Commander Erwin reveals the long-term goal of reaching the basement in Shiganshina but keeps the true purpose of the 57th Exterior Scouting Mission hidden from most recruits.
This episode serves as a pivotal bridge between the Battle of Trost and the first major expedition beyond the walls. It focuses heavily on character resolve and the grim reality of military life. Shingeki no Kyojin Episode 16
Following the death of the test Titans Sawney and Beane, the 104th Training Corps cadets must finally choose their military branches. Despite Commander Erwin’s blunt warning that joining the Survey Corps likely means a gruesome death—with a 30% casualty rate for the next mission—most of the main cast, including Jean, Sasha, and Connie , choose to join. Commander Erwin reveals the long-term goal of reaching
Often cited as a series highlight for Jean Kirstein, this episode shows him abandoning his dream of a safe life in the Military Police to honor his fallen friend, Marco Bodt. Following the death of the test Titans Sawney