How Fast Can a Titan Run?

Authors

  • Alex Parry The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester
  • Luke Willcocks The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester

Keywords:

Comic, TV programme, Biomechanics, Gait, Attack on Titan, Anime

Abstract

This paper aims to discuss the limitations on the speed at which an Abnormal Titan from the popular anime Attack on Titan can run. Due to their erratic and inefficient running style, and the sheer size of the creatures – which causes a high air resistance – the velocity of the Titan was found to be 100.39 ms-1. This is realistic in comparison to how they appear in the anime, and reflects that Titans are exceptionally fast, and thus very dangerous enemies.

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How to Cite

Parry, A., & Willcocks, L. (2017). How Fast Can a Titan Run?. Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 6. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/725

Issue

Vol. 6 (2017)

Section

Articles

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