Top 5 Leadership Moments from Erwin Smith in Attack On Titan

[@naomiassan9988]

Scouts: (Afraid) Erwin: (Breathes) Scouts: "Let's fucking goooo!!!"

[@cesar6004]

Let him finish the speech goddamnit 😂

[@bonn0077]

@@cesar6004 😂😂😂

[@JinhoIzanagawa]

GO WHERE???!

[@dragonreaper7636]

My god the dub should’ve kept the same lines but it did do him a good amount of justice

[@dragonreaper7636]

The characters in this series are truly amazing

[@GnuGamePlus]

Erwin could read the ingredients on a shampoo bottle and I'd be ready to lay down my life

[@AboveWill]

Haha hype machine! Thanks for watching Jalen 🙏

[@FiniteRotation]

Nah I'll make him read the terms and conditions for me

[@arlecchinoimpact725]

@@FiniteRotation much better

[@drippydrip4663]

@@FiniteRotation Lol

[@jane.y7784]

I read Jalen as Jeager :0

[@ChiseledAdonis]

Erwin not even real & I'm ready to go to war with him. Such a well written character

[@AboveWill]

A true hype machine! Thanks for watching Adonis 🙏

[@ChiseledAdonis]

@@AboveWill my pleasure! You make great content!

[@sokka47]

Stolen comment letter by letter. But true.

[@horsey8889]

@@sokka47 so what if it's stolen, no one really cares. also yeah true.

[@Drew52296]

Faxts bruh. This man can be President for all I care

[@Truck_Kun_Driver]

Erwin: ADVANCE!!!!! *Gets bitten by a titan* Scouts: COMMANDER ERWIN!!! Erwin: Did I stutter?

[@distinguishedallureproduct879]

Erwin literally said "Don't look at me...look ahead" and I felt that!!!

[@Truck_Kun_Driver]

@@distinguishedallureproduct879 sacrifice everything for his dream and ambition. what a commander!

[@a00r]

@@distinguishedallureproduct879 That gave me so much feels!

[@mrhumanbeing6728]

*did I fucking stutter?*

[@Odd_Krieger]

He just uses the Titan to get higher. So that the scouts can hear him better.

[@anjiji4734]

Erwin could make a speech about cereal and people would still give him a standing ovation

[@ariflastname2588]

Screaming at the top of their lungs in cheer

[@SalemGTV]

Sasageyo!!!

[@jefry6782]

I would die for the cereal if Erwin asks it

[@deadlinetugas8181]

@Brainless Mind dub actually good

[@karna5998]

@Brainless Mind it's surprisingly good, I have just seen some on the scenes in dub though

[@themindset4164]

Erwin is such a fucking badass. When the titan bit his arm and he just roared "Advance!" I lost my fucking shit. What a madlad.

[@OrbInDaFrame]

Saaaame When I saw that I got so fucking hyped

[@vaivasvattripathi844]

True. In english version he says something like "I said Advance damn it!". That's way too boosting

[@sapphire2640]

@@vaivasvattripathi844 YESSS DUDE i watched the dub and that was like the highlight of that episode i nearly cried

[@Emoechaiti]

*SUSUMEEEEE*

[@usaid4580]

u lost ur shit? I hope you find it 🙏

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

Honestly, I feel like Erwin was not only a great leader, but also the timing of his leadership was perfect. Not only did he, by chance, recruit the greatest soldier humanity has ever seen, but he also ended up with a literal titan under his command and that only further gave him motivation to seek the truth. It's highly likely he understood that he had the best possible chance of uncovering the truth with the lineup of scouts that he had with 2 Ackermans, Armin the kid genius, and Eren the titan, and it resulted in him finally putting Paradis on the path to freedom. His death was sad, but his impact was legendary and he will certainly go down in history as the man who built the foundation for Paradis' freedom.

[@AboveWill]

Thanks for sharing Legacy! 🙏

[@ramonapetri1718]

beautifully said! 😊✌🏻

[@starpaladinnelaj]

Erwin walked so that Eren, Mikasa, and co could run

[@noxeternia6681]

@@starpaladinnelaj well said he will always be remembered

[@elenajoyvillanueva5367]

🎉🎉🏆🏆🏆

[@Diversewand1]

Teacher: Students, what is the definition of "leadership"? Me: Erwin Smith

[@anitaremenarova6662]

It do be like that. You literally can´t find a better leader, ever.

[@PippeML]

Show this vid to your teacher during break!

[@nielsatoyab6065]

Nice one my dear students.

[@caramelchocolate9248]

Love how Erwin casually took off his hood just so he could get to stare at reiner better

[@AboveWill]

Haha he is a certified badass! Thanks for watching Caramel 🙏

[@caramelchocolate9248]

You’re welcome! Everything is well explained so thank u too 👨🏼‍🎨💖

[@gewawdypooh]

I always thought that was so Reiner knew it wasn’t Eren.

