Erwin Smith - A Devil With A Dream (Attack on Titan)
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Song 1 - Radiant Historia (Radiant Historia)
Song 2 - Prison Island (Xenoblade Chronicles)
Song 3 - Galahad Fortress (Xenoblade Chronicles)
Song 4 - Auriel's Ascension (The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion)
Song 5 - Chance Meeting With Myself (Tales of Berseria)
Song 6 - In Search of the Man in Black (Final Fantasy VII)
Song 7 - The Long Road (Fire Emblem: Three Houses)
Song 8 - Thorn In You (Fire Emblem: Fates)
Song 9 - Elysium in the Dream (Xenoblade Chronicles 2)
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
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?
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
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.
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.
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
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...
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....
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
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.
"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
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).
Erwin is the proper definition of how a leader should be.
Precisely.
Selfish yet selfless
"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 ❤️
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.
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!
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.
It’s not a complex story , it’s pretty simple
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.
@@DekuStickGamer nah , there is no complex motivations, and eren is obviously the bad guy , and he literally has no motivations
He kept moving forward...
He protecc
He attacc
Bust most importantly,
His dream stays intacc
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.
The UA-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
I would follow Erwin Smith into battle
@Nii Lantei Bright-Davies bodybuilding to anime
Who wouldn't?
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.
18:32 my favorite scene with Erwin. The childlike expression really tells us what he missed out on since he was a child
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...
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.
“I SAID ADVANCE GODDAMMIT ERENS RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU DO NOT FALTER!”
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.
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!
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.
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!
The choice between Erwin and Armin is a masterstroke of story writing, my favorite moment of the series without a doubt
Not to mention both of his VA’s are phenomenal! Both embody the duality of the character. For the longest time, I didn’t know how to feel about him. Every time a soldier died, I felt it. I, like Levi, wanted them to mean something. But by his death in season 3, I understood and sympathized with him. The part that still haunts me is the moment he raises his hand and asks the question while dying just hit so hard.
"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
Totally agree with the scene of the scouts getting cheered. I love it so much, brings tears to me eyes every time
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
He was a man who wanted to be free, but ironically he was a slave to his and his fathers dream.
Snk is truly brilliant, on how its characters embody its philosophy, the philosophy that the world is cruel, and no one is free we always strive towards freedom. But we cant escape the forest
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
After that damn amazing speech that I read first then watched. I would ride or die for Erwin Smith anyday.
Damn it, videos like this always make me wanna rewatch attack on titan again....round three here we go.
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.
Ironically, AOT shows us how our world is
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!
what a special character. I still get chills when remembering his epic finale.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Erwin Smitu is one of the realest niggas in Anime. Ive seen this comment but it was so cold i had to say it myself. This nigga so real he told his squad they were going to die and nobody folded
Jesus man you done Erwin justice. really, from the bottom of my heart. thanks
Much obliged, and delighted you think so.
The fact that you recognize Erwin yelling on top of the wall as his best scene makes me believe you truly understand the beauty of AoT. Bravo
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
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.
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.
Erwin is one of the best written characters in any show
I cried the most for Erwin in AOT..
He might be my favourite character ever.
Armin's dream is selfish, too. Armin wanted himself and his friends to see the ocean. It's similar to Furlan's and Isabel's dream of seeing the sky: they just wanted to see the sky for themselves rather than wished to free all the people of the Underground. When Armin arrived at the sea, he focused on the scenery while "forgetting" the plight of Paradis. Being fascinated by the outside world isn't problematic by itself, but Armin's purposeful ignorance is worthy of criticism.
Erwin's dream is 100x more beneficial to mankind. He wanted to know the truth of the fucking world because humanity was in a dark deep forest with no knowledge whatsoever and his original motivation was that, when he raised his hand in the classroom. ALSO worth noting that Season 3 episode 3 makes it clear that young Erwin was perfectly willing to believe that his father's death was justified; if there was a good reason, he’d have been fine with it... which means he didn't figure it out until he joined the military, which means that his original motivation to join the Survey Corps wasn't his father's death, but the pursuit of knowledge.
