I’m still a mess. Attack on Titan’s finale gutted me, and I know I’m not alone. That last special, The Final Chapters: Special 2, aired November 5, 2023, and left me staring at my screen, heart in pieces. Eren’s end, Mikasa’s choice, that damn tree—it’s burned into my brain. As an otaku who’s been ride-or-die since Season 1’s Titan roars shook my laptop speakers, I need to know: is Season 5 real? Will we ever see the Survey Corps again? I’ve been digging through the internet—official sites, X, even sketchy blogs—chasing any hint of hope. Spoiler alert: it’s rough out there. Grab a tissue, let’s unpack this as fans and truth-seekers, because I’m as pissed and hopeful as you are.
Where We Left Off: The Finale That Broke Us
Season 4, The Final Season, was a beast. MAPPA’s animation? Stunning, even if the pacing stumbled. Three parts, two hour-long specials, stretching from December 2020 to November 2023—it was a marathon. By the end, Eren’s Rumbling crushed half the world, Mikasa faced the unthinkable, and Armin carried the weight of peace. They even threw in the manga’s epilogue: Paradis in ruins, a kid wandering toward a tree that screams “new Titan cycle.” It felt final, right? Too final. I rewatched Season 1 on Crunchyroll last weekend—Eren’s mom, the Colossal Titan’s kick—and I can’t believe it’s over. But is it? My heart’s screaming no, so let’s see what the data says.
The Brutal Truth: No Season 5 in Sight
Here’s the knife to the chest: Attack on Titan Season 5 isn’t happening. I hate typing that. The official Twitter/X account @anime_shingeki called The Final Chapters the end back in April 2022. No hints, no teases.
Hajime Isayama’s manga wrapped with Chapter 139 in June 2021, and the anime adapted every last page—Eren’s plan, Ymir’s curse, all of it. Anime News Network says it’s done. MyAnimeList agrees. Even Forbes chimed in, calling the story complete.
MAPPA’s off animating Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man, and there’s zero sign they’re coming back. I checked the official site, scrolled X until my eyes hurt—nothing. It’s like Eren took our hopes with him.
But come on, this is Attack on Titan! It’s sold over 100 million manga volumes. There’s gotta be something, right?
I kept digging, and here’s what turned up:
- Attack on Titan: The Last Attack movie, hitting Japan in 2025 and the West in February. Sounds huge, but it’s just The Final Chapters re-edited into 145 minutes of cinematic glory. Director Yuichiro Hayashi called it a “gift” for fans, but it’s not new episodes. Damn it.
- A new manga chapter, Bad Boy, dropped in April 2024. It’s a Levi side story in an art book, not a sequel. Some fans hoped it meant more anime, but nope—it’s standalone.
Rumors, Hopes, and Fan-Fueled Chaos
Okay, let’s talk rumors, because the fandom’s buzzing. On X, people are losing it. One user, @TheAttackOrion, swore in April 2025 that “Season 5 is filmed and dropping soon!” No proof, just vibes. Another, @zephyr7755_, ranted about how we’re owed more. I feel you, buddy. But these are dreams, not facts. Don’t buy into it without checking—hell, don’t even trust me blindly. Go snoop yourself.
The Mary Sue tossed out a juicy idea: that final tree scene could spark a spinoff. A new Titan cycle, maybe centuries later. No one’s confirmed it, but it’s the kind of hope I’m clinging to, because giving up feels like betraying Levi.
Why’s there no Season 5, though? I’m mad. MAPPA, Isayama—what’s the deal? The manga’s done, sure, but they could write something new. The anime’s ending split fans—some love the tragedy, others hate Eren’s fate. Maybe MAPPA’s dodging the drama. Animation’s pricey, and they’re chasing hotter projects. It’s bullshit!
I was rewatching Season 2 on Hulu, Hange’s Titan experiments lighting up my screen, and I thought, “How can you abandon this?” Levi’s post-war life, the Yeagerists, that tree—there’s so much left. Give us a bone, MAPPA!
What Could Come Next? A Fan’s Wild Guess
No Season 5, no release date. But let’s dream for a sec. If Attack on Titan came back, what would it be? A spinoff about the new Titan cycle? A prequel on the Walls’ origins? The franchise is a cash cow, so I’m betting we’ll see something eventually. Here’s my take:
- A sequel series set generations later, with new characters facing Titans 2.0. That tree’s too big a hint to ignore.
- Production’s slow—Season 4 took two years from announcement to air. If something got greenlit today, we’re looking at 2027. Ugh, the wait.
They’d need new material. Isayama’s focused on side stories, but he could cook up a sequel. Or MAPPA could go anime-original.
I’m not holding my breath, but I can’t let go. The Last Attack movie’s the closest we’ve got for now, and it’s just a rehash. Still, a spinoff’s not impossible. Keep the faith, yeah?
How We Keep the Fight Alive
I’m not done, and neither are you. Here’s how we keep Attack on Titan alive:
- Watch The Last Attack in theaters or on Crunchyroll. Show MAPPA we’re still obsessed.
- Get Bad Boy—it’s in the art book or Volume 35. Levi’s story is worth it.
- Make noise on X. Tag @anime_shingeki, demand a spinoff. Fan power’s real!
- Rewatch on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Disney+ (if you’re in the right region). Drag your friends into the fandom.
So, What’s Left?
I’m gutted, writing this with a lump in my throat. Attack on Titan gave us Eren’s fire, Mikasa’s scarf, Armin’s dreams, and now it’s gone. November 5, 2023, was the end. The Last Attack movie’s coming, Bad Boy’s a nice bonus, but Season 5? It’s a ghost. That tree, though—it’s a seed. A new story, maybe someday. I’m holding onto that, because saying goodbye feels like abandoning the Survey Corps.
What about you? Still hoping for a miracle, or ready to salute and move on? Jump on X, spill your heart, keep the Walls up. Stream Seasons 1–4 on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Disney+. The Last Attack hits February 2025. Let’s watch, scream, and beg for a Titan-sized comeback.
