attack on titan - season 4

Ymir's Curse - But thirteen years after gaining the power of a Titan, an assassination attempt was made on the king. Ymir shielded him from a spear thrown by a captured soldier and died. She could have survived because a normal spear wouldn't kill her, but she simply lost the will to live and died immediately.

And herein lies the crux of the "curse": Fritz ordered his daughters to consume their mother's body to preserve the Titan power. Thus, her power was divided among her nine descendants—which is why, in the world of Attack on Titan, they speak of the "Nine Titans." But along with this power, the heirs also received a limitation: each wielder of the Titan power only lives for thirteen years. After this period, the power must be passed on to another person.

After her death, Ymir found herself in a special place and could influence events through her descendants, but her will was manifested only in relation to those in whose veins royal blood flows.

So the "curse of Ymir" is not pure mysticism, but a tragic cycle: the power gained in despair became a source of eternal dependence and suffering for Ymir and her descendants.

Ymir the Ancestor (Ymir Fritz) is the first human to possess the powers of the Titans. She is considered the founder of the Fritz family, which included the 145th King Karl Fritz, Dina Fritz, her son Zeke Jaeger, and members of the Reiss family.
The Story of Ymir Fritz
Around 2,000 years ago, Ymir's village was attacked by Eldians, who killed her parents and enslaved the villagers, cutting out their tongues. Ymir became a slave and later a concubine of King Fritz of Eldia.
One day, while fleeing pursuers, Ymir found refuge in the hollow of a large tree. There, she accidentally encountered a mysterious creature (known in fandom as a "centipede" or "parasite"), which, recognizing her fear of death and desire for an immortal body, merged with her and transformed her into the first Titan.
With her newfound power, Ymir returned to serve King Fritz. She used titanium to cultivate the land, build bridges, and defeat the armies of Eldia's enemies, primarily the Marley Empire. To "reward" her for her service, Fritz made Ymir his concubine, and she bore him three daughters: Maria, Rose, and Sina.
Thirteen years after gaining the power of the Titans, Ymir died while shielding the king from a spear thrown by a captured soldier. After her death, her spirit found itself in a special place—the Paths (Coordinate), where she continued to create Titans from sand whenever someone called upon the power of the Titans.
Fritz, realizing Ymir's death, forced his daughters to eat her corpse to preserve the Titans' power. He ordered this ritual to be repeated for future generations so that "Ymir's blood" would not fade. Thus, her power was divided into nine parts, which became known as the Nine Titans: the Progenitor, the Colossal, the Armored, the Attack, the Toothed, the Female, the Transport, and the Beast Titans. They are all intelligent, but some are completely stupid and simply eat people. And now she is in the "Paths"—the invisible channels that connect all Titans and Eldians (Ymir's Subjects). These are the channels of communication between all Eldians and Titans.

Jaegers are the people or soldiers who assist Eren Jaeger. Of course, this will happen after he lands on Paradise Island. Eren's right-hand man is Floch.

Onyankopon - After the Marleyan invasion, Onyankopon was conscripted into the military and later secretly recruited by Zeke. He participated in the expedition to Paradis Island, but his ship was captured by Eren. Onyankopon agreed to cooperate with Hange, providing weapon samples and sharing important information. He subsequently served on the side of the Survey Corps.
Skin is dark.
The hair is black, cut short in a buzz cut, with the back of the head completely shaved.
Eyes are brown.
The lips are full.
Build: Well built, with noticeable large arms and broad shoulders.
Height - 176 cm,

He usually wore a dark jacket over a classic white shirt and long trousers.

Elena is Zeke Yeager's follower and right-hand woman. She generally maintains an indifferent demeanor, but in moments of joy, she smiles genuinely or cries. Elena mobilizes in critical situations, acting prudently and coolly. Her unconditional devotion to Zeke stems from the fact that he once saved her. She stands approximately 190 cm tall. Due to her height and athletic build, Elena is often mistaken for a man, although she is clearly a female character. Her hair is blond, cut in a bowl cut (a short bob with straight bangs). Her eyes are large, dark (black), with thick eyelashes. Her facial features are somewhat androgynous, which is also due to her build and hairstyle. A detail related to her disguise is that Elena wore a false beard. It was later revealed to be fake: she was posing as a Marleyan soldier to infiltrate the Warriors' recreation area. Clothing: Elena initially wore the standard Marleyan soldier uniform. After becoming disillusioned with Marley's leadership, her wardrobe shifted to a more casual one: a white button-down shirt, a dark blazer, and trousers.

