@@jomsviking5976 not a conman. Don't you dare disrespect humanities greatest commander of all time again. He inspired others to throw away their lives for the greater good. He was our hero.
@@Soft__lemons His cause and drive were very just and noble, he was humanities greatest commander and at the same time an expert conman, just like it was said in the video and by himself, it isn't a disrespect, it's a quality.
@@Soft__lemons He literally calls himself a conman.. Erwin says it himself.. I really have to wonder if people are too emotional to understand him properly sometimes
One of my favourite things about Attack on Titan is how it portrays soldiers bravely charging to their deaths. Usually, when an epic speech is done, and soldiers go charging into battle against impossible odds like in The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones, their faces seem devoid of fear. The idea is that they’re so brave, they face down impossible odds and certain death without even flinching. Meanwhile, in Attack on Titan, after Erwin finishes his speech, and his soldiers charge into certain death against the Beast Titan, you get a close up of their faces, and they are absolutely terrified. It’s clear that they’re shitting themselves, and would rather be anywhere else. Yet despite their terror, they charge into battle all the same. For me, that’s far more inspiring than soldiers charging into battle without seeming the least bit scared.
That's my favorite scene in all the animes I have watched. Becuase you can feel and see how scared they are. You can understand Marlows thoughts while facing death. Theres no other scene that I would change. This sacrifice has all my respect. And I'm just going to crie becuase honestly there's have been no sigle time since I read the manga that I don't cry everytime I see that scene.
Interesting Fact: At the end of Levi OVA (No Regrets), Erwin told Levi not to regret when Levi started blaming himself for the death of his friends. Erwin told Levi something like: "once you start regretting, it dulls your future decisions and others will start to make decisions for you, leading to death." In the end, Erwin started to have regrets about his actions so Levi made the decision for him, leading to his death :(
That's why he gave up on Marie even though he was interested her compared to Nile who gave up on joining the Survey Corps so he could marry and live a peaceful life with her.
@@thelegacyofgaming2928 Bert is one of the best characters in league with the other greats like Eren,Reiner,Erwin,and Levi despite being the one with the least backstory. His development in “Descent” really shows his dedication to his mission and his understanding that not everything is black and white.
But even if he found that basement and proved that there is an outside world, there is something beyond the walls, wouldn't he'll be peer pressured to be a commander again? We already know that he is haunted by his actions that led to his comrades death, I think that's why Levi decided to save Armin instead of Erwin so that he's free from his goal, Erwin was a slave to his goal....he never felt freedom just like eren.
@@thelegacyofgaming2928 His character's journeys aren't particularly Shakespearian. The main hallmark of a Shakespeare tragedy is that the tragic hero starts out in a good position, and then is lowered through a character fault. This applies to basically none of the characters, since they're all in pretty shitty positions. It's a bit closer to the gangster rise and fall story arc.
The scene were Erwin Smith was leading his troops to recover Erin , and while they were charging a titan picked Erwin up by his clothes and for a second we thought Erwin was going to die, all of his troops got worried, but with determination , Erwin screamed " CHAAARGEEEE " and suddenly the troops seemed to have gotten all the motivation in the world. Erwin Smith is the definition of a true leader
Indeed. It honestly reminds me of what SCPO Mendez said to John-117 in Halo: Fall of Reach after the funeral for the Spartan-IIs who died due to augmentation failures. "A leader must be ready to send the soldiers under his command to their deaths. You do this because your duty to the UNSC supersedes your duty to yourself or even your crew. It is acceptable to spend lives if necessary. It is not acceptable, however, to waste those lives." Erwin faced that burden with dignity and honor, being both the hero who inspires his soldiers to victory and the devil ready to condemn them to death for the sake of the mission. And to the very end, he did everything in his power to make sure that the lives lost were always lives *spent,* never wasted.
@@zeroxinfinity5816 he did! In the 3rd official character popularity contest. Its even more amazing when you consider that in the very first one he (12th) wasn't even top 10 (WTF!). Levi was #1 (no ones surprised), Eren #2, Mikasa #3. In the second one SnK had gone mainstream so the votes received were way high. Levi #1 Erwin #2 (hell yeah!) Eren #3 (down again) The third one. Erwin #1 (👑 cant believe he toppled Levi) Levi #2 (I think he's totally okay with Erwin as #1) Hange #3 That's right Veterans reign supreme!!!✨🎉🎊 But the Fourth and probably final one has not taken place that I am aware off so we'll see how that goes. Rumors abound that Eren Yeager will finally get _-his revenge-_ #1 (i mean he did get aged up, get a new makeover/look, got a whole new pack of abs, new powers, and became an "Edgelord" ). We shall see if with all that he will be #1....
It's insane how this series has so many people who love Erwin and would dedicate their lives to him, EVEN WHILE KNOWING that he and the story admit that what he is doing is wrong. That's some unbelievable writing right there. 11/10 character.
@@midgetthatnoonelikes2253 Ever heard of an exaggeration? Lmao I'm just talking about the amount of people who love him as a character while knowing that he's so so flawed.
Also, for those of you who think Erwin caused too many deaths to the scouts. He also invented the scout formation that reduced 70 percent casualties compared to previous missions. (source: no regrets ova) Also, The casualties were supposed to be high cause remember, they didn't have titan powers before, they didn't have someone like Eren.
Erwin commanding the soldiers to advance while being in a titan's mouth. Him cheering with the people while leaving for Shiganshina. His final, desperate and glorious charge against the Beast Titan. These moments will always give me chills, and will forever be remembered as the best I've ever experienced in a piece of literature.
This is why Erwin will forever be one of my favorite characters in AoT. You did a remarkable job with the character analysis, he's an exceptionally well written character.
I always joke that Erwin is the most relatable character in the series because all he wanted was to see the basement. But really, that selfish human need to validate himself that fueled his will to keep taking on monumental selfless acts is one of the most humanist things I've seen in anime. Thank you for making this thoughtful piece.
I’d say you can add Carla and Bert to some of the most relatable characters. Both of them wanted to protect their own even if it meant dying, but when death actually came, they cried and screamed for help. That’s just human nature
@@anikalmao also the guy who fed grisha's sister to dogs said something similar about being prepared to die when the day comes for him but was screaming on top of his lungs after the owl pushed him down to his death.
When Erwin shouted to cheer on the crowd who was cheering the scouts on, that sent chills down my spine. AoT has become something insanely special, and hell, maybe even a classic. Season 4 can't arrive soon enough! (Great video, btw!)
I've been reading the manga for like 3/4 years now so I can genuinely say AOT has been, for me at least, a classic for a long while now. All the events talked about in the video have been read by many a long time ago now. What's coming in this next season is a paradigm shift that I think not all will appreciate, but for me and many others it's what solidifies AOT as a Masterpiece. The build up and then execution of Chapter 100 is so insanely good, it should be coming up around the first half in season 4 (Season 3 ends at chapter 90).
