𖦹 ｡°⋆✮ Levi Ackerman✮⋆˚｡𖦹

JAPANESE RŌMAJI Rivai Akkāman NICKNAME "Humanity's Strongest Soldier" (人類最強の兵士 Jinrui Saikyō no Heishi?) BIRTH December 25 AGE 30+ GENDER Male SPECIES Human STATUS Alive HEIGHT 160 cm WEIGHT 65 kg OCCUPATION Criminal (formerly) Soldier (formerly) AFFILIATION Survey Corps RANGE Captain GRADE A++ FAMILY Ackerman Family Kuchel Ackerman (mother - deceased) Kenny Ackerman (uncle - deceased) Great-grandfather (deceased) Mikasa Ackerman (distant relative) Mr. Ackerman (distant relative - deceased) ARMS 3-Dimensional Maneuvers Equipment Lightning Blades Lance Levi Ackerman (リヴァイ・アッカーマン, Rivai Akkāman?), also known as Captain Levi (リヴァイ兵長, Rivai Heichō?), is the Squad Captain (兵士長, Heishichō?, lit. "Soldier Leader") of the Survey Corps' special operations squad and is known as "humanity's strongest soldier".

He is short, thin, yet flexible, which gives him an advantage when using the Three-Dimensional Maneuvering Gear, allowing him to be faster and more agile. His hair is black, short, and straight, with the temples and nape shaved (like many male characters). His eyes are small, thin, and blue-gray. He is characterized by his permanent, skeptical expression, which seems unchanging. He has frequently been seen wearing the standard military uniform, which on expeditions is worn under the green Survey Corps jacket. When forced to rest due to his ankle injury, he wore a black suit and tie. Notably, he wears casual attire consisting of a green shirt and jeans. He lost his right eye and three fingers on his left hand after being hit at point-blank range by Zeke Jaeger with a Lightning Lance, which also left him with a scar running from his chin to his forehead, on the right side of his face.

Levi is a serious person, with a firm character and clear ideas. He has a great respect for discipline and is a recruit with enormous potential to be a leader, as his orders are always clear and precise, with no one daring to question his authority. His seriousness and coldness convey this kind of respect, especially this first factor, as he is a man of few words who rarely expresses his feelings. He is fully aware of the responsibility that comes with leading a group of soldiers, and that depending on the nature of his orders, it can lead to certain death. His expression oscillates between seriousness and neutrality, and it is very rare to see him smile. However, that doesn't mean he doesn't feel anything. It's true that he isn't the most emotional person on the planet, but that doesn't excuse him from being insensitive and empathetic. He cares about his comrades and those in whom he has placed his trust. He tries to do everything possible to protect them and always considers his actions, trying to cause as little harm as possible. However, being a leader, he shouldn't openly show these feelings, so he hides everything behind a serious and somewhat distant expression. He doesn't let words flatter him, preferring to be guided by actions rather than false promises. He's somewhat distrustful of strangers, but once they gain his trust, they become someone he holds in high regard, even if they aren't someone he flatters with words. He's small, but despite this, he displays the mind and maturity of an adult, as well as the cunning of a soldier who has endured all kinds of adversity. It's easy to anger him, but very difficult to make him lose his temper. He has just the right amount of patience and always seems to have the right word for every situation.

He tends to get annoyed by trivial things, such as boos from the crowd, loud voices, and, above all, reckless actions. He has very little patience with these people and usually ignores them or gives them warning glances to correct their behavior. He is quite a perfectionist and has an unhealthy obsession with order and cleanliness, even being called "clean freak" by Hange Zoë.

3D Maneuvering Equipment: Levi is a genius in the use of 3D Maneuvers. Many civilians have commented that he is as powerful as 100 soldiers combined. Unlike other soldiers, he uses his two sabers in a different way than the traditional one: the left one points upwards and the right one downwards, forming a complete diagonal circle. When propelled by the gas and spun, it allows him to deliver multiple effective slashes to his target at high speed. His skill is such that he managed to disable Annie Leonhart in her Titan form (a 14-meter Titan) with great effort. Intelligence: In addition to his great skill with the 3D Maneuvering Equipment, he is considered a genius; someone who knows how to make decisions under pressure and not panic, capable of analyzing the situation and finding a solution that has saved him and his companions from danger on several occasions. He also possesses great mental capacity and determination. Physical: Despite his small stature, Levi stands out for his extraordinary physical strength and great skill in hand-to-hand combat. He has used it many times to get what he wants through torture, an example of which was the torture of Djel Sanes, where he was able to knock out several of his teeth with one blow, or the beating he gave a Central Military Police officer, where he was able to break his jaw with one kick.

Battle Skill 11/10 Initiative 10/10 Strategy 9/10 Teamwork 7/10 Cleanliness 10/10

Eren Jaeger: Levi inspires great respect in Eren. At first, he treated him like scum due to his Titan power. Upon getting to know him better, Levi began to treat Eren like he does most others: with respect and coldness. However, Levi also becomes a mentor and guide to Eren, understanding the young man's great potential and what he is capable of, and offers him advice in his moments of doubt. From then on, he sees him as a gateway to freedom for humanity. Hange Zoë: Levi met Hange during his first expedition as part of the Survey Corps. He disliked Levi upon meeting her, but their relationship improved over the years. As the story progresses, Levi and Hange get along better, although Levi resents Hange for her obsession with capturing Titans and dislikes her recklessness. Levi becomes increasingly familiar with Hange, being able to reprimand her when she gets carried away. After years of working side by side, the two share a strong bond of trust, and Levi doesn't doubt any theories she may have about the Titans, though he may not enjoy learning about them. Mikasa Ackerman: Mikasa held a grudge against Levi for how he treated Eren at the trial, however, their relationship took a turn when he helped save Eren when he was captured by the Female Titan. Levi expressed understanding towards her. Erwin Smith: Upon first meeting, their relationship was not initially friendly, after being captured and blackmailed by Erwin to join the Survey Corps, Levi wanted to kill him because he held a grudge, but later decided to let go of his revenge. Eventually, Levi became one of the few people she would put her trust in.

