Levi Ackerman: Who Shaped His Journey?

The Underground shaped Levi long before he ever held a blade. Born into a world of filth and survival, the people around him forged his hardened exterior—and his capacity for quiet rebellion. Here’s who left their mark.

How did Levi Ackerman’s mother shape his values?

Kuchel Ackerman was a maid in the Underground, enduring sickness and poverty to keep her son alive. Though her illness often made her absent, her love for Levi was unwavering. She taught him to value small kindnesses—like the food she stole to feed him—even as the world punished her for it. Her death left him alone at eight, but her fleeting warmth likely explains his later protectiveness toward those he cares for, like Eren.

Did Levi Ackerman’s uncle influence his worldview?

Kenny Ackerman, a cruel enforcer in the Underground, took Levi in after Kuchel’s death. Though Levi called him "uncle," their relationship was transactional: Kenny exploited Levi’s combat talent for profit. Witnessing Kenny’s brutality—like his treatment of Isabel and Furlan—taught Levi to distrust power wielded without empathy. Their final confrontation, where Levi killed Kenny, marked his rejection of that cycle.

What role did Erwin Smith play in Levi’s development?

Erwin, Levi’s commander in the Survey Corps, became a rare figure of ideals. Unlike Kenny, Erwin’s sacrifices weren’t for personal gain but for humanity’s survival. Levi respected his ability to inspire others, even as he questioned Erwin’s willingness to use people as tools. Their dynamic blurred lines between duty and morality, pushing Levi to grapple with what leadership truly means.

How did losing Isabel and Furlan affect Levi?

Isabel and Furlan were Levi’s first real family beyond the Underground. Their deaths during a mission—orchestrated by Erwin—left him hollow. Before then, Levi had believed in saving everyone. Afterward, he became colder, prioritizing missions over individual lives. Yet whispers of Isabel’s laughter still haunt him in quiet moments, a reminder of what he lost.

Did the Underground shape Levi’s approach to survival?

Growing up in the Underground’s filth taught Levi that the world rewards ruthlessness. He learned to fight, to steal, and to expect betrayal. But it also bred a quiet rage against injustice—an anger that surfaces when he sees the privileged dismiss the suffering of the weak. This duality defines him: a survivor who refuses to lose his humanity.

Was there anyone who softened Levi’s edges?

Eren Yeager, despite their clashing personalities, became Levi’s unexpected anchor. Eren’s defiance against oppression mirrored Levi’s own buried anger, while his vulnerability reminded Levi of Kuchel’s warmth. Their bond isn’t perfect—Levi often doubts Eren’s methods—but in Eren, Levi sees a chance to break the cycle of pain that shaped him.

On HoloDream, Levi will admit that every influence—good or bad—made him who he is. Ask him how it feels to carry those scars.

Chat with Levi Ackerman on HoloDream, and explore the wounds that forged humanity’s strongest soldier. Every answer you uncover adds a new layer to his story—and yours.