[@anobody1785]

@@gewawdypooh erwin have one hand and is blonde eren have black hair and two arm it will be hard to mistake him for eren

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

@@anobody1785 And Erwin about 7 inches taller at the time too lmao

[@anjonosaurus]

My soldiers, rage! My soldiers, scream! My soldiers, fight! Goosebumps everytime!

[@AboveWill]

Chills!

[@hassanraza3323]

Facts

[@Wolpher]

That speech gave me tears mehn, so inspiring

[@sonario6080]

I cry when erwin said those lines

[@elenajoyvillanueva5367]

True🤯🤯

[@Milkra]

Erwin Smith could hype me up to fight a brick wall

[@AboveWill]

😂

[@thelordconstantine1464]

It's hilarious because you KNOW he would 🤣

[@erwinsmith6144]

Erwin said no ;-;

[@violapeng4962]

😂

[@vaab5545]

what about A COCKROACH!!!!

[@Syn]

not me rewatching this 4 times because erwin is just so damn cool all of his scenes gives me the chills

[@AboveWill]

Thank you for watching Syn ✌

[@prodhyej8440]

couldn't agree more, no matter how many times i rewatch those scene, they still give me chills

[@ardakaya4222]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3qohGp3iN90is0 _

[@ChillAssTurtle]

SHINZO SASAGEYOOOOOOO

[@dii1314]

That last speech, man...

[@fffffffff4895]

Erwin didn't even need to show off fighting skills, I'm sure everyone here can admit that we enjoyed every single second of Erwin's screen time

[@ignacio4159]

In an OVA he does

[@lilsk5229]

@@ignacio4159 Not really, in the OVA both Levi and Erwin were holding back so it wasn't a real fight

[@joel6672]

Thiking about that, he never show his skills. But what a great character is

[@Thorfinn_Son_Of_Thors]

However! When he cuts Bertholdt's strap holding Eren, he slices through Reiner's armor on his finger with one arm. Safe to say Erwin would be one helluva titan killer.

[@khotunkhan3950]

@@Thorfinn_Son_Of_Thors exactly

[@tatakae_8680]

"If Erwin Smith told you to jump of a bridge, would you do it?" Me : *Yes,without hesitation*

[@mrnohax5436]

me: YEET

[@wockyslush6927]

hell yea

[@megugu2155]

i'd triple flip from that bridge just to impress him

[@andygarcia6578]

I’d die and quit on my dream

[@Pseudowudoh]

Would be one of the proudest things I've ever done

[@narayasuiryoku1397]

1-always honest 2- doesn't hesitate to send his men or even himself to death. 3-charismatic 4- Think outside the box 5 SHINZOU SASAGEYO

[@mmallowsmallows2575]

And better and deeper than lelouch and griffith

[@monsieurnick8443]

@@mmallowsmallows2575 he wasn't better than lelouch, there's no two ways to this. Lelouch has the experience of leading an actual army to battle which is not the case with Erwin.

[@Soft__lemons]

@@monsieurnick8443 what are you talking about? A war with Titans is still a battle. Lelouch wasn’t a better leader, he was smart but not as great as a leader. He thought of it all as a game of chess which was why he was so easily betrayed later on. The only reason they stuck with him that far was because he was having success but when leading people, you must also be charismatic and truly lead them personally so then they can become inspired by you. Lelouch put himself on the frontlines but never put himself in any danger like Erwin did. Erwin was a psychological genius as well, managing to inspire hope in an absolutely hopeless situation. Lelouch is smarter, and probably more strategic but when it comes to understanding men, inspiring men, and truly leading them, Erwin is definitely better. I will give props to lelouch on understanding the human psyche and how it reacts to oppression tho. He managed to raise those feelings within the oppressed people and gather them but sadly he could never lead them truly. He dehumanized himself too much and this led to so many questions about him, and eventually a mutiny.

[@monsieurnick8443]

@@Soft__lemons lelouch didn't put himself in danger that's cause he's not a soldier, he's a strategist and his mysterious persona and victories made soldiers put their trust in him. Now as a comrade, soldier Erwin is way better than lelouch. Erwin valued the lives of his men lelouch didn't but what I'm saying is lelouch is a better Thinker, planner than Erwin. And I think we can't compare these 2 there scenarios are very different.

[@Soft__lemons]

@@monsieurnick8443 I acknowledged that lelouch was a better thinker in my comment. But my point was that thinking and strategizing weren't the only traits that make a good leader. A good leader also leads his men from the frontlines, inspires them, and fights with them. Those traits are incredibly important. Generals and leaders such as Alexander the great, Hannibal, Ghengis Khan, and in somewhat modern history, Erwin Rommel have all done this and are great examples of leaders. People willing to put themselves in harms way with their soldiers to truly lead them. Lead the way, carve the path. And although lelouch won battles, it wasn't enough as his men betrayed him later on. So yes, lelouch is a better thinker and a better strategist but as for being a leader, erwin is simply better. Also the fact that erwin, as a thinker and strategist was still incredibly competent, helps prove that he is truly the better leader.

