Attack On Titan Setting in Germany? Discover Nördlingen's Secrets!

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00:00You know how it is you want to get the key insights, find those cool connections out there,

00:04but maybe without wading through tons of research yourself.

00:08Yeah, exactly. That's what we try to do here.

00:10And today, we're diving into something I find fascinating.

00:14Bridging the gap between, well, a huge anime series and a real world location.

00:20Ah, you're talking about Attack on Titan, right?

00:22Exactly. The big question is, could the incredible walled cities from the show

00:28actually be based on a real town?

00:30It's a really popular fan theory, and it centers on one specific place.

00:34We've got an article digging into it, the town of Nerdlingen in Germany.

00:38Okay, Nerdlingen. So the core idea what this article suggests is that this town in Bavaria

00:43looks uncannily like those cities we see in Attack on Titan.

00:47Precisely. I mean, fans have really latched onto this.

00:50So what's the main similarity then? What jumps out?

00:52Well, the big one is the wall. Nerdlingen is almost perfectly circular,

00:56and it's completely surrounded by this medieval wall you can still walk on.

01:00Wow, completely surrounded.

01:01Yeah, fully intact.

01:03And that kind of complete circular preserved wall is, well, pretty unique in Germany these days.

01:09Which makes the comparison to the anime's cities, you know, built for defense, pretty striking.

01:16Absolutely. It's a very direct visual parallel.

01:18But it's more than just the wall itself, isn't it?

01:21The article mentions the buildings inside.

01:23Right, exactly. Nerdlingen is full of these beautifully kept half-timbered houses.

01:30Ah, okay. The ones with the exposed wood beams.

01:33Yep, that classic style. Timber frames with plaster or brick filling the gaps.

01:38Very common in medieval Europe.

01:40And if you've seen Attack on Titan, that look is instantly familiar.

01:44It's like the signature architecture within the walls. Gives it that old world feel.

01:48It really does. That sort of almost fairy tale appearance.

01:51And the article points out, if you see pictures of Nerdlingen from above...

01:54Aerial views.

01:55Yeah, those aerial shots really show off the circular wall and the layout.

01:59The resemblance to the anime's city plans is, well, quite strong.

02:03So this isn't just some niche theory then. It sounds like people are really noticing this.

02:07Oh, definitely.

02:08The article confirms that Nerdlingen actually gets visitors, fans of the show,

02:13who travel there specifically because of this resemblance.

02:16Really? They make a pilgrimage, basically.

02:17Seems like it. It shows how powerful that visual connection is for people.

02:21That's amazing.

02:22So how does the town itself feel about this? Are they aware?

02:25They are, yeah. And what's interesting is their reaction.

02:28The article mentions Daniel Wissinger from their tourist information office.

02:33Okay.

02:33And he confirms they see visitors, sometimes even in striking costumes, is the phrase he used.

02:40Clearly a nod to cosplay.

02:42Right. So they see the survey corps wandering around.

02:46Apparently. But it sounds like they're really positive about it.

02:49Oh, good. Not annoyed or confused.

02:51Not at all, according to the article.

02:53Wissinger says that while, you know, maybe some older residents aren't familiar with manga,

02:57the tourist information folks are happy to welcome these fans.

03:00That's actually really cool. They see it as a good thing.

03:02Yeah. They view it as a way to connect with a whole new audience.

03:07People who might never have heard of Nerdlingen otherwise.

03:10It's smart, really. Fiction driving tourism.

03:13So the town's leaning into it. They acknowledge the connection.

03:16It seems that way, yes. They're aware and generally positive.

03:21Which is great for the fans going there.

03:22So, if someone does go looking for those Attack on Titan vibes, what should they check out?

03:29Well, the tourist information just suggests soaking in the city's charm, kind of wandering around.

03:34To the dedicated fans.

03:36Oh, definitely the city wall. You have to walk the wall, right? That's central.

03:39Of course. See it from the inside.

03:41And then there's the Daniel Tower. St. Jork's Church Tower. They call it Daniel.

03:45Right. Get a high vantage point.

03:46Exactly. You'd get that panoramic view, see the circular layout, just like in the anime's establishing shots, probably.

03:52Makes sense. And the houses.

03:54Yes. Absolutely. Walk through the streets and look at all those half-timbered houses.

03:58They really create that specific atmosphere fans recognize.

04:02It makes the place feel familiar.

04:04Yeah. I can imagine.

04:05And here's a really nice detail the article mentions.

04:08Up in the tower room, in the Daniel Tower, they've actually set up a special guest book just for Attack on Titan fans.

04:16No way. Seriously.

04:18Yeah. Visitors can leave drawings, messages.

04:20It's a direct way the town is sort of acknowledging and connecting with that fan base.

04:24That's fantastic. What a great touch.

04:27It really is.

04:27And, you know, beyond Nerdlingen itself, the article also touches briefly on other German connections in the anime.

04:35Oh, right. Yeah. Like there's German text sometimes, isn't there? In the intros.

04:39Mm-hmm. Exactly. That always felt intentional.

04:42And the character names, too.

04:44Good point. So many characters have German-sounding names. Aaron Jaeger, Rainer Braun. The list goes on.

04:51It does add up, doesn't it?

04:52It does. Now, none of this, on its own, proves Nerdlingen was the direct model.

04:56Yeah.

04:56But you combine the names, the text, and those really strong visual links.

05:01It builds a pretty compelling case for some kind of German influence, at the very least.

05:05I'd say so. It certainly paints a picture.

05:07Now, we do need to be clear, though. The article stresses this point. Hajime Izayama, the creator...

05:13Right.

05:14He's never actually come out and said, yes, Nerdlingen was my inspiration.

05:18No, he hasn't. That's a crucial piece.

05:21As convincing as the similarities are, and as much as fans visit the town because of them, it's still officially a fan theory.

05:29No official word from the source. Got it.

05:31Exactly. We don't have that direct confirmation.

05:34Okay, so let's recap, then. We have Nerdlingen, this unique, circular town in Germany, with its complete medieval wall.

05:41Check.

05:41And lots of half-timbered houses inside, looking very much like the cities in Attack on Titan.

05:46Visually, a strong match.

05:49Strong enough that fans visit specifically for that reason.

05:52Right. And the town knows it and welcomes it.

05:54Yeah. They even point out key spots like the wall and the Daniel Tower and have that cool guest book.

05:59A nice touch, definitely.

06:00Plus, you've got other hints in the show, like German text and character names, adding to the potential connection.

06:06Little bits of supporting evidence, perhaps?

06:08But, and it's a big but no official confirmation from Izaima himself.

06:12Still technically a theory, yeah. But a very persuasive one for many people.

06:16It really is a fascinating example of how these connections get made, isn't it? Between a real place and a fictional world.

06:22Absolutely. And how fans can be so observant to spot these things.

06:25It kind of makes you wonder, you know, what other fictional places might have real world counterparts we just haven't noticed yet.

06:33Mm, that's a great question. How often does reality inspire fantasy in ways we don't even realize?

06:39And does finding out about a possible link like this change how you see the anime or how you see the real place?

06:46It adds another layer, I think. It enriches both, potentially. Makes you look a bit closer.

06:51Definitely. So, for everyone listening, if your curiosity is sparked, seriously, search online for images of Nerdlingen.

06:59Especially the aerial shots.

07:01Oh yeah, do that.

07:02Put them side by side with shots from Attack on Titan. See what you think.

07:05The resemblance is. Well, you'll see.

07:09It's pretty hard to ignore once you see it.

07:11Indeed. Well, thanks for digging into this fascinating link with us today.

07:15My pleasure. Always interesting to explore these connections.

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