Shingeki No Kyojin Ova - Episode 1 [DIRECT]

The notebook reveals Ilse's struggle after her squad was wiped out. Lost and without a horse or gear, she attempted to flee north. She encountered a Titan that, instead of eating her immediately, bowed and spoke human words, calling her "a subject of Ymir" and "Lady Ymir".

The discovery of the notebook and the evidence that Titans might be sentient changed the Scouts' approach, finally convincing Erwin to allow Titan capture missions. Watch Information Shingeki no Kyojin OVA - Episode 1

This was the first time in the series a "mindless" Titan was shown to have the capacity for speech and complex emotion (reverence). The notebook reveals Ilse's struggle after her squad

Confused and terrified, Ilse attempted to question the Titan about its origins. Her yelling triggered the Titan's aggression, leading it to tear its own face before eventually killing her. She continued writing her observations until her final breath. Key Takeaways & Significance The discovery of the notebook and the evidence