Unveiling the Hidden Twist: Eren's Baby's Surprising Role in Attack on Titan Finale
Attack on Titan's finale surprises fans with a heartbreaking moment that subtly introduces Eren's baby, adding a poignant layer of emotion to the series' conclusion
The article contains spoilers for Attack on Titan The Final Chapters Special 2. A particular scene from the finale of Attack on Titan has evoked such strong emotions that it has become increasingly difficult for many to watch again. However, it brings some solace to learn that this poignant scene includes an adorable appearance from a real-life baby.
Attack on Titan viewers may be familiar with Yūki Kaji, known for his role as the voice actor for Eren Yeager, the main protagonist of the series. His distinctive voice can also be recognized in other popular franchises such as One Piece, One Punch Man, Pokémon, and Teasing Master Takagi-San: The Movie. With a career spanning since 2006, Kaji has established himself as a prominent figure in the industry, lending his voice to anime, video games, and live-action features.
In a surprising twist for his fans, it was recently revealed that Kaji's own baby made a cameo appearance in the finale of Attack on Titan. A post on X (formerly Twitter), known as Attack on Fans, shared this interesting detail: "FUN FACT: The sound of the crying baby in the finale is actually Yūki Kaji's child." Additional behind-the-scenes footage showcased how the audio of the baby's cries was synchronized with the corresponding scene in Attack on Titan. This scene is easily recognizable as the heartbreaking sequence depicting a mother's frantic attempt to save her baby moments before both tragically fall to their death. In a desperate act, she passes her baby to the next person in a crowd that is being swept toward the edge of a cliff by a catastrophic event known as the Rumbling, resulting in the demise of everyone involved.
The cameo added a touch of sentimentality to the scene, leaving fans hopeful for the survival of the baby and recognizing the significance of hearing Kaji's own child cry. Kaji shared the audio recording with the production team during the sound editing phase of the baby scene, effectively marking the debut of his baby's voice acting career. This profession seems to have a familial connection, as the baby's mother, Ayana Taketatsu, is a talented actress herself. Kaji and Taketatsu tied the knot in June, shortly after welcoming their first child in November 2022.
Given the intense excitement surrounding the finale, it is likely that fans are still reeling from the hype. Many are expected to revisit the entire series in search of missed plot details and hidden surprises. While Yūki Kaji's portrayal of Eren has come to a close, he continues to be a prominent presence in ongoing franchises, such as lending his voice to the character Shouto Todoroki in the My Hero Academia TV series.
Attack on Titan Final Season: The Final Chapters is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Hulu.
Source: X (formerly Twitter)
Editor's P/S
Attack on Titan's finale was a rollercoaster of emotions for fans, and one of the most heartbreaking moments was the death of a mother and her baby. However, it was later revealed that the baby's cries were actually provided by the voice actor for Eren Yeager, Yūki Kaji's own child. This added a touch of sentimentality to the scene, and it was a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.
It was also interesting to learn that Kaji's wife, Ayana Taketatsu, is also a voice actress. It seems that voice acting is a family affair for the Kajis, and I'm sure their baby will grow up to be a talented voice actor as well.
