The Power of Insecurity: Attack on Titan Creator Analysis

[@tailedgates9]

"I became a mangaka to inflict harm on others." And boy did he succeed, because AOT traumatized the shit out of so many, myself included. Lol On a serious note though, it's insane and almost scary how much Eren reflects Isayama. The poor guy was so self deprecating and obsessed with being uncool but he kept moving forward anyway. Despite the pain, despite the stress. He moved forward, because it was what he wanted to do. God bless you, Isayama, hope you're feeling better.

[@eltri5217]

traumatized by drawings your mental stability is peak

[@gerchiaolifant5176]

In the sum of my life. All the hurts...AOT will be chief among them. A silent purveyor. It's Brilliant.

[@bruhcat_112]

@@eltri5217 yep thats every aot fan

[@sbraypaynt]

Not to mention the fascism

[@jdools4744]

@@sbraypayntbased

[@user-sn1hi7my7x]

Being a MANGAKA is a hard profession. This profession means you will get a lot of hate, time crunches, rewrites amongst other issues. I’m glad he gave us AOT. He really brought something revolutionary into the world IMO.

[@AndersonMallony-EricCF]

Wait until the anime ending to confirm the "revolutionary" part 👀

[@MyUmer10]

​@@AndersonMallony-EricCF doesn't matter really...it's already revolutionary! Haven't seen a show this good till now !

[@ma.2089]

Yeah, no matter how the work comes out at the end, I think it’s still a taxing job that deserves appreciation. I know Horikoshi (MHA) has admitted to changing his story to fit with reader polls and reoccurring nightmares which seems to have negatively effected his work. Ppl like Miura and Togashi have suffered a lot due to overwork. These issues often negatively impact the work, and we shouldn’t hold it against them entirely.

[@illseeyaonthedarksideofthemoon]

@@MyUmer10 then you need to see more... anything really...

[@MyUmer10]

@@illseeyaonthedarksideofthemoon I have seen enough

[@aphrodite._xx]

This was an amazing breakdown, I’ve never realised how hard it had been for him, people are ruthless on the internet, I’m happy he can finally live his life now. The quality of this vid was awesome keep going with the content!

[@CorvuSphere]

Thanks, appreciate the support!

[@felixdom9693]

That mostly western people always disrespect amazing mangaka like ISAYAMA SENSEI!! It always western people talk to much about thing they don't know

[@oppa1319]

This is very inspirational. He appears to be so scared and down on himself yet he still takes action and moves forward. There is absolutely a multiverse out there where he was too scared to take action and never did anything towards his dreams and worked those part time jobs…

[@ThugOG30VIPs3rd-T]

I'd believe in a multiverse too where such may have took place. I wonder what took AoTs place in that other realm then

[@Aryan_H1]

*That's not how a Multiverse works. Human choices don't create different universes.* *quantum phenomena do.*

[@ThugOG30VIPs3rd-T]

@@Aryan_H1 🤧"ughh actually🤓🤓" headdassnihhbar🤠. LMAO subtly dabble in the multiverse shenanigans, soo that could b truly too

[@thecipher8495]

Tatakae!

[@AHeroWith1000Names]

​@@Aryan_H1But what if we already influence quantum mechanics to some extent, through the likes of such phenomena as the observer's effect? Or, even if we cannot possibly affect it and it's purely the quantum data deciding a said Universe and thus our actions as well, aren't we still playing some role in it, expressing properties of a given universe? What even is will, at this point? Are the observer and the observed casting a feedback loop? A causal chain? We're under a video about the mind behind Attack on Titan, and I suppose it means we're both into the story's development and themes, and so, founding on its ideas (and deeefinitely not on schizo theories of AoE believers about timelines and breaking causality) I want to believe in the human heart, even if it in itself being driven by a determined set of events. Even if I was pre-determined to believe in voluntarism, so be it, because until we find a solid answer (which, if it ever happens, will not happen soon, given how questions risen by quantum mechanics border on the very genesis of metaphysics and the edge of human conscience that makes some of its interpretarional theories seem like borderline fictional mumbo-jumbo), all that matters is *how we observe* it, and belief in agency reinforces agency. At least, that's how I see it.

[@lumoc.]

Imagine spending the decisive years of your personality formation and reflection on life (mostly from your 20s to 30s) drawing a manga. It's simply impossible not to imprint your personal philosophies on the work. In that sense AoT reminds me of Evangelion, because Shinji was also a way for its author to deal with a personal problem of his, and during a very important period in his formation of worldview.

[@redmenace3786]

wow, i could not disagree more, in my opinion attack on titan and evangelion are directly opposite ends of the spectrum, where attack on titan is brilliantly thought out and everything connects, while still having a fantastic cast to carry the audience through the story, and also being hype as fuck, while evangelion is a confusing mess thrown together by a boring author who doesnt seem to have any plan or ideas with incredibly bland characters and monster-of-the-week villains, with insomnia-curing mecha fights thrown in and no real story to speak of, keeping it so vague that people just draw their own meaning from it. its crazy how we humans all interpret the things we see in such different ways, you could probably ask a dozen people whether they thought the shows were similar and they'd all think differently. but yeah i could honestly not think of a show any less similar to attack on titan

[@Badguy292]

@@redmenace3786 That's a spicy take, but I can respect it, even if I love Evangelion.

