Attack on Titan isn't known for its plethora of on-screen romances. Hajime Isayama's brutal action saga about humanity's battle against the monstrous Titans is largely devoid of emotions beyond anger, guilt, or sadness, and, while romance is not completely absent, it is not a prominent feature of the story.
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With most of humanity living under the constant threat of being killed in war or eaten by a Titan, it comes as no surprise that many of the romances in the series are either short-lived or unreciprocated. While some romances further the story such as Dina's and Grisha's doomed union or add complexity to relationships such as Eren's and Mikasa's complicated love affair, others feel forced or just downright weird.
Carla And Grisha
At the start of the series, the relationship between Eren's parents seems like a normal romance. At first glance, Eren's parents appear loving and happy, and, while his father's past is steeped in mystery, there are no oddities concerning their overall relationship.
However, once's Grisha's backstory is revealed, his whole relationship with Carla is cast into doubt. His marriage to Dina in Marley makes sense given their shared belief in the cause of the Eldian restorationists, but Grisha's subsequent marriage to Carla feels more like a cover than an actual romance given his mission to recover the Founding Titan from the Reiss family. While it's revealed that Grisha did love Carla and Eren, his motivations for starting a new family on Paradis Island feel muddled.
Historia And The Farmer
Little is known about how Historia got pregnant. Her mysterious partner is referred to only as The Farmer, and his identity is never revealed. While Historia's motivations for getting pregnant are well-founded, what's less clear is why she didn't reach out to one of her trusted friends in the Scouts.
Given how powerful Eren and Armin have become, it's fairly certain that the two of them could have come up with arrangements to protect her and come up with plans to prevent her from having to inherit the Founding Titan from Eren. While the circumstances are understandable, they could have likely been avoided altogether with a concerted effort by Historia's friends.
Historia And Reiner
Much like Historia's and Eren's relationship, Historia's and Reiner's relationship never had any real hope of ever getting off the ground. While both are attractive blondes with serious dispositions, thesimilarities between the two end there.
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Though Reiner expressed interest in Historia multiple times, as an enemy of Paradis Island, he never had any real chance with Historia, and Historia never expressed any interest in him. Additionally, Reiner's interest in Historia appears purely surface level based on her good looks, and the two of them never share any significant time together exploring each other's feelings.
Historia And Eren
Historia's and Eren's relationship goes through many stages over the course of the series from comrades to potential enemies to confidant and protector. What never felt realistic, however, was their potential for romantic feelings for each other despite Mikasa's brief feelings of jealousy after Eren and Historia share a brief conversation together.
Eren acts more like Historia's guardianor big brother than a lover, and there are simply no sparks between the two. Any coupling between Historia and Eren would pale in comparison with Historia and Ymir or Eren and Mikasa and feel more like a union of convenience than a true romance.
Annie And Bertholdt
Annie and Bertholdt were both a part of Marley's elite Warrior Unit and therefore spent a considerable amount of time together growing up in Marley and undercover on Paradis Island. Despite the fact that Bertholdt admits to having feelings for Annie, this pairing just doesn't make sense on any level.
Annie is serious, taciturn, and focused solely on accomplishing her mission, while Bertholdt is quiet, reserved, and sensitive. No matter how you look at it, their personalities simply don't align. There is no chemistry between the two characters, and the few scenes they share are devoid of romantic undertones.
Hange And Levi
A romantic relationship between Hange and Levi makes sense on a number of levels. They are both decorated officers in the Scouts, and their personalities balance each other out. However, there is no world in which the two of them become an actual couple.
Hange is more in love with her research and inventions than with other people, and Levi is only interested in serving as a weapon in the fight for the survival of Paradis Island. Both of them are wedded to their work and have little time for anything else, especially romance, so any relationship involving the two of them would be doomed before it started.
