Thoughts on the ending of Servamp (Containing Spoilers)
Okay. So.
I had decided to wait until the final chapter of Servamp was released before forming a final opinion on the ending. Now that it’s finally been released, I’ve taken some time to process it on my own, without knowing how others feel about it, so I could give my genuine and honest take on it.
I... unfortunately found the ending to be somewhat disappointing.
The main issue lies in the final two chapters, which felt so rushed that they failed to leave much of an impact on me– I didn’t really feel the shock, excitement, or joy that the events should (and could) have delivered.
And i don’t mean this in any condescending way– I genuinely loved Servamp, which is why the ending feels so... upsetting. It had so much potential– if only the events had been stretched out over a few more chapters.
With that being said, there were some decisions I personally wasn’t a fan of. They felt a bit forced, a little cliché, maybe? you name it.
Tsurugi’s sudden return and immediate confrontation with Mikuni felt rushed and, honestly, a bit awkward. Like. Tsurugi’s return makes sense within the context of the story, especially with the recurring theme of “calling out someone’s name” as a way to reach them. However, the way it was executed felt far too easy, almost undermining the emotional weight of it.
And while his return aligns well with the story’s themes, his confrontation with Mikuni feels misplaced. I personally believe that it would’ve made more sense for him to confront Mahiru instead, serving as a narrative challenge for Mahiru to come to terms with his death (which I’ll get into later).
This is not to say that tsurugi has no relevance in the themes surrounding Mikuni's arc– if you can even call it that. The theme of blood versus chosen family could have been explored just as effectively through someone else’s confrontation with Mikuni, someone Mikuni isn't just pissed off with, allowing for a more personal moment where Mikuni could genuinely listen and come to terms with the issue, rather than being forced to accept it, which ultimately leaves him without true resolution or peace.
And like, hasn’t this been the go-to for confrontations in Servamp? Pride, gluttony, greed, wrath. Each one leading to emotional growth, where the characters develop through understanding and acceptance. It feels unfair that the envy pair’s confrontation was cut short and kind of sidelined when they’ve played such a key role in the development of the story.
And by now, you’ve probably already guessed who I would’ve preferred to confront Mikuni.
Though honestly, this isn’t just about personal preference– it’s about what felt natural for the narrative. Jeje just seemed like the more fitting choice to confront Mikuni, considering how their relationship had been built up throughout the story, and moments scattered throughout Gluttony’s arc, as well as Chapter 125, seemed to build toward a much needed confrontation between the two.
A moment between them could have given Mikuni the chance to face his pain and begin finding peace– not by pushing him toward a resolution, but by allowing him to feel properly understood. Seen, rather than judged.
Jeje has been shown, more than anyone, to genuinely understand Mikuni, at least in the ways Mikuni can be understood, and does so without judgment. What I mean is that Jeje’s approach has always been one of quiet understanding and restraint, never forcing Mikuni into a box or an easy solution, unlike others. It’s not about fixing him or forcing him to change, but about giving him the space to confront his struggles and, hopefully, begin to heal.
Like, come on, wouldn't it have been perfect for the man with god complex to be confronted by the ex-priest? (T▽T)
With the way Chapter 148 went, though, it feels like all the buildup was brushed aside to quickly wrap everything up.
There’s this moment between them in the final chapter…
And it’s kind of like... aftercare, without the sex. lol. like. huh? okay? Jeje was so sidelined through the whole confrontation that this feels... almost empty, really.
I can’t help but feel like it would have meant so much more if Jeje had been the one to confront Mikuni. Not to change him or force some convenient, happy ending for himself, but to offer him the comfort he so clearly needs.
In the end, this moment could have led to Mikuni realizing that he’s better off without his family– a realization that makes so much sense given everything he’s been through. For countless reasons, Mikuni’s connection to his blood family has been toxic, and that’s why I was genuinely shocked when the decision was made for him to return. It felt forced and, frankly, out of place. There had just been a whole discussion about how blood family isn’t everything. Sure, it doesn’t mean everyone has to cut ties, but in Mikuni’s case? Shouldn’t that have been the turning point?
I wasn’t expecting Tanaka to have him go back to that house after what felt like a half-hearted acceptance, if you can even call it that, of everything Mikuni endured with them. It didn’t feel like true growth for Mikuni. It felt like a step back.