[@dopaminecloud]

@@redmenace3786 You watched it too soon. Many such cases. I wish eva didn't pop up on so many poorly thought out epic recommendation lists but that's the fate of a popular critically acclaimed show. It's like expecting the average joe to just suddenly have the innate art-appreciation required to actually see eva. It is unironically not a beginner show unless you had a certain childhood encounter with animation. I think eva can only click fast for certain types of people and if you're not in that lucky group, you need to see or at least understand some older stuff first and at least get a better grasp on visual story telling and theming. Watch Ashita no Joe, then at least a few episodes of Ultraman, Gunbuster is useful too, but especially something like Zambot 3. Bunch of others that will all paint a clearer picture, and then once you yourself have attained a passion for art and creation through the lense of the media ashes that eva was born of, eva becomes very very easy to love. Because it is a work that oozes love. It's truly a waste to waste your time worrying about not getting the meaning (even if it's yelled in your face in eva's case), or can't immediately appreciate the episodic complexity that is a MotW formula. It's all taste and taste is not rigid, it grows with time, through familiarity and passion.

[@SuperFang1]

​@@redmenace3786 Someone finally gets it. Eva is the most overrated anime I've ever watched, and I've seen hundreds. You broke it down perfectly.

[@gokulrajv]

@@redmenace3786 Eva is so much more deep than you have described it was the first of it's kind for when it was released

[@SirToaster9330]

Honestly, despite what Isayama says about himself I think he's a brilliant writer

[@Comicbroe405]

Absolutely agreed. He wrote the story he wanted to & ppl should at least respect him for it while agreeing/disagreeing on his decisions.

[@kingslayerx1716]

Oh definitely

[@henazz2561]

@@EvilMikaIzHerethe fandom is very childish and most dont know anything about storytelling either lol. They just want their fav manga to be badass and edgy like they think they are😂

[@IamFree2]

No he's not

[@SirToaster9330]

@@IamFree2 that's imbecile logic

[@Chillinlikeavilll]

I was at the isayama panel at anime nyc, and I’m just so proud of how appreciative the audience was. Seeing the reception of the ending really scared me on his behalf, but everyone was hyping him so much that. Ps, he’s such a funny guy!!

[@dinmavric5504]

Yes, so appreciative they never asked him a single critical question. Those are not fans, they are people without a backbone who like lolis.

[@AlexM-zp2ti]

@@dinmavric5504 Somebody should've asked him why he didn't copy the best parts of Muv Luv but copied everything else

[@juicejooos]

@@dinmavric5504 i have absolutely no idea what you're talking about and the lack of context is killing me

[@COURIER169]

@@dinmavric5504whats the point pf critisizing him if he will never do manga or storytelling again?

[@emperiop86]

@@dinmavric5504 what would you have asked?

[@bighex5340]

Yo, did this mans just come out of nowhere with a fire video essay with top notch editing???

[@CorvuSphere]

Learned a lot this past month. Not stopping there!

[@drownedhill3829]

Another hero has risen

[@ddm1912]

Just like Isayama came out with AoT

[@jeremywinston1]

@@CorvuSpherecan you tell me how you learned, what you watched, etc please?

[@ignorant1126]

Interestingly, Isayama put his inferiority complex into almost every important character. Eren: Struggles with being weaker than others. After his mum died, he lamented that he couldn't save her 'because I'm a kid, because I'm weak' Armin: Tries to sacrifice himself for others at least four times because of how little he likes himself Reiner: Was the bottom of the warrior unit and only became the Armoured because Marcel got involved Falco: Often laments that Gabi is more capable than him Zeke: Never succeeds in his training Ymir: Decides to sacrifice herself because she sees her life as pointless as compared to Historia or the warriors Floch: Sees himself as a horrible devil Bertholdt: Considers himself a monster who deserved to die There's still Levi, Mikasa, Sasha and others who were either always capable or didn't care about their capabilities, but the amount of characters with inferiority is staggering

[@lumoc.]

Shadis: He's not special like the others, just a normal person incapable of great deeds Kenny: He believes he's not empathic with others because he likes power, or some form of transcendental understanding, and can only move forward if drunk in some faith Hanji: She's smart and all, but not suited to be a leader or make tough decisions First King of the Walls: Imprisoned his own people within the walls in the hope that they would eventually die cut off from the world Ymir: Loved her own torturer The list probably goes on.

[@donalddonald348]

Isn’t that realistic? Quite literally everyone has insecurities

[@nok4799]

What about miche

[@yusavelli0448]

Not everyone

[@yusavelli0448]

@@ignorant1126 I wasn't responding to you

[@mzbzhowkmnn]

Glad somebody depicted yams personality and nature. Hes indeed very structured but reserved. I always felt sorry for him, but really no one knows what's going on inside of him. the man only took a couple of vacations and postponed chapters during the new years

[@jorgelopez-xb5dv]

He's a real genius! His story telling is incredible in AOT. In my opinion, it's the best show of any show I've ever seen in my 57 years of life,, and I've watched thousands of shows. Mr Isayama. Don't trip. No matter what happens from this point, AOT is still the best story I've ever encountered

[@k122-h1v]

Seeing how he had a lot of self-doubts, I really admire how he continued to work hard and pushed through.

