Eren Yeager

A boy who possesses the power of Titans with freedom as his creed

The protagonist who holds freedom as his belief and possesses the power of Titans. He triggered the Rumbling and shocked the world.

Quotes

  • Dedicate your hearts.
  • I just want to be free!
  • I'll teach you how to use the power to unleash 'The Rumbling'.
  • Titans devour humans, but they won't kill you.
  • If you think you're free, then that's good enough.
  • Once it's all over, the things inside me will disappear too.

Trivia

  • Had short hair until age 15, then changed to long hair afterward.
  • In his youth, he was emotional and often dragged others into his actions.
  • The experience of his mother being eaten by a Titan forms the core of his principles of action.
  • In the live-action movie version, Levi's role is replaced by Shikishima.
  • Voice actor Yuki Kaji portrays Eren with an image of passionately burning intensity.

Alternate names

Eren Yeager Yeager Titan-shifting boy Attack Titan

Tags

Eren Yeager Attack on Titan Protagonist Titan shifter The Rumbling 104th Training Corps Survey Corps Founding Titan Attack Titan

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
March 30
Birth year
835 (story calendar year)

Appearance

Overall appearance
Height at age 15 is about 170cm, slender young man. Short hair until age 15, medium length from ages 16 to 18, and around age 19 it becomes long enough to tie back.
Height
Approx. 170cm (at age 15)
Weight
63kg (at age 15)
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Sanpaku eyes
  • Slender build
  • Muscular but slim physique
Iconic items
  • Omni-Directional Mobility Gear
  • Muffler from Ackerman (originates from childhood, gift from Mikasa)
  • Survey Corps cape
  • Titan shifting ability (especially Founding Titan and Attack Titan)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Hot-blooded
Detailed personality
Possesses a tenacious passion for freedom, charging headlong with a strong sense of justice, but consequently has impulsive and extreme sides. Acts unilaterally, drawing others in while wielding strong influence.
Keywords
  • Obsession with freedom
  • Brave
  • Impulsive
  • Strong will
  • Hot-blooded
  • Independent action
  • Action-oriented
  • Foresight
  • Oratory skills
Motto
To win freedom, to the world beyond the walls
Talents
  • Titan shifting ability
  • Power of the Founding Titan
  • Power of the Attack Titan
  • Future sight ability
  • Martial arts (excels in hand-to-hand combat)
  • Strong mental fortitude
Skills
  • Use of Omni-Directional Mobility Gear
  • Control of Titan powers
  • Tactical thinking
  • Oratory
Motivation
To win freedom to the world beyond the walls, exterminate the Titans, and protect humanity. Also, to end the suffering of Ymir's people.
Habits
Often acts on emotion before calm judgment. Deeply cares for comrades, but that becomes a fatal driving principle.
Favorite foods
Red fruit, Meat dishes, Mikasa's cooking
Hobbies
Fighting, Exploring the world beyond the walls
Person
Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlert

History

Backstory
In 845 at age 10, his mother was eaten by a Titan and he lost his family. Harboring intense hatred for Titans, he vows to exterminate them and gain freedom. Joins the Training Corps at age 12. Awakens Titan shifting ability during the Trost District defense battle in his first engagement and is welcomed into the Survey Corps. Through missions with the Survey Corps, he learns the truth of the world beyond the walls and uncovers the essence of the Titan power dormant within him and the secrets of his unique abilities.
Debut date
September 9, 2009
Work title
Attack on Titan
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 1

Fall of Wall Maria

Significant event
Fall of Wall Maria
Description
Mother's death triggers his revenge against Titans and dream of the world beyond the walls.

Titan shifting ability awakening

Significant event
Titan shifting ability awakening
Description
During the Titan attack in Trost District in his first battle, he awakens his ability and survives.

Activation of the Rumbling

Significant event
Activation of the Rumbling
Description
Activates the power of the Founding Titan and unleashes the world-shaking Rumbling.

Subjugation and death

Significant event
Subjugation and death
Description
Killed by Mikasa, freed from the Titan power and curse.

Relationships

Grisha Yeager

Father

Biological father. Inheritor of Titan shifting ability. Injected Eren with Titan serum and had himself eaten.

Carla Yeager

Mother

Mother. Sacrificed during Titan attack.

Zeke Yeager

Sibling

Half-brother. Inheritor of the Beast Titan from the Marley side, transitions from enemies to reconciliation.

Mikasa Ackerman

Best friend

Grew up together from childhood; his closest friend who risked her life to protect him.

Armin Arlert

Best friend

Childhood friend who always provided advice and support as a broad-minded strategist.

Survey Corps

Survey Corps: protagonist

104th Training Corps

104th Training Corps: unknown

Yeagerists

Yeagerists: leader

Media appearances

Attack on Titan

Manga / Protagonist

Started in 2009

Attack on Titan

Anime / Protagonist

2013 TV series

Attack on Titan Live-Action Movie Version

Movie / Protagonist

Released in 2015

Attack on Titan 2

Game / Protagonist

Released in 2018

Voice cast and creators

Yuki Kaji

Voice actor
Yuki Kaji
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
firstGen / current

Hajime Isayama

Creator name
Hajime Isayama
Role
Original author

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Figure Eren Yeager Titan form ver.

Item name
Figure Eren Yeager Titan form ver.
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Muffler (Mikasa gift motif)

Item name
Muffler (Mikasa gift motif)
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

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