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Why Did Jean & Connie Turn Into Titans in Attack on Titan? Answered

Going out with a bang.

Jean and Connie in Attack on Titan Finale
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The iconic duo have experienced their fair share of hardships, from losing their third companion to the brutality of war. Now, the two have once again gone through another series of tragic events, and we’re here to explain why Jean and Connie turn into Titans in the AOT finale.

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To understand why Jean and Connie transformed into Titans, we’ll need to go back to the events that transpired before the finale when Zeke reveals one of his master plans. In the Children of the Forest episode, he explains how he uses a gas weapon that turns Eldians, also known as “subjects of Ymir,” into Titans as a means of warfare.

The same technique is used during the Attack on Titan series finale, where the source of all living matter (shining centipede) unleashes a gas weapon as one of the last resorts to fulfill their plan. Titan wielders, Ackermans, and Marleyans cannot be affected by this substance, which is why Levi instructs them to flee just before the Eldians change forms. Unfortunately, Jean and Connie turn into Titans shortly after due to their Ymir lineage.

Eldians turning into Titans in Attack on Titan Finale
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Other Eldians like Gabi and Karina Braun also turn into Titans, forcing them to go against their loved ones in battle. But, if you are wondering why Onyankopon and Muller didn’t turn, it is due to their immunity as a Marleyan, ultimately leading to the commander turning on the subjects of Ymir.

However, since Eren erases the Titan powers, everyone transforms back into humans, including Connie’s mother in Ragako village. Thus, Connie, Jean, and the rest of the Eldians are only Titans during that short period and seemingly remain human for the rest of their lives.

Now that you know why Jean and Connie turn into Titans, you can learn more about the series finale by finding out who the kid is during the last scene. Be sure to also explore the relevant links below for additional Attack on Titan content.

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Kristina Ebanez

Kristina is a Staff Writer and has been with Twinfinite for more than a year. She typically covers Minecraft, The Sims 4, Disney Dreamlight Valley, anime, Call of Duty, and newly released games. She loves the Metal Gear Solid series (Snake Eater especially), Rockstar's Bully, the Horizon franchise, What Remains of Edith Finch, and many more. Her dog is also an avid video game watcher, primarily when there's a horse or a cat. She has a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and grew up gaming on the islands.

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