Attack on Titan
A dark anime about humanity behind the walls, with one warm moment too: the soldier Sasha simply cannot resist a baked potato.
Attack on Titan is a grim anime about a world enclosed by walls and besieged by giant Titans, but even in such a harsh story there's room for warm, everyday moments. Sasha Braus, a fan-favorite character, is famous for her obsession with food — especially baked potatoes, which became one of the show's biggest memes and a symbol of her simple, life-loving humanity amid dark events. That contrast between the horrors of war and the simple joy of food is an important emotional detail in the series. Here are recipes in the spirit of the anime — simple, rustic, with warmth amid a grim story.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Sasha's potato become such a meme?
Sasha Braus is shown with food in hand throughout the series more than once, and the baked potato scene became especially iconic because of the contrast between her simple joy and the grim events around her — fans loved this detail for its humanity.
What kind of food generally fits the Attack on Titan setting?
The world is inspired by rural European life, so the food is simple: potatoes, bread, stewed meat — the kind of things people in an agrarian society behind the walls might eat.
How do you make baked potato like Sasha's?
Simply bake a whole potato in its skin until soft inside and crispy outside — a simple cooking method that nods to the rustic, unpretentious food shown in the anime.