Facts!! I always thought armin's dream was dumb as hell 😂 Okay okay, maybe not dumb in itself but kinda pointless nevertheless... i rly hated the rooftop scene argument where eren was like hE hAs DrEaMs hE wAnTs tO sEe tHe ~oCeAn~. Like okay and? We should give serum to burnt chicken nugget boy bc he wants to see sum water?? Please 😂
Erwin started keeping things to himself he never thoroughly explained why the basement is beneficial or what comes after to anyone; he kept the fact it was his dream to himself as he got older, that's what makes Erwin selfish. His comrades fought and died for something they believed would help humanity and it would but in reality Erwin wasn't doing it for that reason anymore. Erwin was sacrificing his soldiers for his dream, Erwin had lost the heart to keep fighting on; he wavered in his belief and started living for himself this is the reason Armin was picked. Armin was prepared to give his life so others could experience his dream Erwin wasn't prepared to do that until he felt so exhausted he couldn't live anymore. Erwin was only deluding himself into thinking it was for humanity Isayama's interview on Erwin's death explains all this. This doesn't just apply to Erwin either every older character seems to do something similar to Erwin when they begin to tire from life. It's as Kenny said everyone is drunk on something to keep going and Erwin became drunk on his dream.
@@Liverpool-Thedirtyredteam : He explained in Season 1. Pay attention.
@@EternityWish Explained what? Erwin didn't say a thing about what comes next and he didn't say to anyone why getting to the basement was so important. Erwin kept his mouth shut he was narrow minded and deluded.
@@EternityWish I literally go off Isayama's own words
If Isayama is wrong in his decision how come Armin lived?
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!
Erwin Smith is without a doubt one of the best written characters of our times
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.
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 ^^
Season 1: Vengeance
Season 2: Betrayal
Season 3: Perseverance
Season 4: F**KING GENOCIDE
Erwin is Griffith done right . If you have watchedAlec’s Griffith done nothing wrong video , u’ll get to know how similar he is to Griffith. The only difference is causality .(Not saying Griffith is a bad character at all, his character is monumental for Anime villains )
Jimmy Ichigo lmao I just edited
How do you know hes a villain?
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!
i love this analysis. it puts the dispute between his 2 goals perfectly
Thank you!
Love this man's impostor syndrome at the end. No character in this show is a hero
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!
Erwin telling his soldiers to continue to charge after getting his arm bitten off..
Erwin and the scouts getting that amazing send-off before going to Shinganshina and hearing Erwin’s scream...
Erwin’s speech to his soldiers before leading them to their deaths...
And of course, Erwin’s final charge
All these scenes give me chills every time I watch them and will continue to. Not many scenes gave me these feelings as Erwin’s scenes do. Erwin is my favorite character and, although seeing him die was incredibly sad, letting him leave the hell that it is to live in the AoT world was the best decision Isayama made.
This video makes me cry every time
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.
“Yare yare daze” - Ewin Smith
When he asks his comrades to give their hearts he is the first one to do it, when he asks them to charge ahead, he is the first one to do it.
Evryone love n respect him because his actions speak far bigger than his words. He does not push them from back to the battle, he leads them with a roar.
They call him a demon not because he is one, he drags them with him, when they shiver to place even a step forward.
Before any narcotics were invented it was erwins speeches that used get people high.
Shinzoooouuuu sase geyooooooo.
Still waiting for the analyse of my favortie, most well written and increadibly complicated naruto charackter:
Ramen Guy
Wish he'd do one on Shikamaru.
I don't think it's possible for me to love a character more than Erwin
Same here
Really great video. Erwin is super interesting and you did a great job touching on the different aspects of his character
Thanks again my friend! Happy you enjoyed.
