The Titans suddenly appeared over a century ago.
They devoured most of humanity. Civilization collapsed.
Those who survived the Great Titan War
constructed three enormous, concentric walls to keep the Titans at bay.
Humankind has lived in peace inside the walls ever since.
Eren!
Don't be so scared.
It's a dud.
This blue part is the sea!
It really exists!
Do you suppose that bird has ever seen the sea?
Being born inside the walls... and dying inside the walls.
Are you okay with that?!
An exterior scouting mission.
With new land, you could live anywhere you want.
Everyone knew...
...that this peace...
...was nothing but a prelude to that sound of despair.
They're real...
They've seen the end of the world.
It's a bloody, hideous, deafening hell.
Where did they come from?
--Mikasa! --Where are they going?
Mikasa!
At the brink of oblivion...
--Mikasa! --...Eren lost Mikasa.
Promises, trampled.
Futures, stolen.
Dreams, torn apart.
Even so, we didn't abandon hope.
Our only hope to reclaim our land
is to repair the damage done to the outer wall.
We blow up this part of the wall to seal it.
That's the mission.
Even the great Scout Regiment got decimated trying this.
If we fail...
...humanity is finished.
We now have this omni-directional mobility gear!
Humanity found itself face-to-face with long-lost history.
Give your heart!
We're surrounded!
--Is there light to be found on this dismal path? --Enemy attack!
No one ever asked for a war.
The Titans aren't immortal.
Severe damage to the nape of the neck will kill them, with no regeneration at all.
It was Captain Shikishima, a Titan-slaying hero, who saved the day.
What I wouldn't give for a pretty lady Titan.
And, by his side, was Mikasa.
We live in a cruel world. I live only to kill Titans.
Mikasa's change bewildered and confused Eren.
He lost all hope.
Would you be my daughter's father?
Hiana!
I want to kill Titans.
Then let's see you fly.
The Titans aren't the enemy.
The real enemy... is safety.
Overwhelmed by the assailing Titans' numbers and strength...
--The last of our explosives! --Stop!
...the soldiers fled helplessly and in vain.
I won't let you die like this!
Eren was eaten...
My goal is unchanged: kill Titans.
You can't! You're almost out of gas!
Everyone's death was just a matter of time...
...or so it seemed.
I'm going to wipe you all out...
A Titan attacked another Titan?!
It's clearly intelligent, from the way it's fighting!
But not even vengeance can mend the holes in a person's heart.
I've never seen anything like this!
Instead, it takes control...
--Is it on our side?! --What do you think?!
...and unshackles emotions.
Eren...
Cut the nape open! Before their cells fuse!
Where did they come from?
Where are we going?
The only way to win is to fight.
Who will survive?
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"Director: Shinji Higuchi"
This is going to sting a little.
That's my boy.
--He's your son! How can you-- --It's okay. I already tried it on his brother.
I want to learn what triggers the explosive cell division.
And you call yourself his father?!
Open up.
Open the door!
Open the door, Doctor.
Open it!
Take care of Eren!
I will. Hurry.
Look at all these books...
Doctor.
You've got quite the collection
after the last century was spent destroying them.
Stop!
Hey!
You...!
--Stop! --It's illegal to have these.
Let go!
--Stop! --Quit resisting!
It's foolish.
Wouldn't you agree?
Humanity, I mean.
Endless strife once covered the world.
The desire to be the strongest and wealthiest of all...
For that purpose, humans created weapons,
developed science,
and broadened its knowledge.
Tell me, when did that conflict come to an end?
They also said back then
that humanity would unite as one in the face of a common enemy.
Well, that enemy did appear,
over a century ago.
The Titans.
Faced with humanity's extinction, our ancestors built walls
and imprisoned themselves inside them.
But that turned out to be great.
Having to carefully share limited land, food, and resources
ended conflict and brought equality to all.
By shackling themselves, humans grew rich in heart.
And, by regulating the knowledge, science, and technology
that started the conflict, we finally obtained everlasting peace.
But, what if there were humans who could become Titans?
I ask you!
Are you human? Or Titan?
Are you a human or a Titan?
I'm asking you a question.
