Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK
The film earned $19.8M at the global box office.
Plot Structure
Story beats plotted across runtime
Narrative Arc
Emotional journey through the story's key moments
Story Circle
Blueprint 15-beat structure
Characters
Cast & narrative archetypes
Eren Yeager
Mikasa Ackerman
Armin Arlert
Levi Ackerman
Reiner Braun
Zeke Yeager
Hange Zoë
Jean Kirstein
Main Cast & Characters
Eren Yeager
Played by Yuki Kaji
The protagonist determined to eliminate all Titans and secure freedom for humanity, willing to make devastating sacrifices.
Mikasa Ackerman
Played by Yui Ishikawa
Elite soldier and Eren's adoptive sister, torn between loyalty to him and her moral compass.
Armin Arlert
Played by Marina Inoue
Strategic genius and voice of reason who struggles with the moral weight of his tactical decisions.
Levi Ackerman
Played by Hiroshi Kamiya
Humanity's strongest soldier, driven by a promise to his former commander and deep care for his comrades.
Reiner Braun
Played by Yoshimasa Hosoya
Warrior from Marley burdened by guilt over his past actions and seeking redemption.
Zeke Yeager
Played by Takehito Koyasu
Eren's half-brother with his own plan to end the cycle of hatred through radical means.
Hange Zoë
Played by Romi Park
14th Commander of the Survey Corps, brilliant scientist balancing hope and desperation.
Jean Kirstein
Played by Kishō Taniyama
Pragmatic soldier who grows from self-preservation to principled leadership.
Structural Analysis
The Status Quo at 1 minutes (1% through the runtime) establishes Eren's Rumbling has begun. Colossal Titans march across the ocean, leaving destruction in their wake. The world Eren once protected is now the world he's chosen to destroy.. Notably, this early placement immediately immerses viewers in the story world.
The inciting incident occurs at 12 minutes when The Alliance discovers Eren cannot be reasoned with. Their former friend and savior has become humanity's greatest threat. They must make an impossible choice: kill Eren to save the world.. At 10% through the film, this Disruption aligns precisely with traditional story structure. This beat shifts the emotional landscape, launching the protagonist into the central conflict.
At 50 minutes, the Midpoint arrives at 42% of the runtime—significantly early, compressing the first half. The analysis reveals that this crucial beat The Alliance reaches Eren's Founding Titan but discovers they cannot breach its defenses. Reanimated Titan shifters—including their former comrades—attack relentlessly. Victory seems impossible; the stakes escalate dramatically., fundamentally raising what's at risk. The emotional intensity shifts, dividing the narrative into clear before-and-after phases.
The Collapse moment at 75 minutes (63% through) represents the emotional nadir. Here, Hange Zoe sacrifices herself to buy time, burning alive while holding back Colossal Titans. The Alliance's leader and last hope for wisdom dies. The "whiff of death" permeates—their mission appears doomed., demonstrates the protagonist at their lowest point. This beat's placement in the final quarter sets up the climactic reversal.
The Synthesis at 80 minutes initiates the final act resolution at 67% of the runtime. The final battle. Mikasa and the Alliance fight to create an opening. Armin transforms into the Colossal Titan and enters the Paths. Confronts Eren in the coordinate. Mikasa makes the ultimate choice, killing Eren to end the Rumbling and the Titan curse., demonstrating the transformation achieved throughout the journey.
Emotional Journey
Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK's emotional architecture traces a deliberate progression across 12 carefully calibrated beats.
Narrative Framework
This structural analysis employs systematic plot point analysis that identifies crucial turning points. By mapping Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK against these established plot points, we can identify how the filmmaker utilizes or subverts traditional narrative conventions. The plot point approach reveals not only adherence to structural principles but also creative choices that distinguish Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK within its genre.
Plot Points by Act
Act I
SetupStatus Quo
Eren's Rumbling has begun. Colossal Titans march across the ocean, leaving destruction in their wake. The world Eren once protected is now the world he's chosen to destroy.
Theme
Armin reflects: "We're all the same. Beyond the walls, we're all just people." The central question: Can humanity transcend its cycle of hatred and violence?
Worldbuilding
Establishing the apocalyptic stakes: the Alliance forms from former enemies (Marleyans and Eldians). The world burns as Eren's Wall Titans trample continents. Flashbacks reveal Eren's transformation and isolation from his friends.
Disruption
The Alliance discovers Eren cannot be reasoned with. Their former friend and savior has become humanity's greatest threat. They must make an impossible choice: kill Eren to save the world.
Resistance
The Alliance debates their mission. Hange leads strategic planning. Jean and Connie wrestle with betraying Eren. Reiner carries guilt for his past actions. They prepare to pursue Eren, knowing many won't survive.
Act II
ConfrontationMirror World
Armin and Annie's relationship deepens, representing hope for connection across enemy lines. Their bond embodies the thematic answer: understanding and empathy can bridge hatred.
Premise
The Alliance pursues Eren across the devastated landscape. ODM gear action sequences as they battle Eren's Founding Titan form. Past Titan shifters emerge to defend Eren. Epic combat delivers on the promise of a final confrontation.
Midpoint
The Alliance reaches Eren's Founding Titan but discovers they cannot breach its defenses. Reanimated Titan shifters—including their former comrades—attack relentlessly. Victory seems impossible; the stakes escalate dramatically.
Opposition
Brutal combat intensifies. The Alliance is overwhelmed by endless Titan shifters. Falco's flying Titan provides temporary advantage but they're pushed to their limits. Casualties mount. Eren's resolve seems unbreakable.
Collapse
Hange Zoe sacrifices herself to buy time, burning alive while holding back Colossal Titans. The Alliance's leader and last hope for wisdom dies. The "whiff of death" permeates—their mission appears doomed.
Crisis
The Alliance grieves Hange. Exhausted and outmatched, they face their darkest moment. Armin questions if they can succeed. The emotional toll of fighting their closest friend weighs heavily on everyone.
Act III
ResolutionSynthesis
The final battle. Mikasa and the Alliance fight to create an opening. Armin transforms into the Colossal Titan and enters the Paths. Confronts Eren in the coordinate. Mikasa makes the ultimate choice, killing Eren to end the Rumbling and the Titan curse.