What episode is "First Battle: Battle of Trost (1)" in Attack on Titan?
"First Battle: Battle of Trost (1)" is episode 5 of Attack on Titan.
The episode marks the beginning of a major battle in Trost, depicting the chaos that ensues and the challenges the characters face as the conflict intensifies.
The Colossal Titan vanishes in a burst of steam before Eren can attack. The Military Police Regiment scrambles to evacuate the people of the Trost District and set up defenses. With the Titans now in the city, Eren recalls his lessons: in order to kill a Titan, they must strike the nape of its neck. In the chaos, Eren and Armin's comrades are killed or eaten by the Titans, with Eren himself losing his left leg when he attacks in haste. Armin, paralyzed with fear, is picked up by a Bearded Titan. Eren manages to pull him out of the Bearded Titan's mouth and reaches for Armin, but the Bearded Titan closes its jaws, severing Eren's left arm and swallowing him.
"First Battle: Battle of Trost (1)" is episode 5 of Attack on Titan.
"First Battle: Battle of Trost (1)" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"First Battle: Battle of Trost (1)" is part of the Wall Maria Arc.
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Armin Arlert main
Eren Yeager main
Erwin Smith main
Hange Zoe main
Levi Ackerman main
Mikasa Ackerman main
Connie Springer supporting
Falco Grice supporting
Floch Forster supporting
Gabi Braun supporting
Historia Reiss supporting
Jean Kirstein supporting
Sasha Blouse supporting
Bertholdt Hoover antagonist
Reiner Braun antagonist
Willy Tybur antagonist