I usually don't like editing like this because you can lose some good moments (some editors overdo it), but dam that was funny as hell LOL worth 100% for the effort she put in it.
@@TheReactPack when I showed my friends aot they were saying why eren didn't do anything to stop them, meanwhile i was on the other end of the call crying
@@jackhilton4285 Thats "Vogel im Käfig", and it not an improved version, its just different. Its much more melancholic, slower and deep in contrast to Youseebiggirls high energy and raw power. They are both perfect for their appropriate moments of usage^^
Yep, THE episode we were waiting for. but Aot has a lot of amazing episodes like this. It's only the beginning! Also, I remember when you two said "oh Reiner is like a big brother" in season 1. I was thinking, oh dear lord...Goodluck.
Two interesting details here - 1) A flag snapping is a bad omen. That is why everyone fell silent when the flag snapped. 2) The flag snapping is a metaphor for Reiner's mental balance breaking/snapping.
I mean, that's not really why they fell silent. They fell silent because they were all on edge trying to lead Reiner and Bert to a location they could secure them. Which made Reiner realise that their cover was blown. It is a good detail outside of the show though.
@@mickys333 Well for me, the flag is sturdily erect as always regardless how wind blows hard or weak, then suddenly it snaps out and falls which symbolizes that something that was currently holding on against/within the flow/current has now finally snapped out of it and fallen to the ground (to its roots), is about to unravel. Reiner finally snaps out of it after being sturdy as he looks like a reliable and dependable soldier but truthfully he is a Warrior and has a mission to still continue and fulfil to the bitter end. I agree with you too. The scene was there to show how everyone was on edge with nerves. The flag symbolized tension which finally snapped. I don't think Reiner knew his cover was blown. Only Eren and Mikasa had listened to him. No one expected Reiner to just snap and tell everything and that is why Bertholdt asked Reiner whether they were going to do it (capture Eren) now and here. Also, breaking of a military banner is supposed to be bad luck. It has a lot of symbolism and can be interpreted in different ways tbh. That is what makes AoT a masterpiece.
The second point is valid but the main reason why everyone went so silent was because the whole situation was so tense, it was like they could hear a pin drop. The pin being the flag. It was dead quiet and then it snapped and broke the silence, whilst also signifying Reiner himself snapped. Very intense scene
I think this video explained really well of what really happened at that scene. Why Reiner saying it very casually. th-cam.com/video/2HbevjzNe98/w-d-xo.html its spoiler-safe. don't worry,
exactly what i wanted to say. You like reiner? thats good cause you can keep liking him, the more you progress with this anime, the easier it gets as well :)
In a previous episode when the tower was falling right before Ymir transforms Bertolt can be seen about to bite his finger a little foreshadowing that he’s a titan shifter
@@remains10 I know! When you go back and rewatch you see little bits every episode that you didn't notice before. A lot of shows do foreshadowing, but they telegraph it so hard that it's obvious. AoT does foreshadowing in a way that dares you to try to figure out what's going on without any expectation that you'll be able to.
Back during the training arc in s1 when erens head was bandaged up from faceplanting using the odm gear, you see the steam coming from his head. The sign that he indeed has a titan ability.
It's finally here, one of the most iconic episodes. The non-chalant reveal is so creative. For me this was the turning point where I thought this show stands out and it doesn't disappoint from here on. Anyways, great reaction. Made me recall the shock I felt myself when I first watched it. Most people that watched the episode thought the subtitles were wrong when Reiner and Bertoldt came out. :D
lol maybe... Bertholdt _does_ say "What are you saying? Reiner!" so Bert didn't really verbally admit/crack until Reiner healed his arm (if he admitted easily, why/how would he take the "out" Eren gave them about Rein being tired )?
The goosebumps I get every time I hear the ´ REINER !! YARUNDANA !! IMA !!! KOKO DE ´ part 😭😭😭❤️ defo one of the heaviest episode to watch in the whole show 😭😭😭
Theres two things I love about this episode. 1. Erens character growth - In season 1 he is gagging to kill the titans at every turn. But here they have a plan and Eren sticks to it until the point that his life is in danger. 2. The usual convention in story telling is to show don't tell. But by telling us and then showing us, they let us go through the same disorientation that Eren feels. Its confusion, and we are like "HOW CAN IT BE" and then it gets explained and its shocking and then they transform and its sad to think about the treachery they have committed ... and then when Eren screams and transformed we are right there with him, even if we don't feel his rage we understand how he got there. Genius
I was like Eren. I just couldn't accept that they were the Titans until they transformed. Once they did, I started thinking about everything between them in the past (just like Eren) and felt betrayed and I was right there with Eren when he said "You damn traitors"
Plus just the casual nonchalant way they drop this massive plot twist out of nowhere. It's such a great reveal that really makes the audience do a double take the first time they come to it.
Could not believe it either, especially with how casually he just tells Eren. That altercation after the flag broke and Reiner "broke" as well is one of the best scenes in anime for me, and definitely one for the all-time betrayals list😥. Sam is spot on at 14:42 . You guys have the right thought process, AoT is basically an all-new show now with all the possibilities it could take opening up 😅! I think that blood when Annie squeezed Reiner was actually from Reiner writing in her palm, then the second blood squirt is from him cutting off her fingers to "escape".
Mannnnn I remember watching this EP and being so fucking shock that my eyes started to water while watching Reiner and Bertholdt turn into a titans!!🤦🏽♂️
One of the few reactors who didnt immediately jumped to Eren's side and start hating on Reiner, never asking why Reiner, Annie and Bertholdt would do this. Hated those kind of reactors, completely missing all the direct hints that the show is trying to portray, that there's a depth and nuance to both sides, its not strictly good vs evil. These are quality reactors.
