35 Moments That Blew Attack On Titan Fan's Minds
23. Mikasa's Past
In a world where people are constantly afraid due to the threat of human-eating monsters, it can be difficult to even think about the threat that comes from humans too. This is what we're reminded of during Mikasa's violent background story.
The character's cold demeanour, yet fierce loyalty towards Eren and Armin made her an instant fan-favourite, yet how she developed her personality is solely based on childhood psychological trauma.
After a group of slave traders murder her parents and kidnap her, a young Eren comes to her aid. While he's able to kill two of the kidnappers, another one is able to strangle him. This forces Mikasa to pick up a knife and kill the last remaining kidnapper, stabbing through his heart via his back.
While this is a cool moment and grimy fight scene, when you consider the mental trauma it had on her as a person, it's pretty a shocking moment.