Humanity's Comeback arc
CharacterThe second story arc of the Attack on Titan anime, covering episodes 3 and 4. Shiganshina's fall pushes Eren Jaeger, Mikasa Ackermann, and Armin Arlelt toward the military, and this pair of episodes follows their enlistment and training years in the 104th Cadet Corps.
Overview
The arc occupies the second slot in the anime, positioned between The Fall of Shiganshina arc and The Struggle for Trost arc. At two episodes, numbers 3 and 4, it is a short bridge in the story. Its Japanese title reads Jinrui no Saiki hen.
Summary
Having lived through the Titans' assault firsthand, Eren Jaeger, Mikasa Ackermann, and Armin Arlelt commit themselves to military service and enter the 104th Cadet Corps. Alongside the rest of the class they discover what soldiering truly demands, and the bonds of the cadet years begin to take shape.
The two episodes are A Dim Light Amid Despair and The Night of the Closing Ceremony, labeled as the first and second parts of Humanity's Comeback.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Humanity's Comeback arc?
Humanity's Comeback arc is the second story arc of the Attack on Titan anime, covering episodes 3 and 4. It sits between The Fall of Shiganshina arc and The Struggle for Trost arc as a short bridge in the story.
What happens in Humanity's Comeback arc?
In Humanity's Comeback arc, Eren Jaeger, Mikasa Ackermann, and Armin Arlelt commit to military service and enter the 104th Cadet Corps after surviving the Titans' assault on their home. The two episodes follow their enlistment and the start of their training years.
What are the episode titles in Humanity's Comeback arc?
Humanity's Comeback arc consists of two episodes, A Dim Light Amid Despair and The Night of the Closing Ceremony, labeled as parts one and two of the arc.
Which arc follows Humanity's Comeback arc?
Humanity's Comeback arc leads into The Struggle for Trost arc, which puts the newly graduated cadets of the 104th to an immediate and brutal test.
What is the Japanese title of Humanity's Comeback arc?
Humanity's Comeback arc is known in Japanese as Jinrui no Saiki hen. It is the second arc in the Attack on Titan anime's overall story sequence.
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