TIME TRAVEL?! Eren's TRUE POWER EXPLAINED | Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 20

Summary

In this breakdown of episode 20 of Attack on Titan season 4, the host delves into the complex use of Titan powers, particularly focusing on Aaron’s ability to influence the past using the Attack Titan. The video explains how Aaron's future memories affected his father Grisha, how Zeke's assumptions about Aaron’s betrayal were wrong, and how Aaron's deep-rooted desire for freedom shapes his actions. The video also explores key moments from Grisha's past and how Aaron’s memories and motivations intertwine with the course of history, ultimately offering a deeper understanding of the Jaeger brothers’ connection and the mysterious nature of the Attack Titan's powers.

Takeaways

• 😀 Aaron uses the true power of the Attack Titan to influence the past, marking the most complex use of Titan abilities in the series.
• 😀 Zeke, having gained control of the Founding Titan, attempts to convince Aaron that he was manipulated by their father, Grisha, into becoming an Eldian restorationist.
• 😀 The Jaeger brothers travel through Grisha’s memories, but these are not time travels—rather, they are simulations created by the Founding Titan.
• 😀 Zeke initially believes Grisha was a terrible person, but Aaron's presence and the progression through these memories help Zeke realize that his assumptions about their father were wrong.
• 😀 Grisha experiences future memories through the Attack Titan, seeing moments from Aaron's life, which allows for communication across time.
• 😀 Aaron has always had a drive to protect his freedom, which is central to his character and contrasts with Zeke’s more passive stance on life within the internment zones.
• 😀 Grisha, after seeing Aaron's passion and determination to protect his freedom, changes his mind about his initial approach to the royal family and his plans for the future.
• 😀 Grisha’s reluctance to kill the royal family is influenced by the future memories from Aaron, who motivates him to take action and massacre the royal family.
• 😀 Aaron knew for years that he was the one who motivated his father to kill the royal family in the rice chapel, having seen Grisha's future memories during the medal ceremony.
• 😀 Grisha’s decision to pass the Attack Titan to Aaron is influenced by multiple factors: Aaron’s strong desire for freedom, the necessity of passing the power to someone, and the potential paradox that could arise if Grisha didn’t follow the predetermined path.

Q & A

How does Aaron use the power of his Attack Titan in episode 20 of Attack on Titan season 4?

Aaron uses the power of his Attack Titan to influence the past by sending memories from the future back to his father, Grisha. This allows Grisha to see Aaron's future and helps motivate his actions, creating a complex time loop where Aaron's future self indirectly influences events in the past.

What is the significance of Zeke and Aaron traveling through Grisha's memories?

Zeke and Aaron travel through Grisha's memories using the power of the Founding Titan. They experience key moments from Grisha's life, but they cannot change the past, as these memories are essentially simulations. The journey helps Zeke understand the reasons behind Aaron's betrayal and their differing perspectives on freedom and responsibility.

What is the rule about traveling through memories in the Attack on Titan universe?

The rule is that when traveling through memories, the individuals are not actually traveling into the past, but are observing a simulation created by the Founding Titan. In this simulation, they can see events from the past but cannot change them, as the people in the past do not see or interact with them.

How does Grisha receive memories from Aaron in the future?

Grisha receives memories from Aaron in the future due to the Attack Titan's ability to transfer memories across time. In episode 20, Grisha begins receiving memories from Aaron while he's asleep, showing the connection between the two through their shared Titan power.

Why did Zeke initially believe Aaron betrayed him, and how does his perspective change?

Zeke initially believed Aaron betrayed him because he thought Aaron had been brainwashed by their father, Grisha, into becoming an Eldian Restorationist. However, after experiencing Grisha's memories and realizing that their father did not manipulate Aaron, Zeke's perspective changes. He begins to question why Aaron continues to act in ways that align with Grisha's desires, despite not being directly instructed to do so.

How does Aaron explain his actions to Zeke during their journey through the memories?

Aaron explains that he has always had a strong desire for freedom since birth, and that no one had to force him to act in ways that align with the Restorationist cause. His drive to protect his freedom is a personal motivation, rather than something dictated by his father or others.

What is the importance of the scene where Grisha hesitates to kill the royal family?

The scene where Grisha hesitates to kill the royal family is significant because it reveals Grisha's emotional growth. He is unable to kill children, highlighting the difference in his character from when he was willing to sacrifice Zeke for his cause. This hesitation also reflects Aaron's emotional influence from the future, motivating Grisha to take decisive action.

What role does Aaron's kiss with Historia play in the storyline?

When Aaron kisses Historia's hand during the medal ceremony, he experiences all of Grisha's memories from the rice chapel, including future memories. This moment is critical because it shows that Aaron has known for years about the terrible future that is meant to unfold and the pivotal role he will play in it, influencing his future actions.

Why does Grisha decide to pass on the Attack Titan to Aaron, despite knowing the terrible future ahead?

Grisha passes on the Attack Titan to Aaron for three main reasons: firstly, to avenge his wife Carla, as Aaron is the only one capable of doing so; secondly, due to the curse of Ymir, he must pass on the Titan to someone, and Aaron is the only worthy candidate; and thirdly, because of the paradox that could occur if he tried to change the future, as he already knows that Aaron will inherit the Titan in the future.

How does the Attack Titan's ability to see into the future affect the events in the story?

The Attack Titan's ability to see into the future creates a complex time loop where past, present, and future are interconnected. This ability allows Aaron to communicate with Grisha across time, motivating his past actions, and also plays a significant role in Aaron's understanding of his destiny. It influences major events like Grisha's decision to kill the Rice family and the choices Aaron makes later in the series.