Attack on Titan

A Dim Light in the Darkness of Despair: Humanity Rises Again (1)

Episode 3 Canon Wall Maria Arc 23 min

Viewing en titles and summaries.

Attack on Titan poster

Spoiler-Safe Summary

safe read

This episode follows Eren, Mikasa, and Armin as they undergo their initial military training alongside their fellow recruits, introducing key squad members and showcasing their early challenges in a high-stakes environment.

Full Plot Summary

spoilers

The drill instructor Keith Sadies inspects the new recruits of the 104th Cadet Corps. Eren develops a rivalry with Jean Kirschtein, who desires a safe and easy position in the Military Police Regiment within the inner city walls, as they do not have to fight Titans or go on expeditions outside like the Scout Regiment. The recruits train on an omni-directional mobility gear apparatus, where they have to balance themselves while suspended on cables. After Eren has trouble balancing, he asks Reiner Braun and Bertholdt Hoover for help and learns that they, like him, are among the few who have personally encountered Titans. Keith discovers that Eren's apparatus was defective and passes him after a retry with working equipment.

Episode FAQ

4 quick answers

What episode is "A Dim Light in the Darkness of Despair: Humanity Rises Again (1)" in Attack on Titan?

"A Dim Light in the Darkness of Despair: Humanity Rises Again (1)" is episode 3 of Attack on Titan.

Is "A Dim Light in the Darkness of Despair: Humanity Rises Again (1)" canon or filler?

"A Dim Light in the Darkness of Despair: Humanity Rises Again (1)" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "A Dim Light in the Darkness of Despair: Humanity Rises Again (1)" part of?

"A Dim Light in the Darkness of Despair: Humanity Rises Again (1)" is part of the Wall Maria Arc.

Can I read this without spoilers?

Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.

Series Cast

18

Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.

Armin Arlert main Eren Yeager main Erwin Smith main Hange Zoe main Levi Ackerman main Mikasa Ackerman main Carla Yeager supporting Connie Springer supporting Falco Grice supporting Floch Forster supporting Gabi Braun supporting Historia Reiss supporting Jean Kirstein supporting Sasha Blouse supporting Annie Leonhart antagonist Bertholdt Hoover antagonist Reiner Braun antagonist Willy Tybur antagonist