I'm... human, Sir!
A human doesn't regrow a limb that's been bitten off.
Everyone witnessed you
becoming a Titan and coming out of a Titan.
I'm human!
Right?!
Right?
Where is Captain Shikishima?
I've sent him to the middle wall
to report about how we lost the last of humanity's explosives.
So sorry.
Shoot him.
Sir!
Eren is human!
He's on our side.
As evidence, he wiped out every Titan in this area!
That's right...
I can... kill Titans...
Now that we've lost so many men,
Eren's ability is our only chance for finishing the mission!
Eren is humanity's last hope!
Director! I'm opposed as well!
This boy is a truly rare specimen!
He's an actual, intelligent Titan!
This could solve the mystery of the Titans!
I can finally dissect one! This is great!
Oh, man...
Then how will we seal the hole?
The last of humanity's explosives are gone.
There is no way to bring the wall down.
Actually... There is!
Don't be so scared.
It's a dud.
The bomb!
Explain!
Your contrived nonsense won't fool me.
You're rebellious elements.
Rebellious elements?
This is your colleague's, is it not?
That was the explosive thief's, Sir...
For some time, the central government has been aware
of a faction plotting against the ruling authority.
The enemy seeks to take our weapons.
It seems rebellious elements had infiltrated our ranks,
just as we feared.
A bad sprout must be plucked before it grows.
Before it can bloom.
Don't. Think of your brother and sister.
Mikasa.
What's wrong?
You're going to let Eren die?
Shoot, then!
I've long given my heart to my mission!
Armin!
Damn you, old man!
You don't got the guts to give me a chance!
So, you reveal your true colors.
I always felt powerless
because I was born inside the walls!
Eren...
I've finally found something I can do.
So...
Don't stop me! I beg you!
You too, Chief?
He's a beast. He tried to eat you.
He's done nothing wrong!
After a certain amount of time, the cerebral cortex breaks down
and instinct simply takes control.
After even more time, all the cells in the body
become fused--
Mr. Souda!
Old man!
The ramblings of a drunkard.
Eren... Eren...
Your...
...brother...
Fire!
I've never seen anything like this, either!
This is no time for that!
Sir!
I'm taking command! Director Kubal has died in battle!
Cease fire! Cease fire! Cease fire!
His skin is different!
Eren!
He's a priceless test specimen! Rescue him!
Yes, Ma'am!
He protected his nape?!
This one is intelligent, too!
Wait! Wait, guys!
It's no use!
"Attack on Titan"
What do you suppose Mr. Souda tried to say?
We'll leave Omote City for Monzen, procure the explosive,
and then proceed to seal the wall.
Let's go.
Yes, Ma'am.
You seriously believe we can still seal it?
Huh?
Everyone else is dead.
How are we even gonna get explosives?
You heard him.
He says there's a bomb at Monzen.
There is one, I hope!
We're actually gonna trust him
and go to the wall with just us?!
I am. I came to seal the wall.
Getting here has cost us dearly. We can't let it be for nothing.
It's hopeless!
I'm out.
Fine, go home!
If you can. There are hordes of Titans on the way back.
Move.
Just...
Don't slow me down.
Then it's decided.
Let's hurry, before the Titans notice us.
Mikasa?
Mikasa.
Don't you want to visit Monzen again?
Can we?
We can.
Only because you need me to survive.
Now we're talkin'!
Here!
That leaves--
He probably went back with his Titan buddy somewhere.
Eren isn't working with the Titans.
Then why didn't that one eat him?
Well, uhh...
Why do the birds keep singing?
Even though it's the end of the world.
Captain...
That's what the song means.
Why do you think the birds sing?
Because they know.
The world doesn't end at the walls.
Where are we?
I ran into the Titan that plucked you away.
Then I saved you.
The Titan got away, though.
Thank you.
Observe.
This is what makes our world tick.
Surprising, isn't it?
Titans are actually human.
Titans...
...are human?
Created by humans, no less.
Perhaps as an attempt at evolution...
...or perhaps as a weapon.
But, well over a century ago, things went out of control
and Titans erupted in massive numbers.
Countless people transformed.