I love how AoT went from sensation of the moment to a bonafide masterpiece through the years. All thanks to the writer's uncompromising desire to write a compelling and complex story, with no regards to the popularity of the show.
@@wwe12153 No, MCU movies are simple. Collect the whatever, fight the bad guy, save the world. AoT is a multilayered, philosophical masterpiece, where there is no ' bad guy', but complex character motivations that need to be considered, and large ideas needed to be evaluated.
@@wwe12153 no complex motivations?? Have you even watched the show lmao. I hate the ending as much as the next guy but saying that there’s no complex story telling in the other 90% of the story is so wrong
*MY SOLDIERS RAGE!* *MY SOLDIERS SCREAM!!* *MY SOLDIERS FIGHT!!!* Never before have an anime character took my literal breath away.... my first time watching the series, I thought Erwin was evil. Oh how kinda wrong I was.
Not many stories a character is told to “give up on your dream and die” Attack on Titan is truly special and if word from every manga reader I know is true season 4 is going to be just as good!
Erwin is an amazing character but anyone saying they should of revived him instead of Armin clearly do not understand the depth of deciding to go with Armin instead of Erwin. Even after watching this video.
I really wanted Erwin to be revived, but then I thought that Erwin needs to be left to rest. Armin was never really my favorite character, but at this point in the manga, he has definitely gone up in ranking. The turning point for my view on armin was when he was shot in the face by his fellow comrades, and seeing them get killed as well. I feel like That scene is going to hit me hard.
The most epic AOT moment is when Erwin is on his way to certain death against the beast titan,but still shouting like a demon to encourage his soldiers. One of the best moments in anime period.
Great analysis as always. Erwin is definetly one of the most inspiring characters I ever encountered in fiction. In the end, Erwin gave up on his life and dream for the sake of the ones who follow, just like many others did for him to be there. Because dreams are meaningless when you are about to die. But if you give your life for the ones who follow, they will embody the meaning of your existence... and so, humanity will always keep fighting. And that is the sole method in which they can rebel against that cruel world, a world that doesn´t allow them to have dreams.
I am not going to lie, I was always reminded of Griffith whenever I heard Erwin speak. It goes far beyond "I have a dream", the way they both gamble, the way they realised that there is a real enemy. The parallels just increase the more you think about it
Levi is also a bit similar to Guts. His loyalty to Erwin and also how he talks to people and is stand-offish to most people. His moral values, also aligns with Guts pretty well.
I hate the idea that Erwin wouldn't know what to do if he ever found out the truth in the basement and that his ambition and determination wouldn't persist. Everything about his character suggests his drive to pursue his father's dream would have repeated itself with a mystery he would then be responsible for uncovering.
I remember asking you on patreon to make anything AoT related. Thanks so much for this! I'm glad you got why Levi choose Armin over Erwin, as many just write it off as Levi pandering to Eren and Mikasa. Shows you got a great understanding of Armin as well. Really went above and beyond on this video! Idk how you can articulate your thoughts so perfectly and easily digestible. Wish i had that gift!
Most likely the same events would transpire. If Erwin lived and achieved his dream, what would his motivation be after that? What would drive him to become a devil in order to advance. Would he even stand against eren and his revolution?
@Private Weaver It's hard to say what would have happened but one thing I'm sure of is the survey corps wouldn't be as divided as they are now with erwin as their leader
From early on I thought Armin could be Erwins predecessor- and especially so when the series put a focus on his brain power. Both characters are extremely intelligent and can read situations accurately, but the difference is experience- Erwin has faith in himself because of his experience where Armin does not. Hanji is now the leader of the corps but once her time has passed (and maybe Levi’s), I think Armin will have gained the leadership skills and self confidence to be the next Erwin. So in answer to your question- I think the outcome would be pretty similar because the characters are alike in many core aspects :D
@Private Weaver It's hard to say, even though his main drive is understanding the history/fate of humanity it was spurred by the fact that he wanted to prove his dad and his theories right. He just wanted answers not necessarily the prosperity or humanity, but it wouldnt be surprising at all it he continued the fight. The main question I have is if he had his most desperate questions answered, would he continue making desperate actions and willingly sacrifice scouts to achieve victory?
Bruh the end almost had me crying. I never truly understood Erwin's character but now i can really appreciate him, as well as Levi's choice. You're incredible at dissecting characters and i really love your content. I'd love to see your take on Eren's character at this point in the manga. Maybe when the anime finishes you could discuss Eren rise as hero and "fall" as demon. Eren's character is so exceptional and i think you'd do a fantastic job analysing him.
What I love so much about Attack on Titan is how they are willing to show the worst sides of war without pulling any punches. How they are able to show how sometimes that what is needed is someone willing to make the most worse decisions to achieve victory or change. Erwin exemplifies many world leaders who had to make hard decisions for the benefit of their countries.
man....why are you so smart? Erwin is one of my favorite characters in a show and i've got some similar thouts about him, but you make 20 minutes analys, it is crazy. Many thanks for work)
I love Erwin because he resembles the struggle we have with overcoming nihilism. Not just within a broad context, but a personal one as well. He could have just as easily said that none of what was going on matters and simply pursue his own ends, but he rises above that in order to truly believe that there is something greater out there and that that good something was worth dying for.
For one who has been struggling with that and hoping for a greater purpose, Erwin honestly inspired me to overcome nihilism. Though we all face inescapable death we should not give up meaning but fight and rage against nihilism it by living for a higher purpose. I know I’m projecting my experience but honestly his speech and choices inspire me to live for something great! Well said response I agree
I hate how one of AOT’s biggest criticism is that they have a “weak cast.” I can sort of understand where that mindset comes from, but AOT has incredibly complex characters like Erwin, Eren, Grisha, Reiner, and Zeke etc.. that unfortunately gets thrown within the same argument.
AnimeTm Talks Actually if you look at different communities and forums a lot of people’s criticism of AOT is targeted towards their cast of characters. Granted the majority of these criticism may be from anime onlys but it is an ever present criticism AOT has had since season one.
@@blinkonce3934 they just did not see it past the first season and they act like they know it all. Few days ago i had an argument with a guy who still thinks that the walls were built by humans
I'm sure you all will start rage around here for this but .... Eren Armin and Mikasa are kind of bad written but as I would like to state another guy in these coments ' Erwin speeches made me feel patriotic for a fictional country ' so there are a range of bad and good characters but not the 3 mentioned...
It brings me tears every time I think about him, all he wanted was to know the truth. all the pain he endured, skills he honed, lives he shouldered, all of that and he could never see the cellar
damn, I look forward to your videos, your in-depth analysis is what motivates me to want to write stories and bring imaginary worlds to life!! Keep up the awesome vids!!