Nicolo is a former Marleyan soldier. He served in the exploration fleet on Paradis. After being captured, Nicolo became a cook. At first, he disliked the alien Eldians, calling them devils, but over time, he warmed to them and even became friends with them. It is believed that Nicolo harbored feelings for Sasha and, after her death, wanted to kill Gabi. Height: 187 cm. Hair: Light, with slight waves. His hair is neatly cut: length is only present on the top of his head (called a "curtain"), and Nicolo wears his hair parted above his right eyebrow. Nose: Small, pointed (called a "duck nose"). Eyes: Light brown.
His clothing changed depending on the situation: In the beginning, as a Marleyan soldier and after being captured, he wore the standard Marleyan military uniform with a patch and a gray Eldian armband on his shoulder.
On the island, while working as a cook for the Eldian military, he wore a snow-white chef's suit.

Peak Finger is an Eldian warrior serving the Marley government. In Attack on Titan Season 4, she continues to play a key role in Marley's military operations against Paradis Island and its inhabitants.

Characteristics of the character
Appearance. A short girl with long, tousled black hair, gray eyes, a Greek nose, and a pretty face. She wears a Marleyan soldier's uniform with a red Warrior's armband. Personality. Calm, melancholic, and humorous. She possesses exceptional analytical skills and is able to quickly grasp situations. At the same time, she shows compassion, especially toward her comrades, and values ​​their contributions. Motivation. Initially loyal to Marley, Pieck secretly dreamed of liberating the Eldians from persecution. She is driven by a desire to show her father that Eldia has a future, despite the Curse of Ymir, which limits her life.

Capabilities
Pik is the wielder of the power of the Carriage Titan (Carrier Titan). In this form, she stands 4 meters tall (when on all fours) and moves on all fours. Her long, flat body allows her to comfortably carry cargo and military equipment on her back. Key features:
Enhanced mobility, speed, and endurance make her an excellent scout and bodyguard.
Capable of remaining active for long periods of time, unlike many other titans.
Possesses unique endurance: can transform into a titan more than four times in a row.

Porco Galliard is an Eldian warrior working for the Marleyan government. In Season 4 of Attack on Titan, he continues to participate in key events, including defending Liberio from a raid by the Survey Corps from Paradis Island and confronting Eren Yeager in the final battle.

Appearance
In human form, he is a young man of average height (175 cm) with golden eyes and light hair cut in an undercut. He wears combat pants and a bomber jacket.
In his Jaws Titan form, he is a 5-meter-tall Titan with deep-set eyes, long blond hair, a long beard on his chin, and a hairless face. His mouth has a jagged structure of hardened skin instead of lips. The Titan also has armored face, fingers, and joints. He is muscular, fit, and typically walks on all fours, like a cart.

Character and abilities
Personality: Porco is depicted as brave, loyal to his homeland (Marley), and willing to sacrifice himself for his comrades. However, he is also hot-tempered, impulsive, and prone to acting without properly analyzing the situation. He is characterized by a condescending and passive-aggressive attitude toward Reiner Braun.

Abilities: His main characteristic is his powerful jaws, capable of biting through extremely durable materials, including hardened steel and crystalline armor. Porco demonstrates exceptional speed and agility, capable of long leaps and surprise attacks. He has regenerative abilities and can partially transform to communicate with others.

Reiner Braun appears haggard and broken—visibly older than his biological age (he is 21). His eyes are dull, his face is lined with wrinkles, his posture has become heavier—he has fought an entire war, and he seems to be slowly awaiting death. Appearance. A tall, muscular, and broad-shouldered man with short blond hair, a broad chin, a straight nose, and amber eyes. Role in the plot. The host of the Armored Titan—a 15-meter-long Titan covered in durable armor. In the past, Reiner, along with Bertolt Hoover and Annie Leonhart, infiltrated Paradis Island on a mission to capture the Progenitor Titan. Psychological state. Reiner exhibits symptoms of dissociative identity disorder: one part of him is loyal to Marley, the other is genuinely attached to his comrades from Paradis Island. Feeling guilty for his actions, he falls into a prolonged depression.

