Zeke Yeager

Inheritor of the Beast Titan

A Marleyan Warrior Candidate who appears in the Attack on Titan story, inheriting the power of the Beast Titan. He is also Eren Yeager's half-brother.

Quotes

  • We are fighting for freedom.
  • We are the ones who will change this world.
  • Eren, your way is wrong.
  • Sacrifice is inevitable.
  • Nothing begins without knowing the truth.

Trivia

  • As the Beast Titan's inheritor, his ability is unique among other Warriors, characterized by hurling projectiles to attack.
  • Also highly popular as a glasses-wearing character.
  • Blood-related to Eren, but they oppose each other as enemies and allies.
  • Voice actor Hosoya Yoshimasa played a major role throughout the series.
  • Zeke's past and beliefs tie into the story's profound themes.

Alternate names

Zeke Beast Titan Beast Zeke

Tags

Beast Titan Attack on Titan Eren's half-brother Marley Warrior Candidate Titan Shifting Ability Dark Fantasy

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
January 1

Appearance

Overall appearance
Tall and slim build, with distinctive long hair and sharp gaze. Sometimes wears glasses.
Height
Approximately 185cm
Weight
Unknown
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Elongated facial features
  • Sharp eyebrows
  • Sometimes wears glasses
Iconic items
  • Glasses
  • Beast Titan ability
  • Marleyan Warrior uniform

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Calm and composed, calculating, and spares no means for his goals. Harbors complex emotions toward his half-brother Eren.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Calculating
  • Strategist
  • Ruthless
  • Strong convictions
Motto
Will not hesitate to sacrifice for the sake of the goal
Talents
  • Titan shifting ability
  • Strategic planning
  • Command ability
  • Transformation tactics
Skills
  • Precision shooting
  • Hand-to-hand combat
  • Deception
  • Information gathering
Motivation
Changing the future of the Eldians, resolving the conflict between Marley and Eldia
Habits
Calm tone of speech, but does not hide emotions and sometimes becomes passionate
Favorite foods
Unknown
Favorite colors
Blue
Disliked situations
Betrayal, Meaningless violence

History

Backstory
Raised as a Marleyan Warrior Candidate, inherited the Beast Titan's power. Half-brother to Eren Yeager, acts with complex family ties and convictions.
Debut date
April 7, 2013
Work title
Attack on Titan
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 17 'Female Titan'

Inheritance of the Beast Titan

Significant event
Inheritance of the Beast Titan
Description
Inherited the Beast Titan's ability as a Warrior Candidate and served as a combat force for Marley's Eldians.

Reunion with Eren

Significant event
Reunion with Eren
Description
Reunited with half-brother Eren, whose ideology and actions become a major turning point in the story.

Rebellion against Marley

Significant event
Rebellion against Marley
Description
In the latter half of the story, rebels against the Marleyan government to advance his own plan.

Relationships

Grisha Yeager

Father

Father. Also Eren's father, deeply involved in the family's past.

Eren Yeager

Sibling

Half-brothers with a complex bond, central to the story.

Reiner Braun

Teammate

Fought together as Marleyan Warrior Candidates. They share trust, but it wavers amid the horrors of war.

Marley Warrior Unit

Marley Warrior Unit: leader

Media appearances

Attack on Titan

Anime / Protagonist

2013 TV series onward

Attack on Titan

Manga / Protagonist

2009 to 2021

Attack on Titan Live-Action Movie

Movie / Cameo

2015

Voice cast and creators

Hosoya Yoshimasa

Voice actor
Hosoya Yoshimasa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

Matthew Mercer

Voice actor
Matthew Mercer
Language
English
Version or series
English version

Hajime Isayama

Creator name
Hajime Isayama
Role
Original author

Hajime Isayama

Creator name
Hajime Isayama
Role
Character designer

WIT STUDIO / MAPPA

Creator name
WIT STUDIO / MAPPA
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Zeke Yeager Action Figure

Item name
Zeke Yeager Action Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Zeke Yeager Glasses Accessory

Item name
Zeke Yeager Glasses Accessory
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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