Connie Springer
Connie Springer is a central supporting character in Hajime Isayama's manga series Attack on Titan and its various adaptations. Originating from Ragako Village in Wall Rose, he graduated eighth in his class from the 104th Cadet Corps. Although he initially planned to join the Military Police for personal and family reasons, he was persuaded by Eren Yeager's conviction to enlist in the Survey Corps instead. Functioning as a bright, optimistic mood-maker among his peers, Connie serves as a resilient soldier on the front lines throughout the severe conflicts facing humanity.
Overview
Connie Springer is a central supporting character in Hajime Isayama's manga series Attack on Titan and its various adaptations. Originating from Ragako Village in Wall Rose, he graduated eighth in his class from the 104th Cadet Corps. Although he initially planned to join the Military Police for personal and family reasons, he was persuaded by Eren Yeager's conviction to enlist in the Survey Corps instead. Functioning as a bright, optimistic mood-maker among his peers, Connie serves as a resilient soldier on the front lines throughout the severe conflicts facing humanity.
Appearance
Connie is distinguished by his close-cropped buzz cut hair and hazel-gold eyes. In his early mid-teens, he possesses a notably short, compact build, standing at 158 centimeters tall and weighing 58 kilograms. By age nineteen, he undergoes a significant physical growth spurt, reaching a height of 180 centimeters and a weight of 79 kilograms, matching the frame of his male peers. His standard attire consists of the Paradis military uniform, featuring a short brown jacket over a long-sleeved shirt, light-colored trousers, and tall leather boots.
Personality
Self-proclaimed as a genius, Connie is an energetic, upbeat individual who frequently acts as the comic relief among his group. Despite his cheerful demeanor, he is far from intellectually sharp, often misinterpreting battlefield commands and suffering from poor academic marks. Nonetheless, he exhibits strong common sense, high emotional warmth, and deep devotion to his friends. His motivation to join the military stems from a desire to support his family and earn respect despite his small size.
Abilities
Graduating in the top ten of the 104th Cadet Corps, Connie leverages his compact physique to excel in rapid directional changes and tight maneuvers while using Omni-Directional Mobility gear. However, his combat effectiveness is occasionally hindered by his slow tactical comprehension, leading to errors in judgment during engagements. Despite these limitations, he gains extensive combat experience and matures into a core tactical combatant within major Survey Corps operations.
Background
Hailing from Ragako Village, Connie joined the 104th Cadet Corps alongside fellow recruits from Wall Rose. During the military initiation, his mistake of saluting with his right fist over his left chest earned him immediate punishment from Keith Shadis. After witnessing the battle of Trost, he cast aside his desire for a peaceful life in the Military Police to join the Survey Corps. His world was fundamentally shattered when his home village was exposed to Zeke Yeager's spinal fluid gas, causing the residents—including his family—to turn into Titans, leaving his mother trapped atop their home in a paralyzed Titan state.
Relationships
Connie forms a close bond with Sasha Blouse, with whom he shares a rural background and a reputation as the unit's comedic duo. He holds deep admiration for Reiner Braun as a dependable older brother figure during their training days, making Reiner's true identity a painful revelation. His early admiration for Eren Yeager's determination led him into the Survey Corps, though their relationship turns strained following later tragic events. He also shares a strong brotherhood with Jean Kirstein through shared hardship.
Trivia
In official character popularity polls, Connie ranked 17th in the first survey, 24th in the second, and 21st in the third. During his military initiation, his famously inverted salute led to Instructor Keith Shadis physically lifting him into the air by his head.