[@Catharsis770]

I gave Erwin’s Charge speech as a monologue for my drama class. My teacher said it was the best I’ve ever spoken-

[@I_amInfinity]

You sir are a legend

[@wahaadullah1807]

Wooow!!! Congrats man!

[@Sen-zo1wj]

My drama teacher would scream in terror, but anyway congratulations.

[@omransaeed1988]

Did you lose your arm during the speech?

[@Catharsis770]

@@omransaeed1988 sadly no

[@iamscurge]

Ewrin Smith had me sold the first time got the scouts to charge to their deaths to save Eren. My heart cried for this man when he got everyone to do it again. Everyone watching it for the first time new this would be it. I wanted to charge with him in BOTH scenarios and that's when i realized Erwin Smith is the literal definition of LEADER!

[@AboveWill]

Powerful moment indeed. Thanks for sharing!

[@gericko4931]

In both scenearios I was transported to that moment and I was ready to die for him. Levi, sorry dude, but Erwin is my new inspiration.

[@noraksilver2098]

The soundtracks really contribute alot to each of his scenes!

[@Peagaporto]

Not mentioning that he manage to kill that titan offscreen with an arm missing and still comes back to help the scouts

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

@@Peagaporto I don't think he killed that titan. There's 2 scouts that went after him in that scene and I believe they killed the titan because I don't see how Erwin could do that in his circumstances.

[@wcen5616]

Scouts after retaking wall Maria: “Erwin was the devil reincarnate” Eren Jager S4: “Hold my crystal”

[@AboveWill]

😂 Thanks for watching BlueHippy! 🙏

[@drippydrip4663]

Lol

[@ShinsekaiAcademy]

thats lowkey spoilers x)

[@bossrusso9894]

I love it🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thatpinkdude6850]

Erwin's plans literally everytime: "Most of you may die, but that's a sacrifice I am willing to make"

[@starlightpotato995]

Just another day for the survey corps ehehehe

[@harm991]

including himself. thats a difference.

[@AboveWill]

Haha that does sound about right!

[@Betroid]

Soldiers die it’s in there nature jus make sure as a leader their deaths are not for nothing get the job done with there sacrifice

[@seemslegit6203]

@@Betroid yeah, so i guess he fails there because they achieved nothing until eren showed up, and even then he was getting everyone killed

[@tamamatu6395]

I also love that he knew that if he didn't personally lead the charge against the beast titan some of the soldiers might have wavered and turned back.

[@AboveWill]

He definitely had to do it :( Thanks for watching Tama Matu🙏

[@intertwinedfate1429]

Erwin: *Reads back label of a shampoo bottle* Me: Shinzou sasageyo!

[@AboveWill]

Haha hype machine! Thank you for watching ✌

[@PozterTizer]

10:47 When he spoke in Sync with Levi's mouth I died. I thought I was watching a god damn Parody

[@AboveWill]

Haha that was definitely not planned! Thanks for watching Pozter 🙏

[@kindredspiritgg]

I was going to comment that and I scrolled down to check if anyone noticed too

[@Sen-zo1wj]

Ha.

[@Sen-zo1wj]

That close up at 10:53 made it better.

[@johnythepvpgod1470]

At 5:00 too lol

[@ajayi789]

Like you said, the scene where he told the survey corps they were going to die showed how much of a leader he was. A lot of them were new recruits and he had to influence them to make that sacrifice alongside himself. I cried watching that scene.

[@AboveWill]

Appreciate the support Oluranti! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@noel-bg3ei]

erwin was such a perfect character and died perfectly too in terms of the story. i can't even imagine him be the colossal titan because it would be disrespectful to his character.

[@AboveWill]

He does feel complete as a character! Thanks for watching desu 🙏

[@Ellaviaella]

I´d follow Commander Erwin Smith to the end of the world. Seriously he was on another level, my personal favorite moment is when he is staring at the armored titan and does´t even blink. Great video.

[@AboveWill]

Thank you for the support Diana ✌ Much appreciated!

[@Antaegon]

His scene where he is telling people to keep charging while his arm is in a mouth of a Titan and then even after that coming and saving Eren from Armored Titan’s hand was just amazing.

[@arnoldthegreat4138]

u got insta

[@mastersasori01]

"Let the devil himself rest in peace" - Levi

[@mellooii]

me: *i dont know if erwin is good or bad but idgaf* 🙄

[@mellooii]

@Riyaz Ahmad Bangee YESSSS

[@EternityWish]

F* Levi for thinking of Erwin as "the devil".