Not really sure how you can blame people though, especially with the info they have available. I think it's perfectly natural to think it's a simple good vs evil tale at this point
Love how you guys are actually upset during the transformation scene, most reactors were just hyped as hell (nothing wrong with that) it’s really nice to see a different reaction
righttttt i watch a bunch of reactions because i can't wipe my memory and watch the show for the first time, but that scene always punches me in the gut and i shed some tears. i wasn't hype at all, i was just sad 😂
Btw a cool detail about Reiner and Berthold’s betrayal. When they were transforming they felt so much regret that they couldn’t even bare to look at Eren while doing it. Just shows that they kinda treasured the time they had together. And I just bought patreon btw, didn’t know u were this far ahead 💀💀but I enjoyed it. Can’t wait for the rest of the reactions.
Just to give you guys some perspective, all of this happened just a day after they found out about Annie, so Eren is in pure denial that Reiner was what they said he was because he was a big brother to him
This episode had me down and out for a whole week haha. I’ve been waiting for this review since you guys started. Such a tear jerker. What’s crazy is going back through season 1 and rewatching it there are very small bits of dialogue dropped by Reiner, Bertholdt and Annie that hint at them being titans that nobody would be able to pick up on without that info beforehand. Blows my mind how well done this show is.
There is a bunch of information throughout the series that actually lets us know. It's just so cleverly hidden in. I always said rewatching AoT the second time is better than the first time.
@@TheReactPack notice that back in the castle episodes when the castle starts falling with the 104th on top, Berthold is briefly seen with his hand raised to his mouth like he's about to bite and transform to save himself as a reflex but of course never does that. There are A LOT of hella subtle hints that become obvious once you know.
DAMN! Finally, reactors that actually cried like I did when I watched this part for the first time! It's such a heartbreaking moment, and it came so out of nowhere, too!
I have watched many reactions of this ep , and everyone was exited and screaming and raging with happiness and shocked of what happened ; while you are the first ones to really understand eren and reiner' feelings and be sad about it
Reiner’s speech all the way through their transformation with the music slapping in the back gives me the CHILLS 😱 The entire end of this episode is mesmerizing.
Once your caught up with aot or finish the anime since it’s the last season, you guys should rewatch it in your own time there’s a lot of foreshadowing involved in the eps, openings, and endings. Right now you wouldn’t understand it! Amazing reaction!
this is one of those episodes where you feel like you can hardly breathe while watching it. those become more and more common as we keep moving forward. great reaction!
yeah Attack On Titan is a great show for going back & rewatch when you have more answers, you see so many hints then that you didn't pick up on the first time watching (a simple one is the one mentioned in this episode that Reiner asked about Eren and then Annie changed direction) Also it was worth to get patreon for the month to see this reaction, the greatest reaction so far :)
Sam's reaction is the best reaction to this scene i have seen! Honest and real. The fact that you get so emotionally really shows that you are paying good attention and care for the show. As said before. Keep your cleanex close for the following episodes and seasons. It's gonna be a wild ride! And we gonna be here watching you through it! 🤓
I was speechless at the end of this episode the first time I watched. Isayama is an amazing storyteller! Definitely watch again for all the foreshadowing.
Finally... after a week of binge watching... it was worth it, and there's still so much to come. Love you guys, one of the best reactions channel out here ♥
Annie: I'm a Titan Ymir: I'm a Titan Eren: Oh really, she's a Titan, you're a Titan, I'M A TITAN, Is there someone else a Titan? Reiner and Berthold: ...👀 (Spongebob Refrence 😂)
When the tower was falling the camera pans at Bert about to bite his hand; they put it in plain sight for all of us to see knowing majority of people wouldn’t catch on…. I can see now why a bunch of episodes from AoT are in the top 10 of greatest episodes of all time (includes live actions series too)
I couldn’t help but chuckle and simultaneously cry when you were talking about why they are doing this and what’s happening... I will just say that it is a long road to the truth of the Titans
My god Sam it made me tear up seeing you so devastated.. Just imagine what goes through Erens head, knowing his two comrades and so called close friends are the sole reason for his moms death and the destruction of wall maria.. His thought process must be going wild, trying to accept the fact that they are the ones. It's almost like Eren was betting that it would be a joke/lie. Amazing reaction guys, stay strong.. Eren: Anyways, while i was.. Reiner: I'm the armored titan and he's the colossal Eren: What Reiner: What Sam: What?
Finally someone who loves Reiner 😍 I cried too. Because I loved his character so much and he turned out to be bad. I couldn't believe it. But then you come to know about things....
_"much and he turned out to be bad"_ Well, that's the thing. Good and bad are faaaaar more nuanced in AoT than most people think. I don't know how far you are in the story, but I wouldn't be so quick to call _anyone_ good or bad yet.
@@Timjer92 I completed the manga too. I just didnt spoil it for everyone. I was disappointed because at THAT moment it seemed like he was on the bad side. That's what I meant.
There are a ton of hints throughout the first season (and a bit in the first few episodes of the second before this ep) pointing towards them being titans like conversations with double meanings, steam coming off Reiner when hes running away from the Female titan after he broke out, Bertolt and Reiners expressions when everyone saw the beast titan were more shock and awe than terror and there was even a scene with Eren at the start where steam was coming off of his head after he flipped and slammed his head into the ground while practicing to use odm gear back in like episode 2 or 3 so while this may seem very left field everything is so well thought out and thats what I love the most about this show.
This is where the word "traitor" that Eren screamed out right at the end feels more painful and real after all that has happened... This is still, one of the biggest anime reveals that shook the anime world when it aired.
Love people who love Reiner and Berthold, it's so obvious that they're not bad people. People who hate on them don't know how psyche works and just ignore the parts where Reiner for example puts his life on line for his friends and deeply cares for them (the Connie shoulder pat)
"I'm so confused" - that's why Eren didn't react either. As the audience, it's just as hard to believe for us as it is for Eren, and we're questioning whether it's really true, despite him openly telling us. You're wondering why Eren didn't react at all, but you're not certatin whether it's actually true yourself. The writer did a good job of portraying how things don't "hit" you, until you actually EXPERIENCE them.