That moment when erwin screams to the people cheering on the scouts on their mission already made me cry the first time. But then you went ahead and played it again :')
"Erwin never really looked beyond the idea of the basement, It was his drug and when all seemed to close in around him and when he began falling into despair, he'd think about that key and it allowed him to push onwards. But there's only so far that someone can go when their experiences make it so that they're so dependent on short term fumes. There's only so much misery they can bear." I feel like someone just psychoanalyzed the hell out of me, you should think about becoming a psychotherapist xD
I agree with the idea that levi letting erwin die was a mercy, especially with what those secrets actually are, I think erwin died with the idea that he helped bring about a brighter future for everyone when in reality the truth was much darker and devoid of hope than he could have ever imagined, and then by the end of the story he helped indirectly Erin to destroy most of the world, I could only imagine the sheer crushing pain he would feel from that
He reminds me of Griffith. Except Erwin chose to sacrifice his dream. Well also Griffith didn't live in a world like Erwin's so the selfish choice came easier. I'm not articulate enough or studied in the art of writing/psychology to contrast them, but it would be interesting...
For a while I thought Griffith was the greedy one, sacrificing the Band of Hawk for his dream. But now he returns as a God of Hand with Legions of monsters but restored order to the world. But we will never find out Griffith's true intent since we may not live long enough to see the Manga to its end :)
@@Aleczandxr just got up to date with the series. (Anime) erwin was one of my favs. It was a hard one to see him go. To be honest it was weird because Armin is my favorite character was actually quite emotional over his ordeal. So when the choice was made i didnt know what to feel. 🤣🤣🤣. What an excellent show. Most emotional animes to me is AOT and my hero academia. Lol
Two years later and I still enjoy this video. It kinda brings tires to me because I remember two years ago I was totally a different person I viewed this video while I was in a very rough time seeing the world of AOT as representative of mine . Now while I still see the world as a challenge my views change and I am more focused more motivated and in really better situation almost 180 . Although my views changed the video still lives to this day and gave me new insights on my life and the show. Thank you so much for these video you truly don’t know how much your videos make me feel. I hope you the best.
Finished the series a week ago and I'm so glad this was the first analysis I've watched on the series. That final battlecry before Erwin goes off to his last mission is just wonderful. Your top 100 streams got me into this series and to meet this fantastic character, thank you AJ!
Erwin is one of my favorite if not my favorite character in aot and I always thought he was super underrated. That scene with them on top of the wall and the crowd cheering literally made me cry the first time watching.
i must say…This is one in-depth and on piece analysis and storytelling on your part. Covering many aspects of the topic that a simple minded person like me will look over it, You are amazing.
At last, someone's appreciating Erwin. This really makes me happy. He is my favourite character until someone becoming totally devil like him. Demon lord Eren.
One of the best videos about.my favourite character of my favourite anime alongside Reiner . Thanks I found your Chanel yesterday and i am excited to see all your videos 😊 some of the best character and philosophical analysis I have ever. Seen
You have done an excellent job in dissecting such a complex and deep character like Erwin Smith. Your style of explaining the details is really commendable. This video will help many people like me to understand Erwin and the essence of the show better than before.
When I first saw Erwin in the anime, I thought he was too amazing to be a good person, he has to be a traitor somehow. But I eventually realized that he's just an amazing man that sacrificed all and only for humanity in the end. Rest well Erwin😔😔 His death is definitely bittersweet. He seemed so relieved to finally be able to rest.
I would say Erwin's obsession of validating his father's theory was not only to alleviate his guilt at his belief that he caused his father's death but as a way of honoring his father's memory in his eyes since if true, it would vindicate his father and dispel that his father and his family were traitors.
Armin is my best boy and i was selfishly glad that Levi chose to save him. Still, the tragedy of Erwin dying before seeing the basement really shook me, he was such an amazing character and it hurt to see him go. I know Levi struggled with that choice and can completely understand his decision, putting a long-suffering commander to rest and putting the future in the hands of a young genius with much more to offer definitely seemed like the right choice to me. Still, ive been conflicted just bc its hard not to adore and sympathise with Erwin and it hurts to see him go. This video really helped me come to terms with his passing and reassured me that his repeated sacrifice and brilliance will live on and has an immense impact.
That’s very kind of you, thank you - although 300k+ for this one is a hell of a lot so I ain’t complaining, haha. I’m glad you enjoy them, and if you haven’t seen it already I released one on Jean most recently that I’d recommend checking out!
when erwin died in the manga i stopped reading and following the series because he was my absolute favourite character and i have .. issues. anyway thanks a lot for this video i rly loved it and it made me reconsider if i should pick up the series again... lol well we'll see!
For some reason, I always start crying hysterically whenever I see the scene where Erwin shouts out to everyone from the top. You can hear the passion and emotion in his voice clear as daylight
Your video helped me find peace with that whole Levi's decision of choosing Armin over Erwin debacle. It didn't sit well with me, Erwin was so effective at his job and we could only hope that Armin would be able to rise to the challenge... I hadn't thought about it the way you describe, but it makes a lot of sense now. Erwin was the person needed in that moment in history, to get humanity to the point they are in the story now, but wouldn't have been able to see beyond, and into the future. And I am ok with that ^^
If a man with such charisma ever existed in this world, I would gladly die for him. I would never say if I were to die for nothing, of course, I would only die if it was *that* important. If it were Erwin, I would give my life instantly. His resolve just transfers unto people and makes you understand him. Such I great man.
Your video essays are some of the best I've seen on TH-cam. When I know the significance of a moment, e.g. in breaking bad, every sentence in your essay is spot on at explaining exactly the beauty of the moment. When I don't know the significance of a moment, e.g. why they called Erwin a devil, your essay explains it so clearly.
Bro like you are honestly an amazing writer like what was your English grade, my man. I use your video essays as inspiration for my essays in school. Great content!
Everyone always thought that Erwin was the obvious choice to ressurect but from the beginning I knew it would be Armin. His relationship with Berthold made me sure of it. So when it came I was just thinking of what Erwin would do past his titanification and it didn't seem right. Armin as the colossal made more sense to me and I'm glad to say that big boi Armin is great in the manga
Armin is very brilliant but what Eldians needed was a Leader with Intelligence, Strategy, Character, Ability to Motivate, Experience and Ability to determine goals and objectives. In the manga the Scouts have become more useless than ever because they do not have a Leader and Armin has done absolutely nothing just cry, it was better that he died this season and not ruin his character, it is the only mistake Hajime Isayama has made for give Eren a more leading role, the positive of this? Well, it gave an unexpected twist to the series.