No matter how I look at it, in the final chapter, Mikuni doesn’t seem genuinely happy– certainly not in the same way Misono does, who essentially got the fairytale ending he always dreamed of.
Sure, forgiveness and second chances are important themes, but wouldn’t it have been a powerful and unique choice to have Mikuni walk away instead? Not everyone has to forgive, and not everyone has to be forgiven. I get that it's a tough choice to make, especially with the limited time they had, and that ending in particular being (as far as im aware) unpopular amongst the fans. That’s why I think Servamp could have used a few more chapters.
Honestly, the simplest way to put it is that the last two chapters felt a little inconsistent– not just with each other, but also with the chapters that came before them.
Mahiru’s role in these final chapters is another example of those inconsistencies. I hate to say it, but my guy didn’t really do anything– other than preach something he went on to contradict. I understand that Servamp isn’t a story where progress only happens when the main character is involved, and honestly, I love that about it. But this was the final battle. Giving all the spotlight to Tsurugi, especially when he already had so much focus during C3’s arc, felt like such a missed opportunity.
Oh god, everytime I mention tsurugi it sounds like i hate him i feel so bad XD seriously though, I love him– but come on!
Sure, Mahiru wasn’t the right person to deal with Mikuni, but that’s exactly why I think it would’ve been more fitting for him to get his moment through a confrontation with Tsurugi instead. This could have been a chance for the narrative to challenge Mahiru to accept Tsurugi’s death– just like he once challenged Mikuni to accept his family’s fate.
And that brings me to something that’s felt off for a while now, even before the ending. There’s a contradiction in the narrative being pushed throughout these chapters. It had been pushing this theme of accepting people’s choices and mistakes, no matter how flawed or tragic they might be.
Yet, it contradicts this message by changing Mikuni’s decisions and actions, no? While extreme, his choices were his own, and the story had emphasized that even bad decisions deserved understanding. So why was Mikuni’s attempt to rewrite his past– however messy and full of loss– condemned, while rewriting the past to undo the mess and losses during August was apparently acceptable? It felt like the narrative was suddenly rejecting the very ideas it had been building up to, leaving the ending feeling inconsistent and unsatisfying to me.
And sure, Mahiru wasn’t the one to directly make it happen, but his willingness to do so and his suggestion alone should still count.
If the hypocrisy here had been acknowledged, it could have added depth– I’m all for flawed protagonists, after all. But instead, it feels like it's been treated as more "reasonable" or "fair" compared to Mikuni’s re-writing of the past.
And that has me like...? I'm failing to see how it's any different?
Now, take this with a pinch of salt since the official translation isn’t out yet, and I’m not entirely sure if Touma’s conversation with Mahiru addressed this contradiction. If it did, then hooray.
Because what seemed like the best way to handle it would have been either to address it and, as I've mentioned, use it to add depth, or to have Mikuni reconsider and change his own decision. Otherwise, it feels odd that the person who (genuinely) preached against changing others' choices ends up doing it himself for his own convenience, and it's completely accepted, although the antagonist had just been condemned for it.
wwwww... am I being too harsh about it? XD
While this is a critique of the ending, I want to make it clear again that it’s not meant to be disrespectful towards Tanaka-sensei. It comes from a place of appreciation and investment in the story. It’s because I care so much about these characters and themes that I feel compelled to share my thoughts on how the conclusion played out honestly. It’s easy to just call it a good ending simply because everyone is alive and seemingly happy. However, I wanted to take the time to offer a genuine, albeit somewhat critical, evaluation of the final events, because a story as great as Servamp deserves it.
To sum it up, I feel the ending was a bit rushed and didn’t quite match the usual pacing and flow of Servamp. Personally, I’m not sure this was the direction Tanaka had in mind from the start, based on certain elements in the story. But if it was, I respect their choices, even if I don't necessarily agree with all of them.
On the bright side, most of the questions about the Count were answered, and the whole idea of him being an 'entity born from people's emotions' really suits his character.
There are other things worth mentioning, such as the truth about Mikuni's " My fair lady" ability.
In the final chapter, it is revealed that Mikuni's ability isn’t just about the act of murder itself– it’s also about the guilt that comes with it. It’s about the weight on your heart, whether you actually committed the crime or not yourself.
The guilt you feel for it, the emotional burden, replaces the weight of the act itself, and becomes what kills you.
