The hit horror/action anime Attack on Titan has drawn a huge following. In this series, hero Eren Jaeger and his friends take up arms against the flesh-eating Titans that are laying siege to their walled city, and Eren soon learns that he has innate Titan powers himself.
Now the story's scope has broadened even more, as the Marley Empire threatens to conquer Eren's home island and subjugate the Eldian people completely. Eren and his half-brother Zeke are ready to fight back, and so are their fellow soldiers, even if they don't always see eye to eye. Being the protagonist and a cool guy, Eren has many fine moments and outstanding powers, so here are ten cosplays of this character we love.
10 A day off
Mikasa Ackerman (left as played by Cosdiipity) is Eren's good childhood friend, and she will fly into a berserker rage if anything threatens him. Here, two cosplayers show Mikasa and Eren during some time off, and they seem pretty comfortable with the soldier life.
This may not be Wall Maria, but sitting on a wall like that is symbolic, and we like Eren's look of concentration as he studies his paring blades. They'd better be sharp, so he can slay any Titan that gets in his way!
9 Key to the past and future
Ever since Attack on Titan's first episode, fans were dying to know what this key would reveal in Grisha Jaeger's basement. The answer: a photograph and a journal that explain the history of Eldians and Marleyans, and the mission to restore the Eldian Empire of days gone by.
This cosplayer put a little bit of everything into that shot, and it's quite an effect. The cosplayer has a look of wonder and hope on his face, and the Titan-user lines on his face are a fine addition. That camera filter is a gritty one, which lines up well with the anime's overall tone.
8 Battle-worn
Eren has it rough, let us tell you that. He saw his mom die at a Titan's hands, and he got two limbs bitten off before he manifested his own Titan powers. Even as a Scout, Eren takes a real beating in combat, and this cosplayer knows it.
Forests are common in Attack on Titan, and this arboreal shot gives us an Eren who's seen it all, based on his blood-stained paring blades, messy hair, and Titan-worthy face! That's the expression of a soldier who's seen more than a few atrocities.
7 The challenge
Put up those dukes! While Eren received training to use ODM gear and paring blades like his peers, he hasn't actually use them much during the story so far. Rather, he uses his Titan form to knock out other Titans of all sizes, and he plugged a hole in the wall with a massive boulder.
This cosplayer gives us Eren in melee mode, and he'll need those unarmed combat skills to deal with the likes of Annie, Reiner, and Bertholt! Eren's looking confident in this shot... do you think you could take him on?
6 Safety of night
Eren strikes a casual pose in this one, and we don't blame him. The Titans are only active during the day (for the most part), and night time is a fine opportunity to move around. If no fighting is happening, then it's also a chance to reflect.
Just look at the special effects in this shot. Eren is under a charming starry sky, and while some soldiers might be creeped out by the darkness, optimists like Eren see light in the dark, like hope that refuses to be snuffed out. Or maybe it was Mikasa who taught him to be that poetic? Maybe!
5 Don't make me do it!
Eren has a secret: he can morph into the Attack Titan! Not even he knew it, though, until he transformed during the siege of Trost. At first, everyone was scratching their heads over this one, until Eren realized that he can bite his hand to activate it.
A human Titan can morph when they suffer a minor wound and will themselves to transform. The scenery for this cosplay is pleasant and all, but if this battle-ready Eren becomes the Attack Titan, say goodbye to that landscaping!
4 Make a soldier out of you
Eren isn't doing so well this time, is he? He was put on trial, and had his arms restrained for safety's sake. But rather than face execution, he was accepted into the Scouts by Levi personally.
Levi gave him a rough welcome, though, kicking his face repeatedly to beat him into submission and make an impression. These two cosplayers captured this vicious moment together, and it's a pretty creative take on the material.
3 Black leather eren
Many cosplayers stick with the character's original outfits for their photoshoots, while others explore other ideas and take liberties. The results can be pretty creative, balancing a new outfit vs staying true to the original character.
We get that in this Eren cosplayer, who opted for a dark red shirt and a fine black leather jacket (it looks nice and expensive, too). The facial expression, hair, and key necklace are 100% Eren, and we love it.
2 Prepared to fight
It looks like negotiations have failed! Eren is now ready for battle, and though he usually makes use of his Attack Titan form, there's still something to be said about his ODM and paring blade skills, too.
Now, in a sunlit forest, this cosplayer advances on the enemy, blades out, resolve hard as steel! Not only does the costume uniform look great, but the blades and sheaths look just like the anime's versions. That's some serious craftsmanship.
1 Plotting Marley's downfall
Who is this long-haired fellow? It is Eren, who infiltrated the Marley Empire to begin his plan to take down the Marleyans once and for all. He disguised himself as a hospital patient, and no one realized who they were dealing with.
This cosplayer, meanwhile, nicely shows us how much more patient and mature Eren has become. He's a schemer and a leader, and this lovely backdrop contrasts sharply with his bloody plans for revenge. Looks are deceiving in all kinds of ways!