Bertholdt Hoover

Bertholdt Hoover was the Warrior who held the power of the Colossal Titan and, alongside Reiner Braun, breached Wall Maria in 845 CE — the event that triggered the entire story. Tall, quiet, and deepl...Bertholdt Hoover was the Warrior who held the power of the Colossal Titan and, alongside Reiner Braun, breached Wall Maria in 845 CE — the event that triggered the entire story. Tall, quiet, and deeply insecure, Bertholdt was tormented by guilt over the destruction he caused. His Colossal Titan form stood at 60 meters, capable of generating explosive steam that could repel any attacker. Despite looking up to Reiner as a leader, Bertholdt was often the more emotionally aware of the pair, acutely feeling the weight of their actions. During the Battle of Shiganshina, Bertholdt fought desperately against his former friends, nearly killing Armin before being defeated by the joint effort of the Survey Corps. In his final moments, Armin understood Bertholdt's pain — two boys who were willing to destroy the world for their respective causes. Bertholdt's power was passed to Armin, but his humanity was remembered. ... Read more

Species: Human (Eldian) · Affiliation: Marley Warriors · First Appearance: Attack on Titan Chapter 2 (2009)