[@deadsoon]

A lot of this resonates with me as an artist. However I haven't found any means to share my creations properly. I don't lack the ability either, what I lack is the conduit. At least in Japan manga is a viable option for artists. To my family I look like a child playing with crayons still even though I went to college to study fine arts anyway. It's a hard field when you need to prove your self worth whilst being vulnerable at the same time. Most occupations allow a distance between the labor and one's emotional life. Art however, demands it.

[@yum8666]

If the conduit you need doesn't exist make a new one to express yourself and never once doubt yourself.

[@howardli7129]

Which country do you live ?

[@OnMyLunchBreak07]

Continue moving forward!

[@thegrunbeld6876]

I understand that feeling. Keep going and don't doubt yourself!

[@crownedoll]

I’m also studying fine arts in college… it’s scary how relatable this comment is

[@OldLadyMapleSeed]

What the creator said about why his female characters are like that actually felt wonderfully empathetic. The appeal of media like Shounen is the escapism, the fantasy of becoming truly powerful by working hard, and it’s often made really difficult for women to participate in that fantasy. A lot of women really like action-y anime, or would, but the female characters are either very weak or uncomfortably sexualized, or both, and if they are strong, it’s because they are remarkably special, and even then it’s often played as a joke and they tend to be side characters. Unlike make shounen protagonists, they usually aren’t given the chance to genuinely compete with male characters, and they definitely don’t get to earn enough respect to not be treated like a punchline if they do. It’s a terribly lonely feeling to know you wouldn’t have a place in the world even in your fantasy, and the writer of AOT understands the yearning for a fair fight and gives everyone a chance to imagine having a part in his story. That’s really very sweet.

[@runway5338]

Definitely the way he writes his female characters, with respect to them as a person (rather than focusing in on their gender and stereotypical gender differences), helped elevate the story as a whole. Most of the audience loves Mikasa, Sasha, Annie, Hange, etc. Honestly, a lot of the characters served their part in the story well. From the parallels we see between the soldiers in Paradis Island and Marley, and the themes they help drive home. The story does a great job respecting their characters and the roles they play in the story.

[@EmmarainePink]

"A terrible, lonely feeling" definitely.

[@jagosvujovic2086]

Ironic that you say this when Mikasa is literally the epitome of the female stereotype in shounen that you just desribed (although SnK isnt shounen). Shes only super powerful because shes special (an Ackermann), she has no real character development through the story except the very beginning, and the only reason shes the way she is is because of Eren, her whole life philosophy is something Eren taught her, as a matter of fact her whole character is basically nothing without Eren. I agree on the other female characters in the story being decently well written but Mikasa is just an awful example though.

[@s2CHAN-m5r]

@@runway5338 I understand your point but I see no reason why a woman or a man can't base their struggles off their sex. Men often have to deal so many things, expected to do things JUST BECAUSE they're a man. So why not women? NGL that kind of thinking is incelish. We can't ignore biology, bro.

[@jingleballs9935]

Why y’all gotta make everything so deep man. Just enjoy the entertainment. I never got wanting to see yourself in that stuff.

[@jorgelopez-xb5dv]

He has written and drawn the most incredible story I ever heard and saw. In my opinion, AOT is the best show I ever saw in my life. The story of AOT are exactly nightmares I had as a child. Being eating or chased by a giant humanoid was the scariest thing to me. I immediately identified with AOT.. I say thank you Mr Isayama. I love AOT!!

[@CrazeTheZilla]

After all of this I just want to give this man a big hug He absolutely fucking deserves it especially after what he's given us and what he's personally been through Isayama is an absolute fucking legend

[@beamertoy]

As someone who hates staying in one place and feeling trapped, feeling like im not special and that I'm just the next person in line. These things never sit well with me. And I feel like Isayama and Eren express this. The constant need to think and to do things differently has always been in their nature. Until you reach a point where you alienate yourself and feel like you are more difficult to connect with and understand. I don't want to sound like thousands of ppl online saying "he's just like me". But I get it. And I'm glad so many others do as well. It must have touched him deeply to realize how many people adore this series.

[@tomurashigarakiii]

I face this problem too, and you described how it feels perfectly.

[@inrecluse]

What Eren's mother said to Shadis is for you, then (and me too). The scene where she talks while carrying Eren. I can't remember the exact words but the message lingers. Missed it during my 1st and 2nd watch.

[@o.s8573]

A feeling of endless adolescence is honestly something I've never recognised in aot until now, but the more I think about it, the more I feel that that's a big part of the picture and why it's so important and resonates with me. This video is really well done, it made me feel things 10/10

[@jakesjacket]

Ever since I'd heard on social media that Isayama had apologized for the ending of attack of titan, the question of who Isayama really is has been lingering in the back of my mind for months now, but I never really bothered to find out until now. I think now I have something similar to that of an answer. His story is very relatable and inspiring. Thank you for this video, it was very well put together👍

[@coppolationthree]

This video really shows how much Isayama poured of himself into what I think will be his magnum opus, I can really see myself in Eren, and now in Isayama too, the multifaceted philosophy of AOT is a direct reflection of the many experiences Isayama lived and endured, I really think that as much as he denies it, his messages are very clear (freedom, ethics, someone’s good is another’s evil, and both are inevitable, just like human violence, because again, as beautiful as this world is, it is still very cruel, and actual peace, if it exists, is still very far ahead (these are just some of the themes in the show/manga)) and he feels similar to Eren on many levels. I loved this video, keep it up!

