The Scariest Abnormal Titans In Attack On Titan

Key things

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  they display high intelligence, unique behavior and terrifying abilities.
• Notable abnormalities include Smiling, Jumping, Talking, Chasing, Gluttonous, and Portly Titans.
• The Wall Titans and the Rod Reiss Titan displayed immense power, destruction and hideous appearance.

As the name suggests, titans are a key element of the game Attack on Titan anime and manga series. And while the Nine Shifting Titans may be the first thing that comes to mind, you shouldn't forget the Abnormal Titans either: A rare type of pure Titan that can exhibit unusual behavior, intelligence, appearance, etc.

Abnormal Titans can be some of the most terrifying creatures in the series, as they are often stronger than a regular Pure Titan, but still retain their animalistic ferocity. Throughout the series, there were many Abnormals that caught the attention of the audience because they seemed to be scary. And these are some of the most memorable.

Updated on October 26, 2024, Julián Fernández Loyarte: The Attack on Titan series is filled to the brim with weird, creepy, and downright disgusting Abnormal Titans, so naturally many of them had to be left out of the original version of this article. As a result, this list has been updated to include some of the more famous Titans, such as the Smiling Titan, the Portly Titan, and the Wall Titans, all of which are extremely terrifying in their own right.

Spoilers before Attack on Titan

1 The Smiling Titan (Dina Fritz)

That Uncanny Smile is stuck in fans' nightmares

• First performance: Chapter 1 (Manga) Episode 1 (Anime)

An abnormal titan known as The Smiling Titan is probably one of the most iconic creatures of all Attack on Titanand for all the wrong reasons. As if her mysterious permanent smile wasn't terrifying enough, she devours Eren Yeager's mother in a disturbing and heartbreaking scene that sets the tone for the rest of the series.

The Smiling Titan is one of the few Titans in the series whose origins are completely revealed to the audience. She was originally Dina Fritz, Grisha Yeager's first wife, who was turned into a Titan by the Marleyan authorities. This means that in a cruel twist of fate, Grish's first wife ended up cannibalizing his second wife.

2 Jumping Titan

He can jump very high to reach soldiers

• First performance: Chapter 4 (Manga) Episode 5 (Anime)

At the beginning of Season 1, the Titans seemed like mindless beasts that were easy to deal with, even though they initially managed to launch a surprise attack on humanity. That's why viewers were eager to see Eren Yeager and the rest of the cadets finally wipe them out.

However, Jumping Titan was the first pure Titan to completely change the mood of the series. When this monster jumped as high as the cadet corps to specifically reach them, it was revealed that the level of intelligence was never before. As Thomas Wagner was slowly eaten alive by the Titan, the soldiers realized how difficult their fight had been.

3 Talking Titan

He can talk to people and constantly fights the urge to kill them

• First performance: Ilse's Notebook Special Chapter (Manga) Ilse's Notebook OVA (anime)

As mentioned, before audiences learned the truth about the Titans, these creatures were considered mindless monsters. There were few hints about their true nature and infamy Talking Titan is one of the best examples. When Ilse Langnar comes across him, his huge eyes can instantly send chills down the spine of the viewer.

To make matters worse, this Abnormal starts talking like a real person and mentions something about “Ymira subjects” only to immediately start fighting his urges to kill Ilse by tearing off his skin, though he doesn't end up doing it. eating her while doing so, the strange feeling of this ghostly Titan is extremely memorable.

4 He chases the Titan

It is extremely fast and relentless

• First performance: Chapter 22 (Manga) Episode 17 (Anime)

While the scout regiment was on its 57th outer mission, Sasha Braus was ambushed by a terrifying Abnormal Titan hiding behind a building, who immediately began chasing her and her troop, though they were skilled enough to lure them out.

IN Attack on Titan series, it's not common to see the Titans running on all fours, so this Abnormal was pretty special. High speeds which He chases the Titan can achieve, along with his relentless instinct to chase and try to kill Sasha, makes him one of the most intimidating monsters in the series. This is an Abnormal that no ordinary soldier would ever want to meet in the open field.

