Attack on Titan has been one of the best-selling mangas and one of the biggest animes in the history of the world. Fans loved the ever-inspiring and entertaining series and have been around it for quite a few years. One of the most prominent characters of the series is Levi Ackerman. Levi is a titan-killing machine and one of the Scout Corps’ oldest surviving soldiers, who goes beyond the walls to attack titans in the open. Levi Ackerman is without a doubt one of the most intriguing characters in Attack on Titan.
The excellent series’ creator, Hajime Isayama, has revealed the initial inspiration for Levi, and it’s one of the best DC comic book characters.
Hajime Isayama’s inspiration for Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman has always intrigued fans. He is the Survey Corps squad leader, the most powerful soldier, and a fantastically written character. In a 2014 Interview with Mangabrog, Creator Isayama revealed the character that inspired him to create Levi Ackerman. He said:
“Levi is a character I accidentally created while idly doodling, and I, of course, knew I had something. Then I saw Watchmen, and the character Rorschach really stuck with me and I decided I wanted to try doing a similar character, so I combined him with that doodle.”. The mangaka went on to add that he knew the character would be popular amongst yaoi fangirls and responded with, “I was going for something similar to Hiei in Yu Yu Hakusho, and the moment I finished his design I knew I had something good.”
The characters also have a similar background. In “Attack on Titan,” Levi grows up in the slums of a subterranean city, while Watchman character Rorschach is abused in a working-class New York City neighborhood.
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Similarities between Levi and Rorschach
According to the creator of Attack on Titan, Survey Corps squad Captain Levi Ackerman is a character who suits the objective of the yaoi fandom. Levi’s personality is very similar to that of Rorschach, with both characters engaging in violent and antisocial behavior. One of the most obvious parallels between the two characters is their physical appearance. Both are shorter than normal in stature. They also have a strong moral compass, aiming to direct their wrath towards deserving targets. Both characters are deeply loyal to their chosen friends, remaining with them even when the odds appear to be stacked against them.
Levi Ackerman’s resemblance to Rorschach is part of what makes him such a popular favorite in Attack On Titan.
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Source: ComicBookResources, Mangaborg