Zeke is Eren's half-brother (through his father, Grisha Yeager), the son of Grisha and Dina Fritz (though he is a royal bloodline through his mother). He wields the power of the Beast Titan. In Season 4, he serves as one of the key antagonists: initially serving Marley (he was the military leader of the Marley Warriors), but later betrays them to further his own agenda. Appearance. In his human form, Zeke is a tall, well-built man with blond hair, a beard, and a mustache. He often goes shirtless, wearing loose pants, combat boots, and round glasses (he inherited the glasses from his mentor). In his Titan form, he reaches 17 meters in height and possesses distinctly simian features: his body is covered in fur (except for his face and front torso), and he has pointed ears and teeth. However, Zeke retains his human intelligence even in his Titan form.

He had a plan, since he inherited royal blood. It works like this: someone, for example, exhales his spinal fluid through gas or drinks it through wine. And Zeke, with just one scream, can turn anyone who has been contaminated with this spinal fluid into titans.

His plan involved the forced sterilization of all Eldians using the Founding Titan's powers. His goal was the gradual extinction of the Eldian race, which Zeke believed would end the centuries-long conflict, the oppression of the Eldians, and the threat posed by the Titans. He also planned to create a miniature version of the "Earthquake" (Earth Rumble) to dissuade other countries from attacking Paradis Island.
Cooperating with friendly nations (such as Hizuru) to establish trade relations would allow Paradis to modernize and gain the ability to defend itself without the use of titan forces.
Using the Founding Titan's powers to alter the Eldians' DNA, which would lead to their sterilization. Since Titan powers are permanently transmitted through the Subjects of Ymir, Zeke saw this as a way to permanently eliminate the Titan threat.

Since Eren had the Titan Progenitor, Zeke needed his help. But Eren had his own plans.

Annie Leonhart is a character from the anime Attack on Titan. She is a graduate of the 104th Cadet Corps and a former member of the Military Police Brigade. She possesses the ability to transform into the Female Titan.

Appearance
short, muscular build;
shoulder-length blonde hair that she pulls back, with the remaining strands parted in the middle to frame her face (sometimes she tosses them to the right side);
light pinkish skin color, round blue eyes, humped nose;
The hair color is noticeably lighter than that of other blondes, and the eyes often look sullen.

In Titan form, the appearance changes: the body consists mainly of bare muscle tissue with a small amount of skin, and the fingers are made of bone.

Character
withdrawn, emotionally detached, with traits of apathy and selfishness;
known as a "lone wolf" who finds it difficult to work in a team;
at the same time, he has respect for people who have a deep sense of duty and are ready to devote themselves to the cause;
In some situations, personal attachments become an obstacle for her.

Capabilities
Titanium transformation. As the She-Titan, she possesses superhuman strength, speed, and endurance.

Crystallization. Can cover body parts with durable crystalline armor for defense or attack.

Regeneration. Capable of concentrating restoration on specific areas of the body rather than the entire body at once.
Summon titans at a short range.
Role in the plot
At the beginning of the story, Annie is the main antagonist, wielding the power of the Female Titan, on a mission to steal the Progenitor Titan for Marley. After her defeat, she crystallized herself and fell into a comatose state. Four years after the timeskip, Annie escapes from captivity during a battle between the military, the Yeagerists, and Marley's forces.

Eren Yeager - In Attack on Titan Season 4, Eren Yeager appears as a grown man with long hair, a visual reflection of his transformation from an idealistic youth into a man willing to take radical action to achieve his goals.

Some appearance features:
Height and build: Noticeably taller than his teenage years, with a muscular build.
Hair: long, reaching to the shoulders.
Face: His features resemble those of Eren's mother, with a rather long, rounded face.
Eyes: In the anime, Eren has turquoise eyes.

Appearance: In his human form, Eren has a slightly elongated face, turquoise eyes, and a muscular build. In his Titan form, he appears as a gigantic humanoid figure with pronounced muscles and a distinctive "jaw with exposed teeth."

Personality and Motivation: Initially driven by revenge for his mother's death and a desire to free humanity beyond the Walls, Eren eventually develops into a grim fatalist. A key turning point comes when he gains knowledge of the future and the past through the power of the Progenitor Titan. This knowledge shatters his psyche: he no longer perceives time linearly and becomes a hostage to his predetermined fate.

Arlert Armii is one of the key characters in Attack on Titan and a childhood friend of Eren Yeager and Mikasa Ackerman.

Intelligence and strategic abilities. He retains a genius-level intellect, making him an invaluable tactician. Armin is capable of analyzing the battlefield, identifying enemy weaknesses, and developing complex plans with minimal casualties.

Melancholy and realism. By the fourth season, Armin understands the complexity of the world, realizes that survival and freedom require killing many people, and his childhood dream of seeing the outside world seems increasingly distant.

