Top 10 Brutal Attack on Titan Moments

Who could have ever imagined that the timid, yet kind-hearted Armin, would one day cause such destruction? After Eren and the Survey Corps infiltrate the nation of Marley and declare all out-war, Armin infiltrates the perimeter of Marley’s naval fleet. Once in position, he transforms into the Colossal Titan, annihilating the fleet as well as killing scores of innocent people. What makes this even more tragic, is that only by becoming the very thing he fought against, was he finally able to understand the feelings of his predecessor Bertholdt.

Although they fight valiantly against an incoming Titan horde, veteran scouts Gelgar and Nanaba perish feeling not pride, but overwhelming anguish. In his final moments before being carried away by Titans, Gelgar desperately tries to enjoy one last bottle of booze. Unluckily for him, it was ironically used to treat Reiner’s wounds. As for Nanaba...her final moments are a lot worse. Falling into hysteria as she’s torn apart by Titans, all while begging for mercy from her abusive father. It is a scene so brutal, that even Ymir felt sickened by it.

Despite risking his life to stop a Titan invasion, the revelation of his Titan powers results in Eren being brought to trial. The fact that most people are demanding his execution is bad enough, but even that is tame compared to what comes next. After an intense declaration from Eren almost causes him to be shot by armed guards, Levi intervenes and proceeds to beat the ever loving crap out of him. Although he does this to save him, watching Levi dish out a beating while Eren is unable to fight back is a sight so savage that even those wishing for Eren’s demise are left speechless.

In the aftermath of the Battle for Trost, Jean discovers that his friend Marco is among the many victims who perished during the Titans invasion. The fact that Marco was bitten nearly in half is brutal enough, but when the true details of his death are later revealed, it becomes so much worse. After accidentally discovering that Bertholdt and Reiner are the Colossal and Armored Titans, they quickly subdue him. Rather than kill him themselves, Reiner forces Annie to strip Marco of his ODM gear, making him unable to escape from an incoming Titan. Though they successfully keep their secret intact, the act of leaving Marco to die leaves them all traumatized.

When it comes to standing up to bullies, they don’t get much bigger than the Colossal Titan. In order to help Eren defeat the Titan, Armin acts as a decoy by fighting it on his own. Gathering all of his courage and determination, Armin forces the Titan into a battle of attrition after it tries forcing him away using a blast of scalding steam. Forced to endure unimaginable pain, Armin refuses to back down. While his resolve remains strong, Armin’s self-sacrifice results in his body being burned beyond recognition.

One moment you’re enjoying a festival with your friends, next thing you know you’re fighting to stay alive. After Eren transforms into a Titan and kills the head of the Tybur family, his actions also result in the deaths of numerous civilians. Among them is the Marleyan soldier Zofia, who is crushed by a piece of debris. Her comrade Udo, on the other hand, is not as lucky. In his futile attempt to save Zofia, he’s trampled to death by a terrified mob, while his friends Gabi and Colt are forced to watch the horrific scene, unable to help.

During the operation to save Eren from the Armored and Colossal Titans, both he and Mikasa have an unfortunate reunion with the Titan responsible for killing his mother. Eager to make up for his cowardice and inability to save Eren’s mom, Hannes attempts to kill it himself. Upon learning that he is unable to turn into a Titan and help Hannes, Eren desperately tries to trigger his transformation to the point where he damn well nearly bites through his hand. In the end, Hannes is unable to avoid the Titan’s grip and is devoured. The scene is so traumatic that Eren’s mind breaks down, cursing his own powerlessness.

Whether fans like or despise Bertholdt for what he’s done, there is no denying that his end is wholly unpleasant. After losing the battle against Eren, they decide to keep him alive long enough to turn a dying Armin into a Titan, so that he can eat Bertholdt and acquire the Colossal Titan’s power. Rather than accept his fate, Bertholdt desperately calls for help from his former comrades, who refuse to rush to his aid. However, it is Bertholdt’s final words that are the most chilling, as he desperately calls out to his Marleyan comrades. Though he reaped what he sowed, watching Bertholdt squirm in his final moments is easy to sit through.

After being forced to watch the Beast Titan mercilessly kill his fellow soldiers, Levi is more than ready to unleash his full fury on it. Though the Beast Titan is among the strongest Titans out there, it proves powerless against Levi’s rage. What follows is a one-sided revenge massacre where Levi overpowers and eviscerates the Beast Titan. Hacking and slashing until he rips Zeke right out of his hairy hideyhole and gives him a taste of Survey Corp steel. Turns out there was only one beast on that battlefield, and it wasn’t Zeke.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

Originally wanting to destroy all Titans, learning the truth about the world behind the walls forces Eren to confront a new enemy; humanity. As a result, Eren’s personality drastically changes to the point where he’s even willing to kill other humans, including civilians. One of the most brutal examples of this was demonstrated in his victory over the War Hammer Titan, Lyra. Following Lyra’s defeat and capture, Eren brutally dismembers the Jaw Titan, Porco, before using his Titan to break open the Lyra’s crystal shell. Eren then demonstrates a new level of ruthlessness by forcing Porco to kill his comrade against his will and then gluttonously swallowing her remains. Holy shit Eren.