Before the Battle to reclaim Shiganshina, Erwin gave Levi the scalpel containing the Titan Serum, trusting that when the time came, he would make the right decision. At the climax of the Battle of Shiganshina, Levi convinced Erwin to sacrifice himself to ensure victory, and mid-conversation, he promised Erwin that he would kill the Beast Titan. Despite achieving victory, Levi grew frustrated and upset that he was unable to keep his promise to Erwin, and when it came to choosing who to revive with the serum, he decided to let his Commander rest in peace. Four years later, Levi shows that he has not forgotten his promise to Erwin and his intention to kill Zeke Jaeger. During the battle against Eren at the Rumbling, Levi killed Zeke after he "revived" upon leaving the Ways, finally being able to keep his promise to Erwin. Kenny Ackerman: Kenny was Levi's uncle and, after Kuchel's death, took the boy in and taught him how to defend himself from the dangers lurking in the underground city. Ackerman abandoned his nephew before joining the Survey Corps. Kenny has stated that Levi is his "pride and joy", despite the two growing to hate each other. Zeke Jaeger: As the leader of the Warrior unit, Zeke is perhaps Levi's greatest enemy. During the Battle of Shiganshina District, Zeke severely wounded Levi, who subsequently ordered his Titans to kill the captain. The Warrior leader expressed shock and fear that Levi had not only killed the Titans but also managed to track him to their location, and decided to flee the scene rather than confront him again. Four years later, the two establish a truce as part of an alliance between the rebels led by Zeke and the Survey Corps, although this does not mean that their mutual hatred has disappeared, since Levi has shown that he still distrusts Zeke's intentions.

While being watched, Zeke used his power to transform anyone who drank a specific wine into Titans. After a second confrontation, Levi defeated him, leaving him severely injured and taking him hostage, also implanting a Lightning Lance in him to prevent him from moving. However, Zeke activated the Lance and caused an explosion that severely injured Levi, leaving Zeke on the verge of death, but he survived. During the confrontation at the Rumble, after Zeke managed to escape the Roads, Levi decapitated him without hesitation, killing him instantly.

Duran: After shooting Kenny in a bar, Levi threw a chair through the back window to confuse the Central Military Police soldiers and, in a swift movement, used the grappling hook of his 3D maneuver gear to pierce Duran's neck, whose corpse was then used by Levi as a shield against enemy bullets. Various members of the Anti-Human Suppression Squad: Levi used the blades of his 3D maneuver gear to kill around a dozen of Kenny's subordinates, both during their encounter at the bar and at the Reiss Chapel during the rescue of Eren and Historia. Zeke Jaeger: During the final fight against Eren during the Rumbling, Zeke managed to escape the Trails thanks to the help of the former wielders of the Titan powers. After escaping and "reviving", Levi took advantage of his carelessness and quickly cut off his head, killing him instantly. Indirectly: Erwin Smith: Driven by his personal feelings and believing that Erwin did not deserve to return to Hell, Levi lets the Survey Corps commander die after deciding to inject Armin with the Titan Serum. Bertolt Hoover: Levi injected Armin with the serum to turn him into a Titan and save him from death. Armin then heads to Bertolt (who was immobilized) and devours him, thus acquiring his Titan powers.

According to Hange, Levi is good at everything except cooking. He is given the literal title of "Soldier Leader" (兵士長, Heishichō) in the Survey Corps. This title is usually shortened and translated to "Captain" (兵长, Heichō). This nickname was coined by the soldiers who follow him on missions. It was revealed that Levi smiles whenever he sees a new cleaning product (which could indicate that he suffers from a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder [OCD]). Levi's age has not yet been revealed, but as Hajime Isayama mentioned in an interview, Levi is "surprisingly old", but declined to give an exact answer. However, he later stated that Levi is "over 30 years old". Isayama was later interviewed in February 2016, and when asked about Levi's age, he replied that he was "close to thirty". However, Marina Inoue (Armin Arlert's voice actress) clarified that Isayama made a mistake due to nervousness, and Arlert asked her to correct him, clarifying that Levi is actually in his early thirties. This statement was confirmed in the Attack on Titan answer key. His name is inspired by a character in the American documentary Jesus Camp. The name Levi is of Hebrew origin and means "to be united" or "to feel affection"; in the Bible, he is one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel). Levi is also a diminutive of the Hungarian name "Levente", meaning "existing" (of Slavic origin). His height, some features of his clothing, and small details of his attitude were inspired by the character Rorschach, from the famous comic Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Levi's short stature was inspired by General Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune's childhood name), the popular character Astro Boy, and Kyuzo from the 1954 film Seven Samurai.

Isayama has stated that if he could tell Levi one thing, it would be "Go to sleep quickly," as he suffers from brief bouts of insomnia. Furthermore, Levi does not change his clothes before sleeping. Instead of sleeping in a bed, he usually sleeps in his chair. From his perspective, Eren is the best at cleaning. Levi belongs to the A blood type. Levi knew that Auruo Brossard imitated him, and he found it quite annoying. Levi showers for three minutes in combat. His alcohol tolerance is quite good; more specifically, he does not get drunk. Living in the Underground City amidst unsanitary conditions during his youth, Levi longed to have a clean house. This could be the reason for his obsession with cleanliness. Levi considers the new equipment used by recruits who join the Scout Corps to be "young people's stuff," which is why he still wears traditional military equipment.