The Struggle for Trost arc
CharacterThe Attack on Titan anime's third story arc, covering episodes 5 through 13. The newly graduated 104th Cadet Corps is thrown straight into combat when the Colossal Titan smashes through the Wall at Trost District, and in the chaos Eren Jaeger discovers a strange power sleeping inside him.
Overview
The Struggle for Trost arc (Torosuto-ku Kōbōsen hen) sits third among the story arcs of the Attack on Titan anime. It runs nine episodes, from episode 5 through episode 13, each installment carrying the shared subtitle "The Struggle for Trost" split into nine parts. Humanity's Comeback arc precedes it, and the Eve of the Counterattack arc picks the story up afterward.
Summary
Graduation has barely finished for the 104th Cadet Corps when the Colossal Titan reappears above Trost District and punches a hole in the Wall, letting Titans pour into the city. The rookie soldiers are pressed into their first real battle for the district's survival. Amid the fighting, Eren Jaeger comes face to face with a mysterious strength buried deep within his own body. The arc begins with "First Battle" and carries through episodes including "Small Blade," "Whereabouts of His Left Arm," and "Idol" before concluding with "Primal Desire."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What episode is the Struggle for Trost?
The Struggle for Trost arc runs from episode 5 through episode 13 of the anime.
How long is the Struggle for Trost arc?
The Struggle for Trost arc is nine episodes long, running from episode 5 to episode 13.
What is the Struggle for Trost arc about?
The Struggle for Trost arc follows the newly graduated 104th Cadet Corps as it battles Titans pouring through the Wall at Trost District, during which Eren Jaeger discovers a strange power sleeping inside him.
What arc precedes the Struggle for Trost arc?
Humanity's Comeback arc comes directly before the Struggle for Trost arc.
What arc follows the Struggle for Trost arc?
The Eve of the Counterattack arc follows once the nine-part battle for Trost concludes.
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