Levi and Erwin

[@LibuxPlays]

"Give up your dreams and die" - this perfectly summarizes what makes AOT so great for me

[@akitainu4431]

My interpretation of Erwin's character is that he isn't as inherently selfish as he paints himself to be. Sure, if you draw a comparison between him and Levi (which I believe is the most selfless in the whole series), Erwin is willing to let people die for his cause. But Erwin has always put his life on the line, no matter the circumstances, alongside his comrades. Even in situations of great peril (like retrieving Eren from Reiner and Bertholdt in s2), Erwin was on the front lines and didn't think twice before ordering his troops to focus on the mission and push forward, when he himself was half in the mouth of a titan. He amputated his own arm just to save Eren, and although many lives were lost, the mission succeeded. When orchestrating the coup, Erwin knew he was at great risk of being executed, yet he still went through with the plan. Erwin also came up with the long distance scouting formation, which greatly reduced the numbers of deaths on expeditions. He made a push for his tactics to be implemented, even though it put a target on his back (i.e. Levi getting employed to assassinate Erwin) The argument could be made he did all this only for himself, to see his father's theory proven right and fulfill his own dream. But Erwin's dream is interlaced with humanity's victory and freedom. It's important to keep in mind Erwin's an unreliable narrator, as well - he was ridden with guilt and self-hatred in the Shinghanshina Arc, and he might've well been thinking so low of himself for a long time till then, when we got a glimpse of his inner monologue. Erwin placed the blame for his comrade's deaths only on himself. It's a heavy burden to carry, yet he never complained or backed out in order to save his own skin. This is proven especially true during his last conversation with Levi before he reveals his plan. Levi proposes his idea first, that he'd act as a distraction only to allow Erwin to make it back safely home. Erwin doesn't take one second to hesitate and immediately shoots down Levi's plan. It's also testament to how much they value each other. Erwin was a slave to his dream. His dream was what kept him pushing forward, but so can be said about all the othet characters part of the AoT universe. They all had a driving force. It kind of irks me sometimes how Armin's dream is placed above Erwin's, since I don't see how it is more selfless than Erwin's.

[@Recency-Bias]

Those are some really great points, especially the thing about him being an unreliable narrator. That's one reason I think he's such a great character, he places so much on himself, and, just like a normal person would, he is very hard on himself. Personally I think both his and Armin's dream are equal in value. The main reasons Levi choose Armin though, is that his dream is the natural progression from Erwin's dream, and if Erwin was a slave to his dream what would he do after it had been fulfilled.

[@14dfree]

@@Recency-Biaslol he would have been riding erens back on the rumbling screaming SHIZO SASAGEYO!!!! ☠️☠️😂😂

[@14dfree]

It’s because Erwin just wanted the truth armin wanted the world Erwin completed his goal and he knew at least Levi would learn the truth and Levi was basically a son to him to he definitely didn’t die sad he was probably so happy that maybe Levi would truly finally get a chance to save the world. Honestly it’s better that way anyway if only one of them could live to learn the truth he would pick Levi if it was a random he could die sad but if only him or Levi could know it’s fine that it’s Levi and he can die happy

[@krtkjkr]

Thank you for an amazing video! Their story is so tragic and beautiful. The only thing I wanted to add is that both the first time and the last time we see the Wings of Freedom, it's Erwin .who wears it. So while it's a symbol of every original Survey Corps member, I think Erwin represents it the most, especially when we see this symbol disappearing for the last time, on Erwin's back.

[@amandasjas]

Was not expecting the face behind the voice narrating this to look so much like a real life Eren 😳

[@mastershooter64]

He keeps moving forward, until all his videos go viral

[@Recency-Bias]

... I promise you that I'm defiantly not being Eren for Halloween, and I *don't* have a friend who's gonna be Levi

[@rubyraptor]

I played “So Ist Es Immer” for my cousin and he was like, “this is an ANIME song? An AOT song?” It’s really so unique and poignant. There are so many bangers in this soundtrack but this one is right up there with the best

[@pippir]

so ist es immer is one of my favorite songs of all time - it names me cry every time I hear it

[@Recency-Bias]

The way they translated Levis backstory kind of irked me, but damm that song slaps

[@Hot_RO_9324]

I love how Erwin is actually a selfish person, but hides it under the facade of the Commander that everyone expects him to be. It all changed when Erwin chose humanity rather than seeing his dream become a reality during RTS arc.

