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Pikale family

Character

The Pikale family belongs to the world of Attack on Titan: Before the Fall, making its home inside Wall Maria. Two members appear in the story, Jorge and Carlo, and one thread defines the household: each of them has held command of the Survey Corps.

First Appearance (Manga): The Titan's Son
First Appearance (Novel): Attack on Titan: Before the Fall
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History

One family among the many dwelling inside the Walls, the Pikales are bound closely to the Survey Corps throughout the Before the Fall era. Their manga debut arrives in the chapter The Titan's Son, and the Before the Fall novels feature them as well. Vertical's English release renders the surname as Piquer.

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Notable Members

Jorge Pikale, alive and counted among the civilian population, once led the Survey Corps as its commander. Carlo Pikale, also living, serves with the Corps and has held its command in turn. No deceased members are on record.

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Legacy

Two Survey Corps commanders emerging from one household is the family's claim on history, an unbroken link between the Pikale name and the branch that ventures beyond the Walls. Its affiliations reach across both the Training Corps and the Survey Corps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is in the Pikale family in Attack on Titan?

The Pikale family of Attack on Titan: Before the Fall includes two known members, Jorge Pikale and Carlo Pikale, both of whom lived inside Wall Maria.

What do the members of the Pikale family have in common?

Both known members of the Pikale family, Jorge and Carlo, have held command of the Survey Corps, making leadership of the Corps the defining thread of the household.

Where does the Pikale family live?

The Pikale family makes its home inside Wall Maria, according to the Before the Fall era of the story.

Where does the Pikale family first appear?

The Pikale family makes its manga debut in the chapter The Titan's Son, and the family also appears in the Attack on Titan: Before the Fall novels.

Is the Pikale surname spelled differently in translations?

Yes, the Pikale family's surname is rendered as Piquer in Vertical's English release of Attack on Titan: Before the Fall.

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