Hajime Isayama's masterpiece, Attack on Titan, is widely respected for its positive and realistic portrayals of strong female characters. Some anime series unfortunately neglect to properly flesh out their female heroes and villains, but Attack on Titan, thankfully, does not have this problem. Every one of the women in the series is truly dynamic, and it is always enthralling to watch their individual stories unfold.

The series boasts some of the strongest, bravest, and most intriguing characters in anime. Attack on Titan's female heroines and villains alike have well-written backstories, stunning powers, and play significant roles in the story. From the powerful, Titan-slaying Mikasa Ackerman to the original founder of Titans, Ymir Fritz, the series' women are extremely mighty fighters, each with a unique set of powers.

10 Gabi Braun Is Physically Strong and Intelligent

Despite Her Young Age, She is a Valuable Member on the Marley Side of the Fight During the Final Battles

Gabi Braun, the cousin of Reiner Braun, may be young, but she is a strong heroine. She is a Marleyan, but eventually ed forces with the other Eldians of Paradis Island once she realized they were not so different from her. Not only is Gabi very smart, she is a talented fighter, skilled with weapons, and even able to craft bombs on her own.

Gabi is one of the most controversial Attack on Titan characters, particularly due to the fact she killed Sasha Braus, a fan-favorite character. Gabi was not a Titan Shifter yet, but was being considered to take on the Armored Titan one day, meaning she was seen as worthy enough to inherit greater power. She proved her physical strength, speed, and agility in the final battles of the series, and these abilities will likely only improve with time and practice.

9 Hange Zoë Made One of the Series’ Bravest Sacrifices

They Threw Themselves Directly Into a Charging Onslaught of Titans To Save Their Comrades

Hange Zoë is one of the most beloved Attack on Titan characters, and their intelligence and wisdom know no bounds. Absolutely fascinated by Titan biology, Hange never feared the mighty creatures, getting up close and personal with them to learn everything they possibly could. Many other Survey Corps were too terrified to get anywhere near a Titan, but Hange never shrunk back from that challenge.

Hange was also well-versed in using ODM gear and could hold their own in a fight. They made one of the greatest and most courageous sacrifices in the entire series, charging directly into an oncoming group of Titans to buy the Survey Corps more time to escape. Their final words, "Titans really are incredible," are tear-jerking and showcase their complex relationship and true fascination with the creatures.

8 Sasha Braus Has Near Perfect Aim, Skill With Weapons, and Fantastic Hearing

Unfortunately, She ed away as the Result of a Marleyan Attack by Gabi Braun

Sasha Braus was one of the most valuable Survey Corps . From her humorous obsession with food to her genuine care and love for her fellow soldiers, she was one of the most vibrant personalities in the series. Her fun-loving and silly side makes her entertaining to watch, but she was always able to be serious when lives were in danger or a situation warranted it.

She was the 9th highest ranked member of the Survey Corps, highlighting her tremendous skill compared to other soldiers. She grew up hunting frequently, so Sasha was an expert at using a bow and arrow and has phenomenal hearing. Tragically, she was shot to death by Gabi Braun, much to the dismay of her comrades.

7 Pieck Finger’s Titan Is Very Physically Strong, Fast, and Tenacious, Just Like Her

Pieck Finger Possesses the Power of the Cart Titan, One of the Most Agile And Resilient Titans

Pieck Finger fought on Marley's side, taking on the power of the fearsome Cart Titan. She is a kindhearted person, but can fight boldly when necessary. Her Cart Titan is incredibly fast, very strong, and possesses seemingly boundless endurance in battle.

Stunningly, she is able to stay in her Cart Titan form longer than other Titan shifters, even for months at a time when required. Pieck's seemingly unbreakable resilience and dedication to achieving her goals, no matter how long it takes, sets her apart from her fellow soldiers. Her Titan form is not the largest or most terrifying looking, but it is truly mighty.

6 Ymir Loved Historia and Was Willing To Endure Anything To Ensure Her Safety

Ymir Was the Jaw Titan, a Very Fast Creature That Was Able To Heal Instantly

Ymir was one of the most talented of the Survey Corps, in both physical might and use of weapons. However, she also had an unexpected trick up her sleeve: she was the inheritor of the Jaw Titan. Willing to give up anything for her beloved Historia's safety and comfort, Ymir fought relentlessly to protect her favorite person who she deeply loved, until her final breath.

