Armin Arlert
from Attack on TitanPopular character
Armin Arlert is the brilliant strategist of Attack on Titan — physically frail but intellectually gifted, the mind whose plans repeatedly save humanity.
Background
A bookish dreamer who longed to see the ocean and the world beyond the Walls, Armin grew up alongside Eren and Mikasa. Though weak in body, his intelligence makes him one of the Corps' most valuable soldiers.
Powers & Abilities
| Ability | What it does |
|---|---|
| Tactical genius | Devises plans that turn impossible battles around |
| Colossal Titan | Later inherits the power of catastrophic, city-levelling explosions |
| Diplomacy | Seeks understanding where others see only enemies |
Personality
Thoughtful, compassionate and quietly brave, Armin believes in a better world through understanding rather than slaughter — a hope that grows ever harder to hold.
Relationships
Role in the Story
Armin is the Corps' brain and conscience, and his choices shape the series' bittersweet conclusion.