Royal Government arc
CharacterThe murder of Minister Nick and a failed abduction attempt push the Survey Corps into conflict with its own rulers. Across twenty chapters published between 2013 and 2015, the manga's sixth arc tracks Erwin Smith's plan to bring down the monarchy and put Historia Reiss on the throne.
Overview
Royal Government arc, Ōsei-hen in Japanese, is the sixth of the manga's story arcs. Chapters 51 through 70 make up its twenty installments, collected in volumes 13 to 17 and serialized from November 9, 2013 to June 8, 2015. Clash of the Titans arc comes before it; Return to Shiganshina arc comes after.
Summary
Conditions behind the Walls deteriorate rapidly once Minister Nick is murdered and an attempt is made to abduct Eren Yeager and Historia Reiss. Erwin Smith reads the monarchy's behavior as a direct threat to humanity's survival and sets a drastic plan in motion: topple the sitting government and crown Historia queen in its place.
Squad Levi opens the arc, which moves through chapters including Kenny the Ripper, Dreams and Curses, and Ruler of the Walls before finishing with A Dream I Once Had.
Aftermath
Return to Shiganshina arc follows, as the manga pivots from political upheaval back toward the Titans and the fight to reclaim humanity's lost territory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Royal Government arc about in the manga?
The Royal Government arc follows the aftermath of Minister Nick's murder and a failed attempt to abduct Eren Yeager and Historia Reiss, as Erwin Smith sets a plan in motion to topple the sitting government and crown Historia queen.
What chapters make up the Royal Government arc?
The Royal Government arc covers chapters 51 through 70, twenty chapters collected in volumes 13 to 17, serialized from November 9, 2013 to June 8, 2015.
What is the Japanese name for the Royal Government arc?
The Royal Government arc is known as Osei-hen in Japanese.
What manga arc precedes the Royal Government arc?
The Clash of the Titans arc comes before the Royal Government arc in the manga.
What happens after the Royal Government arc in the manga?
The Return to Shiganshina arc follows, as the manga pivots from political upheaval back toward the Titans and the fight to reclaim humanity's lost territory.
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