Board Thread:Manga/@comment-27321453-20180808084355/@comment-27938131-20180815130235

RuneLai wrote: Dalmatia wrote: Learning about the identity of Historia's... mate (?) was very interesting. Even if he doesn't have a name, we know how he's tied with her and why he was chosen. And it gave Nile something interesting to say, which hadn't happened since Erwin's death. :p To be fair, there hasn't been much opportunity for Nile to show during the Marley arc, but I think even when there have been opportunities post-Uprising they've been largely squandered. My suspicion is that Isayama didn't have Nile's role fully built out when he created him (not like Pixis, who can be counted on behaving a certain way), and the result is that Nile is sometimes an annoying roadblock and sometimes an ally.

And that could make for a really interesting character! But Isayama doesn't seem to know what to do with him so Nile just kinda floats in and out of the story whenever it's convenient. Whenever the Military Police have to voice an unpopular opinion post-Uprising, Isayama usually brings out a rando MP officer instead, either because he's decided he no longer wants Nile to be a pain in the ass or because he's somehow forgotten he exists.

Hopefully with the introduction of Rogue, who is apparently important enough to be given a name and a lot of face time, Nile will get to do more.

For the reasons you just said, I first viewed Nile as a function rather than an actual character. For instance, during Eren's trial, it was the MPs vs the Survey Corps. As the Commander of the first branch, he was like the voice/face of the MPs.

It was mainly his relation with Erwin which made him look more human for me. They have some history together and finally agreed in the Uprising arc. That peculiar choice of refusing to obey an order was his best moment. Oh, and following close that moment aafter the battle at Shiganshina.

Ah, so you think Rogue could be a good partner and help to give Nile a better characterisation? You know what, I think I'll just wait and see with you. And hope it happens. Well, since Isayama doesn't give many time to side characters it'd be quick but it can still be nice.