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Attack on Titan
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Primal Desire: The Struggle for Trost, Part 9

  • Episode aired Aug 2, 2014
  • TV-14
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
27K
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Yûki Kaji in Attack on Titan (2013)
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Jean takes desperate measures to replace his broken maneuvering device. Meanwhile, Eren is able to plug the hole in the wall thanks to the help of his fellow cadets, but the cost of humanity... Read allJean takes desperate measures to replace his broken maneuvering device. Meanwhile, Eren is able to plug the hole in the wall thanks to the help of his fellow cadets, but the cost of humanity's first victory against the Titans will be vast.Jean takes desperate measures to replace his broken maneuvering device. Meanwhile, Eren is able to plug the hole in the wall thanks to the help of his fellow cadets, but the cost of humanity's first victory against the Titans will be vast.

  • Directors
    • Tetsurô Araki
    • Masashi Koizuka
  • Writers
    • Noboru Takagi
    • J. Michael Tatum
    • John Burgmeier
  • Stars
    • Yûki Kaji
    • Yui Ishikawa
    • Marina Inoue
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
    27K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Tetsurô Araki
      • Masashi Koizuka
    • Writers
      • Noboru Takagi
      • J. Michael Tatum
      • John Burgmeier
    • Stars
      • Yûki Kaji
      • Yui Ishikawa
      • Marina Inoue
    • 13User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Yûki Kaji
    Yûki Kaji
    • Eren Yeager
    • (voice)
    Yui Ishikawa
    Yui Ishikawa
    • Mikasa Ackerman
    • (voice)
    Marina Inoue
    Marina Inoue
    • Armin Arlert
    • (voice)
    Daisuke Ono
    Daisuke Ono
    • Erwin Smith
    • (voice)
    Hiroshi Kamiya
    Hiroshi Kamiya
    • Levi
    • (voice)
    Kishô Taniyama
    • Jean Kirstein
    • (voice)
    Ryôta Ôsaka
    • Marco Bodt
    • (voice)
    Hiro Shimono
    Hiro Shimono
    • Connie Springer
    • (voice)
    Masahiko Tanaka
    • Dot Pixis
    • (voice)
    Yoshimasa Hosoya
    Yoshimasa Hosoya
    • Reiner Braun
    • (voice)
    Yû Shimamura
    • Annie Leonhart
    • (voice)
    Yû Kobayashi
    Yû Kobayashi
    • Sasha Braus
    • (voice)
    Yûya Murakami
    • Ian Dietrich
    • (voice)
    Takanori Hoshino
    • Mitabi Jarnach
    • (voice)
    Ikumi Hayama
    • Anka Rheinberger
    • (voice)
    Michiko Kaiden
    • Rico Brzenska
    • (voice)
    Rei Shimoda
    • Female Soldier
    • (voice)
    Audrey Ahern
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    • Directors
      • Tetsurô Araki
      • Masashi Koizuka
    • Writers
      • Noboru Takagi
      • J. Michael Tatum
      • John Burgmeier
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    User reviews13

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    10sanadalsalt

    A Symphony of Storytelling

    The episode was incredible! The buildup paid off spectacularly!! Everything worked! It was both thrilling and poignant. The soundtrack was used perfectly, making you want to jump out of your seat!

    I especially enjoy the Trost arc after realizing how important it is in setting up the story and characters! Many character arcs begin in this arc, most notably our main trio but also other characters such as Jean! All these arcs pay off perfectly as the show progresses! I also love the amount of foreshadowing present! A real treat to rewatch!

    This episode remains one of the most memorable in the show!
    10Luisvtw

    Great action!!

    This episode had a lot of great action in it. It was really fun to watch.
    10chiragrathod09

    Solid End of Trost Arc

    This Episode of Attack on Titan delivers a thrilling conclusion to the battle for Trost. The tension is palpable as Eren, in his Titan form, struggles to seal the breach in the wall, showing both the overwhelming power and unpredictability of his abilities. The episode masterfully balances action and character development, delving into the fears and hopes of the soldiers who fight alongside him. The supporting characters, especially Armin and Mikasa, display remarkable growth, with Armin's strategic mind playing a crucial role in the plan's execution. The animation is top-notch, particularly during the intense battle sequences. Overall, this episode encapsulates the desperate struggle and flickering hope that define the series, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
    10JosephPorta2000

    It makes your skin goosebumps

    I watched every second of this episode with pleasure. The action, the music, everything is on point.

    And Levi is such a bad ass.
    10dcdude-26988

    Rewatch, 10/10

    Honestly, after rewatching this episode, this is honesty the best episode of the first big arc, and definitely in the first twenty episodes maybe. Moving on, my favorite characters in this episode were Eren, Mikasa, and Armin, and my favorite things about this episode were I don't even have to say it because this episode was just perfecr in every category and aspect. Honestly, if I had to think at the top of my head before rewatching all of the episodes, this season of television out of 10 is either a 9.5 or a 10, because this is so freaking good. Most likely a 9.5 cause the others might be all 10's.

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    • Quotes

      Eren Jaeger: We're born free. All of us. Some don't believe it., some try to take it away. To hell with them! Water like fire, mountains on ice, the whole bit. Lay your eyes on that, and you'll know what freedom is, that it's worth fighting for! Fight to live, risk it all for even a glimmer of real freedom! It doesn't matter what's waiting outside the gate, or what comes in! It doesn't matter how cruel the world can be, or how unjust! Fight. Fight. Fight! FIGHT! FIGHT!

    • Connections
      Edited into Attack on Titan: Crimson Bow and Arrow (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Attack on Titan: Original Soundtrack
      Composed & Produced by Hiroyuki Sawano

      Lyrics by Rie & mpi

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    • Release date
      • August 2, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Production companies
      • Pony Canyon
      • Wit Studio
      • Dentsu
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    • Runtime
      • 24m
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