There was no telling who might turn into one.
What do you think happened then?
People mistrusted, killed, and annihilated each other.
This was once a great metropolis.
Those who hadn't transformed
holed themselves up inside the walls.
Eventually, a division emerged:
the ruling few and the dominated masses.
And thus our wonderful world was born.
What is this place?
Many such rooms exist, apparently.
Government officials watch the people from here.
Surrounded by the relics of a sinful era,
which they pretend to oppose.
Giving up what needs protecting
will make you strong.
That's what he told me.
I had lost everything.
So I abandoned everything... Even my memories.
I see.
You're the reaper of Titans now.
Personally, I got too many things to protect!
Distant Titans at 10 o'clock!
I count...
Eight... Nine!
Behaving normally!
Aww, normally? That's no fun.
Uhh, I'd like to not die!
Umm...
Captain Shikishima saved your life
and he's like a master to you now...
Is that all?
The wall's breach two years ago was perfect for the government.
What was being planned then?
A scouting mission outside the wall.
Yes!
The people had forgotten their fear of the Titans
and their loyalty to the government was wavering.
Because it restricted information, land to live on,
and the number of children they could have.
So, what happened just before they could leave the walls?
Titans appeared!
Correct.
Very convenient, wouldn't you agree?
And just like that,
the public focused its hatred on the Titans instead.
But... countless people died during the attack!
And after it. And even now.
So many died in the name of repairing the outer wall.
The images of people being eaten alive
are burned into my eyes.
How long will this continue?
Do you honestly think the government intends to fix the wall?
They're going to keep sending pointless expeditions?
What for?!
Don't you see?
You know why.
They still need more sacrifices
to plant a fear of the Titans that will last for generations.
To keep them from wanting to leave the walls again.
To stamp out the brave.
That's insane!
Then let's end it.
I've been waiting for you.
For me?
You're not like the rest of the cattle.
You retain your intelligence as a Titan.
This is a new step forward.
A new brand of humanity.
You've been chosen.
You must end this era of slavery and usher in a new age.
Don't betray the hero within you.
Hero?
But, wait...!
Just the two of us?
Feeling unsure?
No.
Come with me.
Why did you enlist?
You're from the interior. You didn't need to be a grunt.
There's a "Titan" in my family.
Huh?
He has an oversized attitude!
Lousy excuse for a dad, always berating me!
Better than no dad at all!
No, it ain't!
--Okay! All done! --Sure it is.
I don't need him!
You can shoot this, right?
It'll be unbalanced, so be sure to compensate when you aim.
Wow! You're amazing!
Hey!
What's that?
It's the dud.
We're back.
Stay sharp. We're entering Titan territory now.
Fall in!
Comrades. We share the same goal.
The Scout Regiment!
I thought it was decimated!
You shouldn't believe everything you hear.
We just made it seem that way
and took the regiment's explosives.
Any Titans?
Four in the distance. Moving east.
Then we're good to go.
--These weapons... --Guns from before the Titan War.
The government secretly stockpiled them here.
They're ineffective against Titans,
but they do work on humans.
They're for the government to aim at the people.
We're not cattle.
Indeed.
You're your own master.
This must bring back memories.
This is your hometown.
Incidentally...
I heard there's still a bomb left.
Ready? Catch it!
Yeah.
All set here.
I'll secure it.
--Gonna pull here. --All right.
--Hold it there for me. --Why do we hafta do all this?
Hurry up, Jean.
Yeah, yeah. Get off my back.
There. Got it.
--You mean this? --Hurry up.
I am hurrying!
Look at all this.
We need to hurry, while there are no Titans around.
But how do we get it up the wall?
With all our might.
If only Eren were here...
I don't know.
I doubt he'd actually obey us humans.
Here.
--Front's good. --That just leaves the fuse...
I can attach this detonator when we reach the wall.
Oh, I'll drive. I know the way there.
--All done here! --Let's take it nice and slow!
Hey!
Oh, man! Are those from before the Titan War?!
Let me see!
MGLs! How do you have MGLs?!
Mikasa!
Eren!
--Eren! --Eren!
Sorry for worrying you.
