Eren facing off against the Armored Titan, then a detour back to Chapter 44’s flashback where Mikasa challenges Annie to a fight. Now, just as we gear up for the showdown, we’re zapped back to Eren wrestling the Armored Titan. What caught my eye was how Eren, in the heat of battle, seemed to channel Annie’s moves to conquer the titan.
Annie drops a hint in the flashback, saying her moves were crafted for humans and she’s “curious if they even work on a beast.” Bingo! My mind instantly connects the dots, with the beast-like Armored Titan slotting in for Mikasa.
So, did Annie snag the win, forcing Mikasa to tap out or something? It’s a tantalizing theory, and I’d love to hear your take on it.
Now, onto the clash in Season 2 – Annie vs. Mikasa. I’m leaning towards Annie for one straightforward reason: mad skills over raw strength.
Think of Aikido – a martial art that flips an attacker’s strength against themselves.
Annie, with her expertise, seemingly outplayed Mikasa in the titan brawl.
Sure, Mikasa’s got the Ackerman powerhouse, ranks top in the 104th Survey Corps, and can lift a ton.
No denying her physical prowess.
But Annie’s strength lies not in her human form, but her titan form.
Why Annie in Season 2?
Well, Eren mimics Annie’s style to tackle the Armored Titan, emphasizing that the technique suits human-to-human combat. It’s a switcheroo – Eren as Annie, Reiner as Mikasa. Mikasa may outmuscle Annie in human stats, but Eren’s choice of Annie’s technique implies its effectiveness.
Remember that anime moment when Eren dismisses the importance of who won the Annie vs. Mikasa skirmish?
Precisely!
Why dwell on a chaotic girl-on-titan duel unless there’s a method to the madness?
Eren opting for Annie’s technique against Reiner suggests there’s more to that memory.
Let’s not forget Bertholdt outmaneuvering Mikasa in Season 3, proving that sheer physical strength doesn’t always seal the deal.
Skill reigns supreme.
Based on the anime’s cues, my money’s on Annie emerging victorious in the Annie vs. Mikasa faceoff.
What’s your take on this titan clash conundrum?