Eren and Mikasa's ambiguous relationship raises some serious questions among fans.
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The relationship between Eren Yeager and Mikasa Ackerman is one of the most complicated aspects of the Attack on Titan series. Their relationship, characterized by strong emotional bonds and loyalty, has been the main theme of the series. An insight from creator Hajime Isayama about Mikasa Ackerman years ago can help properly analyze the dynamics of their relationship. However, with the latest ending scene, Isayama's portrayal of their relationship has sparked some controversy.
In the final chapter of Attack on Titan, the scene where Mikasa kisses Eren's decapitated head can be interpreted in different ways. Some may perceive it as a sign of their close relationship, while others may see it as a complicated and potentially illegal interaction. But Hajime Isayama's comparison of Mikasa's possessiveness towards Eren to a mother's protectiveness towards her son has become quite creepy in this particular context.
On Gekkan Shingeki no Kyojin Volume 3 released in 2016, Hajime Isayama provided insights into Mikasa's character along with the idea behind creating her. The insights reveal a deeper layer to Mikasa and Eren's relationship where he reveals that Mikasa is more like a mother to Eren than his lover. Eren's journey towards freedom symbolizes the natural progression of a child growing up and becoming less dependent on their mother. As he said,
