"A Dash of Salt with AJ" podcast logo alongside color artwork from the anime staff: A still-crippled Eren Jaeger rests on a chair, waiting patiently as he did in Liberio. He's still dressed in his disguise as an Eldian Marleyan veteran. His body language is relaxed, but his eyes have an eerie bright-green glow, his expression empty. Behind him menacingly looms the face of the Attack Titan, a similar glow in its eyes. Japanese inscriptions adorn the sides of the image.

87. Part 6 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E10: “A Sound Argument”

I do not for a moment believe that Eren had any seedy intent in his move of grabbing Commander Hange Zoë. Nor do I believe she truly interpreted it that way herself.

"A Dash of Salt with AJ" podcast logo alongside color artwork from the anime staff: A still-crippled Eren Jaeger rests on a chair, waiting patiently as he did in Liberio. He's still dressed in his disguise as an Eldian Marleyan veteran. His body language is relaxed, but his eyes have an eerie bright-green glow, his expression empty. Behind him menacingly looms the face of the Attack Titan, a similar glow in its eyes. Japanese inscriptions adorn the sides of the image.

86. Part 5 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E10: “A Sound Argument”

Why wasn’t Armin considered as a potential successor to Eren’s legacy? We take time to ponder that question, and we finally begin discussing those tension-filled exchanges between Eren and Hange.

"A Dash of Salt with AJ" podcast logo alongside color artwork from the anime staff: A still-crippled Eren Jaeger rests on a chair, waiting patiently as he did in Liberio. He's still dressed in his disguise as an Eldian Marleyan veteran. His body language is relaxed, but his eyes have an eerie bright-green glow, his expression empty. Behind him menacingly looms the face of the Attack Titan, a similar glow in its eyes. Japanese inscriptions adorn the sides of the image.

85. Part 4 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E10: “A Sound Argument”

The efforts to develop Paradis Island’s infrastructure give us a rare glimpse of calm and normalcy, and one member of the team in particular seems right at home. Plus, some extra thoughts on the matter of Hizuru’s oh-so-gracious offer.…

"A Dash of Salt with AJ" podcast logo alongside color artwork from the anime staff: A still-crippled Eren Jaeger rests on a chair, waiting patiently as he did in Liberio. He's still dressed in his disguise as an Eldian Marleyan veteran. His body language is relaxed, but his eyes have an eerie bright-green glow, his expression empty. Behind him menacingly looms the face of the Attack Titan, a similar glow in its eyes. Japanese inscriptions adorn the sides of the image.

82. Reaction to “Attack on Titan,” Season 4, Episode 10: “A Sound Argument”

Appropriate quote to describe my feelings towards both Hizuru and Zeke in this episode? “My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined.”

"A Dash of Salt with AJ" podcast logo alongside color artwork from the anime staff: A still-crippled Eren Jaeger rests on a chair, waiting patiently as he did in Liberio. He's still dressed in his disguise as an Eldian Marleyan veteran. His body language is relaxed, but his eyes have an eerie bright-green glow, his expression empty. Behind him menacingly looms the face of the Attack Titan, a similar glow in its eyes. Japanese inscriptions adorn the sides of the image.

83. Part 2 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E10: “A Sound Argument”

Does our current story about a certain expectant mother really add up? Might the timing and numbering of this episode have special symbolism? And why didn’t Mikasa do more to address a certain question?

"A Dash of Salt with AJ" podcast logo alongside color artwork from the anime staff: A still-crippled Eren Jaeger rests on a chair, waiting patiently as he did in Liberio. He's still dressed in his disguise as an Eldian Marleyan veteran. His body language is relaxed, but his eyes have an eerie bright-green glow, his expression empty. Behind him menacingly looms the face of the Attack Titan, a similar glow in its eyes. Japanese inscriptions adorn the sides of the image.

84. Part 3 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E10: “A Sound Argument”

Why did Eren put his team at the forefront of combat? Has he really changed as much as some folks think? And might those apparent changes actually be less surprising and unusual than they first appear?

Podcast logo alongside screenshot of a freshly scrubbed Eren Jaeger gazes into the mirror in a prison cell back on Paradis, untied long hair dripping water onto his bare shoulders. Because, "Holy fanservice, Batman!" MAPPA legit has him heavy-breathing onto the mirror a frame later, people…gonna have all of us acting up.

81. Part 10 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E9: “Brave Volunteers”

I wrap up my thoughts on MAPPA’s handling of the prison scenes thus far, address a final viewer complaint or two, and share a super-cool insight another user had regarding Onyankopon’s name.

Podcast logo alongside screenshot of a freshly scrubbed Eren Jaeger gazes into the mirror in a prison cell back on Paradis, untied long hair dripping water onto his bare shoulders. Because, "Holy fanservice, Batman!" MAPPA legit has him heavy-breathing onto the mirror a frame later, people…gonna have all of us acting up.

80. Part 9 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E9: “Brave Volunteers”

In this next-to-last part of the reaction, I try to address the complaints folks have about the anime’s handling of that mirror scene. And as it turns out, MAPPA may have given us a neat little touch of symbolism in those gorgeous bonus frames they provided earlier on.

Podcast logo alongside screenshot of a freshly scrubbed Eren Jaeger gazes into the mirror in a prison cell back on Paradis, untied long hair dripping water onto his bare shoulders. Because, "Holy fanservice, Batman!" MAPPA legit has him heavy-breathing onto the mirror a frame later, people…gonna have all of us acting up.

79. Part 8 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E9: “Brave Volunteers”

Eren’s development is subtly showcased, Mikasa’s faith in the mantra he taught her may be beginning to waver, and Armin reveals that he may be in a more perilous position than I had previously thought.…

Podcast logo alongside screenshot of a freshly scrubbed Eren Jaeger gazes into the mirror in a prison cell back on Paradis, untied long hair dripping water onto his bare shoulders. Because, "Holy fanservice, Batman!" MAPPA legit has him heavy-breathing onto the mirror a frame later, people…gonna have all of us acting up.

78. Part 7 of Reaction to “Attack on Titan” S4E9: “Brave Volunteers”

As our fallen soldier returns home and is laid to rest, we look at scenes from her life and death. We also devote some time to other characters and moments highlighted in this episode. Fancy a cup of tea?