Isayama Based Reiner’s Armored Titan on Brock Lesnar
In Attack on Titan, the powerful design of Reiner Braun’s Armored Titan was directly inspired by WWE and UFC star Brock Lesnar. Series creator Hajime Isayama revealed in interviews and blog posts that he modeled the Titan’s bulky, muscular build—especially its broad shoulders and neck—after Lesnar’s physique :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
This creative choice gives the Armored Titan a strikingly intimidating presence, matching Reiner’s role as a fearsome warrior. Fans have noted similarities in build and fighting style while Reddit discussions call it a "Titan suplex" in homage to Lesnar’s signature moves :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. It shows how Isayama drew from real-world fighters to create wrestling‑like intensity in Titan combat. The result is a character design that blends realism and monstrous strength, enhancing the impact of Reiner’s Titan form.
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