Armin’s parents were killed while attempting to leave the Walls on a hot-air balloon to explore the outside world.
Armin Arlert, a character from the anime and manga series “Attack on Titan,” lost his parents in a tragic incident. His parents were intellectuals who questioned the restrictive nature of life within the Walls and were eager to learn about the world beyond. They built a hot-air balloon in secret, hoping to go over the Walls and explore the outside world, which was forbidden by the government. Unfortunately, their attempt was discovered, and they were killed by the Military Police’s First Interior Squad, an organization that maintained order within the Walls and suppressed any actions or ideas that could threaten the status quo or the government’s control. This event profoundly affected Armin and contributed to his desire to see the outside world, a dream he shared with his best friends, Eren Yeager and Mikasa Ackerman. Armin’s loss also fueled his determination to fight for freedom and truth, becoming a key motivator in his journey throughout the series.