“Attack on Titan” anime is not only about the war between nations, but also the war of ideas related to the civilization of humanity in the future. Every step taken by both sides to win, the division caused, or peace negotiations occur because of thinker characters playing their roles. They are skilled in drumming up war, negotiating, and arranging strategies. Let’s take a deeper look at the two top thinker characters in “Attack on Titan” anime.
1. William Tybur
William Tybur is one of the noble families of Eldia who has become the most influential figure for the Marley nation. This Tybur family is also feared for inheriting the power of the hammer sword titan. Now, everything related to Marley’s future is overshadowed by William Tybur. For his honor and convenience, he can even sell his own nation. He is the most dangerous influential figure in the story.
In the past, during the civil war between Eldia nations, the Tybur family collaborated with Helos from Marley and became a false hero who seemed to overthrow Eldia. This was an order from Eldia’s King Karl Fritz who felt sorry for the Marley nation. After that, Karl Fritz, Tybur, and Helos signed a peace treaty and Eldia finally went to Paradise. Of the nine titan shifters, Eldia inherited two titan powers and the other seven were controlled by Marley. However, only Ymir’s descendants could transform into titans.
Tybur then lived in the Liberio area, one of the areas designated for the Eldia nation. However, the Tybur family has a different life from the common Eldians. This is because he has a noble race and his family is the inheritor of the titan power even though the power has not been activated for a long time. Despite not having a structural position in the military, he has the power to control the Marley nation.
2. Grisha Yeager
He is the father of two siblings, Zeke and Eren Yeager. A doctor who has a pioneer titan ability which he later passed on to his son, Eren. He can be said as the most influential character for the Eldia nation. Because he was the one who awakened the memories of the past that had been erased by Karl Fritz through the notebook he left for Eren. Without that notebook, the true history would never have been revealed and the Eldia nation would continue to lose its identity. The Eldia nation has been living in a false peace and not realizing the true danger. When the titans truly attacked, they had no knowledge of the truth and therefore lost. Moreover, they lost in technology for one hundred years compared to the Marley nation.
The presence of Grisha reveals the truth, providing very important information for the Eldia nation. His notebook is also the only access to the truth about their past, their identity. The character of Grisha then descends into his two sons, Zeke and Eren, who are the most influential characters in the entire “Attack on Titan” anime.
These two characters play important roles in shaping the plot of the anime. From their different perspectives, we as the audience can see the complexity of ideas related to the survival of humanity in the future. Who among them is more crucial for their respective nations? Find out the answer by watching “Attack on Titan” anime!
