Hajime Isayama’s Themes of Duality Perfectly Explain Why Eren was Never the Most Complex Character of ‘Attack on Titan’

Levi Ackerman is one of the most memorable and iconic anime characters. His fighting style and his ‘short king’ aura have made him a fan favourite character. However, out of all Attack on Titan characters, Levi is arguably the least complex, right? No, Wrong!
Every time the discussion turns to complexity or duality in Attack on Titan, characters like Eren, Reiner, and Armin get mentioned. It’s a shame that nobody ever mentions Levi, especially when we consider his complete personality. He is an extremely complex character who has contrasting qualities.
Levi Ackerman in Attack on Titan | Credits: Studio Wit
While he’s recognised and revered for his ruthless fights, he plays a more important role as the Survey Corps Captain. We need to revisit his character arc if the popular opinion tilts more towards how one-dimensional he is, or how he pales in comparison to the other characters.
Levi...
Every time the discussion turns to complexity or duality in Attack on Titan, characters like Eren, Reiner, and Armin get mentioned. It’s a shame that nobody ever mentions Levi, especially when we consider his complete personality. He is an extremely complex character who has contrasting qualities.
Levi Ackerman in Attack on Titan | Credits: Studio Wit
While he’s recognised and revered for his ruthless fights, he plays a more important role as the Survey Corps Captain. We need to revisit his character arc if the popular opinion tilts more towards how one-dimensional he is, or how he pales in comparison to the other characters.
Levi...
- 3/28/2025
- by Laveena Joshi
- FandomWire
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