Summary
- One of the strongest aspects of Attack on Titan is its ability to shock and surprise its audience with character deaths, betrayals, and plot twists.
- The show's dark and brutal world is highlighted through disturbing and gruesome scenes, reminding viewers of the harsh reality of the story.
- The anime is filled with mystery and excitement, as the characters uncover conspiracies and face unexpected challenges that keep the narrative thrilling and unpredictable.
Attack On Titan is a breathtaking dark fantasy anime that is filled with disturbing and shocking moments, which makes sense considering the show is set in an apocalyptic world. The last of humanity struggles to fight the encroaching man-eating Titans, but as they continue to fight, they discover conspiracies that shake them to their core.
Attack On Titan's storytelling is unparalleled with its masterful blend of character deaths, betrayals, and plot twists. The show's ability to shock and surprise its audience is unmatched, making it a must-watch for fans of thrilling and unpredictable narratives.
10 Mike's Gory Death
From Season 2, Episode 1
Mike Zacharias was the second-strongest soldier after Levi Ackerman, and a high-ranking and important member of the Scouts. When he was tasked by Erwin to investigate the cadets, he sensed a group of Titans approaching and went to deal with them. Unfortunately for him, he was dealing with the Beast Titan, and after being taken down by five other Titans, he was captured by the Beast. He was paralyzed by the revelation that the Beast can talk, and he was then killed by the surrounding Titans. Despite his status as a side character, his death was so gruesome and bloody that it shocked many viewers, and reminded them how brutal the world of Attack On Titan was.
9 The Colossal Appears
Season 1, Episode 4
Eren had finally become a skilled soldier, capable of fighting against the Titans. As he stood atop the wall, he was filled with determination when, suddenly, the Colossal Titan appeared and created a gaping hole in the wall. Many new soldiers were blown away in the destruction, and Eren was reminded of the events in his hometown, Shiganshina, by the Colossal and Armored Titans. Fueled by anger at the thought of his mother's death, he heroically lunged at the Titan, but it disappeared as quickly as it had appeared.
8 Ramzi And Halil's Tragedy
The Final Chapters Special 1
Despite having less than five minutes of screen time in the show, Ramzi's death had a big impact on Attack on Titan's story, as it showed just how evil and wicked Eren was for killing the majority of humanity. Ramzi and Eren met each other after helping him when the boy was being beaten for stealing. Eren took Ramzi back to his home and broke down in tears, knowing that he'd have to kill the young boy when he activated the Rumbling and apologized profusely. This disturbing scene highlighted the consequences of Eren's genocidal plan, and Eren's conflicted mental state.
7 Eren's Death
The Final Chapters Special 2
It's very rare that a main character in anime dies, but Eren was on a path that he could never come back from, and he had to die. After exterminating 80 percent of humanity outside the walls, Eren is taken down by his former friends and enemies, putting a stop to his plans. His death was made even more shocking by the fact that it was Mikasa – his childhood friend and love interest – who delivered the final blow. A fitting end for one of the most complex characters in anime, Eren's character development was incredible to witness and made the show that much better.
6 Titans In The Wall
Season 1, Episode 25
After an incredible and deadly fight between Annie and Eren, Annie attempted to escape by climbing the walls as the Scouts trapped her. She climbed up and made holes in the wall but was stopped by Mikasa and was captured. Shockingly, a hole in the wall made by Annie revealed a huge Titan the size of the Colossal Titan inside. The hole was quickly sealed after a pastor urged Hange not to let sunlight touch the Titan. This bone-chilling scene alerted just how mystery-filled and exciting the anime is.
5 Levi's Decision Between Erwin And Armin
Season 3, Episode 18
The Return To Shiganshina although successful, had an incredible number of casualties, with only a handful of Scouts, including the main characters, surviving. The mission featured two missions: taking down the Beast Titan and, on the other side of the wall, taking down the Armored and Colossal Titan. Erwin led the Scouts to their death in order to distract the Beast, so Levi could neutralize them, and Armin was burned alive trying to take down the Colossal. Levi now had Zeke and Titan serum, which he could use to revive someone on the brink of death. Faced with the decision to bring back Armin or Erwin, Levi decided to let Erwin rest after years of suffering and fighting.
4 Gabi Almost Kills Eren
Season 4, Part 2, Episode 3
Marley initiates a counter-attack on Paradis after the attack on Liberio. One of the main goals of the invading forces was to prevent Eren and Zeke from meeting, who were about to activate the Rumbling and unleash millions of Titans on the world. After a desperate and intense fight, Eren is close to touching Zeke, but out of nowhere, his head is blown off by Gabi who shoots him. This disturbing and unexpected scene was made even more dramatic by the ominous vibe of both the music stopping and the reactions of the characters as they watch Eren's head go flying. Eren did survive though, as Zeke caught the head before he died, and he managed to regenerate.
3 Annie Is The Female Titan
Season 1, Episode 24
The Female Titan was a major mistery in the frist season of Attack on Titan. The Female Titan had caused a huge number of casualties among the Scouts and hunted down Eren. Armin suspected that Annie was the culprit, and together with Erwin and the Scouts, devised a plan to determine if she really was the Female Titan. As it turns out, they were right. She was neutralized, but sealed herself in a crystal to avoid interrogation.
2 Eren Was The Mastermind All Along
Season 4, Episode 20
In a desperate attempt by Zeke to convince Eren that the euthanization plan was the way to go, Zeke used the power of the Paths to go back in time and showed Eren past events to try and prove his point. He showed Eren when Grisha, their father, killed the Reiss Family. He did this to show him how evil their father was, but he never expected that it was Eren's future self that convinced Grisha to kill them and gain the power of the Founding Titan. This was a bombshell that threw Zeke into agony, as he thought that his father had been the bad guy all along, but it was in fact his brother, Eren.
1 Reiner And Bertholdt Reveal Themselves
Season 2, Episode 6
Nobody could have predicted that Reiner and Bertholdt were the Armored and Colossal Titan – nor that they were the ones who destroyed the outer walls, leading to Eren's mother's death. At a moment when the Scouts were celebrating a victory, Reiner pulled Eren aside and told him that he was the Armored Titan and to come with him. Besides the incredible shock, that scene highlighted one of the best theme songs in anime, heightening the moment that changed the show forever.