Erwin was my fav character, and i like how you say he was more then his dream, he was a sacrificing commander, who was selfless. In my opinion Season 4 would have been good with him, since we would probably have brain wars with characters, like chess. And i mean peoples in the series dreams change, like Eren and Armin. But one thing i disagree with is this, yes Armin was big thinker, he was smart, but at the end of the day, he had a goal a dream to, too see the ocean, so he had that dream pushing him forward, and in a state of war, the best choice is the Commander and not a 2 month recruit, yes Armin was smart, but he was emotional, which makes him weak, that's why hate him in season 4 because he can't make proper decisions, same with Hanji, she even wishes that Erwin was there. Let this be known the only reason why Armin was saved was for the plot, nothing else, not his brain, not because he looked cute, for plot, since Erwin's death kind off insured the rumbling to happen since if Erwin was alive he would have told Levi to execute Zeke, thus no rumbling.
The 3 reasons why Isayama killed Erwin:
1. To Marley have a chance to fight (the Declaration of War wouldn't have happened the way It did);
2. For the Anime don't end quicker (even Season 4 wouldn't have happened);
3. To gave Eren and Armin character development (with Eren, it succedded until chapter 139 while Armin was downgraded from wise to worthless and his potential was wasted severely like, why didn't he made a faction like Eren to oppose and truly become Erwin's successor or why didn't Armin developed a split personality like Reiner? (Reiner's second personality was like Marcel's personality, Armin's second personality could've been like Erwin's personality!))
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.
He's just the best character I have ever seen
I think maybe the character Erwin Smith was named after Erwin Rommel; a German field marshal during World War 2 who was known for being a great strategist and gained the open respect of even his enemies. And since Aot does have some ww2 references it seems plausible.
Alexander Supertramp well that’s just the first thing that popped into my mind lol
Just finished AOT and I love it. Erwin is my favourite character.
I don't know why but I always re-watch this video whenever I feel lost on my to my goal
I really wish Erwin was still alive with all the stuff going on in the manga. They could really use him.. If he was able and willing.
ı dont know how he would feel about the world
but the wall society definetly could have used his presence. before the departure the publics view towards him was at its peak and thus he was more popular than the central government. and as we know how rotten was the central government at the chapter 120's his presence would prevent menymeny deaths, heck even eren wouldnt have done what he done. (spoiler )
Bro, Erwin was red pilled the day he was born.
Last time I was this early, Erwin had all limbs
Bro 😂
After rewatching the first 3 seasons before s4 started, Erwin had become my fav character. Simply because he is the definition of what it means to be a MAN. Great Vid.
Thank you for this beautiful showcase! A truely amazing and unique character. You did him justice with this video :)
You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed.
Every video i watch from you gives me shivers. Many thanks.
You’re very welcome.
Levi's decision to not give Erwin the serum wasn't because of Armin or his dream, Erwin's dream was no less pure or valuable than Armin's. By giving Armin the serum, Levi didn't save him, quite the opposite, he dragged him back to hell and condemned him.
Erwin was the best choice for humanity, that's not open for debate, but on those crates before the suicide ride, Erwin had been set free, bringing him back would be negating all of that. Worse, Levi would be bringing Erwin back as a devil and Levi couldn't bear it. In the simplest of terms, the humanity Levi cared about on that rooftop was Erwin's.
*Levi's decision to not give Erwin the serum wasn't because of Armin or his dream*
This isn't true at all. Of course, the reasons central to Erwin were obviously more important, but acting as if Armin's dream wasn't a factor at all is just ignoring what is presented in the story. He without doubt thought about Armin's dream, and acting as if he didn't undercuts the significance of the moment. He reflected on it when Eren explained it to him, and more importantly, the flashback to him listening to Armin's speech to the others before leaving wouldn't have been included in the build up to the decision if it wasn't a factor. In particular, Isayama included that flashback to Armin's dream, and then contrasted it with Erwin's answer about what he wanted to do after he learned the truth, comparing them. This can be seen in chapter 4 of the manga, and S3P2E6 in the anime, right at the end. As such, it was clearly a factor in his decision.
