Eldians vs Subjects of Ymir: A Titan-Sized Guide to Not Mixing Up Your Attack on Titan Kin
So, you're diving into the wild world of Attack on Titan, where walls are high, Titans are taller, and everyone seems to have an existential crisis brewing. But amidst the epic battles and mind-bending reveals, you stumble upon two terms that sound suspiciously similar: Eldians and Subjects of Ymir. Are they the same crew, just with different nicknames? Buckle up, cadets, because this is where things get a little...complicated, but also hilarious, if you squint at it the right way.
Eldians: The OG Wall Dwellers (with a Twist)
Imagine a bunch of folks chilling inside giant walls, constantly looking over their shoulders for man-eating giants. Welcome to the Eldians! They're the main ethnic group we meet, descendants of the Eldian Empire that once ruled the world with an iron fist (and some seriously cool Titan powers). Think of them as the "We Built This City" crew, except their city is a giant prison, and the "city" is actually walls, and...well, you get the point.
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Subjects of Ymir: The Titan-tastic Subset
Now, not all Eldians are created equal. Enter the Subjects of Ymir, a specific group within the Eldian population who inherited a special curse (or, depending on your perspective, a superpower!): the ability to turn into Titans. This "gift" comes courtesy of Ymir Fritz, the first Titan shifter, whose tragic backstory involves love, betrayal, and a whole lot of sand. So, Subjects of Ymir are basically Eldians with an extra helping of Ymir-juice, granting them the dubious pleasure of transforming into giant, naked rage monsters. Fun, right?
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The Nitty-Gritty: What's the Difference?
So, are Eldians and Subjects of Ymir the same potato, just cut differently? Not quite. Think of it like this:
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- Eldians: The broader ethnic group, like saying "Asians."
- Subjects of Ymir: A specific subgroup within Eldians who can turn into Titans, like saying "Japanese people who can summon giant robots." (Yes, we're stretching metaphors here, but roll with it!)
Not All Eldians Are Titan Changers, But All Titan Changers Are Eldians (Except for Maybe...?)
Here's the kicker: not every Eldian can turn into a Titan. Only those with the Ymir-juice in their veins (a.k.a. Subjects of Ymir) have that "pleasure." But wait, there's more! There are some rare exceptions, like the Ackerman and Asian clans, who are Eldian but lack the Titan-shifting ability. It's like they opted out of the Ymir-juice subscription, choosing a life of normalcy (or maybe they just have good taste?).
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The Big Takeaway: Don't Sweat It, Just Enjoy the Ride!
Look, Attack on Titan loves throwing curveballs, and the whole Eldian/Subject of Ymir thing is no exception. But hey, don't let it bog you down. Just remember, Eldians are the people, Subjects of Ymir are the Titan shifters (mostly), and everyone's just trying to survive in a crazy world full of giant, naked rage monsters. As long as you're not accidentally calling Eren a "Subject of Reiner," you're good to go! Now go forth, cadet, and enjoy the wild ride that is Attack on Titan!
P.S. If you're still confused, just blame Zeke. He probably did it on purpose. The guy loves his cryptic messages.
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