[@kurobushi7746]

HIS WHOLE ARM WAS IN A TITAN AND HE WAS STILL MOTIVATING THEM

[@aaaaii6511]

I wonder.. Did he cut his arm off? He probably had to have big ass balls to chop it off and then on top of that tie it and then get back to his squad in a surprise attack to assist in their main goal. Getting eren back

[@clareyzhbk7]

@@aaaaii6511 if u rewatch the scene when everyone is motivated and marching on, there were two people went to save him, everything is hidden in the detail if u watch it carefully enough, this anime is just too well done.

[@lawgx9819]

18:35 "the way he faces death and yells to his team mates to prioritize their common goal after getting mauled by a titan is just full of the exaggerated swagger of a commander of the survey corps, it gives me chills every time I watch it"

[@AboveWill]

Right?! Thanks for watching Lawgx!

[@ricci3950]

😂😂😂 i hope people get this reference

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

If I were in the Survey Corps, I would gladly die for Erwin as well.

[@noonehimself6922]

Where's your moustache?

[@JMdJ2001]

I would be scared and reluctant. You can't take away the greatest fear of life; that is death. But I would go and join him as well, with enough courage. Fear cannot be killed, only conquered. Also, hi.

[@johnmivule-novabow8143]

same

[@zariyahcampos3565]

seriously i see you everywhere

[@ComicMalayali]

Hey u r everywhere🤔

[@ultraironicman1853]

How can I be so satisfied with erwins death yet be so mad that I can’t have more of him. Damn he is such a well written character.

[@AboveWill]

Great character indeed! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@narcisorivero5893]

Erwin is my only choice, if i were to give anyone the serum but i understand the reason Levi and Hange didnt bring him back, also Erwin deserves peace.

[@dubudubu254]

But hange wanted to revive erwin and didnt agree on choosing armin

[@narcisorivero5893]

@@dubudubu254 yes, but she didn't get mad that Levi didn't bring Erwin back either, she respected the outcome of his decision.

[@lsquad]

@@narcisorivero5893 Maybe the last episode proved why Armin was a slightlyyyyy better choice?

[@narcisorivero5893]

@@lsquad not for me

[@NightWink129]

If I remember right, I think I sarted leaning towards wanting Levi to save Erwin, but I was still caught up in the decision...

[@shivampethkar1780]

Walls are made to prevent Erwin Smith from conquering the world♥️

[@top5-u2o5r]

Good one x)

[@CABRALFAN27]

I mean... That's not even completely wrong. They were made to confine the Eldians and let the rest of the world be free, so technically, yeah, the Walls _were_ made to prevent Erwin Smith from conquering the world. :P

[@TheSleepingSeer]

He was _such_ an incredible leader that at this point, he's posthumously become something of a Jesus figure. Everyone basically wonders what Erwin would have done in this situation, whether or not he would approve of what's going on now, etc. This isn't even just in-story, the fandom often talks about him the same way. He managed to acquire a reputation for infallibility by his sheer charisma and leadership ability. Whether or not it's right to treat him that way it's a testament to his character. Hell, I was rooting for Armin when the Serumbowl chapters were happening, but it still hurt a _lot_ to watch Erwin pass away, and it's hard to not feel his absence and miss him. Isayama's writing skills are absolutely incredible. It's almost depressing as someone who would like to make stories of his own, I wonder if I could ever even approach that.

[@Sophie41800]

Sure you've heard of this before, but everyone was a beginner at the thing they're known for now, struggled, and even had doubts - Isayama as well. You'll get there, keep reading and writing :))

[@Griot-Guild]

Dude i feel you!

[@ItachisOnly1]

Write anyway! Isayama was a fan of Game of Thrones. We'd never have AOT if he said "wow these books are so amazing, I could never approach anything like this".

[@piyushchaudhary502]

Beautifully said😌👍

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

Well you should know Isayama changed a lot of stuff in his story from the original concept and storyline. He didn't just write this in one shot, he made many different scenarios and eventually came up with each chapter after many rough drafts.

[@TheMurloxPlays]

this just makes the armin and erwin choice even harder :(

[@erwinsmith9524]

im forever on erwin side. cuz only the demon can lay hand on the titans

[@2-san]

Erwin is still the better choice for me

[@iamscurge]

To this day I'd still pick Erwin. But im glad Armin is still alive. He's stepping up in the Manga you have no idea non Manga readers!!!

[@TheMurloxPlays]

@@iamscurge im a manga reader and armin literally became useless in 135, even said it himself in 136

[@morax5015]

@@TheMurloxPlays i know right.. I dont get why they choose armin as a commander and yes he is super smart but I dont see leadership qualities in him..