[@FilipPetrovic999]

His goal and humanity's goal coincided. humanity really had to learn the truth in order to move forward and defeat the titans. The moment he realizes that he has to choose between himself and humanity, he chooses humanity's interest before his own. That is the definition of a selfless man.

[@jonathank786]

I wouldn’t go as far as to say hide it because he was a great commander his dream is what pushed him and the scouts so far

[@Foxywhiskers23]

Erwin really picked Levi up like a stray cat and made him his little b*tch

[@alexvaughan1013]

And Levi and Hange are a classic case of an introvert being adopted by an extravert :3

[@nana-ir5he]

you couldve not added the last word

[@Foxywhiskers23]

@@nana-ir5he I thought about it but it's true

[@mastershooter64]

@@Foxywhiskers23 it's really not

[@theravenscout4569]

​@@alexvaughan1013I need an extrovert friend. I'm an introvert irl

[@madamedukespeaks]

erwin is and will always be my favorite character, and i just want to say im super happy there are others making thoughtful videos on levi and erwin’s dynamic, it’s so complex and one of my favorite parts of the entire series. great vid dude!!!

[@TwiceMilk.]

amazing video!! i realized growing up i never paid too much attention to erwin’s character, but as of my recent rewatch ive grown to LOVE how his character is done. he’s so fascinating!

[@Recency-Bias]

I was the exact same way, it wasn't until I started trying to make a video about it that I genuinely started thinking on him

[@sandraleung7218]

Gosh I wept hard midway through your analysis. Well done! A beautiful analysis of the tragic yet cathartic arcs of Erwin and Levi 😭🙌

[@Recency-Bias]

I didn't expect anyone to be affected by this, but I'm happy that you enjoyed it!

[@NeonAtary777]

I see my favorite two boys and I click. Jokes aside, this made me cry, what a beautiful story. Great analysis indeed 👌.

[@adeliaflowie]

That's why they're the best duo🐐🐐

[@thmistrapillay1811]

This video NEEDS more views. Absolutely amazing and I love these characters 🔥 Erwin is probably my absolute favorite character in AOT

[@ZeDitto3]

Fantastic. Amazing. Excellent work. Great analysis on these characters. Airtight. Clean writing. Great examples. If I had to criticize one thing it would be the opening. Another AoT KZbinr does that string instrument in every video with the title so it seems derivative to me.

[@Recency-Bias]

Oh sorry for the intro haha, I appreciate the compliments thought. Also I'm pretty sure that the So ist es immer instrumental

[@akanoury9223]

Amazing vid man, you deserve a lot more suscribers 💪💪

[@RavinerPayne]

1:25 He was so determined he almost broke out of the mass hypnosis by will alone.

[@yago9636]

8:34 this line broke me (Edit: like a rock)

[@potato3496]

criminally underrated

[@Recency-Bias]

I appreciate that!

[@Tatakhae]

My most favourite characters of AOT❤

[@Recency-Bias]

Personally I think either Reiner or Jean are my top favorites, but after making this video I think Levi is defiantly competing with them

[@jacobgreene6595]

this one had me sheddin a tear,, nice shit man

[@Recency-Bias]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that!

[@Bromeliadsss]

Rumbling rumbling

[@19powpow91]

Great video :)

[@nv3438]

buenisimo video, creo que empecé a ver las cosass desde otra perspectiva. Me da pena todas las perdidas de compañeros que tuvo Levi, sin duda es un personaje muy fuerte no solo fisicamente sino también mentalmente

[@Recency-Bias]

Thank you! I defiantly think Levi is one of the strongest characters in the show ¡Gracias! Definitivamente creo que Levi es uno de los personajes más fuertes del programa.

