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Hajime Isayama’sAttack on Titanmirrors the reality that we live in, and it has never been more obvious than it is now. What started as a war between monsters and humans turned into a layered tale about how cursed humanity is. The political scenery and the themes of discrimination drawn by Isayama could very well be referenced when one looks at the recent political developments in the world.
Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election has caught everyone’s attention. While some are happy with the outcome, others are sweating with the uncertainty of what’s to come. With the unpredictability in the air, the message conveyed throughAttack on Titanbecomes a saving grace.
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Donald Trump’s track record hasn’t been the best, a good example of why that is the case could be theCapitol Attack. Even after having evidence of what Trump is truly capable of and the chaos he can ensue, he won the elections. The voters made a decision that could prove detrimental in the future, one that was made even after being aware of the past. Similar to this, Eren ended up wiping 80% of humanity, even after having the power to see through the future and the past.
Moreover, Eren fulfilled his plans in two steps, first, he laid out the grand plan during his years in Marley and then he eventually brought doom with the rumbling. He wouldn’t have been able to carry out his plans as smoothly if it wasn’t for the support of the Yeagerists, who could very well be compared to the extremists in real life. Eren in a way represents both the leader and those who support him.
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He had all the necessary information, but he made a choice that cost millions of lives. Eren and voters were probably in the same predicament: the lack of choices. They simply didn’t see a better alternative. As soon as the rumbling was confirmed, a dark shadow was cast over the future. And,Hajime Isayamamanaged to send a harsh but honest message through it.
Isayama’s Message Becomes More Relevant Than Ever
Humans are plagued by social evils, in which greed and vested interests play a huge role. Even after Eren took the most devastating decision, in the end, the mangaka showed us that history repeated itself. The wars continued and eventually the Titan powers were rediscovered, hinting that the cycle continued. Trump winning the election somehow signifies the repeat of a cycle.
Instead of moving towards the greater good, the political landscape is more about sabotaging and undoing the work of those who were in power before them. In an ideal world, it would have been best if the Marleyans, the Eldians, and the different factions fought together to get rid of the Titan powers. After all, it was the one thing that primarily divided them.
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Similarly, the real world has many issues that can’t be solved if we cling to the hate and the differences. The Republicans and the Democrats could unite to mitigate climate change or ensure a better economic flow. However, as it was said, this is an ideal situation.
If this was so unattainable in a fictional world likeAttack on Titan, then the real world is much more orthodox and complex. The future is uncertain; however, it’s the only variable as the past can certainly not be changed. An ideal and ignorant solution for the future would be to fend for oneself.
And, if one has the resources, they could even extend the same goodwill to some more people around them, creating a better world in return. Just like the Survey Corps, who saved as many lives as they could, without letting go of their personal aspirations. Levi, Mikasa, and the few others survived because they continued to fight for what they believed in.
Those who feel strongly about the political scenario could even delve into issues of policymaking or follow a more proactive approach. However, that’s not possible for everyone. So, the best option after all is to look forward and give it our all for the future. As long as humans exist, differences will do too, and these are just the necessary steps we have to follow towards a better future.
Attack on Titanis available to read on the K Manga app and website.
Laveena Joshi
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Laveena is an anime content writer at FandomWire. Having written more than 800 articles, she’s an expert in mainstream shonen series, ranging from the bizarre world of JoJo’s to the expansive worldbuilding of One Piece.With her formal education in Journalism and Mass Communication, she explores entertainment journalism through the lens of anime and manga, from mainstream and classic titles to niche and obscure ones.
