Synopsis
Ilse's Notebook: A Record of a Scout's Final Days During the 49th expedition of the Survey Corps, Hange Zoë becomes so desperate to capture a Titan specimen that they disobey Commander Erwin Smith's orders and pursue a creature spotted in a nearby forest alone. Despite the danger, Hange confronts the Titan and attempts to question it, but the entity behaves strangely, fleeing deep into the woods with Hange in hot pursuit. There, Hange uncovers the remains of former scout Ilse Langnar. Among the belongings found is a diary detailing Ilse's final moments, offering vital data for Titan research. A Sudden Visitor: The Burden of Youthful Ambition Jean Kirstein hopes to escape his mundane life and domineering mother by joining the military, aiming for the Military Police to secure a comfortable, low-stress existence. However, his time in the 104th Training Corps does not match these expectations. Frustrated by having his accomplishments stolen and mocked by fellow cadets, Jean challenges his comrade Sasha Blouse to a duel to settle who is truly stronger. The result of this confrontation remains unknown. Through Adversity The 104th Training Corps receives orders to ride horses through the forest, ostensibly to test their vigilance in a peaceful environment. Yet, the exercise fails to command their full attention, creating tension within the group, particularly under Marco Bott's leadership. While some cadets focus on the mission, others choose to slack off and seek their own amusement. Suddenly, an unexpected threat emerges, catching the squad completely off guard.
Background
The first Shingeki no Kyojin OVA, Ilse no Techou, is adapted from a side-story in the 5th volume of the Shingeki no Kyojin manga. The second, Totsuzen no Raihousha, is an original story that utilizes the comedic previews found at the end of the manga's volumes. The third is an anime-original story. Ilse no Techou was scheduled to be bundled with the 11th limited-edition manga volume on August 9, but the disc was delayed 4 months. The 11th special-edition manga volume bundled a sticker and 3D card instead of the OVA.
