‘Attack on Titan’ Season 4 Episode 23 titled ‘Sunset’ revolves around the aftermath and aftermath of the Rumble on Paradise Island. While many Eldians have lost their lives, loved ones and homes, internal support for Eren is growing rapidly. Meanwhile, Annie, who has woken up from her four-year sleep plans to fulfill the promise she made to her father. At the same time, Armin prepares to hunt Connie and stop her from sacrificing Falco while Hange meets General Magath and Pieck. Here’s everything you need to know about the ‘Attack on Titan’ season 4 ending, episode 23. SPOILERS AHEAD!!!
Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 23 Recap
After the rumble begins, the Wall Titans marching alongside Eren to confront the allied forces end up hurting a lot of the Eldians as well. While the wounded who lost their families and homes are understandably angry, the overwhelming majority who are unscathed rejoice at the anti-hero’s declaration of war on the rest of the world. The growing support for Eren is worrying for the soldiers as they fear an uprising. Consequently, Hitch orders some of her comrades to prepare for the worst, but while she is at headquarters she comes across some suspicious footsteps going into the basement.
As soon as she opens the door, she is ambushed by Annie, who is waiting for the right moment. Unfortunately, the holder of the Female Titan has weakened over the years and Hitch easily manages to slam her to the ground and tie her hands behind her back. But Annie has already prepared for such an outcome because she had cut herself so that she could transform into a Titan at any time. Hitch realizes the odds are stacked against her and helps Annie escape. Along the way, the Female Titan wielder reveals that she was conscious throughout her captivity and knows what happened in four years from Hitch and Armin’s regular one-sided conversations.
Hitch, who is curious about Annie’s motives and whether she felt bad about taking people’s lives, finally asks her the burning question. The latter does not seek to justify her sins but opens up on her painful past. Annie was born as a result of a forbidden affair between a Marleyan woman and an Eldian man. When officials found out, the toddler was sent to an internment area where she was adopted by a man named Leonhart. Unfortunately, Annie’s adoptive father wanted to live a privileged life, so he forced her to become a warrior.
From an early age, she had to undergo rigorous training, and over time, she became strong enough to beat people who were muscular and taller than her. It cost a lot because all Annie knew now was to hurt others, and nothing really mattered to her. When she was selected for the mission to Paradis Island, her father, who now understood the pain he had put Annie through, made her promise that she would come back to him. Since then, all Annie wants is to go back to her father.
Meanwhile, Armin prepares to pursue Connie and stop her from sacrificing Falco, who could be used to negotiate with Reiner and Pieck. At the same time, Floch, along with other Yaegerists, attempts to take control of the situation on Paradise Island by convincing the volunteers who religiously followed and supported Zeke’s plan to join them. Pieck and General Magath, who watch helplessly as the Titans of the Wall march towards their country, are approached by Hange, who claims to be unarmed and ready to negotiate.
Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 23 Ending: Why does Floch kill one of Zeke’s volunteers? What does he plan to do on Paradise Island?
Floch, who has been one of the most active members of the Yaegerists after Eren’s escape from prison and the resulting uprising, asks Zeke’s volunteers to give up their delusional dreams. Most of them remain silent and unresponsive, but one of the men protests and is shot in the hand by the de facto leader of the Yaegerists. Floch figures his blunt warning will discipline the volunteer, but when he continues to argue against Eren’s schemes, the former Survey Corps recruit doesn’t hesitate to shoot him down on the spot.
The leader of the Yaegerists then claims that Eren gave him his final plans early on. Following his escape from prison, the Holder of the Founding Titan revealed to Floch that he was going to manipulate Zeke into using his full powers. Thus, Floch had known for several months that Eren had never liked Zeke’s plan to genetically sterilize the entire Eldian population. While the anti-hero attacks the rest of the world with his gigantic Wall Titans, Floch will put down any uprising on Paradise Island.
Floch has already started to put his plan into action by killing the volunteer, but he understands that Jean, who is tired of fighting and can be a crucial ally, can be convinced by promises of a comfortable life. The de facto leader of the Yaegerists argues that Jean no longer needs to expose himself to bloodshed and war since the Eldians have already won. The simple persuasive argument seems to work wonders as Jean seems clearly discouraged and is immediately lost in dreams of a better future. This can be called a significant victory for the Yaegerists, but their war on Paradise Island is far from over as Eren’s opponents have started to slowly regroup.
Is Levi dead or alive?
No, Levi is not dead. The Special Operations Squad Captain’s life has been hanging by a thread for some time now. Levi is seriously injured when Zeke detonates the Thunder Spear. It’s a miracle that humanity’s strongest soldier somehow survives the violent explosion. But after that, luck continues to favor his enemies as Zeke manages to recover from his life-threatening injuries soon after, thanks to Ymir.
When the Yaegerists find Levi and the Beast Titan’s wielder, it appears the former is dead. Hange is smart enough to quickly jump at the small window of opportunity and pretend her friend is no longer alive after checking her pulse. However, when the enemies don’t take her word for it and try to confirm Levi’s death themselves, Hange jumps into the river running beside her with her friend.
After the rumble begins and General Magath, along with Pieck, watches the Wall Titans approach their country, they find Hange walking towards them. She quickly confirms that she has no weapons and is with a harmless friend (Levi) who narrowly escaped death.
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