The captain saved me!
Thanks. You saved us the trouble of digging it up.
Captain! Who are these youngsters?!
Our hope for the future, you could say.
Oh!
One other thing, Captain! What is this cargo?
Surface-to-air missiles.
I thought so!
Pre-war weapons. They can accurately hit any moving target.
That's not all.
They will also guide us to victory.
Feel free to take a look.
Woo-hoo!
Oh! An RDS!
My fellows!
The time has come.
We're taking this massive bomb from you.
As of now, we stand in rebellion against the government!
With this great power, we will return to the interior
and change our world!
The interior?
The walls we need to destroy lie there.
--What walls? --The inner walls.
The Titans will get inside if we do that!
A whole flood, I'm sure. That's the goal!
With our equipment and this enormous bomb you unearthed,
we will demolish both inner walls and let the Titans pour inside.
The current regime will collapse.
We have many supporters in the interior!
When the two walls come down,
we will all rise up and incite a revolution for humanity!
What do you say? Are you with us?
Even he has pledged his support!
Wait a minute! You never mentioned any of this!
We need the bomb to seal the hole in that wall!
What? You have a problem?
You hate these people. They used you.
But... the ordinary people haven't done anything!
Exactly. They've done nothing.
They're cattle. Held in pens for a century.
Supporting this vile regime is a crime by itself.
Nothing will change as long as they're around.
That doesn't make it right to kill people!
What fine words.
Fine, indeed.
Your hands are already stained.
You killed all those Titans.
They were ordinary, innocent people, too.
Are you all happy with this world?
You aren't free to learn, live, or give birth!
Let us fight this tyranny...
...together!
Huh?
The enemy isn't the Titans!
It's the government using fear to rule!
This bomb will end the cattle's peace!
Now is the time to decide!
I told you before.
Without sacrifice, you'll gain nothing.
I...
We live in a cruel world.
Eren is humanity's last hope!
Would you be my daughter's father?
I heard of this one guy who ditched a girl...
With new land, you could live anywhere you want.
--Are you human? Or Titan? --Mister.
Help!
The baby was eaten.
You just wanna save yourself?!
Take care of him!
Eren...
--Eren. --Eren...
Eren!
I won't.
I won't abandon anyone else!
Come again?
I won't let you use the bomb for that.
I'll stop you!
How?
However it takes!
What do you see in this guy?
You can't beat me.
Do you know why?
Because you've always blamed something else.
The walls, the times, the world...
Always excuses.
Don't make me laugh!
Eren!
Go ahead. Change into a Titan.
You would've been a great weapon, but I was wrong about you.
You don't...
...know a thing about me!
I heard all about you, from your old lover.
That's enough!
Ah.
Feeling sorry for your first love?
You ingrate.
Get away...
...from her!
You still don't get it, do you?
There's nothing left for you.
Get your filthy hands off her!
We gotta do something.
Well...
No, it wouldn't work.
I've grown tired...
...of playing with you!
Who did that?!
Who's wasting food?!
Don't move!
One press...
...and this thing goes boom!
It'll take this whole area with it!
Hurry, guys!
--Eren! --You okay?
Yeah, right.
I don't believe you.
I built this device to detonate it!
Is that so?
Then be my guest. Make it go "boom."
Aww, you were fibbing?
Now what?!
Sannagi!
Go, Armin!
But...!
Get moving!
A brute's strength...
Stop him.
Sannagi!
That idiot!
What about his brother and sister?!
Hey...
Huh?
Gotta hand it to you.
You guys are pretty good.
But this ends here.
I'll at least destroy the middle wall with this bomb.
What, by yourself?!
I'll show you
who the truly chosen one is.
This is how you...
...give your heart.
--Get us out of here! --Hang on!
It couldn't be!
The strongest man is the strongest Titan!
This is bad...
Did you know?!
Yes. But not his plan.
I'll handle him!
You guys seal the wall!
Are you crazy?!
You don't know if that'll really transform you!
I don't, but I gotta try!
I won't let you take all the glory!
We haven't lost, as long as we keep fighting!
We're doing this together!
Is that...?
I always kept it with me.
