Year 850:
The Colossus Titan reappeared and destroyed the wall,
which allowed the Titans to invade.
Soldiers fell before the Titans, one after another.
And then...
Eren, hur—
Eren, too, was devoured.
Really, Mikasa's amazing.
Just how does she move that fast?
No, she isn't calm like usual.
I'll win no matter what!
I'll live no matter what!
A mysterious Titan-killing Titan then appeared before the cornered Mikasa.
Sie sind das Essen und wir sind die Jäger
They're the prey, and we're the hunters.
und wir sind Jäger
...and we're the hunters.
und wir sind Jäger
...and we're the hunters.
fumareta hana no namae mo shirazu ni
Ignorant of the trampled flower's name,
chi ni ochita tori wa kaze wo machiwabiru
the bird that fell to the earth waits impatiently for the wind.
inotta tokoro de nanimo kawaranai
Even if you pray, nothing will be changed.
ima wo kaeru no wa tatakau kakugo da
But that which can alter the present is the resolution to fight.
shikabane fumikoete
Trampling over corpses,
susumu ishi wo warau buta yo
swine who mock the will to advance.
kachiku no annei
Peace of the cattle,
kyogi no hanei
and the prosperity of deception.
shiseru garou no jiyuu wo
The freedom of the dead, hungry wolf.
torawareta kutsujoku wa hangeki no koushi da
Our caged humiliation signals the start of our retaliation.
jouheki no sono kanata emono wo hofuru Jäger
Beyond the ramparts, we're hunters that slaughter our prey.
hotobashiru shoudou ni sono mi wo yaki nagara
As these surging urges burn away our bodies,
tasogare ni hi wo ugatsu guren no yumiya
we ignite the dusk with a crimson bow and arrow.
und wir sind Jäger
...and we're the hunters.
und wir sind Jäger
...and we're the hunters.
und wir sind Jäger
...and we're the hunters.
I Can Hear the Beating of His Heart
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④
All right, the operating device still works.
You can have all my blades too.
But just... leave me this one, if possible.
I want to at least avoid being devoured alive.
Wh-Why...
Armin.
I won't leave you here.
B-But moving through a crowd of Titans while carrying someone is—
Come on!
You can't. Please stop.
At this rate, I'll get my friends killed again.
Wait!
Hear me out. I have an idea.
An idea?
Only you two are needed for it,
so the final decision is yours.
I know it's crazy, but maybe we could make use of that Titan?
That Titan?
It attacks other Titans and shows no interest in us.
So I was thinking we might be able to guide it to the supply station.
If it takes out the other Titans for us, everyone could be saved.
Guide?! How the hell do you plan on doing that?
I'm assuming it fights solely on instinct.
Your job would be to take down all the Titans near it.
Once you do, it'll probably move in search of more Titans.
It should eventually head toward HQ.
D-Do you think we'd risk our lives over an assumption?!
But if it's true, we could take all the Titans attacking HQ down in one fell swoop!
It's worth a try.
What? Are you serious?!
It's better to bet on an assumption, rather than simply wait for death.
I agree with Armin.
So you plan to fight Titans with a Titan?
Yes, exactly.
Fail, and we'll be made a mockery of.
But succeed, and everyone will be saved.
Let's prepare ourselves.
Fine, I'll do it!
Do I have the right?
The right to be in a position of responsibility?
No, wait a minute.
It's now or never.
It's our chance now that some of them are distracted.
Now!
Rush over to HQ now!
This is our only chance. We'll be finished if our gas runs out anyway.
Everyone, charge!
Jean!
Thanks.
We got away, thanks to you.
You pulled through for us.
I told you, didn't I?
You're suited to be a leader.
Well, I don't know about that!
Damn!
How many made it?
How many died on my order, taking advantage of our comrades' deaths?
You guys... are the supply squad, right?
Yeah.
Stop, Jean!
These guys left us out there to die!
People died in vain because of you lot!
Titans broke into the supply station!
There was nothing we could do!
Did you forget it's your job to do something about that?!
Get down!
Shoot!
We got too many people here!
Hurry!
Get inside!
Stop! We can't all get in at once!
Where did Mikasa go?!
She ran out of gas and got devoured!
It was obvious.
I guess this is how reality is.
Was I... trying to immerse myself in some dream or illusion?
I should have noticed... our reality.
It's obvious if you think about it.
There's no way we can beat something this gigantic.
What?!
What's... that?
Mikasa!
Whew, it just ran out.
We did it. Just barely!
Y-You're alive!
We did it, Armin!
Ow.
That hurts.
Your plan was a success!
Everyone, that Titan's an Abnormal that attacks other Titans!
Not to mention, it doesn't care about us!
If we can make good use of it, we'll be able to get out of here!
Make good use of... a Titan?
You think we'll be saved by a Titan?
Something that delusional—
It's far from delusional.
It doesn't matter what it is.
All we need is for that Titan to continue its rampage.
Realistically, that's our best plan for survival.
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Three-dimensional Maneuver Device Mechanics Part ③
Gas is directly blown into the fan to make it rotate.
The pressure of the gas is regulated to manipulate the output.
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Diagram of the Titans' Size Comparison
It's fine.
That Titan's stronger than your average one.
The building won't be attacked as long as it's rampaging outside.
How much do you guys know about that Titan?