This matches the method of hanging used in the ability, which often symbolizes suicide– because it’s like you’re killing yourself, consumed by the weight of your own guilt.
And this... ties back to a central figure in Mikuni’s life, his mother, Kiriko, whose guilt consumed her and drove her to commit suicide.
So yeah.
The writing there is fire.
I'll have to see if I change my mind regarding certain things when the translation comes out.
Im seriously not ready to read the final chapter, especially with how the chapter before went, and ended. This might be the first time I'm nervous rather than exited when a chapter is posted.
I'm laughing so hard right now because it's not like the affair never happened in this timeline. It did. Only Mikuni stopped it before his mother found out by offering to marry the name I shall not speak of.
So imagine how the dinner conversation about Mikuni's choice of partner for marriage went. Mikado's face must've been HILARIOUS.
And he can't say anything about it because then he would expose himself.
So he's stuck there watching his mistress marry his son.
Mikuni really be like: in my perfect world my parents are happily married, I am engaged with/married to the person my dad cheated on my mom with, and my lil brother is my son. Also 2 of the people I hate are either dead or an animal now! (rip Nicco)
This made me giggle. Though I feel like he isn't responsible for what happened to niccolo. XD I'd say he just couldn't careless to prevent it.
[SPOILERS] ⚠️ SOMEBODY CALL AN AMBULANCE BECAUSE NO WAYYYYYYYY
NO WAYYYYY HE ACTUALLY DID ITTTTT.
NO AMOUNT OF SCREAMING CAN DESCRIBE HOW I FEEL RIGHT NOW. AARRRRRRRRHH.
...MIKUNI WHEN I CATCH YOU MIKUNI.
...
That aside, kiriko is backkkkkkkkkkkk. She looks even sweeter than ever. You know, every time she's on the screen, i wonder how anyone can cheat on that woman. LOOK AT HER SMILE.
SHE DESERVED SO MUCH BETTER.
Uuuuooorrrgghhhhhhhh
Anyway....
...back to screaming on the floor.
BECAUSE NICCOLO IS DEAD???? I MEAN HE'S IN THE MAFIA BUT CMOOOOONNNNNNNNN. Im curious if it was someone that killed him or if in this timeline the Russian roulette went wrong. Lmfao. Im so sorry to all the fans.
I don't even know what to say anymore.
Arghhh
I've changed my mind. An ambulance is NOT enough.
Because tell me why Tanaka thought it was okay to show us Jeje attempting to protect this world Mikuni created. Despite it being a world where he no longer is in Mikuni's life. That was actually my last straw. goodbye.
Tbf it is pretty common for kids to get crushes on people older than them(not saying I agree that Mikuni had a crush on her when he was a kid) theres nothing wrong with people saying that.
While that does happen, i don't believe that to be the case for mikuni, especially considering her involvement in all of the terrible things both he and his mother had to endure.
In my humble opinion, the only thing he did crush, was his fathers ego. No pun intended. lol.
One of the many tragic aspects of Mikuni's character is that if he were to prevent the affair from happening, misono wouldn't be born.
With that being said, the reason why he would want to be misonos' father becomes simple. It's because that's the only way to prevent the affair from happening, and still make sure his little brother is born.
I mean, someone's gotta do it. (Im sorry lmao)
Im thinking he goes back in time, offers Hokaze to marry him to solve the money digging issue, meaning she wouldn't have to go after his father. Preventing the affair, preventing his mothers death & countless others, while also making sure misono still gets born eventually, except it's as his.. and Hokaze's son.
...yeah
And this might be the first time you'll find me not rooting for him.
Wouldn't it be funny if Jeje, much like Lily, suffered from poverty, but instead of taking the path of prostitution to get out of it, he took the path of the church. Only to ironically suffer the same fate, lol.
I don't know, there's something about these recurring small panels that showcase how casual these two are with each other, despite having every reason not to be.
Personally, I think that the reason Mikuni doesn't resent lily is because at the end of the day, it was ultimately his fathers decision to have an affair.
It doesn't really matter what or who lily throws at him- If mikado cheats when given the opportunity, then he is the real problem. Truth is, lily's schemes would have gone nowhere had mikado not made the decision he made.
Which doesn't mean that lily isn't guilty, but it's probably why Mikuni is more bothered with him than with lily.
Having said that, I kinda like their dynamic? XD they've definitely prayed on each others downfall at least once.
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