Attack on Titan Episode 14: Can't Look into His Eyes Yet: Eve of the Counterattack, Part 1

Manga chapter 20-21

Canon/HIGH

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9.4

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Attack on Titan Episode 14: Can't Look into His Eyes Yet: Eve of the Counterattack, Part 1

Manga chapter 20-21

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.4

70 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 14 scenes • 6 min read

QUICK TAKES

chososwife's avatar
chososwife
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Starts to show the tip of the iceberg in terms of politics within the walls and also the different regiments and how they're ran. Also Levi beating the shit out of Eren shocked me lmao
muruganvenkatesh54's avatar
muruganvenkatesh54
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A courtroom-centered episode that explores distrust, authority, and the fear of uncontrollable power.
venkateshonline's avatar
venkateshonline
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The focus shifts from survival to political fear and uncertainty, adding a new layer of tension to the story.
kirandande123's avatar
kirandande123
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A military tribunal episode that's somehow more tense than the battles. Levi's actions here are shocking at first, but the reasoning behind them is clever. Eren's self-control is genuinely impressive.
frostsincere's avatar
frostsincere
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This episode is intense a lot more things happened. It was so catchy that i can't even take a break coz i want to watch the next episode. It was so serious and political.
labkatetah's avatar
labkatetah
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Hange Zoe gives off the same chaotic energy as Sasha, and it’s honestly so fun to watch. Their enthusiasm is unmatched. I’m still unsure how to feel about Levi. And the Military Police really annoy me. They avoid danger yet act arrogant like they do all the work.
duasipra03's avatar
duasipra03
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This episode surprised me. Instead of Titans, it's politics tearing Eren apart. The trial scene was intense in a completely different way. Seeing how quickly fear turns into cruelty inside the walls was quite an eye opener on how the human mind works in those critical situations.
fedel89's avatar
fedel89
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Totally agree with the pacing of this episode. It's realistic to stand trial if you have enemy powers but you are not one of them. It's a smart move by the writer so that the fans would not be left with major questions!
zacian_314's avatar
zacian_314
Levi just kicked a tooth out of that poor kid in front of everyone and I was so stressed because Mikasa looked like she was about to murder him right there in court
edward_wong_178's avatar
edward_wong_178
Mikasa looking like she was about to murder Levi for hitting Eren really scared me because she was so helpless there
cattleya_baudelaire's avatar
cattleya_baudelaire
My skin crawled watching Mikasa glare at Levi while he was kicking the life out of Eren, and I swear she was two seconds away from jumping into that pit to end him
sheik_263's avatar
sheik_263
The Military Police just wanting to kill Eren for peace was so frustrating and you can really see how much the crowd hated him
sternritter_storm_480's avatar
sternritter_storm_480
Those Military Police guys are the actual worst and they only care about their comfy lives in the inner walls. Nile Dok trying to execute a kid for something he cannot control is so messed up
rem_rebel's avatar
rem_rebel
I really respect how Erwin just sat there and let Levi beat the kid to prove a point to the judge
yosuzume_yurei's avatar
yosuzume_yurei
The priest from the Wall Cult is so incredibly annoying and he would rather see humanity die than touch his precious walls. Seeing the rich people argue about money while the world ends is so realistic
zerotwofan's avatar
zerotwofan
Hange Zoe is such a weirdo and her energy is exactly what this dark dungeon needed after all that trial drama
kageromaru's avatar
kageromaru
Erwin is playing a dangerous game with Zackly and the Military Police but it worked. Watching him use Levi's violence to manipulate the judge into giving them custody was a very smart move
subrosian_292's avatar
subrosian_292
This new opening song is such a catchy change and the visuals of the Survey Corps preparing for the mission look amazing. It feels like the show is finally moving into a massive counterattack phase now
lunala_313's avatar
lunala_313
That second opening theme looks amazing with the visuals of the survey corps and it feels like the story is finally moving past just hiding behind the walls
misha_necron's avatar
misha_necron
Finally hearing Eren snap and tell those cowards to just shut up and put their faith in him was so satisfying because someone needed to say it to their faces

EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 14 marks the definitive end of the Battle for Trost and pivots the season toward its second major phase. The immediate Titan threat has been neutralized, but now the focus turns inward to humanity's fractured power structures and the debate over Eren's abilities—laying critical groundwork for the Female Titan arc that will dominate the season's back half. It's the calm before a very different kind of storm, one driven by conspiracy and betrayal rather than brute force.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 14 marks the definitive end of the Battle for Trost and pivots the season toward its second major phase. The immediate Titan threat has been neutralized, but now the focus turns inward to humanity's fractured power structures and the debate over Eren's abilities—laying critical groundwork for the Female Titan arc that will dominate the season's back half. It's the calm before a very different kind of storm, one driven by conspiracy and betrayal rather than brute force.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 14 scenes • 6 min read

QUICK TAKES

chososwife's avatar
chososwife
VerifiedVerified
Starts to show the tip of the iceberg in terms of politics within the walls and also the different regiments and how they're ran. Also Levi beating the shit out of Eren shocked me lmao
muruganvenkatesh54's avatar
muruganvenkatesh54
VerifiedVerified
A courtroom-centered episode that explores distrust, authority, and the fear of uncontrollable power.
venkateshonline's avatar
venkateshonline
VerifiedVerified
The focus shifts from survival to political fear and uncertainty, adding a new layer of tension to the story.
kirandande123's avatar
kirandande123
VerifiedVerified
A military tribunal episode that's somehow more tense than the battles. Levi's actions here are shocking at first, but the reasoning behind them is clever. Eren's self-control is genuinely impressive.
frostsincere's avatar
frostsincere
VerifiedVerified
This episode is intense a lot more things happened. It was so catchy that i can't even take a break coz i want to watch the next episode. It was so serious and political.
labkatetah's avatar
labkatetah
VerifiedVerified
Hange Zoe gives off the same chaotic energy as Sasha, and it’s honestly so fun to watch. Their enthusiasm is unmatched. I’m still unsure how to feel about Levi. And the Military Police really annoy me. They avoid danger yet act arrogant like they do all the work.
duasipra03's avatar
duasipra03
VerifiedVerified
This episode surprised me. Instead of Titans, it's politics tearing Eren apart. The trial scene was intense in a completely different way. Seeing how quickly fear turns into cruelty inside the walls was quite an eye opener on how the human mind works in those critical situations.
fedel89's avatar
fedel89
VerifiedVerified
Totally agree with the pacing of this episode. It's realistic to stand trial if you have enemy powers but you are not one of them. It's a smart move by the writer so that the fans would not be left with major questions!
zacian_314's avatar
zacian_314
Levi just kicked a tooth out of that poor kid in front of everyone and I was so stressed because Mikasa looked like she was about to murder him right there in court
edward_wong_178's avatar
edward_wong_178
Mikasa looking like she was about to murder Levi for hitting Eren really scared me because she was so helpless there
cattleya_baudelaire's avatar
cattleya_baudelaire
My skin crawled watching Mikasa glare at Levi while he was kicking the life out of Eren, and I swear she was two seconds away from jumping into that pit to end him
sheik_263's avatar
sheik_263
The Military Police just wanting to kill Eren for peace was so frustrating and you can really see how much the crowd hated him
sternritter_storm_480's avatar
sternritter_storm_480
Those Military Police guys are the actual worst and they only care about their comfy lives in the inner walls. Nile Dok trying to execute a kid for something he cannot control is so messed up
rem_rebel's avatar
rem_rebel
I really respect how Erwin just sat there and let Levi beat the kid to prove a point to the judge
yosuzume_yurei's avatar
yosuzume_yurei
The priest from the Wall Cult is so incredibly annoying and he would rather see humanity die than touch his precious walls. Seeing the rich people argue about money while the world ends is so realistic
zerotwofan's avatar
zerotwofan
Hange Zoe is such a weirdo and her energy is exactly what this dark dungeon needed after all that trial drama
kageromaru's avatar
kageromaru
Erwin is playing a dangerous game with Zackly and the Military Police but it worked. Watching him use Levi's violence to manipulate the judge into giving them custody was a very smart move
subrosian_292's avatar
subrosian_292
This new opening song is such a catchy change and the visuals of the Survey Corps preparing for the mission look amazing. It feels like the show is finally moving into a massive counterattack phase now
lunala_313's avatar
lunala_313
That second opening theme looks amazing with the visuals of the survey corps and it feels like the story is finally moving past just hiding behind the walls
misha_necron's avatar
misha_necron
Finally hearing Eren snap and tell those cowards to just shut up and put their faith in him was so satisfying because someone needed to say it to their faces

©諫山創・講談社/「進撃の巨人」製作委員会

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©諫山創・講談社/「進撃の巨人」製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com