Attack On Titans Season 3 Episode 17

Okay, picture this: you're expecting a grim, action-packed episode of Attack on Titan, right? Maybe a bit of titan-on-titan violence, some existential dread... you know, the usual. Well, Season 3 Episode 17, "Hero," throws a curveball that's more like a friendly game of dodgeball than a Titan's fastball.

The Basement: More Than Just Old Furniture

For seasons, all we've heard is "The basement! Grisha's basement holds the key!" And finally, finally, Eren, Mikasa, and Levi burst through the door. What awaited them wasn't dusty spellbooks or a titan-summoning ritual, but...a desk. And a drawer. So much for dramatic build-up!

Inside, they find not some world-shattering revelation at first glance, but three books. Regular books! No glowing symbols, no cryptic messages carved in bone, just… books. It's almost anticlimactic, but in a brilliantly funny way. The tension is so thick you could cut it with a Levi brand blade, and the relief when it's just… paperwork is gold.

The Diary Dilemma

But hold on! These aren’t just any books. It's Grisha Yeager's diary! And that’s where things get wild. He talks about his past outside the walls, a whole new world, that he originally was from. This is not the Grisha we thought we knew!

The episode is filled with flashbacks into the story of Grisha. It's like watching a completely different show! We're seeing a world beyond the walls, with different rules, different problems, and a whole lot of new characters.

We learned he wasn't born in the Walls, or what we believed were the Walls. It turns out humanity has been living inside of another set of walls called Marley. It's a shocking twist that turns everything we thought we knew on its head.

From Titan Slayer to… Political Activist?

The biggest surprise? Grisha Yeager wasn't always some stoic doctor. He was a rebel! A freedom fighter! A guy who was willing to risk it all for what he believed in. Seeing this side of Eren's dad is fascinating and a little heartwarming.

Of course, it's not all sunshine and roses. Grisha's story is full of hardship, loss, and questionable decisions. But it adds a layer of complexity to his character that makes him far more interesting than just "Eren's dad who disappeared."

This episode truly shifts the entire narrative of the show! It's a masterclass in storytelling, taking everything you thought you knew and flipping it on its head. Forget giant monsters for a minute; we're dealing with family secrets, political intrigue, and a whole lot of "wait, what?!" moments.

The episode ends with a close-up on Eren's face as he reads about his father's past. The implications of this episode are huge, leaving us gasping for air. What will Eren do with this information? And how will this change the fight against the Titans? Only time will tell!

So, if you're looking for an Attack on Titan episode that's less "giant monster eats your friend" and more "family history reveals shocking secrets," then "Hero" is the episode for you. Get ready for a wild ride!