Is Armin Dead? The Truth About the Colossal Titans Fate

Publish date: 2024-05-08

Armin Arlert is one of the main characters of the anime and manga series Attack on Titan, created by Hajime Isayama. He is a childhood friend of Eren Yeager and Mikasa Ackerman, and a member of the Survey Corps, a military branch that fights against the Titans, giant humanoid creatures that devour humans. Armin is known for his intelligence and strategic skills, which often help him and his comrades in their battles. He also inherits the power of the Colossal Titan, one of the nine Titans with special abilities, after eating its previous holder, Bertolt Hoover.

Armin’s Sacrifice and Resurrection

One of the most dramatic moments in Attack on Titan is when Armin seemingly dies after sacrificing himself to defeat the Colossal Titan during the Battle of Shiganshina. Armin lures the Colossal Titan to use its steam attack, which burns its flesh and weakens its defense. Armin endures the scorching heat and holds on to the Colossal Titan’s teeth, allowing Eren to sneak behind it and rip Bertolt out of its nape. However, Armin’s body is severely burned and he falls from the Wall, apparently lifeless.

However, Armin does not die. He is saved by Captain Levi, who injects him with a Titan serum that transforms him into a mindless Titan. Armin then devours Bertolt, who was captured by the Survey Corps, and inherits his power and memories. Armin becomes the new Colossal Titan, the largest and most powerful of the nine Titans. He is also the only known person to survive a Titan bite, besides Eren and his father Grisha.

Armin’s Role and Destiny

Armin’s survival and transformation have a significant impact on the story and the characters. He is chosen by Levi over Commander Erwin Smith, the leader of the Survey Corps, who was also gravely injured and could have been saved by the serum. Levi makes this decision after hearing Armin’s dream of seeing the ocean and the outside world, which he shares with Eren. Levi believes that Armin has more potential and vision than Erwin, who was haunted by his past and his guilt.

Armin’s role as the Colossal Titan also makes him a valuable asset and a target for both sides of the conflict. He is able to use his Titan’s immense size, strength, and heat to destroy enemies and obstacles, but he also has to deal with the moral and psychological consequences of his actions. He is also sought after by the enemies who want to steal his power and use it for their own purposes.

Armin’s destiny is still unknown, as the series has not yet reached its conclusion. He is currently involved in the final battle between the Eldians, the race that can turn into Titans, and the rest of the world, which fears and hates them. He is also conflicted about Eren’s plan to activate the Rumbling, a cataclysmic event that would unleash millions of Colossal Titans to trample the world and ensure the Eldians’ survival. Armin hopes to find another way to end the cycle of violence and hatred, and to fulfill his dream of exploring the world beyond the Walls.

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