No, it was obvious Armin would live because he's a main character unlike Erwin. Levi's decision still seems a little bit off for me. In no regrets it was shown Erwin was the whole reason and motivation for Levi to keep pushing on. One would think his selfishness would overpower the need for Erwin to be laid to rest but it didn't go that way and the only reason I can see for that is either S4 would be over much sooner or that Armin is a main character. There's nothing that would logically support his decision.
oh man right in the feels... A great video for my favourite character ! His last scenes were so powerful, rarely did I feel that overwhelmed with emotions. Erwin 's story makes me think of a Greek tragedy, as you said, he was tailored to exist in that portion of the story. He was not meant to go beyond. Levi's reflection on how, in the end, Erwin was probably "finished" and deserved to go in peace, is something almost taboo in society I think, and yet it makes so much more sense sometimes. I also connected deeply with how Erwin was so driven by his dream, and how he never thought beyond fulfilling it.. He might have found another dream to fill in the emptiness, but as was explained in the story, the war had turned him into a devil; there was not enough of him left to do that. Great character, great story, great analysis !
Great video man. Erwin is fascinating and he is one of those characters you appreciate so much more after analyzing. Also, he is just so hype he has the same VA as Jotaro from Jojos and that was the perfect casting. I love this man and the impact he had on the series.
Man this write up almost brought me to tears. Erwin Smith was an amazingly written character that inspires sooo much hope. And the parallel you made between Erwin and Armin really help me understand Levy's ultimate decision. Thank you for the synopsis.
That man literally told his squad we are going to die and not a single folded
OF STRAIGHT ROOKIES
This is how people should be. BE BRUTALLY HONEST
@@SlimeSolo people in there early 20s on top of it all
@@SlimeSolo nah gay rookies... sorry I had to. I mean lookatyoname
Erwin got that SPEECH 100
This man's speeches made me feel patriotic for a fictional country.
True dat
I would've charged to my death with him ngl. This man is an expert conman holy shit
@@jomsviking5976 not a conman. Don't you dare disrespect humanities greatest commander of all time again. He inspired others to throw away their lives for the greater good. He was our hero.
@@Soft__lemons His cause and drive were very just and noble, he was humanities greatest commander and at the same time an expert conman, just like it was said in the video and by himself, it isn't a disrespect, it's a quality.
@@Soft__lemons He literally calls himself a conman.. Erwin says it himself.. I really have to wonder if people are too emotional to understand him properly sometimes
One of my favourite things about Attack on Titan is how it portrays soldiers bravely charging to their deaths. Usually, when an epic speech is done, and soldiers go charging into battle against impossible odds like in The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones, their faces seem devoid of fear. The idea is that they’re so brave, they face down impossible odds and certain death without even flinching.
Meanwhile, in Attack on Titan, after Erwin finishes his speech, and his soldiers charge into certain death against the Beast Titan, you get a close up of their faces, and they are absolutely terrified. It’s clear that they’re shitting themselves, and would rather be anywhere else. Yet despite their terror, they charge into battle all the same. For me, that’s far more inspiring than soldiers charging into battle without seeming the least bit scared.
exactly, great point
That's my favorite scene in all the animes I have watched. Becuase you can feel and see how scared they are. You can understand Marlows thoughts while facing death. Theres no other scene that I would change. This sacrifice has all my respect. And I'm just going to crie becuase honestly there's have been no sigle time since I read the manga that I don't cry everytime I see that scene.
Real courage is not being fearless, but being terrified and facing them regardless.
That scene where Marlo thinks about Hitch and says to himself "Why am I thinking about her at a time like this?". I felt that.
And this again is why anime and mangas are 10000000x better than these mainstream media.
Interesting Fact:
At the end of Levi OVA (No Regrets), Erwin told Levi not to regret when Levi started blaming himself for the death of his friends. Erwin told Levi something like: "once you start regretting, it dulls your future decisions and others will start to make decisions for you, leading to death."
In the end, Erwin started to have regrets about his actions so Levi made the decision for him, leading to his death :(
God, No regrets were both so good. I feel like they should have been main series. Sort of feel bad for the people who never say them.
What makes you say Erwin had regrets about his actions?
Charles Kevin Lique Nigga, did you not watch Erwin opening up to Levi near the end of “Perfect Game”?
Those OVAs are godsends
@@futureparadise.2089 which line?
Fun fact: It has been stated that Erwin refuses to marry anyone because he doesn’t want to make them a widow.
brO THATS SAD
That's why he gave up on Marie even though he was interested her compared to Nile who gave up on joining the Survey Corps so he could marry and live a peaceful life with her.
THIS MAKES ME EVEN MORE SADD DANGG ERWINNN😭😭😭
what a champ!
Its the same for Levi as well.
He was so close, the basement was right there..thats what makes it more sad to me
Isayama gives a lot of his characters Shakespearian journeys and it's incredibly sad. (Bertholdt being another major one)
@@thelegacyofgaming2928 Bert is one of the best characters in league with the other greats like Eren,Reiner,Erwin,and Levi despite being the one with the least backstory. His development in “Descent” really shows his dedication to his mission and his understanding that not everything is black and white.
But even if he found that basement and proved that there is an outside world, there is something beyond the walls, wouldn't he'll be peer pressured to be a commander again? We already know that he is haunted by his actions that led to his comrades death, I think that's why Levi decided to save Armin instead of Erwin so that he's free from his goal, Erwin was a slave to his goal....he never felt freedom just like eren.
@@thelegacyofgaming2928 His character's journeys aren't particularly Shakespearian. The main hallmark of a Shakespeare tragedy is that the tragic hero starts out in a good position, and then is lowered through a character fault. This applies to basically none of the characters, since they're all in pretty shitty positions. It's a bit closer to the gangster rise and fall story arc.
@@PengyDraws i mean erwin is in school and is in decent clothing so that could represent good position
The scene were Erwin Smith was leading his troops to recover Erin , and while they were charging a titan picked Erwin up by his clothes and for a second we thought Erwin was going to die, all of his troops got worried, but with determination , Erwin screamed " CHAAARGEEEE " and suddenly the troops seemed to have gotten all the motivation in the world. Erwin Smith is the definition of a true leader
Hell yeah bro! we need more Erwin Smith's in the world right now
SUSUMEEE!!!
@@MauriiciioBriito Comments you can hear...
facts!!!
I loved him. Wish they let him see the basement before he died.
"At times a devil, at times a hero but always a commander" ♥️
yes
Indeed. It honestly reminds me of what SCPO Mendez said to John-117 in Halo: Fall of Reach after the funeral for the Spartan-IIs who died due to augmentation failures. "A leader must be ready to send the soldiers under his command to their deaths. You do this because your duty to the UNSC supersedes your duty to yourself or even your crew. It is acceptable to spend lives if necessary. It is not acceptable, however, to waste those lives." Erwin faced that burden with dignity and honor, being both the hero who inspires his soldiers to victory and the devil ready to condemn them to death for the sake of the mission. And to the very end, he did everything in his power to make sure that the lives lost were always lives *spent,* never wasted.
