Attack on Titan fans have long awaited the moment when Mikasa Ackerman’s iconic Goth look, first introduced in promotional artwork, would finally make its way into the anime. With the release of Attack on Titan: The Last Attack, that moment has finally arrived. The new post-credits scene, which is part of the feature film celebrating the franchise’s 15th anniversary, brings this fan-favorite design to life in the official anime canon.
The film, which compiles the events of the anime’s final specials, not only serves as a retrospective of the series’ epic conclusion but also features a previously unseen post-credits sequence. This scene incorporates the characters from Attack on School Castes, a series of promotional illustrations by Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama, imagining how the series’ beloved characters would look in a modern-day, real-world setting. It is in this new scene that Mikasa’s much-anticipated Goth makeover makes its anime debut.
What Happens in the New Post-Credit Scene?
Now screening in theaters across Japan, Attack on Titan: The Last Attack reveals a lighthearted post-credits sequence, offering fans a glimpse of a “what-if” scenario. The scene imagines the entire Attack on Titan cast enjoying a happy, ordinary life after the events of the series, watching the film they just experienced. This alternate version of the characters appears as they do in the Attack on School Castes art, giving fans a fresh take on the characters they know and love.
Among these reimagined characters is Mikasa, whose look stands in stark contrast to her usual battle-ready persona. Sporting a stylish Goth aesthetic, the new design has been a hit with fans ever since it was first revealed as part of the Attack on School Castes art series. The redesign, which includes darker attire and a more modern, urban look, marks a departure from the Mikasa fans saw in the anime’s original run. However, it’s not just the visual transformation that makes this new version of Mikasa special—its inclusion in the anime is a nod to the deeper, alternate futures explored in the series’ finale.
Why Is Goth Mikasa So Significant?
The “Goth Mikasa” design first appeared in the Attack on School Castes special, which was a fun, offbeat promotional project by Isayama. It provided a unique look at how the characters would fit into the real world, with each being given a distinct, modernized makeover. Mikasa’s goth transformation quickly became the standout design, garnering significant attention and praise from fans.
Isayama himself recognized the impact of this design and made it part of the official Attack on Titan canon. In a subtle reference within the manga, he introduced the Goth Mikasa look as part of one of the potential futures Eren Jaeger envisioned using the Founding Titan’s powers. The look was further solidified in the anime with this new post-credits scene, a special request from Isayama himself as an Easter egg for longtime fans.
The inclusion of Goth Mikasa in the anime has been seen by many as a special tribute from Isayama, reflecting his appreciation for fan culture and their connection to his characters. With the release of Attack on Titan: The Last Attack, Goth Mikasa’s transformation from a fun side project to an integral part of the series’ final moments serves as a heartwarming conclusion for fans who have followed the franchise for over a decade.
A Happier Ending for Mikasa and the Cast
The new scene provides not just an artistic reinterpretation of the characters but also a more optimistic vision of their futures. After the events of the anime’s grand finale, which left fans with a bittersweet conclusion, the post-credits scene offers a glimpse of a more peaceful life for Mikasa and her friends, allowing fans to experience a more joyous and fulfilling ending for their favorite characters.
With Mikasa’s new look officially embraced by the anime, it feels like a fitting closure for the series, providing fans with a glimpse into the future that was imagined in the final moments of Attack on Titan—one where the characters live ordinary, happy lives, free from the conflicts that once defined them.
About Attack on Titan: The Last Attack
Attack on Titan: The Last Attack is a feature film that compiles the two final anime specials of the Attack on Titan anime, which aired over the past two years. The movie is part of a larger celebration marking the 15th anniversary of Hajime Isayama’s original manga debut and features not only the re-edited events of the anime’s conclusion but also the much-anticipated post-credits scene that introduces the modernized, real-world designs of the beloved Attack on Titan characters.
This latest development continues to show that Attack on Titan’s legacy is not just confined to the world of manga and anime but continues to evolve in meaningful ways, keeping fans engaged long after the series’ original conclusion.
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