We can worry about that after we get out of this.
True.
First things first.
We found them!
They're the Military Police Brigade's stock.
There's a bit of dust on them though.
Are three bullets really enough?
Besides, are guns going to be of any use against Titans?
I think it'll be a lot better than not having them.
If only seven 3- and 4-meter-class Titans are there,
it's possible to blind them all simultaneously with this much firepower.
First, we'll lower a crowd of people from the center part of the roof using the lift.
Then, we'll all fire at the faces of the Titans at the same time to rob them of their sight.
Everything will be decided in the next moment.
The seven people hiding atop the rafters
will match the timing of gunfire and slash at the Titans' vitals.
In other words, this plan bets everything —all of our lives—on a single attack.
It's a strategy that'll allow seven people to take down a Titan each, all at the same time.
I'd like the seven most physically capable people to take up this task,
though I apologize for burdening you guys with that responsibility.
No worries.
Regardless of who does it, if they fail, we'll all die.
The risk is the same.
But is my plan really the best way to do this?
Let's just go with that.
There's no time anyway.
It's all we've got.
Now we just have to give it our best!
Don't worry.
Be confident in yourself.
You have the ability to seek out the right answers.
Eren and I have been saved by that ability in the past.
What?
When?
Lift is ready!
So are the guns!
They're all loaded!
You just don't realize it.
Let's talk later.
Okay.
But are we gonna be able to take down the Titans without three-dimensional maneuver devices?
Of course.
They're only 3- and 4-meter-class Titans.
Their vitals will be easy to target.
Yeah, we just need to slash the nape from top to bottom, regardless of their size.
One meter long, ten centimeters wide!
Or I could stick this up their asses.
That's their only other weakness.
I had no idea.
That's an option too?!
I didn't know until now either.
Reiner, those could be your last words, you know.
It's good.
There are still only seven here.
We'll stick to the plan.
Calm down!
Let them get closer!
Wait.
We can't afford to lose our advantage.
Not if we want everyone to survive.
We'll decide it with a single blow.
Wait.
Ready...
Fire!
I got it.
And the others?
U-Um, I apologize for sneaking up behind you so suddenly...
Oh no.
Sasha and Connie need help!
Hurry, cover for them!
I'm...
so sorry!
Mikasa!
You saved me!
Are you hurt?
No, thanks to you!
Then stand up already.
Thanks a lot.
No problem.
Hey now, that was dangerous, Annie.
I'm relieved you didn't get hurt.
We got all of them!
Start filling up your gas tanks.
Great!
Yeah, we're saved now!
No more Titans are coming inside!
It's thanks to that Abnormal's rampage!
I surrendered to a Titan.
I'm too ashamed to look anyone in the eyes!
We'll all scorn you for it later!
Right now, we need to leave!
I can't agree that I'm suited to lead.
So stop saying I am.
You might get mad, but listen.
You're not a strong person,
so you can sympathize with the feelings of the weak.
Nevertheless, you excel at looking at things objectively,
so you have a clear idea of what needs to be done.
Your orders were right.
That's why I was able to move and why I'm still alive.
You all ready?
Let's move out!
We'll leave together!
Climb over the wall!
We'll meet up with the main forces!
Mikasa?
Mikasa!
We need to leave now!
That Titan...
Cannibalism?
It can't regenerate?
I thought that if we could solve the mystery of that Titan somehow,
it'd become a chance to pull ourselves out of this hopeless reality.
I agree.
If it gets devoured, we'll be as clueless as ever.
Let's take out the Titans clinging to it and keep it alive for now.
Are you serious, Reiner?!
We can finally get out of this hellhole, you know!
But there's a chance that Titan could become our ally.
Don't you think it'd be a greater weapon than any cannon?
An ally?
Do you hear what you're saying?
That's...
the Abnormal that ate Thomas.
Hey...
You want to save that?
Looks like it finally ran out of gas.
We're done here, right?
Time to go.
There's no way that monster could be an ally.
A Titan is a Titan.
What now?
Mikasa?!
It's Eren.
His severed arm and leg are still there.
Back then, Eren was devoured by a Titan.
Back then...
What... in the world...?
Does that mean Eren did all this?
sono yume wa kokoro no ibasho
Your dream is where my heart belongs.
inochi yori kowareyasuki mono
It's more fragile than a life.
nandodemo sutete wa mitsuke
Constantly abandoned, and constantly found.
yasuraka ni saa nemure
Now, sleep in peace.
myakuutsu shoudou ni
My pulsing urges
negai wa okasare
trample upon my wishes.
wasureteshimau hodo
As often as I sadly forget,
mata omoidasu yo
I remember once again.
mata omoidasu yo
I remember once again.
kono utsukushiki zankoku na sekai de wa
In this cruel yet beautiful world,
mada ikiteiru koto naze to tou bakari de
I endlessly question the reason for my survival.
ah bokutachi wa kono tsuyosa yowasa de
Ah, with this strength and weakness,
nani wo mamoru no darou
I wonder what it is we'll protect,
mou risei nado nai naraba
when a reason ceases to exist.
"I'll exterminate the Titans."
That powerful sentiment transformed Eren into a Titan.
But the Garrison considers him to be a threat to humanity
The Whereabouts of His Left Arm
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and turns their blades on him.