Once the first season of “Attack on Titan” was over, it was clear that fans are ready for more – a lot more. The producers of the show have been keeping quiet about their plans for the future, for the most part, but there are some indications that they could be looking to change the plot significantly in some areas. This saw mixed responses from fans of the original story, who claim that the showrunners should do their best to preserve the original.
The rumors specifically talk about some characters facing more serious challenges in the future, especially Eren Yeager, Mikasa and Armin. The three could actually find their lives in danger, with the plot of the season revolving largely around that at some point. At the same time, all characters are going to undergo some serious transformations, and we will likely see their personalities fleshed out a lot more over the course of this season.
Most importantly, season 2 is going to address the major cliffhanger from the last episode of the show as quickly as possible, if the rumors are true. Some fans were worried that the producers would decide to drag this on for many episodes in order to ensure some viewership security, but it doesn’t look like they are planning to work in that direction.
Other discussions about the new season talk about the Reiss family, claiming that they are going to be examined in a lot more detail this time, and we will be shown some of their deepest secrets. Speaking of secrets, Krista Lenz will undergo some revealing moments herself, but it’s not clear what exactly the writers are planning for her. We are going to see her with a new name though, so it’s possible that the general tone of her character could change a lot too.
There will be a major subplot about an uprising with Erwin Smith in charge too, possibly presented at the same time the revelations about the Reiss family are being introduced. The writers of the show seem to be aiming for a very complex season with various intertwining subplots, and if they manage to pull it off, season 2 could easily surpass the first one in terms of ratings and popularity by a large margin. And considering how popular season 1 was to begin with, that would be quite the achievement.
Last but not least, this season could see the introduction of a new Titan to the story as well. We don’t know many details about him or his position in the whole story, but rumors indicate that he will be even more special than the Titans that we’ve seen before. Zeke the Titan will reportedly possess shapeshifting capabilities, adding an extra edge to his already powerful personality. How will the characters deal with this threat, and what kinds of aces can we expect Zeke to have up his sleeve?
With him being a Titan, the possibilities are practically endless. We would actually expect the writers of the show to put a little more effort into his character, creating something truly menacing and memorable for the fans. Titans enjoy a lot of discussion within the show’s community, so this is a great opportunity for the producers to get the hype up and get more of their viewers actively engaged. And of course, keeping the details about Zeke scarce is sure to drive up the interest even more.