I hope this help to the beautifull Morgan-Sama Morgan 16:00 "why would Reiner save those people if he has to wipeout humanity anyway" Reiner 7:07 "Our primary goal "was" to ensure all humanity "was" wiped out but "now" there is no need for that" "If you agree to come with us, we won't have to destroy any more of the walls"
Stumbled across your early attack on titan videos and just invested hours watching ya'll react to particular episodes. THIS was definitely an episode I REALLY wanted to see you both react to! I love how invest ya'll are in this! I can't wait to see more reactions!
I can't wait for you guys to get to the final season where all your questions are gonna be answered. You guys are in for a treat. "Declaration of War" is such a masterpiece episode, without a doubt one of the best anime episode of all times.
"Hey bro, do you remember that event in which your mom died? Well yeah, I kinda did it... well, not kinda, I really did it... my fault. But hey, no hard feelings, right?"
Season 1 Episode 3: When Eren was talking to the other cadets about the Armored Titan, the camera cuts straight to Reiner. Season 1 Episode 5: When Eren is arguing with Jean, you can see Bertold in the background looking all exhausted, probably due to his recent transformation. Season 2 Episode 5: When Titan Ymir jumps at the tower and asks the others to grab on her, you can see that Bertold was about to bite his hand.
The GOAT plot twist, in my opinion. Looking back, all the pieces were there. Annie, Reiner, and Bertholdt were all skipped in the scene breaking scouts in, the only 3 skipped besides the trio that saw Eren's mom die. Reiner, Annie, and Bertholdt were super vocal & willing about not letting Eren get eaten back when no one knew it was Eren's Attack Titan. Reiner surviving getting crushed in Annie's hand, especially because steam was being released from his body. Reiner realizing Ymir can read language from outside the walls. Ymir's look when she noticed how surprised Reiner and Bertholdt are when they see the Beast Titan, clearly distinct from the rest. Bertholdt *almost biting his hand* when Ymir knocked the tower down And JFC.... Even in one of the first episodes, the camera changes from a wide shot of all the scouts to just Reiner when the Armored Titan is mentioned, and then to Bertholdt when the Colossal Titan is mentioned. Seriously what the fuck, it's so distinct. And yet.... Neither a single person doing reacts to it, nor anyone I knew watching it, had anything but sheet amazement at what the just heard when Reiner drops the bomb. From the explicit reveal, to Reiner unwrapping his rapidly-healing arm, to Bertholdt's "right here, right now?", to Mikasa cutting off Reiner's arm and making Bertholdt gurgle his own blood, and then finally them transforming..... it's just the best
@@tserenne the part 2 of season 3 its amazing and the begin of Season 4, but the season 2 was that most surprise me! The Beast Titan, Ymir, Reiner and Berthorld, The Wall, Historia Weiss and more things that will coming!
I’ve watched many reactions to this episode and yours was the best! People reacting are usually talking a lot and guessing things as the very scene and conversation is happening in front of them (i know thats the point but bear with me). But honestly, during this episode its impossible not to sit quietly in shock and absorb as much info as possible while reading intensively and trying to just understand what the fuck is happening. I couldnt even form theories, my eyes were glued on the scene, my ears straining to hear every possible sound and mind racing. All i could do was just say “what the fuck” “oh shit” “oh no” or similar just like you guys did. And the fact that you registered this as something to cry and think deeply about rather than cheer for a fight or be “hype” about it cause its crazy af speaks a lot cuz i think those are the feelings that this whole episode is trying to convey. And silently sitting at the end in misery is sooo reletable that was me and my friend also😂
This episode is one of the best animation or best episodes i have seen in any anime so far the tension, the music and animation is gold. Then ofcourse the reveal of the traitors is so good!
Thank you!!!! I also cried on this episode. Reiner was my favorite and it really broke my heart when I saw Eren crying. People get angry or excited... I was sobbing
6:35 I'm already out of breath and my cheeks about to start aching "Yeah, tell them about... " YEAH, TELL 'EM 16:30 "we were just kids... we didn't know" "If I'd known there were people like this..."
the song during the reveal is Vogel Im Kafig if anyone wants to know, im not german so i dunno if the accents are good but i was surprised to find out that the singers were all japanese and it sounded soooo fucking good
FINALLY!!! Whatever reason they might have, it still doesn’t erase the fact that they murdered innocent people, at least Annie knew not to get attached to anyone because she knew the weight of being a ‘warrior’ disguised as a soldier. Reiner and Bertorld were befriending the people whose families they massacred. Any reasoning doesn’t justify their actions. But you will understand why they did it.
I don't get why some people don't understand why Eren is crying, Reiner was someone that Eren looked up to and wanted to emulate, he wanted to be strong like Reiner and Reiner was everyone's big brother in the 104th. Imagine one day learning that one of the person closest to you, a person you admire and love, was responsible for all the suffering in your life, responsible for the deaths of your friends, family, and comrades(His mom, Marco, Armin's grandpa, Mina, Thomas, Petra, Ouluo, Gunther, Eldo, etc) and tell me you wouldn't also feel heartbroken and conflicted with this information that'll show this beloved person in a diabolical light.
I hope you both packed your bags, because this twisty feels train doesn’t stop from here on now until the end of the series. It gets even MORE INCREDIBLE. You have no idea 🙂
The episode where me and my siblings collectively died lol Such an amazingly paced and well revealed twist. It was all there we just didn’t pay close attention.
I cried at this episode. Reiner was my fav. The betrayal was too much. The music was overwhelming. 🥺🥺🥺 such a great episode. The flashbacks killed me. 😭😭😭 On rewatches and reactions, the fact that Eren was looking them in the eyes when they turn is heartbreaking as well. At that moment, he lost two friends. And Bertholdt has a regretful look too. 🥺🥺
I've watched a lot of reactions recently because I can't let go of the show after finishing it, and you're my kind of people. I was quite sure that Reiner and Bertolt were titans from all the foreshadowing hints, but the way it was played was still surprising, and the buildup was intense, lots of symbolism and great cinematography. But most importantly, you're my kind of people because you were sad, not hyped about the epic fight-to-come. I was sad too, even though I saw the betrayal coming, but having it happen right in front of me, seeing Eren hope against hope that it wasn't true, seeing how Reiner's mental state is deteriorating, watching Bertolt helplessly suffering (which is pretty much his theme). Oh man. It was heartbreaking.
