Attack on Titan Episode 16: What Needs to Be Done Now: Eve of the Counterattack, Part 3
Manga chapter 24-25
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
9.5
74 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
Attack on Titan Episode 16: What Needs to Be Done Now: Eve of the Counterattack, Part 3
Manga chapter 24-25
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
9.5
74 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
muruganvenkatesh54
VerifiedA reflective setup episode that strengthens character motivations while hinting at larger dangers ahead.
venkateshonline
VerifiedThe episode focuses on preparation and emotional uncertainty before the next mission. The tension builds quietly through decision-making.
kirandande123
VerifiedErwin's recruitment speech is a masterclass in honest leadership. Watching each cadet choose their path is genuinely emotional, especially Jean. The Scout Regiment riding out gives me chills every time.
frostsincere
VerifiedThey already beginning to start preparing and transitioning to improved protection. The scouts prepare for an expedition outside the walls, and it was so thrilling and the tension builds up.
labkatetah
VerifiedThis episode really made Marco’s death sink in. I cried, especially seeing Jean’s determination shaped by that loss. The hardest part was seeing Marco in the robe, knowing he was meant to join the Survey Corps too. Watching this anime feels like bracing yourself for heartbreak.
duasipra03
VerifiedThere's something heavy about the expedition setup. You can tell not everyone believes in the mission, but they move anyway. Under Erwin Smith, it feels like we're stepping into something bigger than revenge. As it's strategic and purposeful, it still feel ominous as well
fedel89
VerifiedBest part of this episode is when Erwin was giving his speech. Eren's friends stayed to be part of the scout regiment. You can really see, hear their dedication to put an end to all this and at the same time, their fear since they are just humans! Soundtrack made the scene better
alain_351
Watching almost every cadet turn around and walk away while the others just stood there shaking was so heavy and you can feel how much it hurt for them to stay
sakuramysunshine
Not much happened in terms of fighting titans but the tension during the gear inspection and the branch ceremony was still high and kept things interesting
suzaku_kururugi_172
Jean holding that piece of bone and thinking about Marco made me so sad and his growth is easily my favorite part of the show right now
ryme_361
Erwin telling everyone they are probably going to die was brutal and the way he didn't lie to get more recruits showed what kind of leader he is
candice_corona
That small moment where Eren saw those kids looking at him with the same look he used to have really hit me and it shows the weight he carries now
kohaku_kunoichi
Sasha and Connie were literally crying and trembling but they still didn't leave and that takes more guts than being fearless
nicol_ascart_166
The gate finally opening and everyone charging out felt like a huge turning point, especially after that intense recruitment scene earlier
shussebora_56
It is honestly wild how Jean went from the guy who only cared about a comfy life to being the one who stood there while everyone else walked away. Hearing Erwin say sixty percent of people die is insane and then seeing them put on those green cloaks and ride out into the unknown was enough to give anyone chills as the music started up
marluxia_454
jean really told eren that everyone is putting their lives in his hands and that he better be worth it which was a heavy thing to say before they even left
mihaelsss
I still can't get over Erwin just dropping those death percentages like it was nothing and most of the class just bailed while Jean stayed there shaking his hands off
kygerten
I honestly felt so bad for Hange when she was crying over Sawney and Bean because they were basically her life's work and now they have a traitor inside the walls
giratina
Jean using Marco's memory to keep himself from running away was the best part of the episode and it shows how much he's actually changed since the beginning
professor_rowan_331
Watching the 104th stand their ground while everyone else walked away was so heavy and that salute at the end really made it feel official
EPISODE CONTEXT
Positioned at Episode 16 of 25, this installment follows the unsettling investigation into the captured Titans' mysterious deaths and serves as the final breath before the season pivots hard toward the 57th Exterior Scouting Mission. It bridges the internal political tensions of recent episodes with the large-scale action to come, grounding the upcoming stakes in deeply personal choices. The character commitments made here will directly shape allegiances and consequences for the remainder of the season.
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
muruganvenkatesh54
VerifiedA reflective setup episode that strengthens character motivations while hinting at larger dangers ahead.
venkateshonline
VerifiedThe episode focuses on preparation and emotional uncertainty before the next mission. The tension builds quietly through decision-making.
kirandande123
VerifiedErwin's recruitment speech is a masterclass in honest leadership. Watching each cadet choose their path is genuinely emotional, especially Jean. The Scout Regiment riding out gives me chills every time.
frostsincere
VerifiedThey already beginning to start preparing and transitioning to improved protection. The scouts prepare for an expedition outside the walls, and it was so thrilling and the tension builds up.
labkatetah
VerifiedThis episode really made Marco’s death sink in. I cried, especially seeing Jean’s determination shaped by that loss. The hardest part was seeing Marco in the robe, knowing he was meant to join the Survey Corps too. Watching this anime feels like bracing yourself for heartbreak.
duasipra03
VerifiedThere's something heavy about the expedition setup. You can tell not everyone believes in the mission, but they move anyway. Under Erwin Smith, it feels like we're stepping into something bigger than revenge. As it's strategic and purposeful, it still feel ominous as well
fedel89
VerifiedBest part of this episode is when Erwin was giving his speech. Eren's friends stayed to be part of the scout regiment. You can really see, hear their dedication to put an end to all this and at the same time, their fear since they are just humans! Soundtrack made the scene better
alain_351
Watching almost every cadet turn around and walk away while the others just stood there shaking was so heavy and you can feel how much it hurt for them to stay
sakuramysunshine
Not much happened in terms of fighting titans but the tension during the gear inspection and the branch ceremony was still high and kept things interesting
suzaku_kururugi_172
Jean holding that piece of bone and thinking about Marco made me so sad and his growth is easily my favorite part of the show right now
ryme_361
Erwin telling everyone they are probably going to die was brutal and the way he didn't lie to get more recruits showed what kind of leader he is
candice_corona
That small moment where Eren saw those kids looking at him with the same look he used to have really hit me and it shows the weight he carries now
kohaku_kunoichi
Sasha and Connie were literally crying and trembling but they still didn't leave and that takes more guts than being fearless
nicol_ascart_166
The gate finally opening and everyone charging out felt like a huge turning point, especially after that intense recruitment scene earlier
shussebora_56
It is honestly wild how Jean went from the guy who only cared about a comfy life to being the one who stood there while everyone else walked away. Hearing Erwin say sixty percent of people die is insane and then seeing them put on those green cloaks and ride out into the unknown was enough to give anyone chills as the music started up
marluxia_454
jean really told eren that everyone is putting their lives in his hands and that he better be worth it which was a heavy thing to say before they even left
mihaelsss
I still can't get over Erwin just dropping those death percentages like it was nothing and most of the class just bailed while Jean stayed there shaking his hands off
kygerten
I honestly felt so bad for Hange when she was crying over Sawney and Bean because they were basically her life's work and now they have a traitor inside the walls
giratina
Jean using Marco's memory to keep himself from running away was the best part of the episode and it shows how much he's actually changed since the beginning
professor_rowan_331
Watching the 104th stand their ground while everyone else walked away was so heavy and that salute at the end really made it feel official
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