Underrated comment ❤️
Everything with Erwin in Season 3 was so powerful that I legitimately stopped caring about the basement after he died. He really stole the show.
same here
He is the only person who beat levi at a popularity poll
@@josephstalin5668 wait he did? Where? I'm not questioning it, Erwin is my favourite character in all fiction
Wow lol, Continue watching I think Eren could become your favourite character.
@@zeroxinfinity5816 he did! In the 3rd official character popularity contest.
Its even more amazing when you consider that in the very first one he (12th) wasn't even top 10 (WTF!).
Levi was #1 (no ones surprised), Eren #2,
Mikasa #3.
In the second one SnK had gone mainstream so the votes received were way high.
Levi #1
Erwin #2 (hell yeah!)
Eren #3 (down again)
The third one.
Erwin #1 (👑 cant believe he toppled Levi)
Levi #2 (I think he's totally okay with Erwin as #1)
Hange #3
That's right Veterans reign supreme!!!✨🎉🎊
But the Fourth and probably final one has not taken place that I am aware off so we'll see how that goes. Rumors abound that Eren Yeager will finally get _-his revenge-_ #1 (i mean he did get aged up, get a new makeover/look, got a whole new pack of abs, new powers, and became an "Edgelord" ). We shall see if with all that he will be #1....
its crazy how different AoT is between season 1 and 3
Oh boy, just you wait until season 4.
S4: Hi
Anyone gonna tell him about s4?
@@megasoniczxx Literally a whole month from now...i don't think i'm ready for my life to change. Like at all.
Dude the way the story expands. Just even beyond we get the truth drop the story just elevates more & more
It's insane how this series has so many people who love Erwin and would dedicate their lives to him, EVEN WHILE KNOWING that he and the story admit that what he is doing is wrong. That's some unbelievable writing right there. 11/10 character.
Now I somehow realise how the nazi's felt. But damn is that bad.
I don’t think anyone would dedicate their live to him
@@midgetthatnoonelikes2253 Ever heard of an exaggeration? Lmao I'm just talking about the amount of people who love him as a character while knowing that he's so so flawed.
@@justmyopinion79 No one knows the truth about Erwin except for Livai
@@AMINE8905 I'm talking about people watching the show obviously lmao
"This world is cruel." It's a phrase repeated throughout the series, especially the first season. Erwin's life and death are proof of that.
Same with all of the rookies who volunteered to help humanity just to die without ever personally achieving anything or even reaching adulthood...
Oh boi wait for season 4
My Soldiers Rage
My Soldiers Scream
My Soldiers Fight
These words still gives me chills
I just remembered and it gave me chills. damn.
SPEECH 100
Also, for those of you who think Erwin caused too many deaths to the scouts.
He also invented the scout formation that reduced 70 percent casualties compared to previous missions. (source: no regrets ova)
Also, The casualties were supposed to be high cause remember, they didn't have titan powers before, they didn't have someone like Eren.
Erwin commanding the soldiers to advance while being in a titan's mouth. Him cheering with the people while leaving for Shiganshina. His final, desperate and glorious charge against the Beast Titan. These moments will always give me chills, and will forever be remembered as the best I've ever experienced in a piece of literature.
Don't forget the speech!
Erwin is the proper definition of how a leader should be.
Precisely.
Selfish yet selfless
This is why Erwin will forever be one of my favorite characters in AoT. You did a remarkable job with the character analysis, he's an exceptionally well written character.
Thank you.
Erwin is my favourite character in all fiction
Its this guy again
@@hebehosma Damn right hes everywhere
I need more Erwin in my life...
Erwin is so awesome that people, even characters in the story, wonder how things would be if he was still around.
He would have been a strong wall of thorn for zeke
so accurate lol
As much as I love admin I think if Erwin was alive he could’ve prevented a lot of the stuff happening in s4
Armin*
I always joke that Erwin is the most relatable character in the series because all he wanted was to see the basement. But really, that selfish human need to validate himself that fueled his will to keep taking on monumental selfless acts is one of the most humanist things I've seen in anime.
Thank you for making this thoughtful piece.
Erwin is the most humane character in the series, we all can relate to him in one way or another
Erwin represents all the dead weebs who never got to see the basement
I’d say you can add Carla and Bert to some of the most relatable characters. Both of them wanted to protect their own even if it meant dying, but when death actually came, they cried and screamed for help. That’s just human nature
@@anikalmao also the guy who fed grisha's sister to dogs said something similar about being prepared to die when the day comes for him but was screaming on top of his lungs after the owl pushed him down to his death.
@@Shush7717 most satisfying death ever.
I, Erwin Smith, have a dream.
His character was giving those vibes big time during that speech
Jojo reference
omg that's the wrong va. You mean yare yare daze
Kono Erwin Smith ni wa yume ga aru
I, Giorno Giovanna, have a dream.
When Erwin shouted to cheer on the crowd who was cheering the scouts on, that sent chills down my spine.
AoT has become something insanely special, and hell, maybe even a classic. Season 4 can't arrive soon enough! (Great video, btw!)
Thanks!
Same here, it did so even now while watching this, and you just can't help but cheer alongside him.
I’ve been telling my friends since the ending of season 3 that attack on titan is a modern classic in the making but they still won’t watch :/
saaaaame!
I've been reading the manga for like 3/4 years now so I can genuinely say AOT has been, for me at least, a classic for a long while now. All the events talked about in the video have been read by many a long time ago now. What's coming in this next season is a paradigm shift that I think not all will appreciate, but for me and many others it's what solidifies AOT as a Masterpiece. The build up and then execution of Chapter 100 is so insanely good, it should be coming up around the first half in season 4 (Season 3 ends at chapter 90).
I love how AoT went from sensation of the moment to a bonafide masterpiece through the years. All thanks to the writer's uncompromising desire to write a compelling and complex story, with no regards to the popularity of the show.
true... if you ignore the final season.
@@wwe12153 No, MCU movies are simple. Collect the whatever, fight the bad guy, save the world.
AoT is a multilayered, philosophical masterpiece, where there is no ' bad guy', but complex character motivations that need to be considered, and large ideas needed to be evaluated.
He kept moving forward...
@@wwe12153 no complex motivations?? Have you even watched the show lmao. I hate the ending as much as the next guy but saying that there’s no complex story telling in the other 90% of the story is so wrong
@@wwe12153 I would like to calll you stupid but that would be an insult to stupid people.