[@CorvuSphere]

Thank you!

[@jedlabedla5893]

Exactly, its just that some people are too biased and hypocritical to apreciate the storys ending and Erens character arc.

[@thalmoragent9344]

I understand it. Despite it being critically acclaimed, its the little things, like the few negative reactions, and the realization of a now much more experienced writer/artist looking back at his past work and thinking "man, I could've done that better", that adds up and can lead to self doubt and the underestimating of oneself.

[@andyzhang7890]

God as an aspiring mangaka this video hits hard.. I feel like I resonated with basically everything Isayama said and felt here... While I wish he didn't have to go thorugh so much mental turmoil, knowing I'm not alone in going through all this and even those that many would call a legend, a genius, the GOAT even has been through it, it gives me hope to push through and make my own shonen series that will resonate with people as deeply and as much as AOT does...

[@CorvuSphere]

Keep moving forward!

[@ThugOG30VIPs3rd-T]

Faxxx boi I hope u make it fr one day🧪💯 I'll try to b the one who really reads it first

[@pauldee7504]

This video has fully changed my perception towards Isayama and his story, thank you for making this awespiring content.

[@CorvuSphere]

Appreciate the support!

[@schismedUp]

Bro, as a writer and the biggest aot fan ever (read the manga and watched anime like a 100 times), this video is just jaw dropping and inspiring. Although I knew a lot about the author, but never in such detail and chronological clarity. You did great justice to one of my favourite creatives of all time. To realise that isayama with all his flaws and insecurities wrote this connects me so much to him and brings me much closer to everything he’s done in the show. He’s one of us, a purist , a normal guy and he just wants to be one of them, you know ? Man isayama is one of the main characters of attack on titan for me. This literary piece of art has been one of the most rewarding experiences of all time, despite any controversy. Isayama, if you are reading this, I want you to know that you’re my best friend even if we never met. Thank you for putting your heart and soul and making perhaps one of, if not, the greatest modern masterpieces…no no..remove the word modern.!!! P.S. we want more hahaha, no pressure

[@sefatsilverlake3816]

Haven't read the manga yet, no spoilers but, what did you thought about the ending? I see a lot of hate

[@JojoSmacks]

I agree man. I wish i never read the last couple of chapters. so then i could still hold isayama and aot in my perfect category

[@schismedUp]

To be honest, I'm reserving my thoughts until I watch the anime. I don't think the manga represented what Isayama wanted to say and just like certain scenes in the anime make more sense just because of animation and music, etc, I wanna see how I feel about it. I rushed through the ending because it's worth waiting for in the anime. The last chapter, I'm curious. Isayama himself said that the anime is the better version, so fingers crossed that the controversy is lessened.

[@JojoSmacks]

@@schismedUp well can you atleast tell me what you thought the general message was. I can tear the ending he gave us to shreds tbh but i always wanna hear what people thought the intention was

[@kingslayerx1716]

Do you have any works out? I want to read them!

[@ShounenN]

This dude created literally the best Anime ever to be seen on this planet..he is such a normal human being with his own troubles behind all of this. This success must come in as a great shock to a person..

[@UzmaBoka]

We are all in debt to him for a generational masterpiece

[@Nermeen.]

Man, I used to be angry with him because the ending, you gave me a new point of view, a deeper one.. I'm not angry anymore. I wish he is happy with his new life right now, and I really really appreciate his efforts and won't complain anymore, his journey with himself and his work was tough but he earned the love and respect from millions of people ...❤ Thank you for the video, subscribed ^^

[@CorvuSphere]

Wow thanks for taking the time to express this!

[@ma.2089]

no matter how the end, it’s still a taxing job that deserves appreciation. Esp if you’re a Shounen mangaka (they seem to have work crunch way more than other mangaka). I know Horikoshi (MHA) has admitted to changing his story to fit with reader polls and reoccurring nightmares which seems to have negatively effected his work. Ppl like Miura and Togashi have suffered a lot due to overwork. These issues often negatively impact the work, and we shouldn’t hold it against them entirely.

[@nahte-]

Bro, the part where Isayama was apologizing to the fans for the ending broke my heart. He crafted an incredible story and ending in my opinion. I hope he knows how loved he is.

[@purpledrea45]

It makes me feel really sad he felt like he had to apologize for the ending. This man gave us so much with aot, so much of his time, blood, and tears! . Something he didn’t need to do but he did. If it wasn’t for this man we wouldn’t have one of the greatest animes/mangas ever made. We should be thanking him! And I say thank you!

[@crypthor2008]

intelligent and genius, this masterpiece is a reflection of how he is, a great human being also he has immense strenght, to be able to bear the weight of his own criticism due to perfectionism, low self steem and imposter syndrome. he kept going and reached his goal, thats insane power. insane, consider that much people dont even start due to much less than that. he is the real titan

[@thesilentsheepdog777]

I really love the symbolism between Eren and the walls and Isayama’s feeling trapped in his hometown. I relate to that so much.