*Erwin's dream was no less pure or valuable than Armin's. By giving Armin the serum, Levi didn't save him, quite the opposite, he dragged him back to hell and condemned him.*
I never said that Erwin's dream was any less pure or valuable than Armin's, just that it was a painful struggle and that it was more short-term. Both of these are indisputably true and backed up by the story. And I outwardly acknowledged the fact that Levi was dragging Armin back by the emphasis on his desire to let Erwin rest and not return to the hell of reality.
*Erwin was the best choice for humanity, that's not open for debate,*
Well clearly it is, since the story debates it big time. It might be clear cut for you, but that isn't reflected in the story and it isn't presented as such. I never stated that Armin was the better choice, I just stated why he was a good choice. There were pros and cons everywhere - Armin had the more beneficial dream in that moment, Erwin had the experience, track record, etc. By the end, it's a very likely possibility that Erwin may have been more hypothetically beneficial. But that's not the point in this video and who is "better" for humanity isn't a significant question here. It's about who had ambitions and and attitude of idealism to live beyond the secret of the basement, who had fought enough and who had more to give. Erwin had no plans for the future, while Armin dreamed of it, and that means something and that in itself is something worth salvaging. It's a much more spiritual, symbolic and emotional decision than a purely logical one. He may not hope to live up to Erwin, but humanity needs that spirit that Armin brings as well.
*but on those crates before the suicide ride, Erwin had been set free, bringing him back would be negating all of that. Worse, Levi would be bringing Erwin back as a devil and Levi couldn't bear it.*
This was all a huge point in the video that I already elaborated on.
Aleczandxr Okay, the reason Levi choose to let Erwin die is that he didn't want him to become a devil, he didn't want to bring him back to hell, we know that because those are literally his words. He chooses to drag Armin instead, which means Erwin's humanity was more important to him when making his decision.
You mentioned Erwin having no plans and humanity needing Armin's spirit, but so far the implications of Levi's decision have been only bad. Armin has been CT almost as long as Erwin had been dead. Jean is squad leader, Hanji is commander, Armin is...? Where were the clever plans when the Island was being invaded by spies, when the entire MP is being poisoned, when the SC was being overrun with traitors, when Eren was able to disappear to Marley and start a war? It's not that Armin is a bad character, but Isayama needed to nerf the SC by letting Erwin die to keep things interesting. With only 5% of the story left, there's a possibility Armin will be able to stop Eren with "talk no jutsu", but of course, no one wants that to happen.
@Talita Bueno
*He chooses to drag Armin instead, which means Erwin's humanity was more important to him when making his decision.*
Yes I know, and I literally said this. I quote, "Of course, the reasons central to Erwin were obviously more important, .."
I really don't know what your point is here. I never said anything to the contrary and I even agreed with you.
*You mentioned Erwin having no plans and humanity needing Armin's spirit, but so far the implications of Levi's decision have been only bad.*
You're not arguing against anything I'm saying. Once again, I even said something to this effect (" By the end, it's a very likely possibility that Erwin may have been more hypothetically beneficial.") I didn't say that saving Armin has panned out well. So far, it hasn't. I don't think anyone would argue against that. But just because Levi's decision hasn't worked out yet doesn't mean the spirit and emotional logic behind that decision were undercut. In that moment, it was clear that Armin's dreams were beyond the basement. Erwin hadn't thought about it. Those are facts, and they were both influential, and the narrative very clearly communicates that this is the case.
I'm not saying that Armin has turned out to be the right decision. I'm simply explaining the reasoning behind that decision, using evidence from the story. So when you say that Armin hasn't done anything yet post-timeskip, you're once again not arguing or countering any points I made. I'd ask that you please listen to the points I made, it would surely clear up a lot of things.
Aleczandxr Levi remembering Armin's eyes before injecting him doesn't mean the choice was about him, it means Kenny's words also applied to him (we're all a slave to something) and this isn't a good thing because it means he realized Armin's dream would be ruined AND YET he still decided to do it. Even Isayama said that Levi giving up on Erwin must have been his way of allowing death to free Erwin from his enslavement, he also confirmed that Levi was influenced by his experience with Kenny during the scene.