Emotional maturity. Despite his outward fragility and lack of self-confidence, Armin gradually gains confidence in his abilities. He is able to manage his emotions and act in critical situations. Relationship with Annie Leonhart. In the fourth season, their complex relationship develops: Armin indirectly confesses his feelings to Annie, which influences her decisions.

By the way, Bertholdt died because Armin ate him. Now Armin has the power of the Colossal Titan.

Mikasa Ackerman - Height and Build. Fairly tall (around 170–176 cm), slender, yet physically strong and muscular. Hair. Black, falling slightly below her shoulders. Originally, it was longer, but Mikasa cut it so it wouldn't get in the way in battle. In Season 4, her hair is shorter, with longer bangs. Eyes. Gray. Skin. Somewhat pale, a reflection of her Asian heritage. Scar. A small scar below her right eye. It appeared in childhood, when Eren, in his Titan form, unknowingly attempted to attack her during the Battle of Trost. Tattoo. On the outside of her right wrist is a tattoo of the Azumabito family crest.

Mikasa typically wears a Survey Corps uniform. In Season 4, her outfit is expanded to include compartments for Thunder Spears, two gas tanks, an armored chest plate, high black boots, and additional belts. A constant in her wardrobe is her scarf—red in the anime, but dark brown in some descriptions. Eren gave her this scarf after he saved her from kidnappers.

Sasha Blaus is a member of the Intelligence Corps and a graduate of the 104th Cadet Corps, where she ranked 9th among the best cadets. She hails from the village of Dauper in the southern region of Wall Rose.
Appearance: A slender girl of average height with chestnut-colored hair pulled back into a ponytail with bangs and two thin strands on the sides. She has brown eyes and a straight nose, and a heart-shaped face. She wears the standard Survey Corps uniform.
Personality: A kind, simple-minded, and eccentric girl. She tends to use formal speech to hide her rural accent. Courageous: she overcame her fear after defending Trost and joined the Survey Corps, and later risked her life to save a child she didn't know, battling a Titan with a bow and arrow.
Peculiarities:
Possesses keen hearing, hunting, archery and horse riding skills.
He has a strong appetite due to a lack of food in childhood and often steals food from the cafeteria.
She earned the nickname "Potato" after an incident upon joining the corps, when she ate potatoes in formation and was punished by instructor Shadis.

Connie Springer is a cadet in the 104th Training Corps who placed eighth among his graduating class. After training, he joined the Survey Corps, becoming part of Captain Levi's elite squad.
Appearance
Height: at the beginning of history - 158 cm, by 854 he had grown significantly - to 180 cm.
Build: thin.
Face: Heart-shaped with bright brown eyes.
Hair: shaved head.

By 854, his appearance had changed: his hair had grown a bit longer but remained short, and his facial features had sharpened slightly. During the raid on Ghetto Rebelio, he wore a new black Survey Corps uniform, complete with belts and mounting rods for the new model of 3D machine gun.

Personality
Sociable and impulsive. Expresses opinions easily and boasts of his achievements, especially during his studies.
Absent-minded and sometimes a bit silly. Loves to fool around and mess around with friends.
Initially optimistic. He cares about the well-being of his loved ones and is willing to help in any way he can.
After clashes with the titans, his enthusiasm fades and he becomes more serious.
Reacts to tragedies initially with denial and anxiety, but with each new challenge becomes increasingly prone to anger, irritation and hatred.

Jean Kirshtein is a graduate of the 104th Cadet Corps, placing sixth in the top ten. Appearance: short, ash-brown hair, short sideburns, and small, bright, light-brown eyes. He has a muscular build and a long face, earning him the nickname "Horse Face."

Character:
Directness. Jean always speaks his mind, even if it can lead to conflict. Realism and cynicism. Initially, he aspired to join the Military Police for the safety of the walls, and he was open about it. Leadership ability. Despite his cynicism, Jean possesses critical thinking, a clear-eyed ability to assess situations and understand the fears of others, making him a good leader.

Character development: After the Battle of Trost and the death of his friend Marco, Jean rethinks his values. He abandons the idea of ​​a safe life and joins the Survey Corps. He later proves himself a reliable comrade, willing to risk his life for others.

Hange Zoe is the former leader of the Survey Corps squad and the chief Titan researcher. After Erwin Smith's death, she took his place and became the 14th Commander-in-Chief of the Survey Corps.

