Attack on Titan Episode 24: Mercy: Assault on Stohess, Part 2

Manga chapter 40-41

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Attack on Titan Episode 24: Mercy: Assault on Stohess, Part 2

Manga chapter 40-41

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.5

71 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 10 scenes • 4 min read

QUICK TAKES

muruganvenkatesh54's avatar
muruganvenkatesh54
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The episode combines large-scale action with personal tragedy, making the battle feel emotionally heavy.
venkateshonline's avatar
venkateshonline
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An explosive confrontation filled with destruction, desperation, and emotional conflict from both sides.
kirandande123's avatar
kirandande123
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Eren's internal battle here is more compelling than any physical fight in the series. The moment Mikasa and Armin push him past hesitation is emotionally raw. Worth the slow burn to get here.
labkatetah's avatar
labkatetah
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I can really relate to Eren’s disbelief and hesitation to blame Annie since she was his subordinate. I honestly can’t think of a reason why she would kill humans, and now I’m very curious about her past and what could have driven her to do this.
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frostsincere
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It was so INTENSE. I highly recommend this because the fight scene between the characters continued to become more destructive. But it was such a shame that they didn't captured her.
duasipra03's avatar
duasipra03
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The confrontation between Annie and the others is emotionally brutal. The hesitation can be easiky seen in everyone. No one truly wants this fight. At this point, it's not good versus evil, it's fractured loyalties colliding.
fedel89's avatar
fedel89
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The Hype is building up for an action packed episode for the last one! Love how the animation of the ODM gears look like around the houses!
violet_evergarden_168's avatar
violet_evergarden_168
The destruction in the middle of the city is terrifying and seeing Annie just stomp through buildings like that really shows the stakes since we are inside the walls now
illnes's avatar
illnes
Erwin standing his ground while the MP rifles were aimed at him showed how much he trusts his plan, and he didn't even flinch when Nile threatened him because capturing Annie is everything
wiseman_381's avatar
wiseman_381
Annie using her hardening to block Mikasa in midair was such a smart move and it shows how much of a threat she is even when she is outnumbered by everyone
monk_maz_koshia_296's avatar
monk_maz_koshia_296
Levi roasting Nile from his carriage while the city was literally falling apart was great because he clearly has zero patience for those Military Police and their rules
nephrite's avatar
nephrite
The rage felt so real when Eren finally transformed and hearing him roar like that after all the hesitation was enough to give anyone chills
vanessa_valkyrie_142's avatar
vanessa_valkyrie_142
Jean joining the chase and shouting at Eren in the rubble was exactly what the group needed and it shows how much he has matured since the training days
rossiu_adai's avatar
rossiu_adai
Annie laughing in Armin's face while the scouts surrounded her was so creepy and then she basically leveled the city just to get at Eren and Nile is such a coward
noelle_neptune's avatar
noelle_neptune
I hated seeing Eren just lying there while Mikasa and Armin were risking it all against Annie and that trap Hange set was cool even if the Female Titan just ripped through it
tulip's avatar
tulip
My skin was crawling when Annie started laughing like a maniac right before she transformed in the middle of that crowd
tsukuyomi_thief's avatar
tsukuyomi_thief
It is actually insane how many civilians died because of Erwin and his secret plan to trap Annie in the city, and the Military Police are totally useless for just caring about their rules and legalities while people get crushed. Seeing those houses get stomped makes you realize how much the Survey Corps is willing to sacrifice just to get a single win
zygarde_312's avatar
zygarde_312
Armin saying you have to leave your humanity behind to beat a monster was such a dark moment. It really showed how much he has changed since the beginning
maki_maverick_137's avatar
maki_maverick_137
That lightning bolt hitting the tunnel when Eren finally turned into a Titan was so satisfying and that final punch he landed on Annie was a long time coming
kaguya_sama_161's avatar
kaguya_sama_161
Hange getting right in the female titan's eye to mock her while she was trapped by the wires was such a wild move and it shows how scary the scouts actually are

EPISODE CONTEXT

This is the second part of the Stohess District raid trilogy that closes out Season 1, following the shocking revelations of Episode 23 that forced the Survey Corps' hand. The confrontation here escalates the conflict dramatically, bridging the initial ambush into the full-scale climactic showdown of Episode 25. As the 24th of 25 episodes, it carries the weight of an entire season's worth of mysteries and character development converging into a single explosive turning point.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

