Same here. I've relaxed considerably since the first spoiler pics and am pretty convinced right now that Armin will save Jean, but even so full confirmation is needed to really let your guard down. I also don't understand a lick of Japanes, but judging from the pixiv art based on this chapter, Japanese fans also seem to think that Armin is the one to save Jean.
Yeah, Jean's never gonna enjoy it and will always feel horrible about it, but he'll probably grit his teeth now and do it because he realizes that if he doesn't he's basically making his friends suffer in his stead. Or that he might even endanger them with his passivity.
I don't really get how the MPs have contact with Ape Titan either (who had no idea what 3DMG was and was even unsure about which language the wall people speak). Can you elaborate on your theory?
Didn't Kanye (heh), survive the shot because he was holding that chair in from of him (plus he probably also wore some padded vest). Though the MP/Reiss might have really a shifter with them if Hange is right and they want to eat Eren. Agreed, Levi vs Kanye was fun (and I enjoy how hammy K is), though a lot of Levi haters don't care for him getting this much screentime. I admit that I also hope, though, that Levi will not get so much face time through the whole rest of the manga. He may be popular but he is definitely not the main characters.
Poor Historia, this whole arc is an emotional roller coaster for her. This chapter confirms to me what I've started to suspect recently: she will probably be torn between going to her father's side and staying loyal to the SL. It probably doesn't help that she's been so depressed and listless recently. Her only stronger reaction previous to this chapter was her fear at having to be queen (and her brief moment of anger/resentment when Levi was kinda chocking her). The good thing is that now she'll be able to make a real choice, since "obey or I will hunt you down" is only one in theory, but not if you have any self-preservation.
On a related not, Eren's friendship with her will probably become important in the coming chapters. Maybe she'll choose to stick with the SL because of her friends and especially Eren, or maybe she will leave them but still somehow create an opportunity for Eren to flee. Basically, at this point I expect that they will somehow save themselves and learn some Reiss secrets along the way.
Lol, I've just realized I've got so much in the habit of calling him some variation of "Kanye" that it's hard for me to write "Kaney" now even when I want to.
As to what's the MP/Ape Titan connection I answered above. It's flimsy but I like huge overreaching theories of all the things.
Poor Historia indeed, there's definitely something complicated in the works for her. Reiss did seem honestly regretful when he had her mother killed in front of her, so his repentance might be honest, but it might also be a ploy. Erwin's plan of having her become Queen might be crazy enough to be brilliant, but it might also be crazy full stop. Historia is level-headed, but she's also been through a lot, so let's hope she's able to understand what's going on fully and work everything out.
Right now I do think Eren and Historia taking a third option and saving themselves some way or another is the more probable outcome.
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(Anonymous) 2014-06-10 09:10 am (UTC)(link)Yeah, Jean's never gonna enjoy it and will always feel horrible about it, but he'll probably grit his teeth now and do it because he realizes that if he doesn't he's basically making his friends suffer in his stead. Or that he might even endanger them with his passivity.
I don't really get how the MPs have contact with Ape Titan either (who had no idea what 3DMG was and was even unsure about which language the wall people speak). Can you elaborate on your theory?
Didn't Kanye (heh), survive the shot because he was holding that chair in from of him (plus he probably also wore some padded vest). Though the MP/Reiss might have really a shifter with them if Hange is right and they want to eat Eren. Agreed, Levi vs Kanye was fun (and I enjoy how hammy K is), though a lot of Levi haters don't care for him getting this much screentime. I admit that I also hope, though, that Levi will not get so much face time through the whole rest of the manga. He may be popular but he is definitely not the main characters.
Poor Historia, this whole arc is an emotional roller coaster for her. This chapter confirms to me what I've started to suspect recently: she will probably be torn between going to her father's side and staying loyal to the SL. It probably doesn't help that she's been so depressed and listless recently. Her only stronger reaction previous to this chapter was her fear at having to be queen (and her brief moment of anger/resentment when Levi was kinda chocking her). The good thing is that now she'll be able to make a real choice, since "obey or I will hunt you down" is only one in theory, but not if you have any self-preservation.
On a related not, Eren's friendship with her will probably become important in the coming chapters. Maybe she'll choose to stick with the SL because of her friends and especially Eren, or maybe she will leave them but still somehow create an opportunity for Eren to flee. Basically, at this point I expect that they will somehow save themselves and learn some Reiss secrets along the way.
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(Anonymous) 2014-06-12 01:04 pm (UTC)(link)As to what's the MP/Ape Titan connection I answered above. It's flimsy but I like huge overreaching theories of all the things.
Poor Historia indeed, there's definitely something complicated in the works for her. Reiss did seem honestly regretful when he had her mother killed in front of her, so his repentance might be honest, but it might also be a ploy. Erwin's plan of having her become Queen might be crazy enough to be brilliant, but it might also be crazy full stop. Historia is level-headed, but she's also been through a lot, so let's hope she's able to understand what's going on fully and work everything out.
Right now I do think Eren and Historia taking a third option and saving themselves some way or another is the more probable outcome.