Highlights
- Levi Ackerman is strict and somber, with a twisted sense of humor shaped by his tragic experiences. He can be difficult to befriend but values his allies.
- Levi had a turbulent relationship with Kenny Ackerman, who raised him as his own child before abandoning him. Levi cared for Kenny despite the difficulties.
- Eld Gin and Petra Rall were trusted subordinates of Levi, with Eld being a capable leader and Petra earning Levi's respect through her skills. Both had a significant impact on Levi's journey.
Aside from his supreme skill at slaying Titans of all varieties, Levi Ackerman is fairly strict and somber in most of his interactions with other Attack on Titan cast members. He also has a twisted and somewhat morbid sense of humor molded by the harrowing tragedies he has witnessed over the course of his youth and career in the Survey Corps.
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Levi can also be quite foul-mouthed and often taunts his opponents with sarcastic jibes or extremely violent threats, showcasing a darker side to his persona. Despite this, there is a lighter edge to him, marked by his general fussiness and obsession with cleaning. While he can be quite difficult to befriend or even get along with, Levi has made quite a few allies and close comrades whom he holds very dear, even if he may not openly admit it.
10 Kenny Ackerman
The Only Parental Figure He Had
- First Appearance: Season 3, Episode 1
Levi and Kenny had a turbulent relationship, due to the latter's violent and sadistic tendencies, as well as the difficult times they endured in the Underground beneath the city of Mitras. After the death of his sister Kuchel, Kenny swore to raise Levi as his own child and even taught him how to fight and take care of himself.
However, at a certain point, Kenny abandoned Levi, as he felt that he was unfit to be a parent. Although there was some bad blood between the pair, Levi did seem to care for him, as he was the closest thing he had to a real parental figure.
9 Eld Gin
His Second In Command
- First Appearance: Season 1, Episode 9
One of Levi's most trusted subordinates and the Second in Command of the Special Operations Squad in the Survey Corps, Eld Gin was a capable soldier who had accumulated a fair number of Titan kills over several expeditions.
Possessing a strong sense of duty, natural leadership skills, and a firm yet compassionate attitude towards his subordinates, Gin was someone that Levi held in high regard, and the latter often delegated leadership duties or tough decisions to him when the squad had to split up in combat scenarios.
8 Petra Rall
The One Who Devoted Her Life To Him
- First Appearance: Season 1, Episode 9
Handpicked by Levi to join his first Special Operations Squad, Petra Rall was one of the people closest to him at the start of the series, to the point where Levi heavily relied on her while making decisions in difficult situations. Petra's astoundingly high record of involvement in Titan kills further reinforced this, as her extraordinary skill was enough to command Levi's respect.
Her death at the hands of the Female Titan horrified Levi, and he struggled with guilt about his failure to protect her after learning of Petra's desire to follow him from her father.
7 Armin Arlert
From Subordinate To Superior
- First Appearance: Season 1, Episode 1
Armin's relationship with Levi is quite intriguing as it has evolved over several stages as he matured and contributed to the Survey Corps. He was initially intimidated by Levi's presence, but began to understand him better over time. Simultaneously, Levi also began to appreciate Armin's intelligence and tactical acumen, and even provided him with emotional support as they survived countless battles together.
Levi was the one who made the choice to save Armin instead of Erwin Smith after the Operation to Retake Wall Maria, and although both of them harbored doubts about this decision, Levi's faith was finally rewarded at the end of the series.
6 Eren Yeager
A Pupil Turned Enemy
- First Appearance: Season 1, Episode 1
One of the most complex relationships Levi has in the series is the one he shares with Eren. At first, Levi was impressed by Eren's determination, but had little respect for him, and violently threatened Eren to keep him in order. Over time, he grew to trust Eren's judgment and took him under his wing while playing the role of a mentor.
Sadly, Eren's actions in Liberio followed by his activation of The Rumbling left Levi disheartened, as his former subordinate became the perpetrator of a global genocide. In the end, he hardened his resolve and decided to kill Eren, letting go of his attachment despite all the things he wanted to say to him.
5 Mikasa Ackerman
His Only Equal
- First Appearance: Season 1, Episode 1
Mikasa's first encounter with Levi resulted in her developing a deep-seated hatred for him, and she struggled to trust his decisions due to how he brutally beat Eren in a bid to subdue him before the Royal Government of Paradis. She held on to this grudge for quite some time, even as Levi began to act as a sort of mentor to her.
Eventually, Mikasa began to have great faith in Levi, and this sentiment was reciprocated, as the pair learned of their shared bloodline. After Eren went rogue, Levi was instrumental in guiding Mikasa through the final battle, as he recognized that she had become his equal.
4 Isabel Magnolia
Someone He Swore To Protect
- First Appearance: Prologue, Season 1, Episode 0.5A
Isabel grew up alongside Levi and Furlan in the Underground City beneath Mitras, the capital of civilization inside the Walls of Paradis Island. Headstrong, energetic, and outspoken, Isabel regarded Levi as an older brother, and it was shown in the Attack on Titan OVA No Regrets that he also cared for her quite deeply as well.
She took his opinions quite seriously and would sometimes break down whenever he chided her behavior. Levi was extremely protective of her, which made Isabel's death all the more difficult for Levi to process during his first mission beyond the Walls.
3 Furlan Church
His Partner In Crime
- First Appearance: Prologue, Season 1, Episode 0.5A
Calm, level-headed, and focused, Furlan was one of Levi's closest companions during the time they spent growing up in the Underground beneath Mitras. Their first meeting saw Furlan test Levi's strength upon learning of his fearsome reputation in the Underground. He was thoroughly impressed and asked Levi to join his gang, but was met with rejection, which resulted in him allying with Levi instead.
Furlan trusted Levi's judgment above all else and obeyed his orders without question. The two were very good friends, and his death, alongside that of Isabel, sent Levi into a blind rage, where he slaughtered the Titans that had killed them.
2 Hange Zoe
The One Who Always Had His Back
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- First Appearance: Season 1, Episode 1
Despite their constant bickering and poorly concealed jibes, Levi and Hange cared deeply about each other, to the point where Hange nursed him back to health after he was grievously injured by a Thunder Spear in the War for Paradis Arc.
Even though Levi expressed an intense distaste for Hange's obsession with Titan experimentation, as well as their more reckless tendencies, he trusted their judgment without question, and the two often reprimanded one another if either of them took things too far.
1 Erwin Smith
Devoting Their Lives To One Another
- First Appearance: Season 1, Episode 1
Erwin and Levi did not start off on amicable terms, as the former coerced Levi into joining the Survey Corps in spite of his many protests. This animosity soon changed drastically, to the point where Erwin was the only person that Levi trusted unconditionally, and he was prepared to lay down his life for him.
Erwin harbored similar sentiments towards Levi, and despite the latter's rude manner of speech, the two would engage in casual conversation or banter quite often. Levi was the one who convinced Erwin to give up on his dream, and his death at the hands of the Beast Titan haunted Levi for quite some time, due to his repeated failures to fulfill his final promise to his friend.
Attack On Titan
- Release Date
- April 7, 2013
- Studio
- Wit Studio, MAPPA
- Number of Episodes
- 94
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll , Hulu
- Creator
- Hajime Isayama