This is the second part of the Stohess District raid trilogy that closes out Season 1, following the shocking revelations of Episode 23 that forced the Survey Corps' hand. The confrontation here escalates the conflict dramatically, bridging the initial ambush into the full-scale climactic showdown of Episode 25. As the 24th of 25 episodes, it carries the weight of an entire season's worth of mysteries and character development converging into a single explosive turning point.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 10 scenes • 4 min read

QUICK TAKES

muruganvenkatesh54's avatar
muruganvenkatesh54
VerifiedVerified
The episode combines large-scale action with personal tragedy, making the battle feel emotionally heavy.
venkateshonline's avatar
venkateshonline
VerifiedVerified
An explosive confrontation filled with destruction, desperation, and emotional conflict from both sides.
kirandande123's avatar
kirandande123
VerifiedVerified
Eren's internal battle here is more compelling than any physical fight in the series. The moment Mikasa and Armin push him past hesitation is emotionally raw. Worth the slow burn to get here.
labkatetah's avatar
labkatetah
VerifiedVerified
I can really relate to Eren’s disbelief and hesitation to blame Annie since she was his subordinate. I honestly can’t think of a reason why she would kill humans, and now I’m very curious about her past and what could have driven her to do this.
frostsincere's avatar
frostsincere
VerifiedVerified
It was so INTENSE. I highly recommend this because the fight scene between the characters continued to become more destructive. But it was such a shame that they didn't captured her.
duasipra03's avatar
duasipra03
VerifiedVerified
The confrontation between Annie and the others is emotionally brutal. The hesitation can be easiky seen in everyone. No one truly wants this fight. At this point, it's not good versus evil, it's fractured loyalties colliding.
fedel89's avatar
fedel89
VerifiedVerified
The Hype is building up for an action packed episode for the last one! Love how the animation of the ODM gears look like around the houses!
violet_evergarden_168's avatar
violet_evergarden_168
The destruction in the middle of the city is terrifying and seeing Annie just stomp through buildings like that really shows the stakes since we are inside the walls now
illnes's avatar
illnes
Erwin standing his ground while the MP rifles were aimed at him showed how much he trusts his plan, and he didn't even flinch when Nile threatened him because capturing Annie is everything
wiseman_381's avatar
wiseman_381
Annie using her hardening to block Mikasa in midair was such a smart move and it shows how much of a threat she is even when she is outnumbered by everyone
monk_maz_koshia_296's avatar
monk_maz_koshia_296
Levi roasting Nile from his carriage while the city was literally falling apart was great because he clearly has zero patience for those Military Police and their rules
nephrite's avatar
nephrite
The rage felt so real when Eren finally transformed and hearing him roar like that after all the hesitation was enough to give anyone chills
vanessa_valkyrie_142's avatar
vanessa_valkyrie_142
Jean joining the chase and shouting at Eren in the rubble was exactly what the group needed and it shows how much he has matured since the training days
rossiu_adai's avatar
rossiu_adai
Annie laughing in Armin's face while the scouts surrounded her was so creepy and then she basically leveled the city just to get at Eren and Nile is such a coward
noelle_neptune's avatar
noelle_neptune
I hated seeing Eren just lying there while Mikasa and Armin were risking it all against Annie and that trap Hange set was cool even if the Female Titan just ripped through it
tulip's avatar
tulip
My skin was crawling when Annie started laughing like a maniac right before she transformed in the middle of that crowd
tsukuyomi_thief's avatar
tsukuyomi_thief
It is actually insane how many civilians died because of Erwin and his secret plan to trap Annie in the city, and the Military Police are totally useless for just caring about their rules and legalities while people get crushed. Seeing those houses get stomped makes you realize how much the Survey Corps is willing to sacrifice just to get a single win
zygarde_312's avatar
zygarde_312
Armin saying you have to leave your humanity behind to beat a monster was such a dark moment. It really showed how much he has changed since the beginning
maki_maverick_137's avatar
maki_maverick_137
That lightning bolt hitting the tunnel when Eren finally turned into a Titan was so satisfying and that final punch he landed on Annie was a long time coming
kaguya_sama_161's avatar
kaguya_sama_161
Hange getting right in the female titan's eye to mock her while she was trapped by the wires was such a wild move and it shows how scary the scouts actually are

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©諫山創・講談社/「進撃の巨人」製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com