Attack on Titan is a terrifying anime series full of shocking twists and terrifying revelations. It follows the story of Eren Jaeger, a young boy whose goal is to join the Survey Corps in hopes of protecting his friends and family, but after the Titans attack his home, Eren becomes fixated on thoughts of revenge.
He is a calculated manipulator who doesn’t stop until his goals are achieved. No matter how hard his friends try to influence him, he will always fight for what he thinks is right. Eren has done terrible and unforgivable things in Attack on Titanbut he justifies his actions as necessary to protect humanity.
7 Laughing at Sasha’s death
The death of fan-favorite Sasha Braus served to shock fans of the series because of how unexpected it was. Many believed that their favorite characters were safe because of their extensive history, but the Season 4 episode “Assassin’s Bullet” proved that no one was protected from the onslaught of their enemies.
After being informed that Sasha has died of a gunshot wound, Eren starts laughing. He showed little emotion prior to this event, but her lifeless body prompts him to show how broken his mind really is. Although it is later revealed that he knew this would happen, he never tried to stop it.
6 Kill Mikasa’s attackers
As a child, Mikasa lived a happy and peaceful life with her mother and father. One day, a group of bandits arrive at her home and kidnap her, but not before killing her entire family. She later wakes up to find the bandits looming above her and discuss the price they could get if they sold her.
Eren and his father arrive at her home and learn what has happened, a sight that fills Eren with unbridled rage. He follows the trail left by the bandits and eventually finds their hideout. Once inside, he poses as a lost child to distract the attackers before delivering a barrage of knife-wielding at the two kidnappers. This terrifying attack was necessary to save Mikasa, but there’s no denying how bad it was for Eren to commit.
5 Attacking Armin
In an effort to stop his friends from hanging out with him, Eren decides the best course of action is to part with his ties. He meets Armin and Mikasa and berates them for their actions before finally referring to Mikasa as a slave.
Armin, enraged by this, throws a punch at his former friend, but Eren reacts much more viciously. He brutally mercilessly brutalizes Armin as he mocks him for his weakness. Although Eren only wanted to distance himself from his companions, the way he treats Armin reveals just how bad he can be.
4 Revealing his hatred for Mikasa
While trying to locate Zeke, Eren discovers the whereabouts of his former friends and decides to question them for the information he seeks. It’s clear during each of their encounters that he cares deeply about Mikasa, but in Season 4’s “Savagery,” Eren shows a very different emotion.
He tells Mikasa that the only reason she ever fought by his side was due to a trait in her blood, meaning any feelings she had for him were a product of her heritage. He then goes on to say that he has always hated Mikasa, a false statement, but a cruel one nonetheless.
3 The Attack on Marley
After infiltrating Marley under the guise of a wounded soldier, Eren sets to work manipulating friends and foes alike in preparation for his attack. He befriends Falco, a young warrior candidate who quickly and without a doubt comes to trust the strange man. Eren sets his plan in motion by asking Falco to post a letter to his allies in the Survey Corps, an action that quickly leads to Marley’s invasion.
Eren then transforms under a stage where Willy Tybur encouraged Marley to stand up and destroy Paradis Island once and for all. He crushes the famed nobleman and attacks the crowd in attendance, hoping to lure the Warhammer Titan out. In the aftermath of the battle, the nation of Marley has been nearly destroyed, with many innocent lives lost. While Eren felt his actions were justified, the means he chose to accomplish them were cold-hearted and evil.
2 Manipulating his father
Upon escaping from Marley, Grisha Jaeger finds himself wandering through the primitive lands of Paradis Island. By pretending to be a doctor, he gains access to the forgotten civilization and becomes one of the most respected practitioners in his field thanks to his advanced medicinal knowledge. He eventually starts a family in an attempt to distance himself from his past life, but his grief-stricken past ultimately haunts him.
Grisha’s guilty conscience leads him to confront the Reiss family, a royal family that owns the Founding Titan. Knowing that the Titans intend to break through the wall and wreak havoc on his new home, he begs Frieda to give up her pacifist vow and prevent the attack. When she refuses, Grisha tries to transform, but he can’t get around to it.
Until now, he has devoted his life to saving the lives of others and has no intention of killing the Reiss family. A witness to this seems to remind him of the reason he came to Paradis. He fills Grisha’s head with terrifying memories and forces him to attack. If it weren’t for Eren, Grisha might have had a chance to pursue a life of peace.
1 Starting the rumble
Since childhood, Eren has always longed to be released from the borders of Paradis Island. This prompted him to join the Survey Corps, but his determined spirit led him down a dark path in the process. As the whole world rises against his homeland, Eren decides that a more permanent solution is needed to ensure the freedom of his island.
After being given the power to awaken the colossal titans that inhabit the walls of his city, Eren unleashes them on the world and targets the nation of Marley, a small island that has resisted Paradis for countless years. Destroying Marley is Eren’s first goal before the same fate is brought to the rest of the world. Years of persecution have turned him into an unfettered man who is out of patience, so if getting peace requires mass destruction, he’s more than willing to give in.
Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 3 is scheduled for release in 2023.
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