[@GCSlala]

Probably my favourite analysis on youtube. Isayama is a huge inspiration for me, I hope he returns with his next manga very soon😭

[@devonmason7827]

I can say that this very much help to me because his story attack on Titans alone has changed my outlook on life grateful that the story was able to get this far

[@angusaya1740]

Watching your video and understanding what Isayama went through made me appreciate AOT a lot more. You deserve a lot more views and subscribers, you're amazing!

[@CorvuSphere]

Thank you!

[@blerst7066]

I love AOT because the story matures as the mangaka matures. It started with Eren screaming that he would kill all titans, but ended with some serious questions about hate, war, and violence. It's very unorthodox, but it works because it reflects Isayama's personal growth.

[@anyo_mations]

I had no idea Isayama was so insecure and so damn hard of himself about his work. Honestly, it's very relatable

[@Hepheat75]

He's one of my favorite authors. He also was one of the people who inspired me to become an author.

[@senatuspopulusqueromanus2082]

Fuck, this guy is very relatable.

[@everettenjeze6276]

Eren Yeager is def a reflection of Hajime isayama. From his personality, and determination to keep moving forward no matter how shit it is, but also how they had the same up bringing and wanting to be free to see the world. Both got their wish because they kept moving forward and never looked back.

[@eglantinepapeau1582]

no one is perfect he shouldn't be so hard on himself , he has created a great story !

[@lucifernas5696]

Ending was awesome. Thank you Isayama. You've really hurt me 😂it means your story will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you ❤

[@jell._.y]

I genuinely liked the ending at first read so hopping on to the internet to see other people's reactions definitely shocked me 😭. Well my opinion hasn't changed, love aot. Best anime ever.

[@isaac_paech]

Art is and always will be a reflection of its artist. It's simply impossible to write an objective story. Thanks to this video, I can now appreciate the characters in AoT a lot more and see why Isayama chose to write certain characters the way they are.

[@jackluffy7914]

When you were explaining isayama backstory it kinda hit home to me because I’m in the exact same position. I’m not good at anything I don’t feel special. I’m very awkward and people remind me each time because when I talk to some they give me a weird look. Hell i can’t even pronounce my name right because of the way I speak I have to slow down my words to say it. Even though I’m 18 this is a problem I’ve been having for a while and it’s very frustrating. I don’t have much irl friends over it. I’m trying to better myself though and speak up more because nothing will change if I don’t change it.

[@CorvuSphere]

It sounds like you're on the right path. Hope Isayama's backstory helps provide encouragement in some way, keep moving forward!

[@jackluffy7914]

@@CorvuSphere thanks man I appreciate it!

[@Bornagainvillain]

Not gonna lie. I relate a lot to Isayama in that my own ideas did come from playing with legos. I am an aspiring writer, and a lot of my methods came from legos.

[@LuisSierra42]

Same, AoT is my favorite piece of media precisely because I relate to Isayama so much and the concepts he expresses in the story

[@cheezitfargworth]

U will fail

[@Bornagainvillain]

@@cheezitfargworth troll elsewhere incel.

[@ViperJoe]

​@@cheezitfargworthWhy would you say such a thing? What do you gain out of it? Do you just enjoy being an asshole with the anonymity afforded to you by the internet? I'm genuinely curious.

[@davidsplooge14]

​@@cheezitfargworthwhy so mean

[@i_e_she]

Thanks for making this brilliant essay about Isayama! AoT is the THE best story/show I've ever seen and the mind behind it is something that I find just as much beauty and depth in. This video deserves much more views!

[@CorvuSphere]

Thanks! Appreciate the support!

[@kien9350]

Thinking back, my expectation was twisted by the fandom theory. There really is no way for Isayama to make everyone happy, even if he fulfill these fan expectation, there will be a different group hate it. It much be terrifying to gather so much fan and being pressure by multiple different expectation. A year after the ending. I found myself accepting AOT for what it is. It's Alright and that is enough and it's still one of my favorite show. So thank you Isayama.

[@daniaaal]

Exactly. When confronted with the pressure of pleasing multiple people with different sorts of expectations from one another, Isayama ultimately chose one that he is satisfied with the most. I think he made the correct decision, because nobody should live their life to be a slave to others.

[@ThugOG30VIPs3rd-T]

❤💯

[@phonesjuda7318]

​@@daniaaalbut that's kinda what his characters ended up doing, staying slaves. And no, he wasn't satisfied the most either, he even apologised publicly and knew he had to make amendments in the anime version

[@novakaizr]

I saw in another interview when he was asked if Eren was truly free or if he was forced to do what he did, and Isayama answers by comparing it to himself. When he started writing he had a plan for how the story would go, and as he grew older and more experienced his outlook changed a lot and the series became more popular, yet when it came to writing the ending he felt he was stuck with the plan he came up with when he was young. That even though it was his story that he came up with, he didn't feel in control of the direction it would go.

