Megan Thee Stallion, who is known for incorporating anime references into her music, elevated her game by including a nod to Attack on Titan in her latest song collaboration with GloRilla.
In the song, the Female Titan, one of the most powerful titan forms in the series, was referenced. This titan was also a prominent antagonist during the first season and was inherited by Annie Leonhart.
Despite a few fans analyzing the lyrics and discovering the true reference behind them, overall Megan Thee Stallion’s tribute to a beloved anime series has received overwhelming support from her dedicated fan base. Many praised the song for its aesthetic appeal, while others delved deeper into the meaning behind the words.
Megan Thee Stallion Draws Inspiration from Attack on Titan in Latest Song Collaboration
Megan Thee Stallion, a three-time Grammy-winning American rapper, recently teamed up with fellow American rapper GloRilla for their collaborative track, “Wanna Be.”This song was featured on Megan’s album, Ehhthang Ehhthang, as the second track.
During the upload of the song on GloRilla’s YouTube channel, Megan used the opportunity to reference the most popular anime series in the lyrics. At the 1:25 timestamp, fans can hear Megan singing the verse:
“I’m the Female Titan!”
The Female Titan, one of the nine inheritable titan forms in Attack on Titan, was referenced in the series. Annie Leonhart was the only inheritor of this form, and she was responsible for bringing the “human can be titans”conspiracy theory to life in the series.
Upon being exposed as the Female Titan in episode 17 of Attack on Titan’s first season, she attempted to abduct Eren. However, she was ultimately thwarted and resorted to encasing herself in crystal to prevent any potential disclosure of her past.
Variations in Fan Reactions to the Female Titan Reference in “Wanna Be”
In previous instances, Megan Thee Stallion has made references to other anime series, and her fandom has consistently responded with positivity. Although many fans were delighted by her nod to the female titan, there were also some who chose to dampen the mood. In response to the reference, one fan wrote:
“Female titan stepping on b*tches was a hard verse for us anime heads.”
A fan elaborated on how the anime community had a deeper understanding of this reference due to their familiarity with the Female Titan character. It is fascinating how anime has gained widespread popularity in recent years, with even renowned artists like Megan Thee Stallion incorporating elements from this genre into their work. Another fan commented:
“So whose watching titans again because Meg mentioned it.”
A fan of the anime inquired about who would be rewatching the series to experience the epic moment of the Female Titan once more. The final season of the series, titled Attack on Titan: Final Season – The Final Chapters, concluded on November 5, 2023.
One more fan couldn’t resist mentioning the specific timestamp when Megan sang the verse of the Female Titan.
“1: 25 LIVING FOR THE FEMALE TITAN.”
The fan was eager for others to witness such a memorable moment and hoped to spread awareness of the widespread love for anime across the world.
“Love Annie’s fierce energy but let’s not compare her to Megan Thee Stallion,”another fan wrote.
Despite the excitement of many anime fans seeing their series referenced by one of the world’s biggest rappers, there were bound to be some critics. One fan advised against comparing Megan to Annie Leonhart, the Female Titan in the series, and did not provide any specific reasons in their criticism.
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