Fact: At the end of the day, he won.
Their mission was completed and they have got wall maria back.
*MY SOLDIERS RAGE!*
*MY SOLDIERS SCREAM!!*
*MY SOLDIERS FIGHT!!!*
Never before have an anime character took my literal breath away.... my first time watching the series, I thought Erwin was evil. Oh how kinda wrong I was.
Not many stories a character is told to “give up on your dream and die” Attack on Titan is truly special and if word from every manga reader I know is true season 4 is going to be just as good!
He protecc
He attacc
Bust most importantly,
His dream stays intacc
The TH-cam algorithm is garbage. This should be on every AOT fan's Home Page
It's on mine...
On mine as well!
But instead all we get are stupid vlogs
i got it too
"At times a devil, at times a hero, but always a commander" DAMN
Beautiful analysis of Erwin's character.. He's definitely up there as one of the most well-written characters in anime!
Thanks! And definitely!
Erwin is an amazing character but anyone saying they should of revived him instead of Armin clearly do not understand the depth of deciding to go with Armin instead of Erwin. Even after watching this video.
Well this video explains why Armin was the right choice, so I'd be confused if anyone changed their mind the other way after watching it lol
I really wanted Erwin to be revived, but then I thought that Erwin needs to be left to rest. Armin was never really my favorite character, but at this point in the manga, he has definitely gone up in ranking. The turning point for my view on armin was when he was shot in the face by his fellow comrades, and seeing them get killed as well. I feel like That scene is going to hit me hard.
@Avi Agrawal Chill. Don't get your panties stuck in your ass. It's just an anime character 😂
@Avi Agrawal No you are the only one looking stupid
@Avi Agrawal you're literally insane
“If you cannot let go of things, you cannot change” that hit
This is something Armin said btw, it was about Erwin there.
The most epic AOT moment is when Erwin is on his way to certain death against the beast titan,but still shouting like a demon to encourage his soldiers. One of the best moments in anime period.
Great analysis as always. Erwin is definetly one of the most inspiring characters I ever encountered in fiction.
In the end, Erwin gave up on his life and dream for the sake of the ones who follow, just like many others did for him to be there. Because dreams are meaningless when you are about to die. But if you give your life for the ones who follow, they will embody the meaning of your existence... and so, humanity will always keep fighting. And that is the sole method in which they can rebel against that cruel world, a world that doesn´t allow them to have dreams.
Cheers!
I am not going to lie, I was always reminded of Griffith whenever I heard Erwin speak. It goes far beyond "I have a dream", the way they both gamble, the way they realised that there is a real enemy. The parallels just increase the more you think about it
The main difference is Erwin fully accepted and embraced his humanity whereas Griffith flat out rejected it and hid from it.
Levi is also a bit similar to Guts. His loyalty to Erwin and also how he talks to people and is stand-offish to most people. His moral values, also aligns with Guts pretty well.
Don't compare Commander Erwin to that trash!
Both walked similar paths, but Griffith survived through being a villain, while Erwin died a hero.
@@beastvicious8672 Yea, even the way Guts joined Griffith by losing a fight was similar to how Levi joined Erwin. It's incredible
I would follow Erwin Smith into battle
@Nii Lantei Bright-Davies bodybuilding to anime
Who wouldn't?
Amazing. He's not a good man, or an evil man. Just a man trying to reach truth.
I hate the idea that Erwin wouldn't know what to do if he ever found out the truth in the basement and that his ambition and determination wouldn't persist. Everything about his character suggests his drive to pursue his father's dream would have repeated itself with a mystery he would then be responsible for uncovering.
*Just another day for the Survey Corps!*
I remember asking you on patreon to make anything AoT related. Thanks so much for this! I'm glad you got why Levi choose Armin over Erwin, as many just write it off as Levi pandering to Eren and Mikasa. Shows you got a great understanding of Armin as well. Really went above and beyond on this video! Idk how you can articulate your thoughts so perfectly and easily digestible. Wish i had that gift!
Wonder how the current events on Paradise would be unfolding if Erwin got that Titan serum shot instead of Armin...
Most likely the same events would transpire. If Erwin lived and achieved his dream, what would his motivation be after that? What would drive him to become a devil in order to advance. Would he even stand against eren and his revolution?
@Private Weaver It's hard to say what would have happened but one thing I'm sure of is the survey corps wouldn't be as divided as they are now with erwin as their leader
From early on I thought Armin could be Erwins predecessor- and especially so when the series put a focus on his brain power. Both characters are extremely intelligent and can read situations accurately, but the difference is experience- Erwin has faith in himself because of his experience where Armin does not. Hanji is now the leader of the corps but once her time has passed (and maybe Levi’s), I think Armin will have gained the leadership skills and self confidence to be the next Erwin. So in answer to your question- I think the outcome would be pretty similar because the characters are alike in many core aspects :D
@Private Weaver It's hard to say, even though his main drive is understanding the history/fate of humanity it was spurred by the fact that he wanted to prove his dad and his theories right. He just wanted answers not necessarily the prosperity or humanity, but it wouldnt be surprising at all it he continued the fight.
The main question I have is if he had his most desperate questions answered, would he continue making desperate actions and willingly sacrifice scouts to achieve victory?
He'd drop his one million ton titanium balls onto Marley, nuking everyone.
Bruh the end almost had me crying. I never truly understood Erwin's character but now i can really appreciate him, as well as Levi's choice. You're incredible at dissecting characters and i really love your content.
I'd love to see your take on Eren's character at this point in the manga. Maybe when the anime finishes you could discuss Eren rise as hero and "fall" as demon. Eren's character is so exceptional and i think you'd do a fantastic job analysing him.
What I love so much about Attack on Titan is how they are willing to show the worst sides of war without pulling any punches. How they are able to show how sometimes that what is needed is someone willing to make the most worse decisions to achieve victory or change. Erwin exemplifies many world leaders who had to make hard decisions for the benefit of their countries.
18:32 my favorite scene with Erwin. The childlike expression really tells us what he missed out on since he was a child
man....why are you so smart? Erwin is one of my favorite characters in a show and i've got some similar thouts about him, but you make 20 minutes analys, it is crazy. Many thanks for work)
You're very welcome, thanks for watching!
He's like a postive version of Griffith
on point
“I SAID ADVANCE GODDAMMIT ERENS RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU DO NOT FALTER!”
I love Erwin because he resembles the struggle we have with overcoming nihilism. Not just within a broad context, but a personal one as well. He could have just as easily said that none of what was going on matters and simply pursue his own ends, but he rises above that in order to truly believe that there is something greater out there and that that good something was worth dying for.
