This article provides a detailed analysis of the subjective aspect of the offense committed by Reiner Braun – one of the key characters in the anime Attack on Titan. The focus is on the psychological and lega l dimensions of his actions, including motives, the form of guilt (intent or negligence), emotional state, and the influence of external circumstances on decision-making. The study conducts a comparative legal analysis of the criminal legislation of the Russian Federation and Japan, identifying similarities and differences in the interpretation of guilt, sanity, and the degree of responsibility. Special attention is given to the following aspects: Motives and Goals – Examines the internal drivers behind Reiner’s actions (betrayal, duty, peer pressure) and how they might be assessed under criminal law; Form of Guilt – Analyzes whether the character acted with direct or indirect intent or if his actions could be classified as negligence; Influence of Circumstances – Investigates how factors such as coercion, mental state (including dissociation and post-traumatic stress disorder) could mitigate or negate liability; Comparative Jurisprudence – Contrasts the approaches of Russian and Japanese law in qualifying such acts, including possible sanctions and criteria for sanity.
Victoria Pimenova (Wed,) studied this question.