Eren Jaeger - Attack on Titan
Eren Yeager, the main protagonist of Attack on Titan , presents himself as a passionate,
An impulsive and daring young man filled with rage against the human-eating Titans . His hatred was further fueled by memories of his mother being eaten by a Titan before his eyes. After this tragic event, he made it his mission to join the Survey Corps and kill every Titan on the face of the Earth with his best friend Armin Arlelt and adoptive sister Mikasa Ackermann .
Character Background
Eren's story begins in the year 845 in the Shiganshina district. Disaster strikes as a Titan, the Colossal Titan , standing at 60 meters (197 feet) tall, appears and destroys the 50-meter walls that protected the city he lived in. The destroyed walls allowed a stampede of Titans to follow and devour over 10,000 people, causing chaos and destruction.
Amidst the chaos, Eren's turning point came when he witnessed the heartbreaking event of his mother being devoured by a titan. Still affected and determined to seek revenge, he joined the Survey Corps with his friends Mikasa and Armin .
Attack on Titan follows Eren Yeager as he gains a special power that gives humanity a fighting chance against the Titans: the ability to transform into a powerful Titan. In Attack on Titan, Eren Yeager uncovers the mysteries of the Titans' existence and why he has such powers.
Shortly after, Eren is left with hazy memories of his father Grisha, who gives him a key to the basement and disappears. His father tells him that the answers lie in the basement of his abandoned house in the Shiganshina district.
Profile
- Name: Eren Yeager
- Gender: Male
- Height: 170 cm (850) Attack on Titan Guide
- Weight: 63 kg
- Date of birth: March 30
- Place of birth: Shiganshina District
- Assignment: 104th Training Corps to the Survey Corps
- Voice Actor: Yuki Kaji
Family
- Grisha (missing)
- Carla (deceased)
- Mikasa (Adoptive Sister)
Personality
Eren Yeager possesses an iron will that propels him through the story to defeat formidable opponents. Bravery or stupidity come into play with Eren as the protagonist, he blindly runs into danger to save those he loves, especially Mikasa and Armin . He disregards the risk and harm he exposes himself to. However, it is evident from the beginning that he is motivated by his helplessness to save his mother when she was only a young child. Season 1 Episode None
In the series, Eren often fights to the point of exhaustion and often to the brink of death to save the lives of others. He has a strong sense of justice, but this sometimes interferes with his ability to read simple situations and openly show kindness, something Mikasa and Armin help him with throughout the series. Attack on Titan Series None
In Episode 6 In Volume 2, his extreme sense of justice is represented by the fact that Eren went as far as killing Mikasa's kidnappers to protect himself and Mikasa. He has also shown to have a kind heart, especially towards his friends.
From a young age, Eren displayed a curiosity that led him to dream of the world and what it was like beyond the walls. When Eren's father, Grisha Yeager, asked him, "Why do you want to venture out?" he replied, "I want to know... what the outside world has become. I don't want to just live my life within these walls like this."
Although Eren excels in combat, initiative, and temperament, he lacks teamwork and team spirit. While he is skilled in one-on-one combat, his fearlessness prevails throughout the series.
The Power of a Titan
Eren one day realizes he has the power to transform into a Titan during the second attack on Titan. Colossal Titan During the defense of Trost, while he was severely injured, losing his hand and being eaten by a Titan, something changes the course of the battle - Eren transforms into Attack on Titan and cheats death.
The power to transform into a Titan requires two things: self-harm and purpose. Later, Eren learns that by inflicting physical damage on himself, often biting his hand to draw blood, he can transform on command. If he has a weak sense of purpose or is injured, the transformation becomes very difficult. This power, later revealed, was given to him by his father, Grisha Yeager, through an injection of a Titan serum.
With the ability to transform into a Titan, Eren Yeager plays a vital role in the survival of humanity. He holds the power to fight against the Titan race. This inspires many around him to fight with hope. However, this ability also makes Eren a research subject.
Eren has the ability to transform into a 15-meter-tall Titan that is physically fit, powerful, and possesses regenerative abilities. Even when gravely injured, Eren's Titan transformation has saved his life countless times, as he has sometimes been able to regain lost limbs and teeth.
Challenges
"I'm tired of being treated like a monster." - Eren, Episode 26, Volume 6.
After Eren's powers were revealed, he was placed under high suspicion, with authorities believing him to be a Titan spy. Unknown to the world, his powers led him to be treated like a monster and a criminal.
Written in the Attack on Titan: Inside & Outside Chapter 1 page 32 guide, "Losing control when he gets angry is his fatal flaw" as Eren is blinded by rage and cannot see his surroundings. Eren is someone who is easily controlled by his emotions, something he learns throughout the series.
However, Eren, with his strong sense of justice and protection of the weak, shines as he saves lives and defends the city from Titans.
