Mike Zacharias

Mike Zakarius (ミケ・ザカリアス) was a trusted member of the Scouting Legion and was considered the second strongest fighter after Captain Levi.

Personality
He was an acknowledged leader with a tactical mind. He also seemed to care a great deal for his squad, as he sacrificed himself to allow them to escape.

He had the habit of "sniffing" people out when he met them.

Story
Mike first appears when he escorts Eren to court for his trial.

Later on when Mike is watching over a number of Scouting Legion members who are under suspicion of being an accomplice to Annie Leonhardt when Titans unexpectedly appear within Wall Rose. After ordering the others to escape and warn the surrounding towns, Mike takes on nine Titans by himself in order to buy them time to get away. He manages to kill five of them before being defeated by the Ape Titan, which steals his Three Dimensional Maneuver Gear for inspection before instructing the remaining Titans to eat him. His death served as a demonstration of how anyone, despite outer appearances, dies in terror when eaten alive.

Abilities
His combat prowess was considered to be only second to Corporal Levi and the fact that he easily disposed of 5 Titans emphasizes that statement.

His olfaction (sense of smell) was extremely acute, to the point that he could detect approaching Titans before other members of the Scouting Legion, such as Corporal Levi and Commander Irvin.

Trivia
Mike Zakarius is a possible allusion to Anatoli from The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), a minor character who also possesses the ability to "smell" trouble. There is also similarity in their appearances, particularly the hairstyle, though different hair colors and physical builds; Mike Zakarius appearing to be a slimmed down version of Anatoli.