I gotta give credit to The React Pack. They love Attack on Titan. No matter what they see on the show is all about a series of twists and turns. I didn't mention drama; so I'm sorry. I didn't know. I gotta love❤Sam, Morgan, and others who join the pack. I wish I was next.
yarundana!? ima kokode!? (we're doing it right? here? now!?) and KONO URAGIRI MONO GAAAAA!! ( you fucking traitors!!) are two of my fav dialogues from this entire show.
The accepted reason Reiner is so casual with Erin is that they genuinely, truly, think of him as a close friend, and it's clashing with their stated goal of destroying humanity within the walls. He doesn't know how to mentally process it.
Dude I was exactly you guys. Reiner was one of my favorites. My husband had watched it before me and I kept telling him stuff like, “Aw I love Reiner, and I hope he marries Historia.” Lmao
Found a new one to watch to with genuine reactions. And finally reactors who cried while Eren was crying. I hope to follow this series of reactions from you ladies. Please keep spoilers low
Oh that casual Reiner-Bertholdt reveal. One of the best aot episodes in my view. Also the soundtrack is called “Vogel im Käfig” (bird in a cage) if anyone is interested. 🎁
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OUR HEARTS ARE STILL BROKEN 😞-Sam
p.s. it seems like Dani had a lot of fun editing this one lol
Ohh the worst betray ever in anime history 🙆♂️😭
Why y'all can't watch aot in the next 2 days instead of watching it once a week
Lol you guys need a hug
I usually don't like editing like this because you can lose some good moments (some editors overdo it), but dam that was funny as hell LOL worth 100% for the effort she put in it.
How did u already know chrita name?
When you can't erase your memories of the show so you keep binge watching people's reactions to reexperience it
Fr lol I wish I could restart the show
Don’t worry one day we will when we all get old timers
EXACTLY
@@luisgonzalez8682 I think that's not how it works, but I wish it would
YES
"Why can men never be honest?"
Reiner: "I'm the Armored Titan, and he's the Colossal Titan."
Reiner is a husband goal.
Well,..
You ever heard of the phrase "she's a woman of her word"? Never cuz theyre not as honest as men lol
Ayo i'm the imposter, and he's the other imposter
@@vintage_hart6392 hope this is satire. Anyways yeah I've heard that phrase in the third act of Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
I think you guys might've been the first people to get why Eren was crying instead of screaming at him to do something lol.
REALLY?? We felt his pain. 🥺 -Sam
@@TheReactPack yeah exactly, very very few tried to understand Eren feelings
dont forget filmbuff did too
@@TheReactPack when I showed my friends aot they were saying why eren didn't do anything to stop them, meanwhile i was on the other end of the call crying
I thought it was obvious since they were comrades. Especially with Reiner.
Τhe music in this episode always gives me chills
Forever gimme chills bro
Bruh I downloaded Appleseed and Youseebiggirl to make my own private mix that matches this mix when Reiner and Bertolt turn because it's just so good.
@@thespianmask I have about 10 different music pieces from Aot downloaded in my phone
First time was E1 when eren's mom died.but that was not so powerful version like this one
Hiroyuki really improved his skills over 4 years
@@jackhilton4285 Thats "Vogel im Käfig", and it not an improved version, its just different. Its much more melancholic, slower and deep in contrast to Youseebiggirls high energy and raw power. They are both perfect for their appropriate moments of usage^^
Yep, THE episode we were waiting for. but Aot has a lot of amazing episodes like this. It's only the beginning! Also, I remember when you two said "oh Reiner is like a big brother" in season 1. I was thinking, oh dear lord...Goodluck.
I am HEARTBROKEN -Morgan
Remember when Erwin asked Eren " who do you think the enemy is " that statement truly has a deep meaning throughout the show
Even in season 4 all the way to the ending manga panel. No dialogue is wasted in this series.
@@sourcesymbiosismetamorphis2228 even the classic "Sasha farted!" Line????
@@TimothyGod even that.
@@TimothyGod 😂
i think he ment something else (that we will know in season 3)
Sam and Morgan: 😰😱😱😥😥😥
Outro Song: 🕺🕺🤸🤸💃💃💃
💀💀
Accurate! 😭 -Sam
Lol🤣
When Isayama spoils the whole plot with the outro.
@@josecortez1986 damn hahahahaha so true
Two interesting details here -
1) A flag snapping is a bad omen. That is why everyone fell silent when the flag snapped.
2) The flag snapping is a metaphor for Reiner's mental balance breaking/snapping.
I mean, that's not really why they fell silent. They fell silent because they were all on edge trying to lead Reiner and Bert to a location they could secure them. Which made Reiner realise that their cover was blown. It is a good detail outside of the show though.
@@mickys333 Well for me, the flag is sturdily erect as always regardless how wind blows hard or weak, then suddenly it snaps out and falls which symbolizes that something that was currently holding on against/within the flow/current has now finally snapped out of it and fallen to the ground (to its roots), is about to unravel.
Reiner finally snaps out of it after being sturdy as he looks like a reliable and dependable soldier but truthfully he is a Warrior and has a mission to still continue and fulfil to the bitter end.
I agree with you too. The scene was there to show how everyone was on edge with nerves. The flag symbolized tension which finally snapped. I don't think Reiner knew his cover was blown. Only Eren and Mikasa had listened to him. No one expected Reiner to just snap and tell everything and that is why Bertholdt asked Reiner whether they were going to do it (capture Eren) now and here.
