Talk:Levi Ackerman

Please include the stats for Levi.Vanihba2000 (talk) 00:59, July 1, 2013 (UTC)

Allow me to write my thoughts on certain aspects of this manga/anime. I can bring in a few insights of mine to flourish this wikia. Thanks. Zubsz (talk) 18:06, July 2, 2013 (UTC)


 * Hi, if I understand, you want to post some kind of a review? In that case, feel free to make a blog for that ^^ 18:16, July 2, 2013 (UTC)


 * No but i want to help out with what you're doing. if i can be of any help that is. Zubsz (talk) 18:25, July 2, 2013 (UTC)


 * Ahh I see. ^_^ Well, anyone is free to edit as long as the information added to the articles is written well enough and its source is either anime or manga, in other words, no speculations or even fanfics should be added. 18:40, July 2, 2013 (UTC)


 * It says that "Levi" is a Hebrew name of "disputed origin" and that it means "He who joins".  First of all, "Levi" is not of "disputed origin" - it is very clearly the name of Jacob's 3rd son in the Bible (Book of Genesis) and is a very traditional Hebrew name.  Although "He who joins" is not a completely inaccurate translation, it is better translated as "The Accompanied", from the Hebrew word מלווה, to accompany or to escort.  The Biblical origin of the name is because Levi's mother, Leah, states that this 3rd son will accompany (or join with) her other two sons, Reuben and Simeon.   Notably, Simeon and Levi (when paired) were considered an unstoppable military force, as they together wiped out the people of Shechem after they raped the brothers' sister Dina - so ascribing the name Levi to the character may be subtle reference to his military prowess, where Commander Irwin serves the analagous partner to the Biblical Levi's brother Simeon.
 * -Nathan J Xaxson
 * 115.114.27.211 06:56, September 1, 2013 (UTC)

Video of Episode 22 fight between Female Titan and Levi
Could you please put the video where Levi attacks the Female Titan? It is considered the best fight scene. I really appreciate it.Jennicious (talk) 03:41, September 10, 2013 (UTC)

Captain vs Lance Corporal
I've been bugged by this mix of title-naming with Levi due to the vastly differing rank of Captain vs Lance Corporal. As such, I have since bothered to look up the differences and possible reasoning for either translation. After a long search, I've come to the conclusion that Lance Corporal could very well have been a minor mistranslation. I managed to find a blog post concerning this that breaks it down and why Captain is possibly the more accurate title for Levi: click here the link What do you guys think? It seems pretty spot-on, and while some may argue that using "Lance Corporal" makes sense due to SNK being of Japanese origin, one could also argue that the very nature and camaraderie shared by Squad Levi reflects the same medieval inspiration as outlined by the blog post, and as such, makes for a convincing argument for the use of the term "Captain". DementedP (talk) 04:58, September 10, 2013 (UTC)


 * Having read that previously, a point that they make is that he is a "Captain" because "Corporal" is a low rank, which would mean Hanji at the very least would outrank him, as a "Major". However, official sources state that he outranks her.


 * But, a "Captain" is still outranked by a "Major", so, really, that doesn't change anything.


 * Secondly, The Kanji used to refer to Levi is "兵長", which is a rank equivalent to "Lance Corporal".


 * Thirdly, it's always possible that Isayama is just making things up however he likes for any number of reasons. (Maybe he thinks Lance Corporal sounds cooler than Captain? Who knows.)


 * And lastly, it /is/ a work of fantasy. Giant Titans? Humans transforming into titans? There is a great deal of artistic license in terms of being realistic there.


 * As for which to use... I suppose, use whatever the official translation uses, and try to be consistant everywhere.


 * Though, personally, I do prefer 'Corporal'. (Sounds better, at least to me) Felix*Pillow (talk) 13:24, September 23, 2013 (UTC)


 * Actually your point just proves what I'm trying to say. Crunchyroll's English subs have just opted to call Hanji a "Squad Leader" to avoid any of the misconceptions to be had with the title-naming. Again you're forgetting that Levi's title (not rank, "title") isn't "heichou"  it's "heishichou", the fact that heichou is described as a nickname that is used by his group shows how it isn't a rank at all. Also again, Corporal and Lance Corporal are two completely different ranks altogether, and the interchanging use between the two is probably an oversight by shoddy translations of the manga. Also who said anything about SNK not being a fantasy? I don't see how that's relevant to what I'm saying at all. I'm just talking about the use of various terms and how it should/could be translated into English. No more, no less. DementedP (talk) 18:44, September 23, 2013 (UTC)
 * Heiseichou is used in a formal setting where he is 'rank' is to be used, something like 'Leader of the Soliders', and indeed Heichou is what his subordinates call him. But as you said, since the former isn't actually a rank and isn't oft used, the latter has been taken as his 'rank' by various translators, most likely.
 * And, really? CR is the shining, stunning example of translations, I suppose.
 * Well, no-one said it wasn't a fantasy. What I was trying to say was, that, as a fantasy, not everything is going to be realistic. Ranks and anything else in there could just be completely made up and be done however Isayama pleases. Felix*Pillow (talk) 04:15, September 24, 2013 (UTC)

Abilities
Could you please add a video where Levi vs Female Titan in Episode 22: The Defeated?209.129.168.31 16:42, September 19, 2013 (UTC)