This article is about the 10th episode of the Attack on Titan anime. For the manga chapter of the same name, see Response.
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If we combine his Titan ability with our own remaining manpower, we can retake this city! For humanity's glory, in what little time I have left to live, I will continue to advocate his strategic value! | 
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| — Armin advocates for Eren's survival | ||
Response: The Struggle for Trost, Part 6 (応える ―トロスト区攻防戦⑥― Kotaeru -Torosuto-ku Kōbōsen (6)-?) is the 10th episode of the 1st season and the 10th episode overall of the Attack on Titan anime, produced by Wit Studio and Production I.G.
Overview
Eren's sudden transformation comes as a shock to both the Garrison and his fellow cadets. Armin decides to put his life on the line and argue for Eren's sake before the captain, but the man is unmoved. However, the confrontation is resolved with the arrival of Commander Pyxis, who desires to follow the plan which Armin has devised to seal the breach in Wall Rose.
Summary
Marco stops Daz
Inside the Walls, the soldiers are put on stand by. One of them, Daz, tells Marco that he is unable to fight anymore, as his comrades were devoured right in front of him while he was just happy not to end up like them. However, knowing that he might be the next one to die, he takes out his sword in an attempt to end everything, but Marco stops him. In an attempt to calm him down, he points out Sasha and her struggles, but she screams in agony, complaining of a stomach ache, and asking to go to the infirmary.
Hearing the commotion, Jean Kirschtein is being questioned by Christa and Ymir of Eren and Mikasa's whereabouts. Jean says he is not permitted to disclose this information under orders from the Garrison Regiment; he thinks it is wise to not reveal Eren's secret as the news would spread among the soldiers and cause panic. At that moment exactly, a cannon shot is heard, and after finding out that it came from inside Wall Rose, Reiner, Bertholdt and Annie rush to the Wall, followed by Jean.
Woermann and Rico witness Eren's powers
Protected by the skeleton of Eren's partial Titan transformation, Mikasa and Armin silently watch as the Titan attempts to move, which disturbs Captain Kitz Woermann further. He orders the soldiers to stand by and prepare the cannon a second shot. Inside the Titan, Eren comes to his senses and gets out, surprised to see a figure of a Titan in front of him. Wasting no time, approaches Mikasa and Armin as the Titan starts evaporating. Eren also theorizes that his form was incomplete because he was only focused on stopping the cannonball. He states he now has two plans to escape. He explains his first plan: to become a fully-formed Titan and return to Wall Maria. He tells them that the basement of his house is an answer to everything and states that from now on, he must work alone, but Mikasa takes offense to this. While they quarrel, Armin ponders their predicament. Then he remembers that Eren and Mikasa always fought, for him and thinks to himself that even in the end, he acts as a coward.
Armin realizes he is not a burden
However, Eren then reveals the second plan. If Armin thinks he will be able to persuade the Stationary Guard that he is mankind's ally, Eren will stay. Armin is confused as to why they would rely on him, when Eren states that if he had not told Hannes to go after them, they would have been devoured by Titans five years ago. Upon realization that Eren and Mikasa never thought of him as a burden, Armin decides to follow the plan, claiming that he will convince them, just as the cannon is loaded.
Armin walks out of the smoke and faces Woermann, and the rest of the soldiers. He tries to convince them that Eren is not an enemy of mankind. He argues that back then, all soldiers could see Eren fighting the Titans and that the Titans viewed Eren as a prey. However, Woermann, overwhelmed with fear, refuses to believe this and orders the soldiers to be ready for an attack.
Armin's honest speech
Refusing to give in, Armin salutes, and, for one last time, asks for permission to explain Eren's strategic importance, as they may even be able to recapture Trost with Eren's powers. Ian Dietrcih tells Woermann that Armin's plan should be considered, but Woermann refuses to listen and attempts to give a signal for the cannon, but is stopped by Commander Dot Pyxis. Pyxis orders him to stand down, saying that he would like to listen to what Eren and others have to say. He then orders Woermann to organize the reinforcements.
Pyxis questions Eren
Pyxis is then introduced as a man entrusted with complete authority over the key area of mankind's defenses. On top of the Wall, he listens to Eren and others, asking Armin if he genuinely meant what he said or if it was just to save his life. Armin replies that it was both; he explains about the boulder in the middle of the city and that if Eren can carry the boulder over to the gate and seal the breach, the Titan advance will be halted. Pyxis asks Eren whether he will agree on using his powers to move the boulder and block the hole in the gate. Eren states that he does not yet understand his new abilities, nor may he be able to control them. Pyxis rephrases the question, asking him if he is willing to attempt it. Looking behind himself, Eren witnesses the area that would be lost if the gate were to fall and ultimately agrees with the plan.
Currently Publicly Available Information
Yeast
A special yeast made only within Wall Sina keeps fodder, wheat, beans, and other items from spoiling for a long time when placed in storerooms or tents.
By seeding storage caches with this yeast along supply lines, humanity prepares to retake Wall Maria.
Characters in order of appearance
Cast
Japanese
- Yuki Kaji as Eren Jaeger
- Yui Ishikawa as Mikasa Ackermann
- Marina Inoue as Armin Arlelt
- Masahiko Tanaka as Dot Pyxis
- Kishō Taniyama as Jean Kirschtein
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Reiner Braun
- Tomoyuki Shimura as Kitz Woermann
- Yū Kobayashi as Sasha Braus
- Ryōta Ōsaka as Marco Bodt
- Yūya Murakami as Ian Dietrich
- Shūhei Takubo as Daz
- Michiko Kaiden as Rico Brzenska
- Shigeyuki Susaki as Soldier
- Kazuhiro Fusegawa as Soldier
- Nobuyori Sagara as Soldier
- Taketo Yamamoto as Soldier
- Yoshihito Sasaki as Soldier
English
- Bryce Papenbrook as Eren Jaeger
- Trina Nishimura as Mikasa Ackermann
- Josh Grelle as Armin Arlelt
- R. Bruce Elliott as Dot Pyxis
- Mike McFarland as Jean Kirschtein
- Robert McCollum as Reiner Braun
- Christopher Sabat as Kitz Woermann
- Ashly Burch as Sasha Braus
- Austin Tindle as Marco Bodt
- Scott Freeman as Ian Dietrich
- Brad Venable as Daz
- Morgan Garrett as Rico Brzenska
- Lauren Landa as Annie
- Josh Grelle as Narrator
- Additional Voices
- Chris Cason
- Matt Woldt
- Tyler Walker
- Aaron Dismuke
- Clay Wheeler
- James Chandler
- Matthew Ham
- Stephen Sanders
- Leah Clark
- Michelle Rojas
- Tyson Rinehart
Soundtrack
- Opening narration - ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn
- The troops' morale is falling - 凸】♀】♂】←巨人
- Eren wonders why his father never revealed what he knew to humanity - 進撃pf20130218巨人 2nd part
- Armin loses confidence in himself - eye-water
- With his friends' encouragement, Armin finds his resolve - Vogel im Käfig
- Commander Pyxis surveys the situation - XL-TT
- Eren confirms his resolve to Commander Pyxis - E・M・A 2nd part