Eren And Levi
Eren and Levi is another relationship that could have worked under the right circumstances. Eren and Levi both have serious dispositions, are dedicated to protecting Paradis Island, and are deadly warriors who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.
That said, neither Eren nor Levi have the emotional intelligence required to deal with each other's grim moods and tempers. They would likely end up at each other's throats before a serious relationship could develop, and neither has a romantic bone in their body necessary to heal the other's bruised ego. Eren and Levi are warriors through and through, and there is simply nothing left after that for a romance to blossom.
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Armin And Mikasa
This pairing just feels wrong given Eren's and Mikasa's well-documented history and her obvious feelings for Eren. While Armin is highly emotionally intelligent and has grown to be more confident and assertive, Mikasa and Armin are simply not meant to be together.
Armin needs to be with someone sweet and gentle like him, and neither of those words could be used to define Mikasa. On the other hand, Mikasa needs someone who is passionate and serious, someone who balances her cool and calm disposition. Armin would likely just try to end up pleasing Mikasa, which would spell disaster, as she is forced into a position where she feels responsible for Armin's happiness.
Jean And Mikasa
The first time Jean met Mikasa during Scouts training, it was obvious that he was attracted to her, but Mikasa paid Jean zero attention. That interaction serves as the foundation for all future potential romance between the two.
Mikasa simply does not have room in her heart for anyone aside from Eren, and Jean is not assertive or confident enough to genuinely pursue her. Mikasa and Jean have developed a mutual respect for each other and a close friendship over the years, but their relationship excludes the possibility of romance. Jean deserves someone who can reciprocate his feelings, and, when it comes down to it, Mikasa is not able of doing that.
Falco And Gabby
The newest young love candidates in the series are Falco and Gabby, and their relationship feels a lot like Eren's and Mikasa's, except in reverse, with Gabby fueled with a burning desire for revenge.
However, while Falco clearly has feelings for Gabby, Gabby does not appear to return Falco's feelings. She is so obsessed with getting her revenge against the Eldians of Paradis Island that she has little capacity for anything outside of her goals for revenge. Also, Falco is much too sensitive for Gabby, whose temperament is more wild and assertive, and any romance between the two would suffer as a result.
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FAQs
What is the most shipped couple in AOT? ›
When it comes to Attack on Titan ships, Jean and Marco often rank among the most popular pairings. A quick Google search can confirm that a large number of anime fans are on board for these two (or they would be if Marco hadn't perished way back in season one.)
Are there any romantic relationships in Attack on Titan? ›While there are not many canon romantic relationshipsin Attack on Titan, the few that exist are only signified in minor gestures. The friendships formed are at the forefront of nearly all the decision-making fans see from the characters (aside from survival, of course).
Who is Annie Leonhart love interest? ›Bertolt has been in love with Annie since they were children, and both were Warriors from Marley alongside Reiner.
Who is Historia in love with? ›At the Animagic 2014 series panel, producer George Wada confirmed that Ymir and Historia are "indeed a couple", which confirms that Historia in fact has romantic feelings for Ymir.
Who is Hange's boyfriend? ›Junichi (純一 Junichi?)[citation needed] is a Titan and the soulmate of Hange Zoë appearing in the gag preview of Volume 6 in Volume 5 of the Attack on Titan manga.
Who did Eren love the most? ›1 He Cared About Mikasa More Than Anyone Else
Out of all of his friends, Eren loved Mikasa the most and had romantic feelings for her. He saved her and helped avenge her parents from human traffickers when they were children. After that, Eren's family adopted her and she did everything that she could do to help him.
Levi is the brother of Mikasa. Hughes is the father of Levi.
Who does Eren kiss in AOT? ›During Season 4, Episode 20, "Memories of the Future," as Grisha Jaeger struggled with his task to slaughter the Reiss family, there was a brief flashback to Eren kissing Historia's hand. This confirmed exactly what Eren saw that caused him to do everything he's done since he kissed her hand: He saw the future.
