TV-Series
Description
Bertholdt Hoover is a notably tall and slender first-year student at Attack Junior High School, characterized by shaggy dark hair and dark brown eyes. He stands as the tallest in his class and wears the standard male uniform. Quiet and unassuming, he often avoids attention, feeling overshadowed by his more confident friend Reiner Braun. Bertholdt harbors unspoken romantic feelings for Annie Leonhart, frequently gazing at her dreamily or blushing during interactions—a habit noticed by peers like Reiner and Ymir.
He demonstrates talent in die-cutting, crafting intricate designs during a summer festival. When a vendor mistakes Annie for his girlfriend after he gifts her a mask, he blushes and denies the assumption. Despite his shyness, he joins school activities like the dodgeball tournament on Annie's team, sacrificing himself to block a ball aimed at her. He also briefly assists at a chee-burgs stand during the school festival.
Reiner actively encourages Bertholdt to pursue Annie, devising plans that lead to awkward outcomes—such as Bertholdt nervously complimenting the knot on her geta strap. Ymir intervenes by pushing him into situations with Annie and nicknaming him "Mr. Stare-thol." Though Bertholdt expresses a desire to be near Annie, his attempts remain indirect; he invites her to die-cutting at the festival instead of a romantic outing, disappointing Reiner and Ymir.
During Sports Day, Bertholdt reacts to Annie's cheerleader costume with a nosebleed. In the shoulder wars segment, he inadvertently sends opponents flying after stealing their bandanas, later apologizing to upperclassmen. He participates in a test of courage with Reiner, Ymir, Christa, and Sasha; separated from the girls, he and Reiner encounter an endless staircase before crashing into the school gym chased by a cannon.
Academically, he offers to help Sasha Blouse study after overhearing her complain about failing exams, though she fails to notice him, leaving him embarrassed. He is occasionally late to club activities, resulting in disciplinary tasks like cleaning. A flashback reveals him attending a summer festival as a child with Reiner and Annie, reinforcing his long-standing interest in die-cutting and quiet demeanor.
He demonstrates talent in die-cutting, crafting intricate designs during a summer festival. When a vendor mistakes Annie for his girlfriend after he gifts her a mask, he blushes and denies the assumption. Despite his shyness, he joins school activities like the dodgeball tournament on Annie's team, sacrificing himself to block a ball aimed at her. He also briefly assists at a chee-burgs stand during the school festival.
Reiner actively encourages Bertholdt to pursue Annie, devising plans that lead to awkward outcomes—such as Bertholdt nervously complimenting the knot on her geta strap. Ymir intervenes by pushing him into situations with Annie and nicknaming him "Mr. Stare-thol." Though Bertholdt expresses a desire to be near Annie, his attempts remain indirect; he invites her to die-cutting at the festival instead of a romantic outing, disappointing Reiner and Ymir.
During Sports Day, Bertholdt reacts to Annie's cheerleader costume with a nosebleed. In the shoulder wars segment, he inadvertently sends opponents flying after stealing their bandanas, later apologizing to upperclassmen. He participates in a test of courage with Reiner, Ymir, Christa, and Sasha; separated from the girls, he and Reiner encounter an endless staircase before crashing into the school gym chased by a cannon.
Academically, he offers to help Sasha Blouse study after overhearing her complain about failing exams, though she fails to notice him, leaving him embarrassed. He is occasionally late to club activities, resulting in disciplinary tasks like cleaning. A flashback reveals him attending a summer festival as a child with Reiner and Annie, reinforcing his long-standing interest in die-cutting and quiet demeanor.