by In battle manga, we often see characters who die a tragic death come back to life and return to the battlefield. For example, in “Sakigake!! Otokojuku” by Akira Miyashita, serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump” (Shueisha), and “Saint Seiya” by Masami Kurumada, there are many depictions of characters who were thought to be “definitely dead” coming back to life. Readers were very excited when popular characters made their reappearance.
This time, let’s examine the exploits of other “immortal characters who made a miraculous comeback from the brink of death and surprised fans.”
Armin Arlert from “Attack on Titan” – impressed by his bravery in fighting to the end despite being weak
“Attack on Titan” by Isayama Hajime began serialization in “Bessatsu Shonen Magazine” (Kodansha) in 2009. The meticulously crafted scenario and dark fantasy worldview attracted many readers, sparking a significant movement that was called a social phenomenon. In this work, the protagonist, Eren Yeager, and his friends fight a fierce battle against the man-eating “Titans,” the character who unexpectedly survived a terrible death is Eren’s childhood friend, Armin Arlert. Armin is a slightly small boy in the Scout Regiment, and his physical abilities are not as high as Eren and his friends, so he is noticeably unsuited for combat.
However, he is an indispensable member of the Scout Regiment, as he uses his excellent mind to devise numerous strategies and saves his comrades from difficult situations. In one scene, during the “Final Operation to Recapture Wall Maria,” he is seriously injured and nearly dies. While everyone struggles with the Colossal Titan’s powers, Armin volunteers as a decoy to attract the Titan’s attention.
However, Armin is a mere human and cannot compete with the Colossal Titan. He continues to hang on as a target, even as he is burned by the heat waves emitted by the Titan. As a result, the plan is successful, but Armin suffers severe burns that leave his entire body charred. His chances of survival seem to be numbered, but after that, he is given the Titan transformation drug Levi brought, and his wounds regenerate as a Titan.
Furthermore, he “eats” Bertholdt, who has the abilities of the Colossal Titan, and acquires its powers. His appearance, burned beyond recognition, is shocking. Not only does he miraculously survive, but he also gains the overwhelming power of the Colossal Titan, and the furious developments will blow readers away.
