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**Topic:** Analysis of Titan Transformation in the Attack on Titan series
**Key Findings:**
1. **Two Conditions for Titan Transformation:**
* **Physical Pain:** Injuring oneself or feeling hurt (e.g., cutting, biting)
* **Clear Goal:** Having a definitive objective (e.g., protection, destruction, freedom)
2. **Origin of These Conditions:**
* Derived from the story of Ymir Fritz, the first Titan
* **Pain:** Mirroring Ymir's suffering when pierced by arrows
* **Goal:** Reflecting Ymir's desire for **Freedom** when hunted and seeking escape
3. **Analysis of Character Transformations:**
* Examples from Eren, Reiner, and others support these dual conditions
* Exceptions (e.g., not transforming despite injury) are explained by the lack of a clear goal
**Conclusion:**
The analysis provides insight into the mechanics of Titan transformation, highlighting the necessity of both physical pain and a clear goal, rooted in the origin story of Ymir Fritz, the first Titan.
Here are the extracted key facts in short sentences, numbered for reference:
**Warning: Some facts may contain spoilers for the Attack on Titan series**
1. The first appearance of the Colossal Titan was in Episode 1, which led to the destruction of Wall Maria.
2. The first method of transforming into a Titan was shown with Eren, who bit his hand until it bled.
3. Other characters (e.g., Aamir) have also injured themselves to transform into Titans.
4. All observed transformations of the Nine Special Titans' heirs require initial injury or bleeding.
5. However, being injured is not the sole benchmark for transformation, as seen in Eren's transformation without new injuries when his hand was bandaged.
6. Pain is a common factor among all observed transformations of Titan heirs.
7. Experienced Titan heirs (e.g., Reiner) intentionally hurt themselves to feel pain before transforming.
8. Two conditions are necessary for transformation:
* Feeling physical pain (self-inflicted or otherwise)
* Having a clear goal
9. Examples of clear goals before transformation include:
* Eren's desire to destroy Titans that took his freedom
* Satria's intent to protect Armin and Mikasa
* RnB's goal to close a hole in the wall
10. If both conditions are not met, transformation may not occur, even with injury (e.g., Eren's case before fighting Ani).
11. The origin of the requirement for injury before transformation is linked to the first Titan, Ymir, who felt pain all over his body when receiving his powers.
12. The necessity of a clear goal for transformation is tied to Ymir's desire for freedom when he first became a Titan.