*Even Isayama said that Levi giving up on Erwin must have been his way of allowing death to free Erwin from his enslavement, he also confirmed that Levi was influenced by his experience with Kenny during the scene.*
We didn't need Isayama to confirm any of that. It's quite clear from the presentation of the manga and anime that he was freeing Erwin (he literally says this) and that he was thinking of Kenny (we literally hear Kenny's words).
*Levi remembering Armin's eyes before injecting him doesn't mean the choice was about him, it means Kenny's words also applied to him (we're all a slave to something) and this isn't a good thing because it means he realized Armin's dream would be ruined AND YET he still decided to do it*
It's an interesting alternate interpretation on your part but I don't personally buy it. Sorry about that. There's too much emphasis on Erwin not dreaming past the basement and of Armin's "dreams" - both in the lead up to RTS in Uprising, AND in the actual chapter and episode leading into Levi's decision. Armin was used in contrast through his flashback, not in reinforcement. I'm not telling you what to think - feel free to disagree - but my mind is pretty set on this. I've thought a lot about it and I'm very confident. It's actually surprising for me to find a few people that don't think so, because I thought I was at risk of pointing out the obvious, lol. It's nice to see though! It's natural that such an amazing story would spawn alternate interpretations, and I wouldn't want to deter anyone from their opinion on this. I just don't personally think that to be the case.
Also, to clarify, I never said the choice was "about him", I just said that he was a very important factor. Which he was.
Alright buddy. You keep teasing me with Radiant Historia music. Now I NEED to watch that game being analyzed by you. Very few of the people I follow would be able to give justice to all the nuances of its story and characters, and you're atop the list.
Apologies, but I don't take any requests from comments. Very sorry about that but I appreciate the interest!
@@Aleczandxr then I hope someone with the means to do so has played and appreciated the game enough to request it of you, or you do so independently of my will. I'm unemployed, so I can't support you despite wanting to. Every video of yours is something I appreciate regardless, and I respect your honesty about telling me your position; you could have just as easily ignored my comment but you didn't. Thank you. ( :
You're welcome, but for full clarity, even Patreon requests need to be approved as topics that I feel I'm passionate enough to make a video about. And Radiant Historia, while being a good game for sure, just doesn't fit into that category for me personally. So I can't imagine that I'll ever make a video about it. Very sorry about that, but I just wanted to be as honest as possible with you. Hopefully you understand. Thanks for watching, and all the best!
@@Aleczandxr I see... I think it's a shame, but of course you do you. If you don't think RH is a good fit for your content, nothing can be done. I appreciate your honesty. Thanks again and best wishes to you also!
Your channel is a hidden gem and it’s very underrated, Erwin is by far my favorite Attack on Titan character and this video brought me to tears
So glad you enjoyed it! :)
Erwin is the embodiment of Robert Frost's quote: Happiness Makes Up in Height For What It Lacks in Length.
If you're into MBTI, he's a fellow ENTJ.
If you're curious as to what it feels like to be one, this video sums it up so succinctly.
I hope Chris Evans gets cast as Erwin in the Attack on Titan movie
He isn't Erwin level.
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.
He's one of THE standout characters. So happy to see him getting the analysis and discussion he deserves.
Scout: "Titan's incoming! Your orders commander?"
Erwin: "Dedicate your hearts. Focus on the path to victory. Push forth on the road of freedom".
Scout: "Um.. okay. So... engage the enemy?"
You’re my favorite video essayist, and this was another hit! Great job! I had an incredible time putting myself into Erwins head
Thanks so much!
is it normal to have a crush on a cartoon character?
Some people gonna really rip you apart man 😂
Wanted to write a coherent comment and thank you for the amazing video but it's hard when tears keep falling on my keyboard goddamit
Lol, sorry for the tears and glad you enjoyed.