Who married Mikasa? ›Short answer: Yes, Mikasa married Jean.
Who married Armin? ›7. Armin sharing his dream to Annie in ch 131 implies she will explore the world with him. Even if they aren't married by 139, they certainly married shortly after. They were in love and together by the end of the story.
Who Gets Female Titan after Annie? ›
The two struggle for some time, but Eren is stunned in place upon recognizing a fighting stance used by Annie. In the moment, Annie incapacitates the Attack Titan and captures Eren. As she flees the forest, Mikasa Ackerman and Captain Levi pursue her and successfully immobilize the Female Titan, rescuing Eren.
Does Annie crush on Eren? ›In the Junior High anime it is heavily implied that Annie has a crush on Eren and the two of them bond over their shared love for cheese burger steak.
Is Ymir LGBT? ›Sexuality. Whilst Ymir's sexuality is never confirmed explicitly, it is accepted by the majority of fans that she is lesbian, as her only canon love interest was Historia and there is a scene with Reiner in which it can be implied she expresses a disinterest in men.
Who made Historia pregnant? ›Historia fell pregnant before Eren left Marley and his home was not far from her. Floch was entrusted to guard Historia. By telling Floch and Historia his plans, Eren was able to spread word of his intentions. By impregnating Historia, he would protect her and eradicate the Curse of Ymir.
Who did Mikasa have a kid with? ›As the final pages of volume 34 come in, Attack on Titan shows Mikasa living life as a wife and mother. She is shown sitting at Eren's grave with a man facing away from readers. It seems the guy is none other than Jean, and the couple has a small child between them.
Who has a crush on Hange Zoë? ›Junichi (純一 Junichi?)[citation needed] is a Titan and the soulmate of Hange Zoë appearing in the gag preview of Volume 6 in Volume 5 of the Attack on Titan manga.
Is Hange Zoë straight? ›Character Information
Hange Zoe is a genderqueer bisexual character from Attack On Titan.
Relationships. Hange Zoë - Moblit acted as Hange's personal assistant and often supervised Hange throughout projects or helped them with certain tasks. He got easily tired of Hange's bold gestures, sometimes reprimanding them for doing hazardous actions.
Who is Eren mostly shipped with? ›10 Eren & Mikasa Have Been The Main Pairing Since The Start
The thought of Eren and her memories with him keep her going, even when the two are at odds with each other, or she believes him to be dead.
Before their final battle, the two former friends converse and Eren reveals that he truly loves Mikasa and has been in love with her for quite some time.
Why did Eren laugh when Sasha died? ›
Eren was broken up over Sasha's death, but due to what he has seen and what he has to do to save the Eldians, hearing Sasha's final words broke through to him, reminding him of when they were young and the world seemed more straightforward.
Who killed smiling Titan? ›Then, at that moment Eren, full of rage, hate and anger, screamed and “punched” the Titan's hand. Activating the Coordinate ability, a power that he did not know that he had, Eren seemingly started to gain control over the surrounding Titans and they proceeded to kill the Smiling Titan.
Who is Eren's crush? ›Before their final battle, the two former friends converse and Eren reveals that he truly loves Mikasa and has been in love with her for quite some time.
Does Eren get someone pregnant? ›Is Historia pregnant with Eren's baby? No. Currently it's not confirmed how Historia got pregnant and who is the biological father. Some believes it's the farmer guy Historia spent her childhood with and some believes it's Eren.
Did Mikasa wanted to kiss Eren? ›He also says Mikasa definitely wanted that kiss, so he feels guilty for keeping it from her. Clearly, Isayama is on board with the romance between Eren and Mikasa, but Attack on Titan could not let it blossom.
Does Ymir and Historia kiss? ›Ymir's words cause Historia to throw the syringe, and to reject becoming the Founding Titan. In one of the song lyrics it mentions how two people kissed, most likely implying Historia and Ymir have had shared a kiss before.
