Hello, Lost! Weird question taken seriously: Is Erwin as attractive in canon as the fandom perceives him to be? In almost every fanfic/artwork/headcanon I've seen, Erwin is depicted as very attractive and irresistible, but has he ever been described that way in canon material? Same goes for Levi, because I heard that Isayama rated him a 2/10! ngl I think they're both a couple of hotties, but I was just wondering :P
You mean do any of the characters in canon find Erwin or Levi attractive? Huh. That’s a really interesting question Anon!
The most common reaction to Levi’s physical appearance tends to be that his stature doesn’t match up with his reputation as Humanity’s Strongest soldier.
In chapter 20 Petra comments that it’s not uncommon for people to be disappointed by Levi when they meet him, and Mikasa rather unkindly refers to him as a midget at one point.
So on the basis of appearance alone I’d say that no, Levi is not generally considered to be attractive. In chapter 110 Zeke also pokes fun at Levi by saying he isn’t popular with women, but that’s more a dig at his waning reputation and popularity, rather than his attractiveness.
Leaving aside Levi’s physical appearance, it’s clear that his personality also puts people off, though those that know him best are quick to point out that his brusque manner conceals a kind and compassion heart. This is Erwin talking about Levi in the Smartpass Up Close Interview:
Erwin: Despite his warmhearted nature, I’ve asked him to carry out some cruel missions…
Journalist: Is Captain Levi very…”warmhearted?”
Erwin: He just has a rude attitude…but he cherishes his comrades’ life more than anyone else. His reputation cannot be established based on strength alone, Humans can subconsciously detect how much concern others have for them… and when they notice this kindness, it inspires power…That is something that I can’t do.
When it comes to Erwin, I think most people in canon are so intimidated and in awe of him that it wouldn’t even occur to them to consider him as attractive. In the Smartpass Up Close Interview the journalist says that
“Everyone, especially the new recruits, seem to have an impression of him being ‘scary.’”
In some of the other supplementary material the veterans occasionally poke fun at Erwin for his fastidious grooming habits, but they don’t actually comment on his attractiveness.
There is one exception of course - Levi. Both in the manga and in the supplementary material Levi comments on Erwin’s appearance and usually he’s being typically sarcastic; he calls Erwin’s out for his creepy smile, and in the Up Close Interview snarks that his kids won’t be cute. There’s also this immortal exchange from the Smartpass Crumbled Castle Gate story, which is always worth quoting:
“It’s not only the people born from a poor background who are not satisfied with the current situation, right? For the current me, this existence within the walls feels like being behind bars.“
“Tch, you said the same thing as the brat.”
“You mean Eren? According to the report, before the fall of Wall Maria, he used to say something along the lines of ‘living within the walls an entire lifetime is the same as being livestock.’”
“I also understand that…” Levi sighs. “Hmph, sometimes he is like a beast…his eyes are like a beast hunting for meat. He also holds a grudge towards the titans. But more than that, it is his dissatisfaction towards the current situation that burns most within his eyes; that dissatisfaction towards a society that forbids him from going outside the wall, as well as his frustration at being clueless and powerless.”
“So you are saying that I look quite young because I have the same eyes as a young new soldier?” Erwin laughs. His expression when he laughs makes him look like a young boy. Levi replies with a frown.
Finally, Erwin looks away from the outside scenery and looks at Levi’s face. Levi tilts his face up, looking up to the taller man.
And don’t forget that in Good Night, Sweet Dreams Levi dreams about Erwin…
“In the dream, Erwin appeared, dressed handsomely, and brought Levi into the building.”
So yeah, judging by canon, it appears that Levi is pretty much the only one who finds Erwin attractive XD
And is that feeling reciprocated? Does Erwin find Levi attractive too? Well. I’m just going to leave you with this….
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