The producers of “Attack on Titan” seem to be preparing something quite special for their fans with the upcoming season 2, at least if some of the more popular rumors about the show are to be trusted. It sounds like the very first episode is going to have some major developments that will have fans surprised, even those who’re familiar with the original manga the show was based on.
Reports claim that the first episode of the new season is going to give us a “tour” of the basement of Dr. Yeager, finally giving an answer to a mystery that has been bothering many fans since season 1. The Doctor has been giving Eren various hints that whatever is in that basement is the key to the titans themselves.
Obviously, this will be a key revelation, and it could set an interesting tone for the second season. If the rumors turn out to be true, we expect that the first episode will be entirely dedicated to the mystery of the locked basement, with some interesting hints setting up more revelations in subsequent episodes.
Of course, those who’ve already read the manga probably have a good idea of what’s coming up, but there have been some rumors that the producers of “Attack on Titan” have thrown an interesting plot twist into the mix, so even those fans will find themselves surprised.
We could also see some implications that the Doctor has some links to a much more advanced civilization than the one the characters are familiar with, further expanding on the whole mystery. The story of Dr. Yeager will likely be explored in a little more detail too, which is definitely a good move as his character has been an interesting element for many fans.
The show’s release date is not confirmed just yet, but reports indicate we might see the new episodes in the spring season of 2017. An exact month hasn’t been mentioned, but March-April seem like reasonable suggestions, given the overall trend for television.
This season should solidify the positive reception that the production got for its first one, leading up to even more exciting tales with everyone’s favorite characters. Those who’ve been following “Attack on Titan” during its first season probably remember that the show made quite the good impression on not only fans of the original manga, but critics as well.
Knowing how the story continues in the manga, we expect season 2 to continue the trend in an even more dynamic way, and possibly shoot this show up into the mainstream as well. It has a lot of potential to appeal to a massive audience, even larger than what it has now, so hopefully the producers are going to realize it fully.
But there is still some time until season 2 (allegedly) arrives, so we will probably hear some additional statements from the showrunners in the next few months. We also expect them to announce the release date soon if it’s actually scheduled for the spring of 2017.
There have also been some rumors that the release might have to be pushed back by a few months, possibly ending up in the fall season. That would be too late for some fans, obviously, but at least it means that the producers will put a lot more effort into the season than most showrunners get to, so we might get some even better results in that case.