Eren Yeager
from Attack on TitanPopular character
Eren Yeager is the protagonist of Attack on Titan — a boy whose hatred of the Titans drives him from idealistic soldier to one of the most morally complex figures in anime.
Background
After a Titan devoured his mother and breached his hometown, Eren vowed to wipe every Titan from the earth. Joining the Survey Corps, he discovered he could transform into a Titan himself — and that the truth of his world was far darker than he ever imagined.
Powers & Abilities
| Ability | What it does |
|---|---|
| Attack Titan | Grants Titan transformation and glimpses of past and future memories |
| Founding Titan | Command over all Titans and the Subjects of Ymir |
| War Hammer Titan | Creates weapons and structures from hardened flesh |
Personality
Once impulsive and idealistic, Eren grows cold, calculating and willing to commit atrocities in the name of freedom. His descent is one of anime's most debated character arcs.
Relationships
- Mikasa Ackerman and Armin Arlert — his closest friends since childhood.
Role in the Story
Eren is the engine of Attack on Titan — his choices, culminating in the Rumbling, decide the fate of the entire world.