Who has a crush on Mikasa? ›Jean immediately develops a crush on Mikasa upon seeing her for the first time, causing him to blush and stutter. He tells her that she has beautiful hair, to which she replied with “thank you”. When Mikasa leaves, Jean follows her, wanting to say something more, but stops at his track when he sees her with Eren.
Who does Levi end up with? ›Who did Levi marry? In some apocryphal texts such as the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs, and the Book of Jubilees, Levi's wife, his children's mother, is named as Milkah, a daughter of Aram.
Did Mikasa marry after erens death? ›Now, as for the manga, we know that Mikasa ends up marrying and having a child, eventually dying of old age. One scene shows her family, her daughter and what we assume is her husband, in front of Eren's grave.
Why did YMIR choose Mikasa? ›Why does Ymir wait for Mikasa? Ymir needed them because she was only a child who was the victim of terrible abuse. She needed Eren to help her free up all her pent up anger at the world because of what she experienced. She needed someone that understood her and could relate to what she went through.
Did Annie had a crush on Armin? ›
From Annie's side, her feelings for Armin are much more obvious as her normal cold, harsh and at times heartless persona shifts when she's with Armin as she shows a much more kinder side when she's with him.
Who married Historia? ›Eventually, Historia gave birth to a baby girl. Three years later, it's mentioned by Jean that Historia is now a married woman, and it is most likely that she is married to the Farmer as he was the father of the child.
Is Annie fell in love with Armin? ›There are theories that Armin was actually in love with Annie Leonhart, and that she shared those feelings, but Isayama never really explored this romance and the two of them did not end up together during the epilogue of Attack on Titan.
What if a man eats the Female Titan? ›Therefore, if a man were to eat the human wielding this titan, he would possibly retain his masculine features, but his defining characteristic would be to crystallize. Consequently, this means that the name Female Titan is not apt for this titan form.
Who kills Female Titan? ›Levi managed to incapacitate the Female Titan, but at a crucial moment, the Female Titan summoned more Titans to come to her aid. As the horde of Titans joined, Levi impressively killed them instantly.
Can a male use the Female Titan? ›Spoiler alert: Eren's powers are from the original titan, who was a female, so technically he ate a female titan's powers. The powers seem transferrable without regards to gender.
Why did Annie and Eren start fusing? ›This worries Hange and others, thinking that Eren will eat Annie. However, upon seeing Annie crying, Eren stops himself. This gives Annie a chance to use her hardening ability, encasing herself in a crystal, which causes her Titan body to start merging with Eren as well.
Did Annie age while hardened? ›Judging by Annie's appearence in her crystal for the last few chapters I can say with confidence that she didn't age physically at all. She appears to be the same height and her hair hasn't grown any longer, just untied.
Does Ymir like Historia romantically? ›It was always clear that Ymir had a serious infatuation with Historia (aka Krista), as she risked herself time and again to protect Historia, save her, or outright tried to run away with her. It was never really shown that Historia reciprocated those feelings, thought - at least until this scene in "Attack Titan".
Who did Ymir get pregnant with? ›To "reward" Ymir for her service, Fritz took her as his concubine and together, they had three children: Maria, Rose, and Sheena. It was speculated that during this time, Ymir grew to genuinely love and care for Fritz despite his behavior and attitude towards her.
Who did Ymir marry? ›
As it turns out, Titans continued to exist because of one woman's undying love: Ymir Fritz's complicated devotion to her husband, King Karl Fritz.
What gender is Ymir Fritz? ›Ymir was a tall, slender young woman with short, shaggy black hair parted down the middle. She had deeply intimidating gray eyes and freckles on her cheeks.
Why do people ship Eren and Historia? ›With Eren being the founding titan and Historia possessing Royal blood, fans believed, the two of them together could potentially be the key to saving Eldia. There are also those, who enjoy Eren and Historia's relationship platonically, as the two managed to form a deep and trusting bond based on shared suffering.