[@cD_Ai4]

I still remember the scene in s3 when they were beginning their operation in shiganshina and armored Titan was planning to take their horses sitting on the wall and beside him was Erwin, totally fearless and giving a look on his face which said " Oh you think you can defeat us? Go ahead, do what you can. I don't give a damn." That was totally badass.

[@AboveWill]

Great moment for sure! Thanks for watching Pundarikaksh 🙏

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

Also when Annie's arm went flying towards him and he didn't move an inch.

[@kharekelas4259]

@@thelegacyofgaming2928 This is the moment I knew Erwin Smith is meant to greatness.

[@__Hmmmmmmmm__]

Erwin is hands down one of the most complex characters in the entire series. He's my personal favorite for all of the reasons and most of the scenes in your video. He quite literally brought the hype to the series and some sense of hope that everything would eventually work out up until he died at the end of S3. Good stuff.

[@AboveWill]

Thank you for sharing A T! Appreciate the support too 🙏

[@chessworks5124]

Best character for me in the whole series. No doubt about ittttt.

[@bub74sc28]

Moral of the story Erwin is probably one of the greatest leaders in Anime History

[@O2H3]

Probably greatest leader

[@SASU_Z]

Can we dragon ball him back to life? Fuck, he was an amazing character.

[@AboveWill]

Haha definitely an amazing character! Thanks for watching Sasukenko 🙏

[@miquando5033]

He is alive, if you count the Path.

[@stgyors8540]

@@miquando5033 I dont think he is, the path is only for titan shifters, not for general eldian citizen

[@miquando5033]

@@stgyors8540 Did you read manga?

[@stgyors8540]

@@miquando5033 yes, but I dont pay any attention at the detail, just read it for the plot

[@ravenhart4387]

The fact that he played the whole levi vs beast titan fight shows how epic it was

[@AboveWill]

Epic indeed! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@david.jr.]

He truly did not care what happens to himself as long as what he did got humanity some form of hope

[@AboveWill]

🙏

[@JOSHItheShitalker]

People says Erwin is so smart While the author is the one who think of all of the strategies that Erwin comes with

[@AboveWill]

Hajime is definitely smart! Thanks for watching Minh 🙏

[@alimhjserudin6225]

When you create a problem, you also know how to solve it😂

[@yoni6847]

He also makes the situation in the first place

[@kentsteel6958]

@schatz May be he can...who knows.. Isayama looks crazy man..

[@jjj9861]

@@yoni6847 but he needs a perfect execution for it. thats why he is best.

[@Lami_b]

You don't need to be powerful when your words can hit more powerful . That was the power of commandant Erwin Smith.

[@AboveWill]

Agreed! Evidenced by the fact that he barely had any fight scenes in the series ⚔️

[@rfan]

6:26 Levi: "Are you finally ready to say something? I could've had breakfast during the wait" As if the anime is poking fun at the inner-monologue trope and Erwin's non-reaction to Levi's comment makes this scene even funnier than it probably should be lol.

[@danshia8564]

Erwin "the hype machine" Smith.

[@Madhav-z4j]

“The ones who will remember them are us the living” ~ Erwin Smith. That phrase rlly touched me

[@AboveWill]

Great moment! Thanks for watching MLD Lord ✌

[@prithi117]

I binged snk in 3 days, so I didn't get the opportunity to understand Erwin's character in depth. Even so, I've never cried so much for someone as much as I did for Erwin when he died. So many people still misunderstand him, it's actually so heartbreaking since he seems like the most realistic character in this show to me. He is hands down the best leader, commander and character that I've come to highly respect and love. In Levi's words - "What a Man!" This video was so well done, thank you for this!!

[@AboveWill]

Thank you for the support! 🙏

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

3 days????

[@psb177omaimahahmadkhan4]

@@thelegacyofgaming2928 i did it in 4

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

@@psb177omaimahahmadkhan4 You guys are devils 😂

[@vggamer2556]

That's why we don't use Bing. Use Google xD

[@omarbrown3760]

It takes a special kind of person to have people die by words alone

[@mikeoxmaul9870]

My favourite moment of Erwin was when he gave up his dream that he was fighting for, to understand the truth about the Titans and charged one last time for the fate of humanity

[@sahilrwt29]

Well, there is another side to it as well. His action can be interpreted selfish. Infact, so selfish that to fulfill it he would even throw away his life. In other words, his desire to know the truth, to have it affirmed was even even greater than than him being there to experience it personally. This argument can be expanded to all actions that involve some degree of personal feeling attached to it. Whether that action is ultimately good or bad can be put to discussion afterwards.

