"Attack on Titan" is a work that is attractive for its incomprehensibility, which draws viewers in with its grand worldview and intricate settings, and I think it can be said that this is why it has become so popular. However, the secret to the popularity of "Attack on Titan" is not only this incomprehensibility, but also the carefully calculated complex human drama and the powerful message that the author conveys to us through that drama. In this article, I would like to introduce the charming characters that make up the complex human drama of "Attack on Titan", ranking them in order of popularity so that it is easy for everyone to understand, and hopefully provide a clue to understanding the complex human drama of "Attack on Titan"! ! As the saying goes, "people are like stone walls," I think that the smallest unit for understanding a story is each character that appears. By sorting out and understanding each character one by one, you may be able to understand "Attack on Titan", which is said to be difficult, more easily! ! !
10th place: Erwin Smith
Isn't Erwin the most reliable man in "Attack on Titan"? He remains calm in any situation and continues to take command to lead the operation to success, which has given peace of mind not only to the Survey Corps but also to us readers throughout the story. He really is a reliable boss. However, behind the scenes, he has an obsession with uncovering the true history and secrets of the Titans that his father, a teacher, was researching, and he seems to have a sense of immorality for having sacrificed many of his comrades for that purpose. When he finally has to sacrifice his life in the final operation he takes command of, he is tormented by the conflict of having to give up his dream. The scene where he confesses to Levi that he wanted to live even if it meant sacrificing his comrades for his own selfish gain, even though he was a boss who worked for his comrades without any desire, is a touching scene that cannot be watched without tears, and it can be said that this is the moment when he established a deep character who is a perfect boss but also has a human side.
9th place: Annie Leonhart
In the story, he is the second person to be turned into a titan after Eren. Due to her calm and quiet personality, she doesn't have many scenes where she interacts with Eren and the others, but she is still treated as a major character in the story, so it was quite a shock when it was revealed that she could transform into a titan and was on the enemy side. She is also the first character with the Female Titan ability to be depicted in a titan-to-titan fight with Eren. She was defeated and captured by Eren, but because she was wrapped in a crystal-like substance when she was captured, she remains unconscious and asleep inside the crystal to this day. There is a mysterious side to her as she went to sleep without saying much, which is why she is such a popular character.
8th place: Reiner Braun
He was a leader who united Eren and the others, but his true identity was an enemy who infiltrated the walls as a soldier of Marley, a nation outside the walls. Contrary to his honest and caring personality within the walls, after returning to Marley he is portrayed as a shrunken person who continues to carry the trauma of the walls. In Attack on Titan, where the despair and anger of the people inside the walls is often depicted, Reiner is in a valuable position to depict the emotions of the people outside the enemy walls, and his psychological portrayal is particularly detailed. Perhaps the popularity of this character is due to the contrast with his reliable, big brother-like personality within the walls, and the unfortunate character setting in an important position that shows that people outside have feelings just like the people inside the walls that he has been watching, even though he is an enemy.
7th place: Hange Zoe
She is a person who is evaluated by those around her as a "weirdo" because she gives names to each captured titan and then performs cruel experiments with a smile. In fact, as far as the work is concerned, there are many scenes where she is out of the ordinary, such as torturing them with a smile, and it is clear that she is quite a weirdo (madman?). However, she is also intelligent and has excellent judgment skills, and after Erwin's death, she succeeds him as the commander of the Survey Corps. Although she may seem like just a weirdo, she is a reliable boss, different from Erwin, who is reliable when it matters. That is why she is a popular character.
6th place: Historia Reiss
In the first half of the story, she called herself Christa Lenz. She is petite and has a pure and cute personality, and her appearance makes her a popular character. However, the reason for her popularity is not only that, but also that she is a member of royalty, which is revealed in the story. Historia Reiss is her real name as a member of royalty, and in the story she ascends to the throne as queen, transforming her petite and cute image into a noble queen of a country. Many people were captivated by her inner conflict and decision as she transformed from a cute girl into a queen, and it can be said that she has transformed into one of the most popular characters in Attack on Titan.
5th place: Sasha Braus
Sasha Braus is a character who may not seem conspicuous, but is surprisingly popular. Sasha is a character with an excessive appetite, and was found stuffing steamed potatoes in front of his instructor when he was a trainee. Whenever he appears, he is always stuffing something or asking for food. There is nothing particularly important about him other than his appetite, but he is a rare, soothing character in the brutal Attack on Titan, which may be why he is so popular. Many people were shocked when he lost his life so easily at the end of the series.
4th place: Armin Arlert
He is one of the main characters in Attack on Titan. What he told Eren about the outside world was the reason Eren started to aim for the outside world, and it can be said that he is the person who had the greatest influence on the main character Eren. As a child, he was often bullied because he was blonde and small, and Eren and Mikasa helped him out. Even as he grew up, he was not good at fighting, but instead excelled in analysis and planning. When he and Erwin were on the verge of death, he ignored the opinions of those around him who said that Erwin should be saved, and instead, at the advice of Eren and Mikasa and the decision of Levi, he transformed into a titan and ate Bertholdt, who had the ability of the "Colossal Titan," and saved his life. Since he showed Eren the dream of the outside world, it is his responsibility to lead the person who has been shown the dream to the outside world, and this strong message from Eren is contained in this episode, and by extension the character of Armin. That is why many people like him, as he is one of the most important characters in the work.
3rd place: Eren Yeager
He is the protagonist of "Attack on Titan". He was a character with a strong mental strength and a strong desire to go outside, like the protagonist of a shonen manga, but halfway through he learned about the existence of the outside world and the secrets of the Titans, and he has become an elusive, somewhat unsettling dark hero who seems to be always aiming for something. We still don't know what he is thinking, and he is a mysterious figure who does not know what he is aiming for, despite being the protagonist. It seems that many female readers are drawn to the sight of him carrying a lot of weight on his shoulders alone.
2nd place: Mikasa Ackerman
Mikasa Ackerman is undoubtedly the most popular female character in Attack on Titan. She is introduced as a heroine, but it has not yet been clearly explained whether her feelings towards Eren are actually affectionate. Her maternal ancestors are from the Shogun family of the Hizuru country of oriental origins, and she is also a key person who plays an important role in the story. She has a serious personality and is always concerned about Eren, and she has a semi-obsessive feeling towards Eren, saying that she would do anything for him. Although she is somewhat scary, that may be the main reason for her popularity.
1st place: Levi
The one who beat out the main character and took the most popular spot was Captain Levi. Captain Levi is known for his outstanding skills in eliminating Titans one after another, his harsh tone of voice that has no trace of morality, and his powerful eyes that don't seem to have a good personality no matter how you look at it. He is also a very clean freak, and gets very angry if the place he is stationed in is covered in dust, which is a troublesome personality. However, despite his troublesomeness, he fights for his comrades when they are in a pinch, killing Titans one after another with demonic deeds. His bravery and somewhat insane deeds seem to captivate both men and women. For those who are not familiar with Attack on Titan, many people mistake Captain Levi for the main character because of his great fame. I think Attack on Titan is a work that can be enjoyed just by watching Captain Levi's cool deeds.
A summary of the top 10 popular characters from Attack on Titan
What did you think? In addition to the 10 popular characters introduced this time, many other unique characters appear in Attack on Titan, supporting the complex human drama. Why not take this opportunity to rewatch the anime and find your favorite character?