Also, breaking of a military banner is supposed to be bad luck.
It has a lot of symbolism and can be interpreted in different ways tbh. That is what makes AoT a masterpiece.
The second point is valid but the main reason why everyone went so silent was because the whole situation was so tense, it was like they could hear a pin drop.
The pin being the flag. It was dead quiet and then it snapped and broke the silence, whilst also signifying Reiner himself snapped. Very intense scene
@@ShadowRidaa Mhm agreed.
I think this video explained really well of what really happened at that scene.
Why Reiner saying it very casually. th-cam.com/video/2HbevjzNe98/w-d-xo.html
its spoiler-safe. don't worry,
You can still like Reiner. He’s one my favorite characters.
exactly what i wanted to say. You like reiner? thats good cause you can keep liking him, the more you progress with this anime, the easier it gets as well :)
Yah, still my favourite and I’ve read the manga and watched the anime
Its normal to not feel that way at this point though
Me too always been ,always will
In a previous episode when the tower was falling right before Ymir transforms Bertolt can be seen about to bite his finger a little foreshadowing that he’s a titan shifter
Every episode has some form of foreshadowing to the future that’s why I love this show
DIDN'T NOTICED THAT!!!!
@@remains10 I know! When you go back and rewatch you see little bits every episode that you didn't notice before. A lot of shows do foreshadowing, but they telegraph it so hard that it's obvious. AoT does foreshadowing in a way that dares you to try to figure out what's going on without any expectation that you'll be able to.
Back during the training arc in s1 when erens head was bandaged up from faceplanting using the odm gear, you see the steam coming from his head. The sign that he indeed has a titan ability.
@@TheTrueAegonTargaryen thank you Michael Cera, very cool
Reiner: Hey Eren I'm actually the ar-
Bertold if he was a confident guy back then: GAY, He's gay Eren.
It's finally here, one of the most iconic episodes.
The non-chalant reveal is so creative.
For me this was the turning point where I thought this show stands out and it doesn't disappoint from here on.
Anyways, great reaction. Made me recall the shock I felt myself when I first watched it.
Most people that watched the episode thought the subtitles were wrong when Reiner and Bertoldt came out. :D
It was really so unexpected... great writing. Couldn't believe what I was reading at first. :( -Sam
lol maybe...
Bertholdt _does_ say "What are you saying? Reiner!" so Bert didn't really verbally admit/crack until Reiner healed his arm
(if he admitted easily, why/how would he take the "out" Eren gave them about Rein being tired )?
Get your boxes of Kleenex and get ready of a roller coaster of emotions for here on out.
The goosebumps I get every time I hear the ´ REINER !! YARUNDANA !! IMA !!! KOKO DE ´ part 😭😭😭❤️ defo one of the heaviest episode to watch in the whole show 😭😭😭
That part really got me 😭 -Sam
Theres two things I love about this episode.
1. Erens character growth - In season 1 he is gagging to kill the titans at every turn. But here they have a plan and Eren sticks to it until the point that his life is in danger.
2. The usual convention in story telling is to show don't tell. But by telling us and then showing us, they let us go through the same disorientation that Eren feels. Its confusion, and we are like "HOW CAN IT BE" and then it gets explained and its shocking and then they transform and its sad to think about the treachery they have committed ... and then when Eren screams and transformed we are right there with him, even if we don't feel his rage we understand how he got there.
Genius
I was like Eren. I just couldn't accept that they were the Titans until they transformed. Once they did, I started thinking about everything between them in the past (just like Eren) and felt betrayed and I was right there with Eren when he said "You damn traitors"
Plus just the casual nonchalant way they drop this massive plot twist out of nowhere. It's such a great reveal that really makes the audience do a double take the first time they come to it.
Could not believe it either, especially with how casually he just tells Eren. That altercation after the flag broke and Reiner "broke" as well is one of the best scenes in anime for me, and definitely one for the all-time betrayals list😥. Sam is spot on at 14:42 . You guys have the right thought process, AoT is basically an all-new show now with all the possibilities it could take opening up 😅! I think that blood when Annie squeezed Reiner was actually from Reiner writing in her palm, then the second blood squirt is from him cutting off her fingers to "escape".
It all makes sense now... Ugh. 🥺 And the fact that Eren keeps losing his friends is killing me. -Sam
@@TheReactPack Sadly, you're not the only one it's killing :(
Mannnnn I remember watching this EP and being so fucking shock that my eyes started to water while watching Reiner and Bertholdt turn into a titans!!🤦🏽♂️
Every time I think about it my eyes still start to water. :( -Sam
Me who got spoiled; yea fuck it
@@Law.Csc. Sorry to hear that brodie...
@@Law.Csc. that’s actually tragic man, F
One of the few reactors who didnt immediately jumped to Eren's side and start hating on Reiner, never asking why Reiner, Annie and Bertholdt would do this.
Hated those kind of reactors, completely missing all the direct hints that the show is trying to portray, that there's a depth and nuance to both sides, its not strictly good vs evil.
These are quality reactors.
Right! It’s like people don’t use their brains. They believe what’s told to them without questioning motives or intentions.
@@100pmistry That´s because they´re not free
Yea those reactors who are immediately straight to KILL HIM KILL HIM like whut lol
Not really sure how you can blame people though, especially with the info they have available. I think it's perfectly natural to think it's a simple good vs evil tale at this point
Estúpido. Le acabas de arruinar la 4ta temporada a las chicas.
Love how you guys are actually upset during the transformation scene, most reactors were just hyped as hell (nothing wrong with that) it’s really nice to see a different reaction
righttttt i watch a bunch of reactions because i can't wipe my memory and watch the show for the first time, but that scene always punches me in the gut and i shed some tears. i wasn't hype at all, i was just sad 😂
Btw a cool detail about Reiner and Berthold’s betrayal. When they were transforming they felt so much regret that they couldn’t even bare to look at Eren while doing it. Just shows that they kinda treasured the time they had together. And I just bought patreon btw, didn’t know u were this far ahead 💀💀but I enjoyed it. Can’t wait for the rest of the reactions.