Appearance: She is of average height and slender, with chestnut-colored hair pulled back into a high ponytail with strands framing her face. She has brown eyes and a slightly hooked nose. She injured her left eye during the Colossal Titan explosion in Shiganshina, for which she wears a black eyepatch. Due to her poor eyesight, she wears glasses: square, thick-rimmed ones in combat, and thin-rimmed ones held atop her head with strips of cloth in everyday life. Outside of her Survey Corps uniform, she often wears a yellow shirt, and as a commander, a bolo tie. Levi calls her "glasses" or "four-eyes" because of her glasses.

Personality: Open, friendly, with a sense of humor. Fanatically interested in the nature of titans, she can talk about them endlessly. Considered insane in her circles, she is also capable of showing restraint and determination, and is a master at devising combat tactics that minimize casualties. She often risks her life for her comrades or for the next experiment.

Occupation: Conducted experiments on captured titans to study their biology. During her research, she discovered that titans weaken without sunlight and that their only vulnerable spot is their neck. She created a special target-capturing weapon that helped immobilize the Female Titan. Her work significantly advanced humanity's knowledge of titans.

Levi Ackerman is the captain of his own squad in the Survey Corps. He's short (160 cm). He has short, straight black hair with bangs parted in the middle. He has a deceptively youthful face.
He usually wears the Survey Corps uniform, complete with a light gray shirt and jabot. On expeditions beyond the walls, he wears a green hooded cloak.

Character
Reserved and pragmatic. He speaks little and rarely shows emotion, making it difficult for others to understand his thoughts. He is straightforward and blunt. He often makes snide, sometimes inappropriate, comments. He is obsessed with cleanliness. He prefers his equipment and himself to be spotlessly clean. Even on the battlefield, he wipes bloody blades. However, if necessary, he is willing to get dirty. He is aloof and unsociable. He rarely makes contact, leaving a cold impression on others. He cares for his subordinates. Despite his somewhat dry nature, he values ​​human life and is willing to support his comrades in difficult times. In stressful situations, he can become enraged.

Origin and abilities
Descended from the ancient Ackerman family, he awakens a dormant power in critical situations, enhancing his reflexes, speed, and strength to superhuman levels.

Gabi and Falco—I think they're just poor kids who've been brainwashed since childhood into believing that the people at the Paradise bus stop are what the Marleyans call "Devils." They're always blamed for everything that goes wrong. But kids don't understand anything.

Gabi Braun is an Eldian warrior under Marley's command and Reiner Braun's cousin. In the fourth season of Attack on Titan, she is a key character and a candidate to inherit the Armored Titan's power. Appearance: A short, petite, yet athletic girl with a petite face, wide brown eyes, defined eyebrows, a small upturned nose, and a particularly radiant smile. She has medium-length black hair that she wears half-tied at the back of her head, with large strands on either side of her face. Personality: Passionate, decisive, fearless, and assertive. She expresses her emotions and opinions without hesitation, confident in her superiority over other warrior candidates. She is willing to risk her life to achieve her goal for the perceived "greater good." At the same time, Gabi can be domineering and bossy, imposing her opinions on others and taking responsibility without being asked.

Falco Grice - Status: Eldian, candidate for the Marley Warriors. Initially one of the contenders for the Armored Titan's power, he ultimately gained the Tooth Titan's. Personality: Physically unsuited to war, he doesn't excel in combat or self-assertion. However, he's no coward: when his friend Gabi is under fire, Falco risks his life to protect her. He's kind, compassionate, polite to his superiors, and capable of improvisation. Relationships: Colt's younger brother, who cares for him and sacrifices himself at a critical moment to save him. He has a soft spot for Gabi, repeatedly trying to protect her from danger.

Marley is a nation located across the sea from Paradis Island, home to Titan soldiers Reiner (male), Bertholdt (male), Annie (female), Porco (male), Pieck (female), and Zeke (male). Reiner has the Armored Titan, Bertholdt has the Colossal Titan, Annie has a female Titan, Porco has the Tooth Titan, Pieck has the Carrier Titan, and Zeke has the Beast Titan.

Marley's history is full of dramatic twists and turns. Around 2,000 years ago, the Eldian Empire, harnessing the power of the Titans, subjugated many nations, including the Marleyans, and established a brutal regime. However, internal strife over the power of the Nine Titans later arose within Eldia itself. The Marleyans took advantage of this: during the Great Titan War, they rebelled and seized seven of the nine Titan powers, becoming the new dominant force.