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Annie Leonhart Trends as Attack on Titan Fans Hype Up Her Return in Episode 81


It seems like the entire Attack on Titan fandom is currently rumbling about The Rumbling in the latest episode of Season 4 Part 2. However, some fans are also hyped up about what could finally happen next week. Fan-favorite character Annie Leonhart is currently trending on social media as people express their excitement for her upcoming return in Episode 81!

In Attack on Titan Episode 80, we finally learned Ymir's backstory as Eren Yeager tapped into her memories. It is revealed that she was a slave girl who spent most of her life being oppressed by Fritz, who used her as the Founding Titan to win against the Marleyan armies and as the mother of three daughters. Ymir ultimately sacrificed herself to save Fritz and he returns the favor by feeding her to her own daughters.

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Eren uses his knowledge of Ymir's past and urges her to break away from slavery, freeing her to choose what she wants to do. Ymir decides not to follow Zeke Yeager's orders and chooses to side with Eren, hence starting the Rumbling.

It's an abrupt conclusion to the episode but this time, Attack on Titan fans are certain that Annie Leonhart will finally awaken next week. After all, Episode 81 is named after the same chapter where she wakes up after being encased in crystal for years.

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Annie Leonhart is the current holder of the Female Titan and has proven to be one of the best fighters around. However, she chose to encase herself in crystal after it was revealed that she had killed Sonny and Bean. Nevertheless, it looks like we will finally get to see her in action again in the second part of The Final Season.

Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 22 is titled Thaw ("Hyokai") which is also the title of Chapter 124 of the manga. Episode 81 will be delayed due to the Winter Olympics coverage and will air on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 12:25 AM JST.

Related: Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 2 Reveals Founding Titan's Shocking Origins

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