Attack on Titan Complete Watch Guide: Exactly Where Season 2 Fits In
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
The rescue mission to retrieve Eren from Reiner and Bertholdt exacts a brutal toll on the Scout Regiment. Commander Erwin Smith demonstrates his terrifying resolve, deliberately drawing a horde of pure Titans into the fleeing Warriors. In the chaos, Erwin loses his right arm to a Titan's jaws, yet screams out to his soldiers without breaking stride: "Advance! Eren is right in front of you!"
The battle produces devastating Scout casualties, cutting the veteran ranks to pieces. Trapped on the ground without gear, Eren faces the smiling pure Titan that consumed his mother, Carla, five years earlier. Hannes attempts to redeem his past cowardice by intervening, only to be torn apart before Eren’s eyes.
Paralyzed by his inability to trigger a transformation, Eren strikes the Titan’s palm with his bare, bleeding fist. The impact triggers a shockwave of unseen power: the Coordinate ability, known formally in later seasons as the Founding Titan. Eren unconsciously takes control of every pure Titan within proximity, directing them to tear Carla's killer to shreds and drive the Armored Titan into retreat. This split-second awakening provides the military with their first glimpse of absolute power, fundamentally changing how humanity approaches the war for their survival.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
