Eren Yeager
Eren Yeager – One of the Most Complex Protagonists in Anime History
Eren Yeager, the driving force of Attack on Titan, undergoes one of anime’s most dramatic transformations. From a determined boy seeking freedom to a controversial figure reshaping the world, his journey is filled with ambition, tragedy, and philosophical depth.
1. Character Introduction
Full Name: Eren Yeager
Nicknames: The Attack Titan, The Founder, The Devil of Paradis
Series: Attack on Titan
Affiliation: Survey Corps → Yeagerists
Occupation: Soldier, Later Revolutionary
Born inside the walls, Eren lived in fear of the Titans until witnessing the destruction of his home and the loss of his mother. Fueled by vengeance, he joined the Survey Corps, only to uncover horrifying truths that reshaped his purpose.
2. Age & Background
📅 Date of Birth: March 30
⚖ Zodiac Sign: Aries ♈
📌 Age Across Series:
Beginning of Series: 10 years old (flashbacks), 15 years old (main story)
Final Arc: 19 years old
📏 Height: 183 cm (6'0")
⚖ Weight: 80 kg (176 lbs)
👤 Race: Eldian
3. Evolution from Hero to Anti-Hero
Eren’s journey takes him from a hopeful soldier to one of humanity’s most feared figures.
🔥 Witnesses his mother's death and vows to exterminate Titans.
⚔ Joins the Survey Corps to fight for freedom.
🌀 Discovers he is a Titan shifter, holding the Attack Titan power.
💥 Learns the truth about Marley and the Titans' origins.
⚡ Declares war on the world and initiates the Rumbling.
4. Iconic Quotes & Their Meanings
🗨 "If you win, you live. If you lose, you die. If you don’t fight, you can’t win!"
➡ Eren’s unwavering will to survive and achieve his goals.
🗨 "I’ll destroy them… every last one of them!"
➡ His burning hatred for the Titans, later redirected toward his enemies in Marley.
🗨 "We are born free. All of us. We are free, no matter how strong those who oppress us are!"
➡ Eren’s ultimate belief that freedom is the greatest right.
5. Major Events in the Anime
Early Arc – Innocence & Revenge
✔ Witnesses the Fall of Shiganshina.
✔ Joins the military, fueled by vengeance.
✔ Discovers his own Titan abilities.
Mid-Arc – Realizing the Truth
🔥 Learns about Marley and the history of Eldians.
⚡ Unlocks the Coordinate, linking him to the Founding Titan.
💥 Starts questioning his role in the war.
Final Arc – The Rumbling
🌀 Turns against his former allies, choosing to exterminate his enemies.
👑 Becomes the world’s greatest threat, launching the Rumbling.
💀 Faces off against the combined forces of humanity, leading to his fate.
6. Powers & Abilities
1. Titan Shifter Abilities
🔥 Attack Titan: Enhanced strength, agility, and endurance.
⚡ Founding Titan: Can control all Titans and alter Eldian biology.
💥 War Hammer Titan (gained later): Allows him to create hardened structures.
2. Strategic & Tactical Genius
✔ Outwitted Marley’s forces with his surprise attack.
✔ Manipulated history itself to achieve his goal.
✔ Forced his enemies into impossible moral choices.
3. Unmatched Determination
✔ Willing to make any sacrifice for freedom.
✔ Survived multiple near-death experiences.
✔ Even in defeat, ensured his people’s survival.
7. Relationships & Fate
Key Relationships
💖 Mikasa Ackerman: His closest protector and possible love interest.
👊 Armin Arlert: His best friend, often serving as his moral compass.
⚡ Zeke Yeager: His older brother, sharing a complex bond.
🔥 Reiner Braun: A former friend turned enemy, reflecting Eren’s inner struggle.
Fate in Attack on Titan
💀 Chooses to destroy most of humanity to secure Paradis' future.
⚔ Defeated by the combined forces of his former allies.
🌌 Leaves behind a world forever changed by his actions.
8. Strengths & Weaknesses
✅ Strengths
✔ Unparalleled willpower and determination.
✔ Strong combat abilities in both human and Titan form.
✔ Mastermind strategist who manipulates even fate itself.
❌ Weaknesses
✖ Blinded by his vision of freedom, ignoring alternatives.
✖ Pushes away those who love him, believing he must act alone.
✖ His extreme measures make him a tragic and divisive figure.
9. Recent Releases & Updates
📌 Attack on Titan: The Final Season concluded Eren’s epic story.
📌 New OVAs and spin-off material continue to explore his legacy.
📌 His character remains a major topic of discussion in anime culture.
10. Relationship Stories
🔥 Eren & MikasaMikasa always protected Eren, but he rejected her love to stay focused on his mission.
💖 Eren & ArminDespite their differences, Armin remained Eren’s closest intellectual equal.
👊 Eren & ReinerTheir rivalry showcased the moral complexity of war and opposing ideals.
11. Major Episodes & Battles
📺 First Appearance: Attack on Titan Episode 1
🔥 Key Battles:
✔ Vs. Female Titan (Annie) – Attack on Titan, Ep. 25
✔ Vs. Warhammer Titan – Attack on Titan, Ep. 66
✔ Vs. Humanity (Rumbling Arc) – Attack on Titan, Final Episodes
12. Rating
🌟 Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (10/10)
📊 Rating Breakdown:
✔ Popularity: 10/10
✔ Character Development: 10/10
✔ Combat Skills: 9.5/10
✔ Philosophical Depth: 10/10
13. Fun Facts
🎭 Eren’s name comes from the Turkish word for "saint" or "wise man."
🔥 His voice actor, Yuki Kaji, delivers one of the most emotional performances in anime.
📖 He is one of the few protagonists to transition from hero to full-fledged anti-hero.
14. Related Characters
👑 Mikasa Ackerman: His loyal companion.
⚡ Armin Arlert: His best friend and rival in ideology.
💥 Zeke Yeager: His brother and conflicting ally.
🌌 Reiner Braun: His parallel character from Marley.
15. The Legacy of Eren Yeager
Eren Yeager redefined what it means to be an anime protagonist. His transformation from a hopeful hero to a world-ending anti-hero challenges the very nature of morality, freedom, and destiny. Whether he was right or wrong, his impact on anime history is undeniable.
