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Levi Ackerman, squad captain of the Survey Corps' Special Operations Squad, holds the title of humanity's strongest soldier due to unmatched combat prowess. He has short, straight black hair in an undercut, narrow steel blue or dull gray eyes ringed with dark circles, a deceptively youthful face, and a short, muscular build honed by extensive omni-directional mobility gear use. Facial scars mark him, and he lost his right index and middle fingers in a Thunder Spear blast; later injuries from the Battle of Heaven and Earth confined him to a wheelchair. His standard attire is the Survey Corps uniform with a light gray shirt and white ascot, though he discards the ascot after the coup d'état. An obsession with cleanliness defines him, leading him to wipe blood from blades mid-fight and maintain spotless surroundings, though he readily ignores this compulsion when necessary.
Born in the Underground City to Kuchel Ackerman, a prostitute who died young, Levi was raised by his uncle, Kenny Ackerman. Kenny imparted survival skills, knife combat, and violence before abandoning him, confident Levi could survive alone. Levi later formed a gang with Furlan Church and Isabel Magnolia, utilizing stolen maneuver gear for thefts. A surface politician offered them citizenship in exchange for stealing documents from Survey Corps officer Erwin Smith. Captured by Erwin during the mission, the trio gained clemency by joining the Survey Corps. Furlan and Isabel perished in a Titan attack during a surface expedition rainstorm. Their deaths cemented Levi's dedication to the Corps, carrying their memory forward.
Levi maintains a cold, abrasive demeanor, rarely displaying emotion and frequently employing blunt, vulgar, or insulting language. He openly disdains authority figures except for those he respects, like Erwin Smith, whose leadership and vision he follows without question. His moral code prioritizes preserving human life, causing him significant anguish upon discovering Titans were once human. He deeply values his subordinates' welfare, visibly grieving their deaths, as when his entire Special Operations Squad fell to the Female Titan. Despite this loyalty, he shows no mercy to enemies, exhibiting sadistic tendencies during interrogations or confrontations with perceived threats to humanity, such as the Female Titan or Zeke Yeager.
Levi often operates solo within the Survey Corps, achieving numerous Titan kills alone while delegating tasks to subordinates. He rejects strict hierarchy, encouraging his squad to exercise independent judgment to prevent fatal errors. Past trauma shapes his decisions, like advising Eren Jaeger to "choose whichever you'll regret least" in the Forest of Giant Trees – reflecting his own choice to trust the Corps during Furlan and Isabel's final mission. Similarly, choosing to save Armin Arlert over Erwin during the battle for Wall Maria was partly influenced by witnessing Eren, Armin, and Mikasa's bond, reminiscent of his lost friends.
Later, Levi confronts his uncle Kenny during the coup d'état, learning of their shared Ackerman heritage and receiving a Titan serum syringe from Kenny before his death. Severely injured by Zeke Yeager's Thunder Spear, Levi survives thanks to Hange Zoë's intervention. He recovers to pursue his vow to kill Zeke. During the final battle against Eren Jaeger, he sustains further injuries but aids in halting the Rumbling. Subsequently, he becomes guardian to Gabi Braun and Falco Grice, finding purpose in mentoring them and honoring fallen comrades through rituals like tea drinking – a practice tied to his mother's memory and a childhood incident where a broken teacup handle led him to hold cups by their rims.
Born in the Underground City to Kuchel Ackerman, a prostitute who died young, Levi was raised by his uncle, Kenny Ackerman. Kenny imparted survival skills, knife combat, and violence before abandoning him, confident Levi could survive alone. Levi later formed a gang with Furlan Church and Isabel Magnolia, utilizing stolen maneuver gear for thefts. A surface politician offered them citizenship in exchange for stealing documents from Survey Corps officer Erwin Smith. Captured by Erwin during the mission, the trio gained clemency by joining the Survey Corps. Furlan and Isabel perished in a Titan attack during a surface expedition rainstorm. Their deaths cemented Levi's dedication to the Corps, carrying their memory forward.
Levi maintains a cold, abrasive demeanor, rarely displaying emotion and frequently employing blunt, vulgar, or insulting language. He openly disdains authority figures except for those he respects, like Erwin Smith, whose leadership and vision he follows without question. His moral code prioritizes preserving human life, causing him significant anguish upon discovering Titans were once human. He deeply values his subordinates' welfare, visibly grieving their deaths, as when his entire Special Operations Squad fell to the Female Titan. Despite this loyalty, he shows no mercy to enemies, exhibiting sadistic tendencies during interrogations or confrontations with perceived threats to humanity, such as the Female Titan or Zeke Yeager.
Levi often operates solo within the Survey Corps, achieving numerous Titan kills alone while delegating tasks to subordinates. He rejects strict hierarchy, encouraging his squad to exercise independent judgment to prevent fatal errors. Past trauma shapes his decisions, like advising Eren Jaeger to "choose whichever you'll regret least" in the Forest of Giant Trees – reflecting his own choice to trust the Corps during Furlan and Isabel's final mission. Similarly, choosing to save Armin Arlert over Erwin during the battle for Wall Maria was partly influenced by witnessing Eren, Armin, and Mikasa's bond, reminiscent of his lost friends.
Later, Levi confronts his uncle Kenny during the coup d'état, learning of their shared Ackerman heritage and receiving a Titan serum syringe from Kenny before his death. Severely injured by Zeke Yeager's Thunder Spear, Levi survives thanks to Hange Zoë's intervention. He recovers to pursue his vow to kill Zeke. During the final battle against Eren Jaeger, he sustains further injuries but aids in halting the Rumbling. Subsequently, he becomes guardian to Gabi Braun and Falco Grice, finding purpose in mentoring them and honoring fallen comrades through rituals like tea drinking – a practice tied to his mother's memory and a childhood incident where a broken teacup handle led him to hold cups by their rims.