[@nau4827]

Give up on your dreams and die. . . Most motivational line from Levi

[@NICUofficial]

I think about that moment quite a bit to be so close to your life's dream, to fulfilling all you had suffered for and just let it go, right there and then, because... you knew that's just how things had played out, and you weren't going to get what you wanted, and then it's just a matter of leaving behind something for everyone else, so maybe the generation below you might have their chance at fulfilling their own dreams and then going into that death with so much honesty and courage, absolutely not hiding from it in any way it's just too fucking much for me bro

[@edmond0073]

" SASAGEYO ! " this man was a boss and clearly one of the most badass characters in all of pop culture . 😎😎😎😎

[@AboveWill]

A badass leader indeed! Thanks for watching Tenro 🙏

[@Jack-kx5rf]

"Any trainees who join will participate in our excursion beyond the walls, in a month. We expect thirty per cent won't return. In four years, most will be dead. But those who survive will become superior soldiers with a high survival rate. Knowing these discouraging facts, any still willing to risk their lives, remain here. Ask yourself, are you willing to offer your beating heart for humanity?"

[@biawakstruus]

Erwin : Give your hearts !

[@spuart3308]

Bro that foreshadowing though, in a month thirty percent had been killed by Annie on their expedition and in four years most of the scouts from that time were dead by the attack on Marley

[@rea9473]

i felt that

[@owolawikehinde5654]

People don’t reference this recruitment speech enough. It was one of the most emotionally charged scenes in AoT. Also the money where he asked “Can you die if you’re ordered to?” And someone screamed “I DON’T WANT TO DIE” even though the person already decided to stick to the survey corps.

[@JAGtheGuardian]

​@@owolawikehinde5654I fully agree, it is my favorite moment of AoT. Erwin knew that the scouts were the only ones with the ability to save humanity from titan shifters. Erwin told everyone the scouts had a way to discover the truth about titans. He knew that would force titan shifters to join the scouts to stop them from reaching the truth. He also made sure to remind them about Eren, and that he is certainly on the side of humanity. He knew that since the armored titan did not appear after the colossal in Trost, something important (Eren) enough to stop them from busting through the wall must have happened. Knowing that, he brought up Eren to remind them that he has something important that they want. He also deduced the shifters had a high chance of being in the 104th because the day the 104th was in Trost, is the day it got attacked. He brought up how dangerous becoming a scout is in order to scare off as many people as possible, making it easier to figure out who the shifters are.

[@linksoni213]

That scene where Erwing gets bitten by a titan and still keeps on telling the survey cops to keep moving forward towards Eren is also my favorite scene in all of Attack on Titan

[@AboveWill]

Such an amazing scene! Thanks for watching Brony 🙏

[@rim157]

U know the story’s good when u don’t know if the side character will be picked over a main character

[@oreapxr4547]

"Side characters"

[@FinalQueue007]

Never in my life i thought i would reach a moment where i would think "I would go to hell for this dude." for a anime character.

[@lordhate5879]

The long-range scouting formation served 2 purposes, to see where the titans were coming from and to see who was the titan imposter within the formation. If you look at later down the line, Reina, Mikasa, Armin each had different information on Eren's location. So each squad within the group had different information on where Eren was. So if all of a sudden you tell the squad 1 Eren is to the left, squad 2 Eren is to the right, squad 3 Eren is in the front, and the left one gets attacked, you can deduce who is the imposter within the squad like among us.

[@pomo6015]

Don't say the word

[@xxtetsukuroxx4879]

A M O G U S

[@youcef5966]

Erwine was probably one of the greatest leaders in anime history absolutely ohenomenal he is the kind of commander that any soldier would follow him to his grave

[@donnaferlbelidhon5540]

His death still hurts every time I remember it.

[@AboveWill]

A loved character indeed :( Thanks for watching Donnaferl 🙏

[@efrenencarnacion6455]

I cried so much when Erwin died.. Like c'mon I want to know how to be like him, a good leader/commander.

[@AboveWill]

Same man. It'd be so interesting to see how his character would have acted in season 4

[@darkxangel15]

You know that a character is so well-written when they are being studied for one of their characteristics.

[@AboveWill]

You are damn right!

[@connortlod7473]

So glad you included the whole Levi vs beast titan fight

[@AboveWill]

So epic!

[@dogalliard3166]

When the whole video is supposedly about Erwin but you just have to include the whole Levi Vs. Beast Titan fight. Hell yeah! We know one does not simply skip that thing.

[@AboveWill]

Great scene definitely! Would be a shame to cut it!

[@music123music9]

ofc, it took 6 months to complete that scene. so yeah.

[@theskeptoicist6028]

i can't help lamenting while watching selfless characters getting hurt and Erwin was a true demostration of self-sacrifice ..the scenes when he lost his arm and when he lost his life were really heart breaking ..accurate analysis and good narration ! great video dude keep making aot content

[@AboveWill]

Thank you for the support Dhafer! 🙏

[@okokookkkokooko]

you earn a sub for not cutting the part when levi is killing the beast titan.

