Species: Human, Intelligent Titan Gender: Male Age: 15 (850), 19 (854) Height: 170 cm (850), 183 cm (854), 4 m (Pure Titan form), 15 m (Attack Titan form) Weight: 63 kg (850), 82 kg (854) Birthday: March 30th Birthplace: Shiganshina District Residence: Wall Rose Affiliation: Yeagerists Former Occupation: Soldier Former Affiliation: Survey Corps, Special Operations Squad, 104th Training Corps, Alpha Squad Grad Rank: 5th Grade: A Titan Kills: 23 total, with 21 solo kills.
Eren Yeager (エレン・イェーガー)
Eren Yeager is the main protagonist of Attack on Titan, a series that follows humanity's struggle for survival against giant humanoid creatures known as Titans. Eren’s journey begins with a burning desire for revenge after witnessing the destruction of his home and the death of his mother at the hands of the Titans. Over time, Eren evolves from a passionate and reckless youth into a complex and determined character with the power to shape the future of humanity.
Appearance
Eren has short, brown hair and green eyes, with a face that reflects his determination and youthful appearance. Throughout the series, his appearance evolves as he matures and takes on the responsibilities of his role in the battle against the Titans. In his Titan form, Eren transforms into the Attack Titan, a 15-meter-high creature with distinctive features such as sharp teeth, a muscular build, and a fierce, often bloodthirsty appearance. His Titan form, known as the Attack Titan, is crucial in his role as humanity's protector. His transformation into the Pure Titan and later Titan shifter forms showcases his remarkable adaptability and power.
Personality Eren starts as a determined and hot-headed character, motivated by revenge and the desire to eradicate the Titans. His early personality is marked by a strong sense of justice and a desire to protect his friends and loved ones, especially after the tragic loss of his mother. Over time, as the story progresses and more truths about the Titans and the world are revealed, Eren’s personality undergoes significant changes. His sense of morality and the motivations behind his actions become more complex, and he begins to struggle with the larger implications of his power and the fate of humanity. While he remains fiercely passionate, his later actions demonstrate his willingness to make difficult and morally ambiguous decisions for the sake of his goals.
Post-Timeskip (Spoilers)
After the timeskip in Attack on Titan, which occurs between the end of season 3 and the beginning of season 4, Eren undergoes a dramatic transformation. Now 19 years old, he has become far more mature, but also colder and more resolute in his pursuit of his goals. The years of conflict, revelations about the world, and his newfound powers as the Attack Titan have significantly altered his personality and worldview.
During this period, Eren takes on a much more grim and serious demeanor. His once unyielding idealism is tempered by the weight of the harsh truths he uncovers, including the history of the Eldians, the world outside the Walls, and the potential future of humanity. He becomes more emotionally distant, particularly from his former comrades, as he takes increasingly radical actions to achieve his vision. This shift in character is seen in his decision to work alongside the Yeagerists, a faction that believes in his leadership and the power of the Eldians to take control of their fate.
One of the most significant developments in Eren’s post-timeskip character is his relationship with his friends, especially Mikasa and Armin. His distance and the hardened decisions he makes push a wedge between them, as they struggle to understand his new, more extreme perspective. In contrast to the earlier Eren, who valued the bonds with his friends and sought to protect them, this version of Eren begins to adopt a more utilitarian outlook, believing that sacrifices must be made for the sake of his goals.
Eren’s ultimate plan, the “Rumbling,” involves the use of the power of the Founding Titan to awaken the Colossal Titans within the Walls, which are capable of destroying the entire world. This apocalyptic decision, rooted in his desire to protect the Eldians from the rest of the world’s hatred and destruction, marks Eren as one of the most morally complex characters in the series. His willingness to go to such extremes showcases his transformation from a passionate, youthful hero to a deeply conflicted individual who believes in achieving peace through the destruction of his enemies.