For one who has been struggling with that and hoping for a greater purpose, Erwin honestly inspired me to overcome nihilism. Though we all face inescapable death we should not give up meaning but fight and rage against nihilism it by living for a higher purpose. I know I’m projecting my experience but honestly his speech and choices inspire me to live for something great! Well said response I agree
Erwin was one of the only characters who wasn’t afraid to take risks and innovate
The choice between Erwin and Armin is a masterstroke of story writing, my favorite moment of the series without a doubt
Damn it, videos like this always make me wanna rewatch attack on titan again....round three here we go.
A classic, such an intriguing character, thank you for this video.
My pleasure!
2 years later and I'm watching this again because you produce pure quality
Thank you!
I hate how one of AOT’s biggest criticism is that they have a “weak cast.” I can sort of understand where that mindset comes from, but AOT has incredibly complex characters like Erwin, Eren, Grisha, Reiner, and Zeke etc.. that unfortunately gets thrown within the same argument.
Literally no one said that.
AOT has an Amazing Cast of Characters
AnimeTm Talks Actually if you look at different communities and forums a lot of people’s criticism of AOT is targeted towards their cast of characters. Granted the majority of these criticism may be from anime onlys but it is an ever present criticism AOT has had since season one.
@@blinkonce3934 they just did not see it past the first season and they act like they know it all.
Few days ago i had an argument with a guy who still thinks that the walls were built by humans
@Private Weaver cough**Mikasa**cough
I'm sure you all will start rage around here for this but .... Eren Armin and Mikasa are kind of bad written
but as I would like to state another guy in these coments ' Erwin speeches made me feel patriotic for a fictional country ' so there are a range of bad and good characters but not the 3 mentioned...
It brings me tears every time I think about him, all he wanted was to know the truth. all the pain he endured, skills he honed, lives he shouldered, all of that and he could never see the cellar
damn, I look forward to your videos, your in-depth analysis is what motivates me to want to write stories and bring imaginary worlds to life!!
Keep up the awesome vids!!
Glad to hear it! I’ll try my best!
That moment when erwin screams to the people cheering on the scouts on their mission already made me cry the first time. But then you went ahead and played it again :')
"Erwin never really looked beyond the idea of the basement, It was his drug and when all seemed to close in around him and when he began falling into despair, he'd think about that key and it allowed him to push onwards. But there's only so far that someone can go when their experiences make it so that they're so dependent on short term fumes. There's only so much misery they can bear."
I feel like someone just psychoanalyzed the hell out of me, you should think about becoming a psychotherapist xD
I agree with the idea that levi letting erwin die was a mercy, especially with what those secrets actually are, I think erwin died with the idea that he helped bring about a brighter future for everyone when in reality the truth was much darker and devoid of hope than he could have ever imagined, and then by the end of the story he helped indirectly Erin to destroy most of the world, I could only imagine the sheer crushing pain he would feel from that
He reminds me of Griffith. Except Erwin chose to sacrifice his dream. Well also Griffith didn't live in a world like Erwin's so the selfish choice came easier. I'm not articulate enough or studied in the art of writing/psychology to contrast them, but it would be interesting...
Yeh, for what he did, i dont think he would support Eren's current plan( if he's serious abt it- actually i doubt he will do that)
He reminds me of Griffith too!
For a while I thought Griffith was the greedy one, sacrificing the Band of Hawk for his dream.
But now he returns as a God of Hand with Legions of monsters but restored order to the world.
But we will never find out Griffith's true intent since we may not live long enough to see the Manga to its end :)
They key difference between him and Griffith, is that Erwin don't have a problem in putting his own life on the line for his dream and people.
beautiful, beautiful depiction of ERWIN. So dope!
Thank you!
@@Aleczandxr just got up to date with the series. (Anime) erwin was one of my favs. It was a hard one to see him go. To be honest it was weird because Armin is my favorite character was actually quite emotional over his ordeal. So when the choice was made i didnt know what to feel. 🤣🤣🤣. What an excellent show. Most emotional animes to me is AOT and my hero academia. Lol
Great character, still my favourite in Attack On Titan.
Same. Manga readers keep saying Eren in S4 will be better but I doubt it.
@@anitaremenarova6662 lmao😂 no
@@mklbz4877 eren is better even though erwin is top 3
@@QuantumtestGaming that's what I am saying. Eren will be better. Especially with the paths chapters and 131
Two years later and I still enjoy this video. It kinda brings tires to me because I remember two years ago I was totally a different person I viewed this video while I was in a very rough time seeing the world of AOT as representative of mine . Now while I still see the world as a challenge my views change and I am more focused more motivated and in really better situation almost 180 . Although my views changed the video still lives to this day and gave me new insights on my life and the show.
Thank you so much for these video you truly don’t know how much your videos make me feel. I hope you the best.
You’re very welcome, I’m glad you enjoy them enough to come back to them over time :)
what a special character. I still get chills when remembering his epic finale.
Finished the series a week ago and I'm so glad this was the first analysis I've watched on the series. That final battlecry before Erwin goes off to his last mission is just wonderful.
Your top 100 streams got me into this series and to meet this fantastic character, thank you AJ!
After that damn amazing speech that I read first then watched. I would ride or die for Erwin Smith anyday.
Dude seriously, you are such a talented writer. I wish I had a quarter of your talent. Please keep the content going.
Thank you! Please continue supporting and enjoying, I need all the help I can get.
You did an amazing job! I never understood Erwin and the significance of his death that much until now. Thank you.
My pleasure!
Erwin is one of my favorite if not my favorite character in aot and I always thought he was super underrated. That scene with them on top of the wall and the crowd cheering literally made me cry the first time watching.
Never been this early, oh and yes Erwin easily one of my favourite characters in all of AoT. I was bored so thanks for this.
You’re welcome!
i must say…This is one in-depth and on piece analysis and storytelling on your part. Covering many aspects of the topic that a simple minded person like me will look over it, You are amazing.
Well thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it.
At last, someone's appreciating Erwin. This really makes me happy. He is my favourite character until someone becoming totally devil like him. Demon lord Eren.
One of the best videos about.my favourite character of my favourite anime alongside Reiner . Thanks I found your Chanel yesterday and i am excited to see all your videos 😊 some of the best character and philosophical analysis I have ever. Seen
Wow, thank you!
Ironically, AOT shows us how our world is
You have done an excellent job in dissecting such a complex and deep character like Erwin Smith. Your style of explaining the details is really commendable. This video will help many people like me to understand Erwin and the essence of the show better than before.
Wow, thank you! I'm happy it was so helpful.
When I first saw Erwin in the anime, I thought he was too amazing to be a good person, he has to be a traitor somehow.
But I eventually realized that he's just an amazing man that sacrificed all and only for humanity in the end.
Rest well Erwin😔😔
His death is definitely bittersweet. He seemed so relieved to finally be able to rest.