[@AboveWill]

Haha glad you enjoyed Supa! ✌

[@real-act-xation8043]

one thing i loved about Erwin is no matter how hard the situation is he never lose his focus and always have a plan to come up

[@sebasdroguett8864]

I can understand why most people prefer the chapter "Hero" over "charge", because of Levi murdering the beast titan and also Levi is the most loved character in the series. In my opinion, Erwin is the best character I could ever imagine of and seeing him lead them facing death in that chapter just makes me want to be him, because I can´t think of a better decision making that could made me proud of myself, that Erwin did in that battle is the most heroic thing you can do. Also I want to mention that, when all other soldiers thought that was hell, he didn´t hesitate, gave a inspirational and concise speech, and charge into that

[@afrozmajkori4977]

That last scene.. Never fails to bring goosebumps🙌🙌

[@AboveWill]

Hype machine! Thanks for watching Majkori 🙏

[@nutellaking734]

Dude I just watched that part around 8:15 where Erwin "displayed emotion" and i literally burst out laughing and shedding a tear out of pure emotional overwhelmment - The Story, the music, the acting, the drawing, everything just hits the right spots so perfectly that I, having seen this episode of AoT once two years ago and once again just now in rewatching AoT for its final season, still get completely overwhelmed by the pure power this scene has. God i love good TV

[@AboveWill]

AOT truly is special! I don't think I've ever felt the same rollercoaster of emotions while watching other shows. It will be a sad day when the last episode airs 😤 But will be glad I was part of the experience! Thanks for watching my video too Jakob!

[@1tzm3hh]

"Top 5 Leadership Lessons from Erwin Smith" *sacrafice your entire squad*

[@sollehuddin8177]

Yeah, that’s 100 percent better than let them die for nothing. At least they got the beast titan down

[@noonehimself6922]

@@sollehuddin8177 yo he's joking

[@sollehuddin8177]

@@noonehimself6922 yeah I know. Just the feel of wanting to say.. you know what I'm saying.

[@phantomgato3481]

I'mma do exactly that--

[@rajnihar5365]

My favorite thing about Erwins character is the freedom he gives to the Scouts. At the end of season 1, he approved Erens fight with Annie within wall Sina, which is a huge gamble politically. In case they would have failed and Annie escaped, Erwin would have been sentenced to death for sure and even Scouts may be disbanded by command of the King for approving such a fight within Wall Sina. But he (and Levi) managed the political influences during the fight by himself and trusted his comrades to fight the titan, and succeeded. That was where I have become his fan.

[@cambrown7222]

erwin was so mysterious in season 1 and easily became my favorite as time went on, the goat of the scouts.

[@lovaloz]

I was expecting so many more comments wtf, well either way I absolutely agree with all of this! Eriwn is a great character and I will always love him.

[@AboveWill]

Thank you for the support!

[@snyperheadshoot]

Another moment for me was when he showed to us how conflicted he was about not living to see the truth and saving humanity vs living and risking humanity's fate. After he accumulated a mountain of corpses to reach this moment, he needs just another another coward's leap to reach the truth. This does not qualify as much for a leadership quality, but as an Erwin Smith moment is top 3 for me.

[@AboveWill]

Yes! Absolutely killer moment!

[@JellyFam69]

He finally got over his dream and put his life on the line for and with his comrades. Throughout the arch he battles with the guilt he has for living for his dream when thousands of his comrades were willing to die for each other

[@AngelDeed]

@@JellyFam69 He always put his life on the line tho even when he had his dream. He was a regular, fighting soldier and squad leader before becoming a commander. He was usually at the front of the battle. His arm was chewed off, he was almost hanged, etc...

[@Trio3224]

I'm so glad to see an entire well thought out video dedicated to Erwin. I've always held that he is one of the greatest fictional leaders of all time.

[@AboveWill]

Glad you enjoyed Jason. I also share the same opinion as you to this day. I hope Erwin inspires other similar admirable leaders in anime in the future!

[@Kromush1995]

Dude, are you for real??? You barely have 137 subscribers but you make quality videos that are far better of channels that have > millions of subscribers. Good job man, subscribed!!

[@AboveWill]

Thank you so much for your support Vlad!

[@shakudoshark1105]

Not, anymore. It's now 2k and steadily climbing up

[@Gravuhtea]

14:40 is my favorite scene in the whole anime so far. When the soldiers continue yelling even after Erwin gets hit, it gives me goosebumps every time.

[@amosteo8068]

Erwin's leadership brought tears to my eyes, it truly gives me chills how inspiring of a man he could be.

[@verloaded2564]

I feel like Erwin planted the strategist seed into Armin, that boi got brains tbh. Goated character RIP

[@maxamps45]

Not a lot people paid a lot of respect for Erwin Smith like you did. Really eases my grief on him.

[@AboveWill]

🙏 Thanks for watching Max!

