad series, and you’ve given me hope that people are still interested in the show.

[@spoderman9787]

​@@E.B.Andrews I'd love to see that

[@Perhapsawiseman]

Homie sounds like you and I both love this show and been done extremely dirty by tons of girls. 9:52, definitely been there before.

[@E.B.Andrews]

But it makes for great, relatable KZbin content 😅

[@J_Sovereign]

This was an excellent breakdown 💯

[@E.B.Andrews]

Glad you liked it!

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You got my subscribe, love the work, wanna see you blow up.

[@E.B.Andrews]

Appreciated, my dude. Thank you for your support.

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[@E.B.Andrews]

@nader4823 👨‍🍳 thank you!

[@ninebreaker6438]

Erins "meat Gundam " i mean he's not wrong lol never thought of it like that

[@E.B.Andrews]

Obviously said it as a joke, but it makes you think about taking one story idea and changing it just a touch and getting a completely different story aesthetic. … maybe I’m over thinking it.

[@AbhijeetSingh-nm2ll]

Loved it❤

[@E.B.Andrews]

Two for two! I’ll take it.

[@AbhijeetSingh-nm2ll]

@@E.B.Andrews Haha, sorry was a bit busy when I commented so couldn’t think of much. You are doing a great job, your passion towards making these videos is obvious to anyone who is watching you, just keep hammering forward and in no time you are going to be a big and successful channel. I see a lot of potential in your videos and wanted to just appreciate your work. Cheers 🍻❤️

[@codyvanderzwaag8031]

Jiminy Christmas this is such a well made video essay

[@E.B.Andrews]

Appreciated, my dude! I hope you found the information useful.

[@ondrejvasak1054]

++ Style points for using a literal can of herring as a red herring. But as for whether Reiner is feigning ignorance or not, I always assumed that Ymir could read it, because she was 80 years older than Reiner and it was written in some older script. But that only make sense if we assume that the supplies were were brought to Utgard a long time ago and forgotten. But I beleive that they were brought in by the Beast titan and his party, so that doesn't really make sense and Reiner is possibly feigning ingorance after all.

[@E.B.Andrews]

*shrugs * I was too dumb to have suspicions about what was going on anyway. I was like, “reading is pretty hard. I get it. And saltwater fish for people who’ve never seen the ocean is normal. Carry on please.”

[@QuinoLising]

Though I do agree with your cohesive and comprehensive understanding of subversions, they should never be the entire focus of a writer; subversions (or plot twists) should serve as a bridge for the story so the story in of itself can become better. Think of subversions as a bridge for the story to take a new route, and recontextualize previous events which brings more depth; furthermore, the methods you have provided are excellent for these subversions themselves to be able to turn the story in a way the audience doesn't suspect.

[@E.B.Andrews]

Oh definitely. It’s like a house. You need the bricks, mortar, singles, and once you have that down you can start adding extra cool stuff like the hedges and plants and wacky stuff people do with their homes. Plot twists are nice, but they shouldn’t be your primary focus.

[@Patchwork3362]

While this is a phenomenal video with great points and a well thought out thesis/conclusion, the only thing I’m gonna remember is “meat gundam”

[@E.B.Andrews]

It definitely sticks in the mind. That’s why it’s also my stripper name.

[@PopularAbbyeet]

...did you gain 1k sub's in 2 days?!? Damn gg. Nice vid

[@PopularAbbyeet]

Also I have one question. We all know Eren got the founding titan (and attack) and changed the past to get it. But how did he get the founding titan to change the past to get it? Sorry if it doesn't make sense, but I want an answer

[@E.B.Andrews]

Haha, no I think I get the question. I think that’s like a chicken or the egg riddle though 😅

[@BlazeOnMars]

​@@PopularAbbyeet I believe the easiest and neatest solution is that time is a closed loop in AoT and that the events of the story are predetermined. It's hard to wrap one's head around because, for us mere mortals, time is the 4th dimension and, unlike the other 3, we simply cannot manipulate that 4th dimension in any way. We're tugged forward along the river of time no matter what effort we put out to change that. Your actions only change what downstream looks like. But for a predetermined timeline, time is more like a pond, a sticking point in the river where actions change the past and the future. Think of Eren gaining the Founding Titan like a rock and that rock got dropped in the pond, causing ripples. Eren, from in the future, feels those ripples in time, gets to the point where he understands what caused the ripples, and then drops the rock himself. Sorry if that's a lot longer answer than you wanted, but the time travel elements of AoT fascinate me.

[@poploxion]

Okay the thing about a father leaving to go get cigarettes is also a crazy plot twist because WHAT!? 😂😂

[@E.B.Andrews]

That didn’t happen to you too? Just me?

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Why u cooking me 😭😭😭

[@E.B.Andrews]

🧑‍🍳 🥘

[@Epsilon.17]

Now that is how to earn subscribers! What an awesome video

[@E.B.Andrews]

Thank you my dude! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Nangs666]

Had to subscribe because the jokes were funny. 🔥🔥

[@E.B.Andrews]

This philosophy has never led me astray. Thank you for your support, my dude!

[@m_dmax]

auto subscribe when I saw aot as reference

[@E.B.Andrews]

Appreciated, my dude.

[@skeleskor]

A few war crimes isn’t gonna change my view on Eren. Great video!

[@E.B.Andrews]

The only crime is how much I love this show. Thank you for the support!

[@88Grimmjow]

The only thing you got wrong is claiming that Eren is a bad guy.

[@E.B.Andrews]

😆 I also have a hard time being mad at Eren.

[@CriticalDub]

Maaan this shit is straight fire

[@E.B.Andrews]

Appreciated, my dude. Glad you liked it!

[@AugustRx]

You wanna go to couple's therapy with me?

[@E.B.Andrews]

Therapist: are you two a couple? Us: no, this person has been more supportive of me than anyone I’ve ever dated.

[@Bossy-d7r]

do you like the ending?

[@E.B.Andrews]

This is gonna sound weird without the inflections. I like the ending, but not because I like the ending. The ending is relatively congruent with the story as a whole - everything is cyclical in a world where it’s kill or be killed. The ending provides the same message. Because that’s the message, the ending is left open, which is ok, but it doesn’t give a whole lot of catharsis. I was happy knowing “Eren” came back as a bird to put on her scarf, but everything else leaves you with a sense of an itch you’ll never scratch.

[@Bossy-d7r]

@@E.B.Andrews fair enough fair enough, I'm not a big fan of the ending myself because I feel like the character conclusion of eren just isn't really good, and all those reveals (eren killing his mom, erens plan) and everything it just feels like blatant character assassination because I refuse to believe isayama wrote this