[@CorvuSphere]

I read this as well, I believe it was the New York Times interview with Isayama that was released a few weeks ago. Some nice insight I wish I could've included

[@hysteri]

wow, thats really insightful. Damn, thanks for sharing that

[@simoneofcourse1867]

Wow, that was such a good all in all review about Isayama and what he had gone through while making AOT. I liked the ending of the story of that manga, so I never really understood why so many people were so angry about it. I also knew that Isayama really felt bad about the negative criticism, that made me feel so sorry for him. I really hope he can relax now, after the anime is done. I think he made a great manga which story I will never forget about.

[@Alex-bx6cm]

This was really well written.

[@CorvuSphere]

Thanks!

[@silentobserver888]

Please I hope you do more introspection videos of the creators of these works. As a writer and artist myself these are really inspiring, insightful and informative.

[@CorvuSphere]

I have some more mangakas I want to cover in mind. Though they take a long time to research so I'll have to spread them out a bit over time. Hope you'll check them out!

[@silentobserver888]

@@CorvuSphere I will sub for future content! This was excellent by the way!

[@CorvuSphere]

Thanks!

[@dybixs1400]

This fucking mad lad with 400 subs just decided to make a damn fire 30 min long video essay, RESPECT

[@ravenpinkman6322]

I came here to say Despite all of my complains about the final, I can not imagine my life without his art. It's still masterpiece after all. It is still touching my soul and every scene of it breaks my heart into pieces like no other film or anime or anything does. It now defines my personality a little bit, because the thoughts he brings with his work... Wise. He is a wise man. If he could ever hear me I would say that he is a wonderful writer and so talented despite all controversial reviews.

[@nakoda787]

After the animated ending, it seems like most people really like it. I remembered back to when the last chapter came out and it seemed like everyone hated it. With more positive feedback I hope the man feels satisfied with everything now

[@LyThecreator]

This video just recommended to me at my lowest about my art. And gosh I felt called out A LOT by this. This video is very well written video so great job m8, but also I’m in tears.

[@CorvuSphere]

Hope the video/Isayama provided some motivation. Keep moving forward!

[@moveslikeninja1]

i would like to give him a hug

[@lanzer22]

Great info on the very talented mangaka. The interest is heightened due to the controversial ending but if you dive in and truly understand the theme of the entire story, everything in the ending makes sense and is the only way for this story to end. Stories where the author chickened out and betrayed its theme is shallow and hollow. I'm very glad that Isayama told the story that he wanted.

[@monoverantus]

This is an excellent and heartwarming video. I'm continually horrified to see how easily and sloppily people label this poor, awkward man "fascist" without critically engaging with his story.

[@-______-6536]

People call him fascist?

[@monoverantus]

@@-______-6536 If you've never heard about it, I envy you. People have been going on about this for years.

[@dinmavric5504]

when are you going to do some aot ost analysis? 😆

[@monoverantus]

@@dinmavric5504 hehe, we'll see when the anime has ended.

[@841Takis]

@-________-6536 yeah, people like FD signifier

[@daniaaal]

Thank you for your research about Isayama. I'm an anime-only fan of AOT and I'm genuinely looking forward to the finale finale of the show, despite more or less understanding that it's a controversial ending in the manga that displeased a lot of the fans. Personally, I'm a fan of tragic stories as long as they provide meaningful lessons for the audience to reflect on. So I have a feeling that I will like the anime ending, despite what others say. Watching your video about Isayama and how it parallels to his writing and the characters in the show makes me appreciate AOT even more, not as something that's meant to be objective, but rather a reflection on how the author views the world and a subjective and emotional catharsis for the author. So thank you once again.

[@CorvuSphere]

Thanks for this comment! I'm looking forward to seeing how the anime adapts the ending too.

[@levitessackerman]

This is so sad, Isayama is my favorite manga writer, and I had no idea he went through all of this, at first I thought he was a lil crazy in the head. I'm glad he could somewhat sort himself out ❤

[@AleffLima069]

Despite the ending being controversial or bad, i gotta say that it was one of the greatest stories in manga for me

[@davidharner2481]

I wish people gave Isayama more credit. He did everything he could to try to wrap up the story in the best way he could think of.

[@EliDEVITTSpeaks]

There needs to be a video like this for Fujimoto.

[@CorvuSphere]

I'm planning to make this a series with more mangakas/writers. Fujimoto is definitely under consideration...

[@icecoldhuman7727]

bro you've put an unthinkable amount of research in this video, thank you for this video its beautiful. you're very underrated tho.

[@CorvuSphere]

Thanks! Really appreciate the support!

[@danielimmortuos666]

I want to say thank you for this spectacular essay, and thank you isayama for his incredible manga

[@CorvuSphere]

Thanks for listening!

[@alfredayala4125]

He wrote one of the best stories of all time, people are so mean online…… He did a perfect work with aot

[@itram99]

He did make a truly perfect story with perfectly written characters. And then in a single chapter threw all his hard work in the trash and set it on fire.

[@DanielNakasone]

I really did like the manga ending. Of course, it wasn't at the same level as the previous episodes but I think that can be fleshed out in the anime, with more space to breathe. In the end, the scene when Eren is talking during the rumbling about achieving Freedom, that to me spoke a lot about Isayama's feeling of adolescent energy of wanting to destroy everything. That was a nice moment of mirroring that I got.

