Board Thread:Manga/@comment-27321453-20180608184740/@comment-1037137-20180701033808

TheMagicalWonders wrote: Fire Eater wrote: And so what is this supposed to be leading towards exactly? I decided to respond to something that wasn't directly related to Sasha's death, because I've seen your laments everywhere for the past two months.

I also decided to help you with starting a new topic, but if that's not something you want to discuss, that's fine by me. I'll just find somewhere else to actually discuss the most recent chapter instead of arguing over how Sasha's improper death was unfit to the original manga, and the last straw for a manga that is in a spiraling downfall (accelerated by Sasha's death, which lead it to ruined point of no return).

Let me make myself clear here -- I do NOT want to argue with you over how Sasha's death was a lie, it happened and so it happened. I will agree with you that some of the factors that lead to her death were the product of poor writing on Isayama's part. However, her death was foreshadowed earlier on in the Marley arc (it'd happen sooner or later), and the only reason why she even survived to make an appearance in that arc is because Isayama's editor didn't want her to die back in chapter 36.

In conclusion, we were all impacted by Sasha's death in some way -- some of us were greatly affected while others expected it. Sasha was important to many people, and her death left quite a few distraught.

Tl;dr? My message was just simply an attempt to change the subject and talk about something new. I redact my earlier statement, I know exactly what I have to say to that. It finally hit me.

The only reason Sasha is dead is because Isayama wanted to force more focus onto Gabi Braun. Yes, Gabi Braun, this kid who we are expected to sympathize with after the Marley arc, is Sasha's replacement in the manga. The character who right now is arguably the most hated one in the fandom as of recent, and for totally valid reasons is expected to fill the void.

The same way Porco Galliard is Ymir's replacement in the manga.

Sasha and Ymir are two of the main supporting characters of this story. NOT  these brats who until what........Chapter 85 or something did not exist. What are they doing axing these girls in favor of a group of kids who are not the true focus of this story? Why is this even necessary at all? The crew of the manga seem to be planning for a turnaround for at least Gabi later but this is staying with the character until she is dead or the manga is over and after 105 it is foolish to expect this sentiment from more than just a few people. Because that stigma will not go away whatever his next move is.

So far these Replacement Scrappies are not getting the kind of reaction Isayama must be banking on. Not only is Gabi the most controversial character among the new cast but Porco doesn't seem to be especially popular either, the fact that he ate Ymir is something that hasn't been overlooked either. So far only Falco enjoys a huge fandom among the band, maybe it's because he hasn't killed any fan favorites. Yeah I get it, he's the sensible one, Gabi's the brainwashed one, I know the intent, but if expects us to just forget who he killed off to force the focus over to them, that is not happening. And the story is certainly lesser without Sasha and even Ymir.

Being forced to follow Gabi for the remainder of the story after all of that is really adding to the insult, I am sorry. I care no longer for the outcome of this, but I do sincerely hope both Gabi and Eren will not be survivors of this manga.