[@lpslove4u]

This is such a great video i hope it blows tf up

[@Recency-Bias]

Thank you man, there are still some things I need to improve on but i really apricate the support!

[@kevinfog]

Amazing video! Thank you.

[@Recency-Bias]

Thank you for watching!

[@legendarynouf5963]

I don't think eren was able to talk to levi in the end bc he couldn't alter his memories like he did with the rest. I believe he was able to only talk to mikasa before she went for the kill (the cabin scene)

[@Ceceee21]

Yeah I completely agree. It’s nice headcanon to have though.

[@Recency-Bias]

Yeah I think his and Mikasas talk was right before death, but the core 104th did say they talked to him

[@yup7380]

Yeah, Eren can bring ackerman into the path like when Eren did a discord broadcasy via path in episode "From you, 2000 years ago" but he can't alter them or manipulate them. Hency why he bring Mikasa in real time right before his actual death. I guess he doesn't talk to Levi which is sad 😢

[@legendarynouf5963]

@@Recency-Bias he was able to talk with them bc he can wipe their memories away and he can't do that w the ackermans unfortunately so he only talked w mikasa at the very end to tell her to forget about him

[@legendarynouf5963]

@@yup7380 exactly

[@helmaroc259]

Great video, hope to see more of you in the future💯💯

[@Recency-Bias]

Thank you! I hope I cant make stuff worthy of watching

[@matthewbromm7552]

banger

[@Recency-Bias]

haha thank you man!

[@billy_rayes]

Liked and subbed. 🐐🐐

[@Recency-Bias]

haha thank you!

[@NaturalStupidityy]

How no views?

[@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735]

Aot is off trend now, having ended more than a year ago. There has been no new official aot content, so it's only normal for an aot video to not get views. Then again, this popped up in my reccomended easily, so the algorithm is still quite fortunate for this youruber

[@felix8781]

Besides it's only been 1 day

[@Fantomstranger]

@@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735the movie is releasing though

[@Recency-Bias]

I really hope it releases in the US it's close to my B-day and would be sick to see it then

[@jozocolic3185]

I wish I could just die like Erwin.. I hate this world

[@epicfedora]

Hey bro I know things are hard at times but when they get difficult you gotta know things get better. I’m here for you bro 🙏🏼

[@jonathank786]

We all die eventually live now

[@Hot_RO_9324]

@@jozocolic3185 I agree with that sentiment. But seriously, remember what Erwin said: So many times, I thought that death was so much easier, but always, the dream I shared with my father flashed through my mind. And now, I'm close enough to the answers to reach out and grab them. Hope this helps you.

[@Zurg_]

I'm sorry but I can't watch this video with the Erwin pronunciation.

[@Recency-Bias]

Sorry about that, I thought I said it correctly, how do you pronounce it?

[@UmQasaann]

If Erwin was alive, he would be a Yeagerist.

[@KageFrankenstein]

Actually, there is a pretty good chance they wouldn't exist or wouldn't be that big deal as they followed him mainly because there was "no one better" for leadership position. Erwin is quite good at playing this role (not necessarily good as a person), most of them would probably follow him. Of course, he might lose some motivation after discovering the basement, he would still play. And he would probably drag hundreds to their deaths again. Maybe it would change a few more things, but not necessarily for the better (I doubt Eren would really want to fully cooperate with them after Armin's death because of Levi's decision).

[@krtkjkr]

The Yeagerists were just a bunch of fascists and they only existed because Erwin died and the military system became a mess. How tf Erwin would have been on their side?? You must understand nothing about Erwin's character to say something like this.

[@yup7380]

​@@krtkjkr Yeah, Erwin ain't the type of person who will get consumed by the mentality of kill or be killed. Just like he said in his speech, I'm gonna paraphrase it, does being born only to die later means everything you do is pointles? NOOOO. He would fight the global leader oppressors and drag many even innocent to die but not to the point of which Eren and Yeagerist did. After all, the ideal of Survey Corps is to dedicate your heart to humanity not to your country or that sort of nationalisme or extremist like yeagerist.