Why do people ship Eren and Levi? ›One of the reasons is that, Levi and Eren is the most popular character on AOT fandoms (third place come close to Eren's rank is Mikasa). Fans tend to ship the most popular characters to each other especially when they're two hot dudes.
Does Eren have a child with Mikasa? ›No, Eren won't have a child with Mikasa.
Mikasa won't have a child period. At least not by the end of the series. After the credits roll, it becomes pointless to discuss what's going to happen in her life.
Ackerman (アッカーマン Akkāman?) was the father of Mikasa Ackerman and the husband of Mikasa's mother. He and his family lived in a forest near the Shiganshina District.
Is Mikasa 18 years old? ›Eren, Mikasa, and Armin were around 12 in season 1. In the 2nd and 3rd seasons, they were around 15 and 16 respectively. Eren, Mikasa and Armin are all 19 years old currently.
How old is Mikasa when she was a kid? ›When she was only 9 years old, a group of traffickers killed her parents and attempted to kidnap her for the purpose of selling her in the human-trading market of the Capital's Underground. Frightened and shocked, Mikasa was rescued by Eren Yeager, the son of her family's doctor.
Who is the best couple in AoT? ›- 1 Eren And Armin.
- 2 Levi And Erwin. ...
- 3 Eren And Mikasa. ...
- 4 Levi And Hange. ...
- 5 Armin And Mikasa. ...
- 6 Mikasa And Levi. ...
- 7 Reiner And Bertolt. ...
- 8 Sasha And Conny. ...
10 Eren & Mikasa Have Been The Main Pairing Since The Start
The way that Eren typically treats Mikasa can't be described as wholesome, but it wouldn't be right to exclude one of the most popular pairings in the entire series.
Who has the most fangirls in AoT? ›
1 Levi ( 86,920+ Favorites)
No other character even comes close to him with that regard. Eren, his main contender, is 66,000 favorites away from him.
1 Ymir Fritz
She was not only the most powerful female character in Attack on Titan, but there are many other interesting facts about Ymir Fritz that most AoT fans don't even know about. As the Titan slave to the Eldian king, she was able to easily conquer entire nations around the world.
On one occasion later in the year, Niccolo cooks seafood for those working on the port. He is surprised by Sasha Blouse's impassioned reaction to the new style of food. He and Sasha eventually grow closer, developing a more intimate relationship.
What is Levi and Eren's age gap? ›Although Levi's age has never been officially confirmed, Isayama has stated that he is "surprisingly old," so it has often been suggested that he is in his early 30s. Because Eren is 16 (as of March 2016), this has led to controversy surrounding the ship, particularly in the western fandom.
Who did Eren kiss? ›During Season 4, Episode 20, "Memories of the Future," as Grisha Jaeger struggled with his task to slaughter the Reiss family, there was a brief flashback to Eren kissing Historia's hand. This confirmed exactly what Eren saw that caused him to do everything he's done since he kissed her hand: He saw the future.
Who is the least liked AOT character? ›Gabi from Attack on Titan is probably one of the most hated characters on this list. This is so because her constant aggressive display of hatred towards Eldians, when she herself is one, is quite hypocritical and annoying.
Who is the most well written character in AOT? ›Floch Forster is at the top of the list of the most hated characters in Attack on Titan, however he is complex, and is extremely well written with the way his ideologies manifested into the person he became in season 4.
Who is the girl that idolizes Mikasa? ›Mikasa Ackerman - After Mikasa saved a young Louise and her mother during the Battle of Trost, Mikasa left an indelible impression on the girl. After this, Louise began idolizing Mikasa, which ultimately became her primary reason for joining the Survey Corps.
Who is the most realistic character in AOT? ›To the surprise of some, Eren's reactions to his surroundings render him the series' most realistic character, even despite the drastic measures he took at the conclusion of the series.