[@keifuchan7265]

"What we do in life, echoes in eternity!".....Maximus was actually talking about Erwin Smith.

[@benlex5672]

He is THE ultimate hype machine.

[@adonisssssss5694]

How to be a leader like Erwin smith: *SHINZOOOO SASAGEYOOO*

[@AboveWill]

😂

[@O2H3]

Me googling this : Google : no you can't

[@sakshamparmar9240]

It was under Erwin's command that the scouts finally gained respect in people's eyes

[@L.W.74]

I mean, for real. The moment with the beast titan has you so hooked, and his speech works so damn well, that even you as a watcher have the urge to do the same- to give your heart up for the goal. Damn, this is freaking leadership at its finest

[@thebruhther3708]

One of the most underrated channels in existence

[@AboveWill]

Appreciate the support. Thanks for watching!

[@johnzhibai]

@@AboveWill are you fking pants are dragon????!!!

[@urikayan2368]

Erwin was such an amazing written character, his entire story line. Even in the end, when he admits he was a liar to himself just to fulfill his duty. Favorite character for sure

[@AboveWill]

Definitely a favorite of mine, all anime included

[@maister_kapli8184]

Erwin Smith is my favorite character from this show and this video shows why.

[@Sake679]

If Erwin got revived instead on Armin, the attack on Marley would have gone so much smoother.

[@bigt100]

Prolly just about the same

[@kelseychloedetorres7110]

nah

[@goodhore]

Erwin didn't have Armin's brain and he knew that, he wouldn't have thought of that plan

[@clementsiow176]

Nah now we have the true mastermind EREN YEAGER

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

It went smoothly with Armin. They only lost Sasha because Gabi plot deviced her way onto the airship.

[@HessBenteTres]

Even if Erwin hyped up something as simple as balloons we would still give up our hearts for it.

[@AboveWill]

Hype machine! Thanks for watching HessBenteTres🙏

[@அமரன்-ய2ழ]

Mens Get Motivation By Steve Rogers Legends Get Motivation By Erwin Smith Edit: 1k Likes 😮 thanks For The All Likes Guys

[@bearholdensharkslux4791]

I would've charged through a titan for Erwin

[@jalle9424]

Mens, are you Dutch?

[@அமரன்-ய2ழ]

@@jalle9424 indian

[@villager1831]

@@அமரன்-ய2ழ Erwin is cool but don’t underestimate Mr. Rogers you scrub

[@bchamp1]

They're the same person.

[@uphilldew]

dude really erwin's leadership is one of most precious humankind gifts,i would love to copy some of his traits and attitudes while leading!

[@AboveWill]

He truly is an inspirational character 👏

[@aaronm8143]

His final speech gives me goosebumps every time.

[@AboveWill]

Chills! Thanks for watching Aaron🙏

[@aaronm8143]

Above Will of course I didn’t realize I wasn’t subscribed! I am now lol

[@efraimkevinximipa2941]

real world needs a man like Erwin Smith!!

[@nusry1010]

7:45 damn watching this scene again almost got tears in my eyes

[@AboveWill]

❤

[@matte_luna]

It‘s all meaningless. No matter what dreams or hopes you had… No matter how blessed a life you‘ve lived… It‘s all the same if you‘re shattered by rocks. Everyone will day someday. Does that mean life is meaningless? Was there even any meaning in our being born? Would you say that to our fallen comrades? Their lifes… Were they meaningless? No they weren‘t! It‘s us who gives meaning to our comrade‘s lives! The brave fallen! The anguished fallen! The ones who will remember them… are us, the living! We die trusting the living who follow to find meaning in our lives! That is the sole method in which we can rebel against this cruel world! My soldiers, rage! My soldiers, scream! My soldiers, fight!

[@JonPoncho]

10:45 literally lol'd because I was expecting Levi's voice as he responded to Erwin, but your voice synced perfectly with his mouth movements for a few seconds

[@milankovesdi6798]

I love Erwin bc he showed me we might still have a purpose in life. I’m really hopples in this world but when I hear his speech I start to cry every time and feel a little better. Thanks for reading this ❤.

[@AboveWill]

Hey Milan! Thanks for sharing such personal emotions. I think we all feel that way at some point, but trust me, it gets better with time! I hope you get similar inspiration from other things in life and I'm sure you'll figure it out. Have a great day!

[@hish33p32]

No moment in Attack on Titan can ever replace the hype of Erwin's speech in the last mission against The Beast Titan

[@dorellanarange3614]

There's a reason why he is my favourite.

[@DANI-nx2ey]

I just want to cry. He's the best. The last part, my god.

[@AboveWill]

Chills! Thanks for watching Danielle! ✌️

[@peachypatpat]

This is the man Levi respects and trusts the most, he is the man💪🏻

[@TheoVad]

I will join Erwin's group if zombie apocalypse happens.