Ymir's Jaw Titan form was quick and strong, as well as allowing her to heal immediately when injured. Her Titan powers, coupled with her expertise from training in the Survey Corps, made Ymir a force to be reckoned with. She eventually nobly gave up her life to keep Historia and her comrades safe, ing on her Jaw Titan powers to Porco Galliard.

5 Annie Leonhart Is a Phenomenal Fighter, Both as a Human and as the Female Titan

The Fiercely Determined Annie Possesses an Array of Unstoppable Titan Abilities

Annie Leonhart is ranked 4th overall in the Survey Corps, as well as possessing Female Titan powers. She ed the Survey Corps, but was secretly scheming behind the scenes with Reiner and Bertholdt, her fellow Marleyans. Annie is exceptional at hand-to-hand combat and utilizing ODM gear in her human form, but her Titan form affords her even more useful abilities.

As the Female Titan, she can control other Titans, encase herself in crystal for protection, and heal her injuries immediately. She is also an incredibly large Titan, making it difficult for a human opponent to defeat her. Finally, Annie's determination is unbreakable, and she often comes across as cold or callous because of her laserlike focus on her goals.

4 Mikasa Ackerman Is a of “Ackerman Powers”

This Inherited Skill Transforms Her From an Average Person to a Superhuman

Over the course of the series, Mikasa killed over twenty Titans on her own, a whopping number. She ranked number one in the Survey Corps, which is an achievement she definitely deserves considering her sheer unmatched strength. Mikasa is an expert at utilizing nearly any weapon imaginable, including blades, thunder spears, and ODM gear.

Another source of Mikasa's nearly endless strength is a skill titled Ackerman power that she inherited from her family. During a traumatic childhood incident where she was nearly killed, this power awakened to allow her to protect herself and Eren, who had come to her rescue. This unique power of Mikasa's makes her superhuman, elevating each of her talents to a much higher level.

3 Frieda Reiss Was the Last Original Founding Titan

Her Titan Was the Last of Its Kind, Before the Founding Titan Took on the Attack Titan’s Skills as Well

The daughter of Rod Reiss, Frieda Reiss, possessed the power of the Founding Titan, the strongest Titan of all. The original Founding Titan was eventually combined with the Attack Titan, and Frieda was the last to harness the true, original Founding Titan. Although she rarely called on its powers during her life, she was still the holder of arguably the mightiest Titan ever.

Frieda focused most of her energy and time on ruling as Queen of the Walls, rather than fighting with her unique power. She was eventually killed by Grisha, Eren's father, who stole her Titan power for himself. Despite her sudden demise, the power laying dormant within Frieda was unbelievably strong.

2 Lara Tybur, the War Hammer Titan, Held Her Own Against Eren’s Attack Titan

With a Crystallization Ability Similar to Annie’s, She Seemed Nearly Unbeatable at First

Although Lara Tybur played a very small role in Attack on Titan, she proved her astounding power during her relatively brief appearance. As the War Hammer Titan, Lara's talents include physical strength, the ability to heal rapidly, and a hardening skill similar to Annie Leonhart's Female Titan's crystallization. Lara even fought Eren Yeager head-on and nearly won.

With clever attacks, like stabbing through Eren's Attack Titan with crystal spikes, Lara almost defeated him. However, Eren and the Survey Corps eventually overpowered her and chipped away at her crystal, exposing her weakness and allowing them to stop her. Despite losing the battle, Lara Tybur put up quite a fight and revealed the full extent of her impressive abilities.

1 Ymir Fritz Was the First to Ever Wield Titan Power

Each of the Nine Titans Originated From Ymir Fritz Herself

The strongest female character in Attack on Titan by a long shot is Ymir Fritz. Since she was the first holder of Titan power, without Ymir, there never would have been any Titans. Despite her boundless power, Ymir had no agency of her own, forced to obey the Eldian king's will.

She gave up her life protecting the very same Eldian king from danger. The Nine Titan types were created by Ymir, since each individual Titan receives their power from her. Attack on Titan is shaped by Ymir's presence and actions, making her the strongest woman in the entire series by far.