Eren Kruger

Eren Kruger, also known as the Owl, was the previous holder of the Attack Titan before Grisha Yeager. Living undercover within the Marleyan government as a high-ranking officer in the Titan Research S...Eren Kruger, also known as the Owl, was the previous holder of the Attack Titan before Grisha Yeager. Living undercover within the Marleyan government as a high-ranking officer in the Titan Research Society, Kruger fed intelligence to the Eldian Restorationist movement while secretly working to overthrow Marley from within. He personally witnessed the deaths of countless Eldian dissidents, including Grisha's sister Faye, while maintaining his cover — a sacrifice that haunted him. On the day of Grisha and Dina's Titanization sentencing, Kruger revealed himself as the Owl, massacring the Marleyan guards and passing the Attack Titan to Grisha. Before the transfer, he spoke cryptic words that would echo across generations — 'If you want to save Mikasa, Armin, and everyone else, complete your mission' — suggesting the Attack Titan's power was influenced by future memories through the Paths. Kruger's legacy of resistance and sacrifice set the entire story in motion. ... Read more

Species: Human (Eldian) · Affiliation: Eldian Restorationists · First Appearance: Attack on Titan Chapter 86 (2015)