Welcome to our patreon, glad to have you! 🥲And it really was all very heartbreaking. -Sam
Just to give you guys some perspective, all of this happened just a day after they found out about Annie, so Eren is in pure denial that Reiner was what they said he was because he was a big brother to him
Also he was somewhat close to Annie too even though she was so reserved, the anime doesn’t showcase that too well but the manga does
@@beyondviolet I mean she sorta taught him how to fight.
@@mickys333 we got like two short scenes lol
@@simonefrongia3115 yeah
This episode had me down and out for a whole week haha. I’ve been waiting for this review since you guys started. Such a tear jerker. What’s crazy is going back through season 1 and rewatching it there are very small bits of dialogue dropped by Reiner, Bertholdt and Annie that hint at them being titans that nobody would be able to pick up on without that info beforehand. Blows my mind how well done this show is.
Agh deff will have to go back and rewatch! I need to see what I missed -Morgan
There is a bunch of information throughout the series that actually lets us know. It's just so cleverly hidden in. I always said rewatching AoT the second time is better than the first time.
@@TheReactPack notice that back in the castle episodes when the castle starts falling with the 104th on top, Berthold is briefly seen with his hand raised to his mouth like he's about to bite and transform to save himself as a reflex but of course never does that. There are A LOT of hella subtle hints that become obvious once you know.
This is definitely one of those episodes you have to watch more than once.
DAMN! Finally, reactors that actually cried like I did when I watched this part for the first time! It's such a heartbreaking moment, and it came so out of nowhere, too!
Morgan: Reiner, tell Eren about the Sasquatch!
Reiner: I can't, but I'll tell him about the Armored and Colossal Titans.
I have watched many reactions of this ep , and everyone was exited and screaming and raging with happiness and shocked of what happened ; while you are the first ones to really understand eren and reiner' feelings and be sad about it
i never get tired of watching reactions to this episode
Reiner’s speech all the way through their transformation with the music slapping in the back gives me the CHILLS 😱 The entire end of this episode is mesmerizing.
Gave me goosebumps watching this. The pain is serious.
Just a good stab in the heart -Morgan
A lot of people were waiting for this one. The series is full throttle from here.
P.S. Dani, great job on the flashback editing over their faces. LOL.
"AnImE iS jUsT a CaRtOoN", "iTs JuSt FoR kIdS"!
HECK NO I NEED THIS -Morgan
Both morgan and sam need a hug from this episode this episode was a roller coaster.
The emotion was to real it was crazy
if they thought this episode was heartbreaking then ohhhh boy lol
@@johans3164 I know it's going to be crazy for them lol
Once your caught up with aot or finish the anime since it’s the last season, you guys should rewatch it in your own time there’s a lot of foreshadowing involved in the eps, openings, and endings. Right now you wouldn’t understand it! Amazing reaction!
I will definitely be going back to rewatch it! -Sam
You’ll be caught up in time for the final part of the final season
this is one of those episodes where you feel like you can hardly breathe while watching it. those become more and more common as we keep moving forward. great reaction!
yeah Attack On Titan is a great show for going back & rewatch when you have more answers, you see so many hints then that you didn't pick up on the first time watching (a simple one is the one mentioned in this episode that Reiner asked about Eren and then Annie changed direction)
Also it was worth to get patreon for the month to see this reaction, the greatest reaction so far :)
Yay!! So happy you enjoyed it!! Right yes there’s always something more to catch! -Morgan
Sam's reaction is the best reaction to this scene i have seen! Honest and real. The fact that you get so emotionally really shows that you are paying good attention and care for the show.
As said before. Keep your cleanex close for the following episodes and seasons. It's gonna be a wild ride! And we gonna be here watching you through it! 🤓
I was speechless at the end of this episode the first time I watched. Isayama is an amazing storyteller! Definitely watch again for all the foreshadowing.
The tears just started, AoT was made to break hearts.
Season 4 is gonna be fun for these guys
Finally... after a week of binge watching... it was worth it, and there's still so much to come. Love you guys, one of the best reactions channel out here ♥
Top tier content 👌😅 shout out to the editor too killed it haha
Dani edited this one. I think she had fun with it haha -Sam
Annie: I'm a Titan
Ymir: I'm a Titan
Eren: Oh really, she's a Titan, you're a Titan, I'M A TITAN, Is there someone else a Titan?
Reiner and Berthold: ...👀
(Spongebob Refrence 😂)
what was the original?
When the tower was falling the camera pans at Bert about to bite his hand; they put it in plain sight for all of us to see knowing majority of people wouldn’t catch on…. I can see now why a bunch of episodes from AoT are in the top 10 of greatest episodes of all time (includes live actions series too)
I couldn’t help but chuckle and simultaneously cry when you were talking about why they are doing this and what’s happening... I will just say that it is a long road to the truth of the Titans
Ah man, peoples reaction to this betrayal never gets old.
One of the top 10 anime betrayal of all time.
You guys are the only couple of people that understand the emotional aspects of this scene, not just the “hype” or action
My god Sam it made me tear up seeing you so devastated..
Just imagine what goes through Erens head, knowing his two comrades and so called close friends are the sole reason for his moms death and the destruction of wall maria..
His thought process must be going wild, trying to accept the fact that they are the ones. It's almost like Eren was betting that it would be a joke/lie.
Amazing reaction guys, stay strong..
Eren: Anyways, while i was..
Reiner: I'm the armored titan and he's the colossal
Eren: What
Reiner: What
Sam: What?
When the episode was just posted today but there are comments from a month ago:
Whose memories are these?
Haven't seen too many reactors tear up to this very emotional scene. Definitely watching your reactions all the way to the last AOT episode. LETS GO!
Finally someone who loves Reiner 😍 I cried too. Because I loved his character so much and he turned out to be bad. I couldn't believe it. But then you come to know about things....