5 Wall titans

Hidden weapons of mass destruction that were a key part of the rumble

• First performance: Chapter 33 (Manga) Episode 25 (Anime)

At the very end of Attack on Stohess Arc, readers and viewers discover that the three walls of Paradis Island actually contain living, immobile Titans called Wall titans. It was a disturbing revelation, but they didn't really do much for most of the series.

That changed in the last stretch Attack on Titanwhen Eren Yeager awakened the Wall Titans using the powers of the Founding Titan and caused an event of mass destruction known as the Rumbling. It turns out that the Wall Titans are actually gigantic as they are just as big and powerful as the mighty Colossal Titan. This ultimately means that their constant marching can kill thousands of people in mere seconds, not to mention they are almost unstoppable.

6 Gluttonous Titan

Its giant eyes make it look very creepy and it can even follow Zeke's commands

• First performance: Chapter 35 (Manga) Episode 26 (Anime)

It is later confirmed that all Titans that are created with Zeke Yeager's spinal fluid are technically abnormal, as they can all function during the night and follow his specific commands. The most infamous of all his minions Gluttonous Titan is perhaps the one that audiences remember the most.

As if all the attributes of the Abnormal Titans weren't terrifying enough, the Gluttony Titan sports a pair of huge bug-sized eyes that no one would want to encounter in real life. One of the ugliest designs in the series, and even his death at the hands of the Beast Titan was incredibly gruesome.

7 Portals Titan

His disturbing demeanor was enough to make him stand out

• First performance: Chapter 35 (Manga) Episode 26 (Anime)

The Gluttony Titan was infamous for aiding in the heart-wrenching murder of Miche Zacharius, but he wasn't the only Titan present on the scene. The Beast Titan piloted another Abnormal Titan to capture and intimidate the soldier known as Portals Titan among fans.

While the Gluttony Titan was unsettling due to its unique appearance, the Portly Titan stood out for its unsettling behavior as it constantly watched and observed Micheo from the corner of the building instead of approaching him directly. Plus, the Portly Titan actually ate Miche alive, which makes it even more memorable and terrifying.

8 Mother of Connie Springer

Condemned to a life of constant agony, though still sentient

• First performance: Chapter 37 (Manga) Episode 27 (Anime)

While most Abnormal Titans are terrifying at the prospect of dying at their hands, this one is a completely different case at the prospect of being in his shoes. Mother of Connie Springer she was turned into a titan that couldn't move at all, so she was permanently stuck in the same position with her ribcage completely exposed.

If that wasn't creepy enough, it's important to note that Connie's mother was still capable of human speech and intelligence in this form, as she welcomed her son back to their village with real words. This means that she was aware of her suffering all this time.

9 Red Eyed Titan

He is extremely evil and his red eyes are terrifying

• First performance: Attack on Titan: No Regrets (Manga) No Regrets Choice: Part Two (Anime)

Similar to the previously mentioned Chasing Titan, the Red Eyed Titan it was infamous for its blinding speed, being one of the few instances of a four-legged Titan. To top it all off, he also had a pair of blood red eyes that no one had ever seen on another pure Titan, making it a unique feature of this one.

Not only was it a terrifying Abnormal, both in agility and appearance, but it also seemed to be intelligent enough to use the rain to its advantage to hunt people. Just like that, he managed to ambush and kill both Isabel Magnolia and Furlan Church before being killed by Levi Ackerman himself.

10 The genus Reiss Titan

It's huge, disgusting looking, and has caused a lot of destruction

• First performance: Chapter 66 (Manga) Episode 44 (Anime)

When Historia's biological father, Rod Reiss, drank the Titan liquid, he instantly transformed into the greatest pure Titan in the entire series. With his massive size, his raw strength, and his ability to emit steam that could cause everything around him to burst into flames. It was basically a smaller version of the iconic Colossal Titan.

The The genus Reiss Titan not only is it massive and powerful, but it's probably one of the scariest monsters out there Attack on Titan. Since Rod Reiss drank the liquid while lying on the ground, his Titan form could only move by pulling and tearing his skin and muscles apart. This resulted in the giant creature having no face and its internal organs spilling everywhere. Now that's disturbing!