The 'Eren Crying' meme, also known as 'Eren’s Confession' or 'Real Eren,' originates from the final chapter of the Attack on Titan manga released in 2021. In this pivotal scene, the protagonist Eren Yeager breaks his stoic persona to deliver a pathetic, tearful outburst regarding his feelings for Mikasa Ackerman, specifically shouting 'No, I don't want that!' and 'I want her to think about me... for ten years at least!' Fans were initially shocked by the tonal shift, leading the panel to become a viral sensation used to mock character assassinations, selfish romantic possessiveness, or any situation involving an exaggerated emotional breakdown. It serves as the ultimate template for 'cringe' confessions and entitlement in internet culture.