Okay, folks, let's talk about Attack on Titan, Season 4, Episode 6. "The War Hammer Titan." Did anyone else's jaw drop more times than they blinked? Because mine definitely did.
We knew things were going to get messy in Liberio, but wow. Just wow. It felt like a superhero showdown... if superheroes were giant, terrifying, and fueled by pure rage.
The Warhammer Titan's Grand Entrance
Forget subtle entrances. The Warhammer Titan decided to make a statement. I mean, summoning a giant hammer out of thin air? That's what I call making an impression.
Seriously though, where did that hammer come from? Did she order it online? Imagine the shipping costs.
And the way she just casually impales Eren with those crystal spikes? Ruthless! My heart did a little skip-beat there.
Who Was piloting the War Hammer Titan?
This was the biggest mystery of the episode. We only see the action from afar initially.
The reveal that the pilot was not an inheritor that could transform on the spot but rather was controlling the titan from within a crystal structure below the ground was one of the most surprising and memorable moments in the whole show.
I audibly gasped. No one expected that reveal. It was a total game-changer and set the stage for some seriously strategic battles.
Eren's "Helpful" Friends
Let’s talk about Eren for a sec. He's gone full-on attack mode. No more Mr. Nice Guy, I guess.
And then there's Mikasa and the rest of the Survey Corps, dropping in like the cavalry, only way more lethal. Talk about a reunion!
I kind of missed the bickering and friendship between the original scout regiment. But there are no more of those kinds of scenes anymore. The new episodes are so different from the older ones.
Pieck's Predicament
Poor Pieck. She's just trying to do her job, and suddenly she's facing off against a whole squad of pissed-off scouts. It's like bringing a knife to a titan fight.
The scene where she's cornered by Eren was terrifying. You could see the pure fear in her eyes.
You have to feel a little bad for her, right? Even if she *is* part of the enemy. War is complicated, folks.
The cliffhanger that leaves you wanting more
The episode ends with another cliffhanger. It leaves so many questions unanswered.
Will Eren manage to defeat the Warhammer Titan? How will the other Warriors respond to the scout’s counter attack?
The only thing we can do is wait.
Final Thoughts
Episode 6 was a wild ride from start to finish. Non-stop action, shocking reveals, and plenty of suspense. It had all the right ingredients.
If you weren't on the edge of your seat, I don't know what you were watching! This season is shaping up to be the most intense one yet.
So, buckle up, because the war is only just beginning. And it's going to be a bumpy one.