Highlights
- Charismatic leaders in Attack on Titan, like Eren Yeager and Historia Reiss, possess speaking skills and other qualities that make them appealing to both characters and fans alike.
- Commander Dot Pixis is not only an eccentric and well-liked character, but also an effective leader who uses his charisma to inspire his soldiers.
- Characters like Grisha Yeager and Hange Zoe prove that charisma is essential for survival and achieving goals, inspiring others to believe in their cause and follow them.
Anime is full of charismatic characters, and Attack on Titan is no different in this regard, with charismatic leaders who use their influence for both good and evil. Charismatic individuals are able to inspire others to their cause with an irresistible and compelling charm.
They tend to have fantastic speaking skills and other characteristics that make them appealing to both the other characters in the universe, and the fans watching at home. Some of the charismatic characters in Attack on Titan exude their charisma innately, whereas others wield it with intent.
7 Eren Yeager
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While Eren Yeager may not have always been the most charismatic child growing up in the Shiganshina District, over the years he matured into a young man who knows he must possess certain skills of leadership, including charisma.
With many charismatic mentors during his time in the Survey Corp, and after undergoing many events where his current lack of charisma cost him, Eren soon saw the way to draw people to his cause. This is exactly what he was able to do with forming the Yeagerists, appealing to like-minded individuals.
6 Historia Reiss
Historia Reiss who was first introduced as Krista Lenz was one of the most popular trainees in the 104th Training Corps, possessing natural charisma as well as good looks. Historia's kindness and compassion are likely what makes people like her so much.
As Queen, she understood her role of uniting the people of Paradis Island, asking permission to perform the final blow to Rod Reiss's Titan, knowing that such a moment would cement her as a figure to get behind. At her coronation, she was incredibly dignified, taking on a noble manner that compelled the people to believe in her.
5 Dot Pixis
Commander Dot Pixis is a thoroughly eccentric man which, at the very least, makes him well-liked among Attack on Titan fans, but when things get serious, he is also an incredibly effective leader. Not only is he a brilliant strategist, but he is also able to wield his charisma in order to put steel into the hearts of his soldiers.
His speech during the struggle for Trost District is an overwhelming success, managing to convince his soldiers that Eren Yeager's Titan plan, and he even manages to rouse the hearts of deserters. Without Pixis' overwhelming charisma, Trost District would undoubtedly have been lost.
4 Grisha Yeager
In both of his lives, Grisha Yeager had to be charismatic in order to survive and achieve his goals. In Marley, he was part of the Eldian Restorationists movement, and thus needed to convince others of their cause and to keep going. His passion and charisma helped him convince his own wife and son to help the cause, in spite of the risks.
Inside the Walls of Paradis Island, Grisha had to lie to everyone at first and simply convince them he was just a great doctor who wanted to help. However, by this point, the regret of what had happened to his previous family and how he had used them made his feelings towards his new family and other people genuine. Without charisma, Grisha Yeager would never have been able to achieve all that he did.
3 Hange Zoe
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Hange Zoe is one of the most eccentric characters in Attack on Titan, but despite being a bit of an oddity, she is extremely likable and is able to inspire in her own way. She is also able to take on a more authoritative role when necessary, as showcased when she took over from Erwin Smith as commander of the Survey Corps.
Her joy for life, and even for the titans she researches, is passed down to others and the fact that she stays so positive in the face of adversity inspires her subordinates to follow her no matter what.
2 Willy Tybur
Willy Tybur is one of the most interesting side characters in Attack on Titan and in his short time on screen, he came across as one of the most charismatic individuals in the entire anime. In his speech to the people of Marley and the rest of the world, Willy Tybur instantly convinced his audience of the severity of his words, speaking in an authoritative and eloquent voice.
He preached unity against the potential threat of a rumbling from Paradis Island and seems to have succeeded before his untimely death. The fact that he was a mostly reclusive figure with few public appearances, added a certain amount of intrigue that compelled people to listen to him.
1 Erwin Smith
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When it comes to the most charismatic character in Attack on Titan, there is no doubt that the 13th commander of the Survey Corps, Erwin Smith, claims the top spot. He is a natural leader with stoic attributes that give his soldiers no doubts about his sincerity.
When Eren and his fellow recruits are first introduced to Erwin Smith, he instantly convinces them to sacrifice their hearts with his speech, and his presence and authority are immediately felt. Erwin Smith, however, is best known for his last speech, inspiring his soldiers to ride to their deaths with him. Despite the situation, he manages to compel them to follow him and die with honor and rage.