Several hundred years ago, humans were nearly exterminated by titans. Titans are typically several stories tall, seem to have no intelligence, devour human beings and, worst of all, seem to do it for the pleasure rather than as a food source. A small percentage of humanity survived by walling themselves in a city protected by extremely high walls, even taller than the biggest of titans. Flash forward to the present and the city has not seen a titan in over 100 years. Teenage boy Eren and his foster sister Mikasa witness something horrific as the city walls are destroyed by a super titan that appears out of thin air. As the smaller titans flood the city, the two kids watch in horror as their mother is eaten alive. Eren vows that he will murder every single titan and take revenge for all of mankind.
Characters
Ymir
Birthday: February 17 Height: 172 cm (5'7") Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs) Affiliations: 104th Trainees Squad, Scouting Legion Member of the Scouting Legion. She seems selfish, cynical, bossy, sly, uncooperative, exploitative and confrontational, but she can apparently be kind, especially to Krista.
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Dot Pixis
The highest ranked Administrator of the Southern Region.
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Bertolt Hoover
Age: 16 Birthday: December 30 Height: 192 cm (6'3") Weight: 81 kg (179 lbs) Affiliations: Scouting Legion Graduation Rank: 3rd Bertolt Hoover originally joined the military with aspirations of joining the Military Police and living in the safety of the inner wall. After seeing Eren's determination and desire to join the Scouting Legion, he considered himself a coward for wanting to get far away from them. Eventually he graduated in the top ten of his class coming in at third place, and joined the Scouting Legion. Major spoiler: Major spoiler: Note: Bertolt Hoover is the official English translation by Kodansha.
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Mikasa Ackerman
Age: 15, Birthdate: February 10 Height: 170 cm (5'7") -> 176 cm (5'9") Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs) -> 70 kg (154 lbs) Position: 104th Trainees Squad, Scouting Legion Graduation rank: 1st Mikasa is Eren's childhood friend, along with Armin. Mikasa shares an unbreakable bond with Eren following events in their past, and rushes to protect him whenever he is in danger. Mikasa possesses impressive fighting skill and strength even as a child. As a teen, Mikasa is considered a genius among all the army trainees and is incredibly skilled at combat and agility. She constantly worries for Eren's well-being and lives to protect him.
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Krista Lenz
Age: 15 Birthday: January 15 Height: 145 cm (4'9") Weight: 42 kg (93 lbs) Affiliations: 104th Trainees Squad,Scouting Legion Graduation Rank: 10th Ranked tenth in the trainee class. Is good friends with Ymir. Note: Krista Lenz is the official English translation by Kodansha.
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Armin Arlert
Age: 15 Birthday: November 3 Height: 163 cm (5'4") -> 169 cm (5'6") Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs) -> 56 kg (123 lbs) Position: 104th Trainees Squad, Scouting Legion Graduation Rank: Outside the top 10 Armin Arlert is Eren's best friend. He is physically weak, but emotionally strong. Even though he lacks in actual combat skills, Armin is a genius in theoretical courses and can make plans even under extreme pressure. Even so, Armin keeps on thinking that he is weak. He himself does not notice the things he does for Eren and Mikasa and believes himself to be completely incompetent and hates himself for having to rely on Eren and Mikasa. (Source: Wikipedia, edited) Note: Armin Arlert is the official English translation by Kodansha.
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Jean Kirstein
Age: 15 Birthday: April 7 Height: 175 cm (5'8") Weight: 65 kg (140 lbs) Affiliations: Scouting Legion Graduation Rank: 6th Ranked 6th of the trainee class. Extremely pessimistic about the War with the Titans. He ends up leading the people on the supply mission for gas. From the Trost District. Seems like he's amazed by Mikasa's beauty, and thus hating Eren for always being with her. (Source: Wikipedia) Note: Jean Kirstein is the official English translation by Kodansha.
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Eren Yeager
Age: 15 Birthdate: March 30 Height: 170 cm (5'7") -> 183 cm (6'0") Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs) -> 82 kg (181 lbs) Position: 104th Trainees Squad, Scouting Legion Graduation rank: 5th Eren is Shingeki no Kyojin's protagonist. His childhood friend, Mikasa, notes on numerous occasions that he acts on impulse without thinking things through, and she often pulls/carries/throws him when he starts fighting with others to protect him from himself. Along with Mikasa, he tends to spend his free time with their mutual friend, Armin. His father is a doctor (whom is well respected by Hannes and potentially many more) whilst his mother is a housewife. Note: Eren Yeager is the official English translation by Kodansha.
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Carla Yeager
Eren's mother. Note: Carla Yeager is the official English translation by Kodansha.
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Connie Springer
Age: 15 Birthday: May 2 Height: 158 cm (5'2") Weight: 54 kg (128 lbs) Affiliations: 104th Trainees Squad, Scouting Legion Graduation Rank: 8th Ranked 8th in his trainee class. Upbeat and naive. Has difficulty differentiating between left and right. Aims to apply to join the scouting legion because he was motivated by Eren. From Ragako District. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Erwin Smith
Birthday: October 14 Height: 188 cm (6' 2") Weight: 92 kg (203 lbs) Affiliation: Survey Corps Commander of the Scouting Legion, known for his foresight, intelligence and drive. His ultimate goal is for humanity to return to its former glory, and would sacrifice any number of his men for the sake of mankind as a whole. Note: Erwin is the official English transliteration by Kodansha.
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Annie Leonhart
Age: 16 Birthday: March 22 Height: 153 cm (5') Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs) Affiliations: 104th Trainees Squad, Military Police Graduation Rank: 4th Ranked 4th of the trainee class. A stoic girl, her father trained her in hand-to-hand combat. She's a solitary type, and solidarity doesn't come to her easily. She joined the Military Police under the reason that she only wishes "to survive." (Source: Wikipedia) Note: Annie Leonhart is the official English translation by Kodansha.
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Reiner Braun
Age: 17 Birthday: August 1 Height: 185 cm (6'1") -> 188 cm (6'2") Weight: 95 kg (210 lbs) -> 83 kg (182 lbs) Affiliations: 104th Trainees Squad, Scouting Legion Graduation Rank: 2nd Reiner Braun is strong willed, with a solid constitution. He is most adept at gaining the trust of his comrades. He is ranked no 2 of the trainee class and helps Eren out during his training days. Major Spoiler Note: Reiner Braun is the official English translation by Kodansha.
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Grisha Yeager
Father of Eren and foster father of Mikasa. He is a renowned doctor who was well respected in the District of Shiganshina after he saved the village from a mysterious viral epidemic by developing vaccines. He also provides a medical house call service to the people of Shiganshina and to various towns in addition to having a network of contacts within the Corps of the Shiganshina district. (Source: Wikipedia) Note: Grisha Yeager is the official English translation by Kodansha.
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Sasha Blouse
Age: 16 Birthday: July 26 Height: 168 cm (5'6") Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs) Affiliations: 104th Trainees Squad, Scouting Legion Graduation Rank: 9th Sasha is lightning fast, with uncanny intuition, but her eccentricity makes her unfit for group operations. (Source: Wikipedia) Note: Sasha Blouse is the official English translation by Kodansha.
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