I loved him from start to finish
_"much and he turned out to be bad"_
Well, that's the thing. Good and bad are faaaaar more nuanced in AoT than most people think. I don't know how far you are in the story, but I wouldn't be so quick to call _anyone_ good or bad yet.
Finally? huh?
@@Timjer92 I completed the manga too. I just didnt spoil it for everyone. I was disappointed because at THAT moment it seemed like he was on the bad side. That's what I meant.
@@angelbedolla347 Yeah finally because everyone hates Reiner once he reveals himself. They root for Mikasa to kill him 😒
There are a ton of hints throughout the first season (and a bit in the first few episodes of the second before this ep) pointing towards them being titans like conversations with double meanings, steam coming off Reiner when hes running away from the Female titan after he broke out, Bertolt and Reiners expressions when everyone saw the beast titan were more shock and awe than terror and there was even a scene with Eren at the start where steam was coming off of his head after he flipped and slammed his head into the ground while practicing to use odm gear back in like episode 2 or 3 so while this may seem very left field everything is so well thought out and thats what I love the most about this show.
This is where the word "traitor" that Eren screamed out right at the end feels more painful and real after all that has happened... This is still, one of the biggest anime reveals that shook the anime world when it aired.
ONE OF THE BEST SCENE IN ANIME HISTORY 🔥
Love people who love Reiner and Berthold, it's so obvious that they're not bad people. People who hate on them don't know how psyche works and just ignore the parts where Reiner for example puts his life on line for his friends and deeply cares for them (the Connie shoulder pat)
"I'm so confused" - that's why Eren didn't react either.
As the audience, it's just as hard to believe for us as it is for Eren, and we're questioning whether it's really true, despite him openly telling us.
You're wondering why Eren didn't react at all, but you're not certatin whether it's actually true yourself.
The writer did a good job of portraying how things don't "hit" you, until you actually EXPERIENCE them.
I hope this help to the beautifull Morgan-Sama
Morgan 16:00 "why would Reiner save those people if he has to wipeout humanity anyway"
Reiner 7:07 "Our primary goal "was" to ensure all humanity "was" wiped out but "now" there is no need for that"
"If you agree to come with us, we won't have to destroy any more of the walls"
Stumbled across your early attack on titan videos and just invested hours watching ya'll react to particular episodes.
THIS was definitely an episode I REALLY wanted to see you both react to!
I love how invest ya'll are in this! I can't wait to see more reactions!
In case you didn't notice, at 2:10 Bertoltototo was about to bite his hand :(
I can't wait for you guys to get to the final season where all your questions are gonna be answered. You guys are in for a treat. "Declaration of War" is such a masterpiece episode, without a doubt one of the best anime episode of all times.
I too cried .. they didn't mention the greatness about music 😢
"Hey bro, do you remember that event in which your mom died? Well yeah, I kinda did it... well, not kinda, I really did it... my fault. But hey, no hard feelings, right?"
Season 1 Episode 3: When Eren was talking to the other cadets about the Armored Titan, the camera cuts straight to Reiner.
Season 1 Episode 5: When Eren is arguing with Jean, you can see Bertold in the background looking all exhausted, probably due to his recent transformation.
Season 2 Episode 5: When Titan Ymir jumps at the tower and asks the others to grab on her, you can see that Bertold was about to bite his hand.
First time I've seen someone cry at the end of the episode, usually it's hype, frustration and anger. Love your videos!
The GOAT plot twist, in my opinion.
Looking back, all the pieces were there.
Annie, Reiner, and Bertholdt were all skipped in the scene breaking scouts in, the only 3 skipped besides the trio that saw Eren's mom die.
Reiner, Annie, and Bertholdt were super vocal & willing about not letting Eren get eaten back when no one knew it was Eren's Attack Titan.
Reiner surviving getting crushed in Annie's hand, especially because steam was being released from his body.
Reiner realizing Ymir can read language from outside the walls.
Ymir's look when she noticed how surprised Reiner and Bertholdt are when they see the Beast Titan, clearly distinct from the rest.
Bertholdt *almost biting his hand* when Ymir knocked the tower down
And JFC.... Even in one of the first episodes, the camera changes from a wide shot of all the scouts to just Reiner when the Armored Titan is mentioned, and then to Bertholdt when the Colossal Titan is mentioned. Seriously what the fuck, it's so distinct.
And yet.... Neither a single person doing reacts to it, nor anyone I knew watching it, had anything but sheet amazement at what the just heard when Reiner drops the bomb.
From the explicit reveal, to Reiner unwrapping his rapidly-healing arm, to Bertholdt's "right here, right now?", to Mikasa cutting off Reiner's arm and making Bertholdt gurgle his own blood, and then finally them transforming..... it's just the best
For me until now this was the best episode from the all serie.
All anime? Stop the cap,
@@nathanielbenedict2197 i think he wanted to say all of AoT
@@nathanielbenedict2197 he means series bro
bro season 3 part 2 had the best episodes.
@@tserenne the part 2 of season 3 its amazing and the begin of Season 4, but the season 2 was that most surprise me! The Beast Titan, Ymir, Reiner and Berthorld, The Wall, Historia Weiss and more things that will coming!
La reacción más esperada por latinoamerica unida
Siiiiii. Finalmente.
I’ve watched many reactions to this episode and yours was the best!
People reacting are usually talking a lot and guessing things as the very scene and conversation is happening in front of them (i know thats the point but bear with me). But honestly, during this episode its impossible not to sit quietly in shock and absorb as much info as possible while reading intensively and trying to just understand what the fuck is happening. I couldnt even form theories, my eyes were glued on the scene, my ears straining to hear every possible sound and mind racing. All i could do was just say “what the fuck” “oh shit” “oh no” or similar just like you guys did. And the fact that you registered this as something to cry and think deeply about rather than cheer for a fight or be “hype” about it cause its crazy af speaks a lot cuz i think those are the feelings that this whole episode is trying to convey.
