Sasha Blouse
Sasha Blouse — affectionately nicknamed "Potato Girl" by fans after an unforgettable scene in episode 3 — is one of the best-loved supporting characters in Attack on Titan. She grew up in the hunting village of Dauper inside Wall Rose, where her family lived off the hunt and the land.
Her defining trait is her obsession with food, which serves as comic relief throughout the series but also stands in for her background: a country girl who was never used to military discipline or abstract ideals, but was thoroughly used to hunger.
As a soldier, though, Sasha is exceptional. Her skill with a bow, her instinct for terrain and her reaction speed make her one of the most valuable scouts in the Survey Corps. She is neither the strongest nor the cleverest, but her practical turn of mind and her persistence make her indispensable.
Her death in season 4, episode 8 was one of the most shocking in the series. She is shot by Gabi Braun aboard the ship back to Paradis. Her last word — "meat" — was both moving and entirely in character. The reaction worldwide was enormous: abuse aimed at Gabi, audiences weeping in cinemas. Proof of how deeply Sasha had lodged in the hearts of fans.
Trivia
- Sasha comes from a hunting village and speaks a dialect in the Japanese dub that marks her out as an outsider.
- Her last word is ‘meat’ in virtually every translation — exactly the impression she made in training.
Quotes
Meat.
Sasha’s last word aboard the airship.
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