Board Thread:Manga/@comment-27321453-20180508205459/@comment-1037137-20180509223449

Isayama didn't think enough of her to give her a bigger impact. But the fandom loved her, the fans latched on to her. She was ranked high on both sides of the Pacific, the girl may not have half the impact of Mikasa or even Armin but that love was real. I think fans really genuinely wanted more from her.

And this guy just robbed us of that, he killed off the one thing that made the manga's grim tone easier to stomach that isn't Hanji. And Hanji's role is getting far more serious lately as opposed to comedic. Isayama killed off the cast's most endearing supporting character. Her design, her mannerisms and her personality were so appealing that the girl in another anime could've easily warranted a far bigger focus. Instead we get this. How absurdly convenient that the one person she spared, there could've been countless refugees Sasha withheld her shots from while working her way to the Cart Titan, and this little insect just happens to be the one to take her out. Some see this as poetic irony, but it wouldn't be out of place in fanfiction levels of writing. Would've been far more impactful if someone Sasha loved was killed and she had to live with her choice. Have her deal with the guilt of it, that could've opened up so much potential for herself. It's not like Isayama sees Connie as anything more than window dressing either. What's been his role lately even if you think Zeke will still be relevant to him later?

But Isayama never liked Sasha enough to understand why her presence was so dearly appreciated. And never cared enough to lend her more to do any more than he has any of the others, not even Jean who he once said was his favorite to write for. He's been pretty late to the game giving that guy anything of importance either. Ymir is someone who he might as well have cut from the final product, her role is beyond insignificant for someone who was built up with so much mystery surrounding herself. Even the freaking War Hammer hasn't much to show for its debut, with Mrs. Tybur being more an object than a character.

If anyone's bitter about Sasha taking the fall for his laziness, then they have every right to be.