[@dinmavric5504]

If you like that trash ending, then you have no critical faculty in your brain.

[@thesmashbeyonder5127]

​​@@dinmavric5504Are you this insecure that you're insulting someone over a freaking opinion? Even I don't think the ending is good, but i don't insult people for it.

[@NTav540]

Isayama should not have felt that he had to apologize. His work is one of the greatest exercises of imagination to me, beginning to the freaking end. People did not get their fanfiction or their 'world peace'. Guess what? War repeating itself is the most realistic thing in the whole saga,.

[@animangasis]

An absolutely amazing analysis. I feel him as a artist honestly. I’m glad he was able though to leave an impact on millions of readers. He truly is a genius in art and story. I checked out your channel and I absolutely love your content, I’d love to collab with you on an analysis anime video sometime if you are ever interested :)

[@CorvuSphere]

Thank you! A collab sounds really cool actually. Whenever you think the time is right, feel free to send me an email and we could discuss this further

[@animangasis]

⁠@@CorvuSphereSounds cool! Where can I email ya? :)

[@CorvuSphere]

About section of my channel, it's got an "email for business inquiries" thing with an address

[@animangasis]

@@CorvuSphere Awesome! I emailed you.

[@Reddrik]

First, the disclaimer at the start was based asf, I can hardly enjoy video essays without a looming threat of being spoiled. Second, this video was PACKED with really significant stuff. Creators have gotten into the habit of basic recollection rather than deep research, and it's evident you indulged in the latter. A couple points in here actually reinforce some themes relevant to a video script I'm writing now! Isayama interviews with proper translation are hard to come by, so this video was an absolute goldmine. Thanks for the hard work!

[@CorvuSphere]

Thanks! That's really cool I'll have to check out your video once it's out. I can empathize with that spoiler threat very well too, lol.

[@cli1106]

This is an incredibly well done video. Definitely deserves more views and recognition

[@CorvuSphere]

Thank you!

[@JuanThaSilva]

You should not overestimate yourself when you are learning a skill. In reality, underestimating your ability can help you discover your flaws on that hard skill. It's a strategy, not a cheat. Not saying you should feel bad about your skill. Just acknowledge it and embrace it. Be & feel willing to just improve what you just discovered about yourself that you want to change. Edit: Did I get this wrong? please reply to point out any mistakes here.

[@TheDonLemonSnickety]

I actually don’t think any of this negativity is rare at all, especially among creatives, but probably among all of us. I know I’m very similar. I think what IS different is Isayama’s willingness to admit to his insecurities so blatantly. This video probably is the first time I’ve really connected with the “actually me” meme. But on a far larger scale, clearly this man lives up to what we might call a genius or at least close to it. And perhaps when it comes to people we would call genius, it’s probably for the best if they aren’t fully aware of how high they stand on the pyramid.

[@hannahbun]

I wonder what sort of character Eren would have been in the end if Isayama didn't have the opportunity grow as a person over the course of writing him? Would the story still reach a similar conclusion, just with less depth? Or would it go a completely different direction? It seems like many of the major plot points were decided from day one, but the tone/personality/motivations of the character throughout those plot points may have been entirely different.

[@kentuckyfriedchildren5385]

Isayama is special, even if he doesn't think so, not everyone can create one of the best manga on their first try, Attack on Titan is also pretty much famous world wide, he is special

[@ReaperShackal]

As a up and coming writer, this is incredibly relatable.

[@MEXTguide_yoyo]

I just want to say thankyou. This is a really good, grounded and objective analysis. His characters went through alot, anyone who's seen or read attack on titan knows this but with videos like yours one can really appreciate that as the author of what I personally think is a modern day classic of any story telling medium (especially anime and manga), Isayama must have been going through alot too and channeled those hardships (consciously or not) in to the characters we've all grown to love, hate, love and hate or ultimately just understand for the humanity that they represent. Which while being in a very fictional set up, ring so true to reality that there's so much to learn from them. As for my opinion of the ending: I liked it. Not because it made me feel good but because it felt real. and I'm so grateful and inspired even, that Isayama fought through all that rejection, anxiety and self doubt to deliver this work to us all, watching and eventually reading Attack on Titan did hurt at times but like he put it 'the nutrients of that pain' were fuel for growth: to appreciate the moments that felt good, and keep moving despite the moments that didn't. And when the anime truly truly wraps it all up, I'll be sad but I'll be happy that I can go back to the very beginning and experience the ups and downs all again, because with a piece of work this cleverly and creatively crafted, there will be more to love and learn from it that I may have missed on my first watch. I want to believe that AOT is the kind of story that will live on in the hearts and minds of many and retain its relevance for many years to come, considering what Isayama and all the people involved must have gone through to make it, they deserve that much.

[@geeksupreme499]

As someone who use to hate anime. I want nothing more then to Thank Isayama for AOT. This show / manga will forever be in my heart. I genuinely hope he decides pick up the pen again one day. Especially after such a beautiful anime finale. As a fellow yeagerist that wanted Eren to live. The ending is perfect and I’d never change it. Thank you Isayama.❤️

[@Bronson78738]

Isayama is the GOAT

[@SalKhayer]

Isayama made me think of story writing, characters, and the drive of what it means to be human with a couple of scribbles on a page and the thoughts in his brain. I admit, I was also critical of the ending when I first read it. The anime version was much the same, but slightly different, and by then I think I was more willing to accept it. I quite loved it and felt many emotions of gratitude and joy that I didn't think I would. I thought I would be upset by the ending again. But I wasn't. It was glorious. A hallmark media moment in my life that I will remember and cherish forever.