I would say Erwin's obsession of validating his father's theory was not only to alleviate his guilt at his belief that he caused his father's death but as a way of honoring his father's memory in his eyes since if true, it would vindicate his father and dispel that his father and his family were traitors.
Erwin Smith is without a doubt one of the best written characters of our times
Armin is my best boy and i was selfishly glad that Levi chose to save him. Still, the tragedy of Erwin dying before seeing the basement really shook me, he was such an amazing character and it hurt to see him go. I know Levi struggled with that choice and can completely understand his decision, putting a long-suffering commander to rest and putting the future in the hands of a young genius with much more to offer definitely seemed like the right choice to me. Still, ive been conflicted just bc its hard not to adore and sympathise with Erwin and it hurts to see him go. This video really helped me come to terms with his passing and reassured me that his repeated sacrifice and brilliance will live on and has an immense impact.
Awesome video! Erwin is one of my favourite characters in the show & i’m glad to see a video doing him justice
Thanks man!
I just found your videos and I honestly don’t know why you don’t get more views. This video had me in tears by the end
That’s very kind of you, thank you - although 300k+ for this one is a hell of a lot so I ain’t complaining, haha. I’m glad you enjoy them, and if you haven’t seen it already I released one on Jean most recently that I’d recommend checking out!
when erwin died in the manga i stopped reading and following the series because he was my absolute favourite character and i have .. issues. anyway thanks a lot for this video i rly loved it and it made me reconsider if i should pick up the series again... lol well we'll see!
Did you read further?
yeah, manga went downhill after his death.
We're on the same boat.
Just finished watching S4. Made me miss Erwin more.
S4 is good, but if only Erwin was there.
But, nah.. he better rest.
me too.. i didn't stop tho. i just postponed watching the anime until months later. still can't get over his death
For some reason, I always start crying hysterically whenever I see the scene where Erwin shouts out to everyone from the top. You can hear the passion and emotion in his voice clear as daylight
Your video helped me find peace with that whole Levi's decision of choosing Armin over Erwin debacle. It didn't sit well with me, Erwin was so effective at his job and we could only hope that Armin would be able to rise to the challenge... I hadn't thought about it the way you describe, but it makes a lot of sense now. Erwin was the person needed in that moment in history, to get humanity to the point they are in the story now, but wouldn't have been able to see beyond, and into the future. And I am ok with that ^^
If a man with such charisma ever existed in this world, I would gladly die for him. I would never say if I were to die for nothing, of course, I would only die if it was *that* important. If it were Erwin, I would give my life instantly. His resolve just transfers unto people and makes you understand him. Such I great man.
Perfect timing! I’ve had a rough week and I need to just listen to your stuff! Thank you👏🏾
I hope it helped at least a little!
Your video essays are some of the best I've seen on TH-cam. When I know the significance of a moment, e.g. in breaking bad, every sentence in your essay is spot on at explaining exactly the beauty of the moment. When I don't know the significance of a moment, e.g. why they called Erwin a devil, your essay explains it so clearly.
Wow, thank you!
He’s such an amazing yet underrated character
Bro like you are honestly an amazing writer like what was your English grade, my man. I use your video essays as inspiration for my essays in school. Great content!
That's awesome! Thank you.
Jesus man you done Erwin justice. really, from the bottom of my heart. thanks
Much obliged, and delighted you think so.
This has to be one of the most beautiful and insightful character analyses I've ever come across. Thank you for taking the time to put this together
You’re very welcome!
Erwin is one of the best written characters in any show
Most videos on Erwin seem to miss the point of his character and i am so happy to have found your video because you hit it spot on.
Cheers.
Everyone always thought that Erwin was the obvious choice to ressurect but from the beginning I knew it would be Armin. His relationship with Berthold made me sure of it. So when it came I was just thinking of what Erwin would do past his titanification and it didn't seem right. Armin as the colossal made more sense to me and I'm glad to say that big boi Armin is great in the manga
Armin is very brilliant but what Eldians needed was a Leader with Intelligence, Strategy, Character, Ability to Motivate, Experience and Ability to determine goals and objectives.
In the manga the Scouts have become more useless than ever because they do not have a Leader and Armin has done absolutely nothing just cry, it was better that he died this season and not ruin his character, it is the only mistake Hajime Isayama has made for give Eren a more leading role, the positive of this? Well, it gave an unexpected twist to the series.
No, it was obvious Armin would live because he's a main character unlike Erwin. Levi's decision still seems a little bit off for me. In no regrets it was shown Erwin was the whole reason and motivation for Levi to keep pushing on. One would think his selfishness would overpower the need for Erwin to be laid to rest but it didn't go that way and the only reason I can see for that is either S4 would be over much sooner or that Armin is a main character. There's nothing that would logically support his decision.
oh man right in the feels... A great video for my favourite character ! His last scenes were so powerful, rarely did I feel that overwhelmed with emotions. Erwin 's story makes me think of a Greek tragedy, as you said, he was tailored to exist in that portion of the story. He was not meant to go beyond. Levi's reflection on how, in the end, Erwin was probably "finished" and deserved to go in peace, is something almost taboo in society I think, and yet it makes so much more sense sometimes.
I also connected deeply with how Erwin was so driven by his dream, and how he never thought beyond fulfilling it.. He might have found another dream to fill in the emptiness, but as was explained in the story, the war had turned him into a devil; there was not enough of him left to do that. Great character, great story, great analysis !
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.
erwin's death was probably the one that hit me the hardest. how i wish he could've made it to the end of the show...
shinzou wo sasageyo
Great video man. Erwin is fascinating and he is one of those characters you appreciate so much more after analyzing. Also, he is just so hype he has the same VA as Jotaro from Jojos and that was the perfect casting. I love this man and the impact he had on the series.
Man this write up almost brought me to tears. Erwin Smith was an amazingly written character that inspires sooo much hope. And the parallel you made between Erwin and Armin really help me understand Levy's ultimate decision. Thank you for the synopsis.
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching.
One of the best anime characters ever?
Bobby Zamora He’s definitely up there. I would say Askeladd is a little better, but Erwin is still top 5 material.
@@megashark1013 Askeladd's great too
I never noticed how terrified he looked making the charge…he was just as scared as the people he sent to their deaths…give your hearts
I don’t know if you’ll see this, but when all of AoT has been animated, are you going to make a video on Eren?
Not sure, I'll see if it's needed or if I have an urge to by the time everything is out.
Aleczandxr I hope you do. The evolution in the story’s theme is one I love.
Aleczandxr see you in 2026
魔MURDER ??? It’s finishing this year lol, you have to be baiting to think either the manga/anime will continue past their current arc.
@@Aleczandxr I really think that the idea you posed about willingly turning into a monster applies a whole lot to Eren.