Hannes
Hannes is a supporting character in the manga and anime series Attack on Titan. He serves as a soldier and later as a captain of the engineering unit within the Garrison Regiment, a military branch dedicated to defending the walls. Initially depicted as a relaxed, heavy-drinking soldier, he shares a deep connection with Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, and Armin Arlert, striving to protect them and restore the peaceful life they once knew.
Overview
Hannes is a supporting character in the manga and anime series Attack on Titan. He serves as a soldier and later as a captain of the engineering unit within the Garrison Regiment, a military branch dedicated to defending the walls. Initially depicted as a relaxed, heavy-drinking soldier, he shares a deep connection with Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, and Armin Arlert, striving to protect them and restore the peaceful life they once knew.
Appearance
Hannes is a man with short blonde hair, golden eyes, and facial hair. He wears the standard uniform of the Garrison Regiment along with three-dimensional maneuver gear and blades.
Personality
Initially easygoing and fond of drinking while on duty, Hannes was accustomed to the long-standing peace inside the walls. Beneath his lazy exterior, however, he is deeply compassionate and fiercely loyal. After experiencing overwhelming fear during a titan attack, his regret fueled a profound transformation, turning him into a responsible, courageous soldier driven to protect others.
Abilities
As a captain of the Garrison Regiment's engineering unit, Hannes possesses leadership capabilities and proficiency in military operations. In combat, he utilizes three-dimensional maneuver gear and twin swords, participating in search operations during suspected breaches and directly engaging titans.
Background
Prior to 845, Hannes owed a debt of gratitude to Dr. Grisha Yeager for saving his wife from an illness. When Shiganshina District was attacked, he attempted to rescue Carla Yeager, but terrifying fear paralyzed him. Following her request, he carried Eren and Mikasa to safety instead. Driven by guilt, he spent the next five years rising to captain of the engineering unit. When Eren was later kidnapped, Hannes joined the pursuit with the Survey Corps, ultimately dying in battle against the same titan he had fled from years before.
Relationships
Hannes feels profound gratitude toward Dr. Grisha Yeager for curing his wife. He acts as a protective, caring adult figure toward Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, and Armin Arlert, watching over them as they grow. His failure to save Carla Yeager during the fall of Shiganshina left him with lasting regret, which motivated his fierce commitment to safeguard her children.
Trivia
Hannes's journey illustrates the contrast between the complacent peacetime garrison life and the grim realities of titan warfare, highlighting his personal growth from a flawed soldier to a heroic figure.