[@mooselove]

This video reminds me how much I love this series.

[@bm4604]

This video had better production value and concise way of delivering information then i originally wouldvof thought. Im impressed

[@koui4449]

Bro having such an amazing work about one of my three favourite mangakas and writters overall is such a devine gift . Thanks for your polished work king subbed

[@CorvuSphere]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@sanjlon4522]

As J Cole said: Don't dive into social media. It's the least pleasant place for creators. You don't want to stay there.

[@will-iy9gu]

Just wanted to let you know this documentary is amazing

[@CorvuSphere]

Thank you!

[@Patokkiya]

great video man one of the few videos that didn't bore me not even for one second

[@CorvuSphere]

Wow, thank you!

[@Doctorithm]

Just watched this, a few months after the Anime ending. Brillant pieces of work. Be it AoT, or this Video. Keep It Up Brother 🙏

[@CorvuSphere]

Thanks a ton! Really appreciate it

[@argnator]

I was very happy when Sasha died. Not because I hate her or thought it would provide the pivotal breaking point to force the characters into new, complex arcs. But it felt like Revenge. There was an anecdote before then about how Isayama wrote the manuscript for a chapter where Sasha died and his editor Cried at it and told him to change it because she was their favorite character and he couldn't just kill her like that. And because of the weight of the enormity of AoT's popularity at the time, Isayama felt compelled to do what he was told to work the story for the fans. Then at some point it felt like he snapped, realized that the entire series was in HIS control, not his Editor and not his Fans, and just started doing whatever he wanted, press and prestige be Damned. And I respected that a lot. An author who bucks the trends forced upon him and sticks a middle finger up at EVERYONE who told him what to do is going beyond just good writing, that's a leading man's attitude. That's someone with confidence in their story. It's all anecdote, borderline rumor, but I hope Isayama's next work has as little obstruction as possible between his ideas and the public.

[@Cho0segoose]

I feel like he lost that control in the final chapters though and let the fans/editors get to his head unfortunately but the lead up was very legendary indeed

[@RyanNicholas33]

I appreciate your video format of not having a drawn out, 2 plus minute intro that tells me nothing about the video I’m about to watch. You give a great clear outline of what you are covering and get right into it. Thank you.

[@CorvuSphere]

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback too, that was what I was aiming for when writing it

[@MathouManson]

Its really sad to see someone thinking they worth nothing and dont deserve happiness,i know that feeling way too much and it really makes me sad to know theres a lot of people dealing with these issues everyday

[@Necazmaj93]

Great work! I can see that you spent hours researching to make this video and I know that was not easy, especially knowing how withdrawn Isayama is. Keep up the good work!

[@CorvuSphere]

Thanks, that's very motivating!

[@MrKage-fb2wy]

Hope your channel blows up man! You keep this up and you’ll make it big!

[@CorvuSphere]

I appreciate the support!

[@maybewascool]

I just want everyone to know that I absolutely love and cherish isayama and his story was one of my biggest inspiration to me as an artist

[@corinnemoorman3178]

bro why would he ever doubt this beautiful peace of work???? Its impacted so many people beyond words... his goal "to harm the readers" seriously did come true because me along with many others cry and feel angst watching this show. The first time I saw the ending I could not physically keep it to myself I had to go bother my family about it, thats how much of an impact this series has had on me.

[@thesmashbeyonder5127]

Damn, I can relate to this dude alot. I also think I'm trash at storytelling no matter what I do. No matter what he thinks himself, I really love Attack On Titan, it's my second favorite show of all time, and it definitely influenced my writing, especially as a aspiring mangaka. I also don't think the ending is that bad.

[@halflife2260]

Damn , what a high quality video, very enjoyable good work.

[@CorvuSphere]

Thank you!

[@hyouka1896]

Hey pal! I am sure others have told you already, but I am really impressed with the quality of your work! This must have been one of the best videos on Attack on Titan I must have seen as of yet. One that really delves into the author's psychology. I tend to care a lot for the lives behind the people making the works I like, so thanks for shedding some light on this topic. Keep up the good work!

[@CorvuSphere]

Thank you!

[@gifhsksbd]

Anime was a masterpiece

[@technologyculturedneo]

9:22 - that just had to be the most depressing thing I've ever heard 😥😥like.....i felt all that

[@CandyThePuppy]

Dang Iseyama sounds so much like me but as a Mangaka. ToT I'm a writer, so while not exactly the same I totally get it.

[@Momoyue]

I really didn't like the ending. That being said, if I ever met Isayama, I would never tell him that to his face. How can you hate a man that worked so hard on a series? I would only tell him of the positive things I liked. I'm still grateful he created AoT and I really do enjoy the series as a whole. Even if I didn't like the ending, if it's what the author truly wanted then I'm fine with that. Not every series is going to be a solid 10/10, but you can still appreciate the good aspects of it.