Attack On Titan Second Season Release Date

Okay, let's talk about something... controversial. Something that still haunts some of us. Something about Attack on Titan. And that something is the wait for Season 2.

Remember that wait? I do. It felt like an eternity. Like trying to bake a cake in a microwave.

The Great Titan Wait: A Collective Trauma

Seriously, the anticipation was real. We were all refreshing Crunchyroll daily. Searching for any scrap of news. Was there a new trailer? A leaked storyboard? Anything!

I'm going to say something that might be unpopular. Brace yourselves. I think... the wait wasn't *that* bad. GASP!

Before you grab your pitchforks, hear me out. We had theories! So many theories. Every frame of the OP was dissected. Every line of dialogue scrutinized.

Theory-Crafting Mania

Remember the speculation about the Beast Titan? Was he human? Was he a Titan shifter? Was he secretly Eren's long-lost uncle who runs a pie shop in Marley?

Theorizing was half the fun. It built community. It kept the flame alive. It gave us something to argue about online besides which anime girl is best girl. (Spoiler: It's always Mikasa).

Plus, other amazing anime came out during that time. We weren't completely starved for animated goodness. Did everyone forget about My Hero Academia's rise?

Season 2 Arrives: Was it Worth the Hype?

Then it finally happened. Season 2 dropped. Did it live up to the hype? Mostly, yeah. The animation was gorgeous.

We finally got answers. Some answers, anyway. And even more questions! Thanks, Ymir!

But let's be honest, it was shorter than we wanted. Ten episodes? After all that time? Come on!

The Unpopular Opinion, Revisited

Here's the thing: maybe the *length* of the wait was a bit much. But the *experience* of waiting? Kind of great.

Think about it. When shows drop weekly now, we binge them. We forget them. The hype dies quickly.

That long wait for Season 2 forced us to savor every moment. We talked about it for years. It became a cultural event! Kind of.

Looking Back with (Slightly) Fond Memories

So, yes, the wait was frustrating. I get it. I was there, smashing the refresh button with the best of you.

But now, looking back, I almost appreciate it. Almost. Don't make me wait that long again, anime gods!

Maybe this is just me coping. Maybe I'm trying to justify all those sleepless nights spent reading fan theories. Maybe I'm just weird. But hey, at least we got to see Reiner and Bertholdt reveal their true identities in the most awkward way possible, right?

What do you think? Am I crazy? Or did the excruciating wait for Attack on Titan Season 2 actually make the whole experience… better?

Sound off in the comments. Let's argue about it! (But be nice. Mikasa is watching).