And silently sitting at the end in misery is sooo reletable that was me and my friend also😂
This episode is one of the best animation or best episodes i have seen in any anime so far the tension, the music and animation is gold.
Then ofcourse the reveal of the traitors is so good!
Thank you!!!! I also cried on this episode. Reiner was my favorite and it really broke my heart when I saw Eren crying. People get angry or excited... I was sobbing
2人とも優しいね。
ここで泣くんじゃ、涙が幾らあっても
足りないね🥲
6:46 the moment of Reiner and Bertolt casual revelation
11:51 Bertolt's cut is the same angle as he looked at Eren when he transformed into a Titan in S1E4.
6:35 I'm already out of breath and my cheeks about to start aching
"Yeah, tell them about... " YEAH, TELL 'EM
16:30 "we were just kids... we didn't know" "If I'd known there were people like this..."
This is some Oscar worthy editing. It adds so much to the video!
the song during the reveal is Vogel Im Kafig if anyone wants to know, im not german so i dunno if the accents are good but i was surprised to find out that the singers were all japanese and it sounded soooo fucking good
It's YOUSEEBIGGIRL:TT not vogel im kafig, vogel im kafig is the first version while YOUSEEBIGGIRL:TT was the remixed one
FINALLY!!! Whatever reason they might have, it still doesn’t erase the fact that they murdered innocent people, at least Annie knew not to get attached to anyone because she knew the weight of being a ‘warrior’ disguised as a soldier. Reiner and Bertorld were befriending the people whose families they massacred. Any reasoning doesn’t justify their actions. But you will understand why they did it.
Everytime i watch this episode or watch someone react to it my heart pump's really fast.
Thank you for crying, I love Reiner too.I'm looking forward to seeing Season 4 of you.🙌👏👏👏
I don't get why some people don't understand why Eren is crying, Reiner was someone that Eren looked up to and wanted to emulate, he wanted to be strong like Reiner and Reiner was everyone's big brother in the 104th. Imagine one day learning that one of the person closest to you, a person you admire and love, was responsible for all the suffering in your life, responsible for the deaths of your friends, family, and comrades(His mom, Marco, Armin's grandpa, Mina, Thomas, Petra, Ouluo, Gunther, Eldo, etc) and tell me you wouldn't also feel heartbroken and conflicted with this information that'll show this beloved person in a diabolical light.
14:55 that “oh” is an exasperated idk what else to say right now, I’m weakkkk 💀😂
This is the most heartfelt reaction for this episode I've seen thus far. Not just blown minds but also genuine heartbreak... 😰😰
The first time i watched it, it broke my heart too :(
I hope you both packed your bags, because this twisty feels train doesn’t stop from here on now until the end of the series. It gets even MORE INCREDIBLE. You have no idea 🙂
The episode where me and my siblings collectively died lol Such an amazingly paced and well revealed twist. It was all there we just didn’t pay close attention.
I cried at this episode. Reiner was my fav. The betrayal was too much. The music was overwhelming. 🥺🥺🥺 such a great episode. The flashbacks killed me. 😭😭😭 On rewatches and reactions, the fact that Eren was looking them in the eyes when they turn is heartbreaking as well. At that moment, he lost two friends. And Bertholdt has a regretful look too. 🥺🥺
I've watched a lot of reactions recently because I can't let go of the show after finishing it, and you're my kind of people. I was quite sure that Reiner and Bertolt were titans from all the foreshadowing hints, but the way it was played was still surprising, and the buildup was intense, lots of symbolism and great cinematography. But most importantly, you're my kind of people because you were sad, not hyped about the epic fight-to-come. I was sad too, even though I saw the betrayal coming, but having it happen right in front of me, seeing Eren hope against hope that it wasn't true, seeing how Reiner's mental state is deteriorating, watching Bertolt helplessly suffering (which is pretty much his theme). Oh man. It was heartbreaking.
TH-camr: Uploads AoT 2x6 reaction
People: Interesting let’s get this video a ton of views
Reiner and bertholdth's betrayal is so sad and know knowing where they r coming from and their reasons makes it feel worse.
I was personally spoiled for this reveal, but watching the actual reveal still fucked with me lol
After watching season 4, this episode hits sooo different.... What a masterpiece... well you girls will see
I gotta give credit to The React Pack. They love Attack on Titan. No matter what they see on the show is all about a series of twists and turns. I didn't mention drama; so I'm sorry. I didn't know. I gotta love❤Sam, Morgan, and others who join the pack. I wish I was next.
yarundana!? ima kokode!? (we're doing it right? here? now!?) and KONO URAGIRI MONO GAAAAA!! ( you fucking traitors!!) are two of my fav dialogues from this entire show.
The accepted reason Reiner is so casual with Erin is that they genuinely, truly, think of him as a close friend, and it's clashing with their stated goal of destroying humanity within the walls. He doesn't know how to mentally process it.
I have come back to this episode to give myself comfort because the last episode made my feel sad no tears just empty
Dude I was exactly you guys. Reiner was one of my favorites. My husband had watched it before me and I kept telling him stuff like, “Aw I love Reiner, and I hope he marries Historia.” Lmao
Haha and your husband was like 👀
Found a new one to watch to with genuine reactions. And finally reactors who cried while Eren was crying. I hope to follow this series of reactions from you ladies. Please keep spoilers low
Oh that casual Reiner-Bertholdt reveal. One of the best aot episodes in my view. Also the soundtrack is called “Vogel im Käfig” (bird in a cage) if anyone is interested. 🎁
分かる、凄く分かるんですがこの話で泣いてしまうあなたがとても心配……この先、心が持ちこたえられるのか本当に心配(T-T)
AOT finally begins from this point on. Watching Sam cries breaks my heart
Everyone’s reaction to this I love everyone’s reaction to this moment 😂 Reiner my favorite character lmao
11:56 that red flag falling is the tipping point, really love that specific shot