They're gathering!
Here he comes!
Whoa, he's strong!
Still, he only has two arms and eyes!
--Go for his seams! --We'll attack all at once!
Let's do it!
Mikasa!
He's blind on the left!
I get to finish him!
Say goodbye!
Move!
Eren!
He saved me...
I will...
...beat you!
How unfortunate.
I thought we could save the world together.
Eren!
Did he lose?!
Now for the finishing blow, just like I taught you.
Too slow.
You're too slow.
Yes!
Do it, Eren!
He did it!
You remember this bomb, right?
We need you to stick it into a gap near the top.
Wow. You can actually understand us?
Not so damn loud!
Idiot!
This timer will detonate it.
Just to be safe, I'll attach it up there.
Be gentle with it!
Okay. Let's go!
He's really losing strength.
Stick it into this gap.
Here.
Eren?
--Eren! --Eren!
Eren!
After coming this far?!
--Wake him up! --How?!
Stab the nape without killing Eren! Only you can do it!
Avoid the center!
Mikasa!
Whew, I'm alive.
Pre-war military vehicles are tough, all right.
Ooh, an RPG!
Eren!
Eren.
Wake up!
You promised.
You promised, remember?
The sea.
Do you suppose that bird has ever seen the sea?
Want to take a look?
Everything's okay now. Armin's doing the rest.
Sasha. Could you hold that for me?
Sure. Like this?
Once I set this...
Okay! It'll explode in five minutes.
Let's get going.
Here.
You okay?
Good work! I'm impressed!
This is truly a surprise!
I offer you the chance to live in the interior like nobility
as the heroes who repaired the wall!
--Huh? --But...
Only if you hand over your Titan friend
and pledge to continue protecting the walls.
We refuse!
We would never betray Eren for that!
--Armin! --Armin!
Foolishness!
Just what is it you want?!
To know the truth about this world!
What for?!
The people could never endure the truth!
They'd long for their lives of ignorance behind the walls!
That's why we defended the walls for them!
The walls are a necessity!
Hell waits outside the wall!
I choose to be free in hell... rather than a slave in heaven!
Is that wise?!
Outside, you're on your own!
You'll fight amongst--
Sasha!
Sasha! Look out!
No way!
The director too?!
He uses it to rule with fear!
He's not gonna let us seal the hole!
Give me your gear and the rest of your gas!
I've been waiting for this day!
--Oww! --Damn, that's hot!
Hold on tight!
Don't be afraid!
--Let's do it, Eren! --Yeah!
Get your hands off that bomb!
Jean!
Damn you!
Get up, Armin!
Oww! It hurts!
Eren!
Eren! No!
They had some serious equipment!
Time's almost up!
Eren! Get out of there!
You're going to die!
Don't be stupid!
I have to avenge Jean...
...and everyone else!
But the bomb's about to blow!
It's time...
Hey!
It didn't go off!
Something happened to the bomb!
I'll go.
Mikasa!
Can you hit the bomb with that?!
Sure.
Hit the fuse to blow it up!
Here goes...
--Wait! --Huh?
Mikasa!
Aww, man...
What do I do?
What a shame.
Just strike the fuse.
It'll blow us all up, of course.
Please...
Don't take it.
It's pointless.
They'll just keep rebuilding their walls.
To protect their own measly necks.
What about you?
What about your wall?
Take this!
Damn you!
I admire your spirit!
But he's mine!
Live a future of your own making...
...Eren.
He took out the director, too!
--What about the wall?! --No worries!
The first explosion will vaporize certain key elements
to produce an even bigger boom!
Here we go!
Awesome!
Are you okay?
The hole...
It's sealed...
Yeah!
Look.
It starts here.
"Haruma Miura"
"Hiroki Hasegawa"
"Kiko Mizuhara"
"Kanata Hongo"
"Takahiro Miura"
"Nanami Sakuraba"
"Satoru Matsuo"
"Satomi Ishihara"
"Pierre Taki"
"Jun Kunimura"
"Attack on Titan"
"End of the World"
This is surprising.
Two subjects have escaped the test area.
Their unpredictability is what makes them so fascinating.