Erwin Smith

13th Commander of the Survey Corps

The 13th Commander of the Survey Corps, a calm commander excelling in leadership and decision-making.

Quotes

  • For humanity's victory, we must keep advancing.
  • Does not hesitate to self-sacrifice for the greater good.
  • Find hope in despair.
  • You all... must survive.
  • This path can only be forged by us.

Trivia

  • His calmness as commander has influenced many characters.
  • Voice acting by Hiroshi Kamiya has received high praise.
  • Tactical command in the story praised by many fans and critics.
  • Character settings partially changed in the live-action movie version.
  • Name origin unknown, but derived from English 'Erwin'.

Alternate names

Erwin Smith Commander Survey Corps Commander Director

Tags

Attack on Titan Survey Corps Commander Commander Leadership Tactician Brave Leadership

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A man with short blond hair, sharp gaze, and well-defined features. Calm and dignified atmosphere, often wearing the Survey Corps uniform.
Height
Approximately 180cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Sharp gaze
  • Short blond hair
  • Handsome features
Iconic items
  • Survey Corps Cape
  • Omni-Directional Mobility Gear
  • Commander Badge

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Calm judgment with suppressed emotions and unwavering convictions, a tactician who makes bold decisions based on the situation. Strong sense of responsibility to protect and lead comrades without hesitating to sacrifice himself.
Keywords
  • Leadership
  • Decisiveness
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Calm and composed
  • Brave
  • Leadership
Motto
Does not hesitate to self-sacrifice for the greater good
Talents
  • Tactical command ability
  • Insight
  • Strategy formulation
  • Charisma
  • Calm judgment
Skills
  • Omni-Directional Mobility Gear handling
  • Swordsmanship
  • Operation planning
  • Negotiation
Motivation
To liberate humanity from the Titan threat and reclaim a free world
Habits
During operations, often ponders deeply and becomes meditative before difficult decisions
Favorite foods
Milk, Simple meat dishes
Favorite places
Front lines of the battlefield, Survey Corps headquarters

History

Backstory
Held a strong will from childhood, aspired to save humanity from Titans and joined the Survey Corps. As the 13th Commander, led numerous desperate operations to success and earned the trust of comrades.
Debut date
April 7, 2013
Work title
Attack on Titan
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 1 'To You, in 2000 Years'

Appointment as 13th Survey Corps Commander

Significant event
Appointment as 13th Survey Corps Commander
Description
Selected as Commander of the Survey Corps and entrusted with Titan extermination and humanity's future.

Commanding Expeditions Beyond the Walls

Significant event
Commanding Expeditions Beyond the Walls
Description
Commanded expeditions beyond the walls and undertook important missions to uncover Titan mysteries.

Brave Charge and Death in Battle

Significant event
Brave Charge and Death in Battle
Description
In the final battle, sustained fatal wounds but contributed to comrades' victory and laid down his life.

Relationships

Levi Ackerman

Teammate

Succeeded in numerous operations together with Levi, building a deep trust relationship.

Hange Zoë

Teammate

Commands the Survey Corps science and research division, tackling Titan mysteries together.

Armin Arlert

Protégé

Evaluated his talent as a young tactician and placed expectations on him as successor.

Survey Corps

Survey Corps: leader

Media appearances

Attack on Titan

Anime / Protagonist

2013 TV series

Attack on Titan

Manga / Protagonist

2009 serialization start

Attack on Titan Live-Action Movie

Movie / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Hiroshi Kamiya

Voice actor
Hiroshi Kamiya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version
Notes
Original and representative voice actor

J. Michael Tatum

Voice actor
J. Michael Tatum
Language
English
Version or series
English Dub Version

Hajime Isayama

Creator name
Hajime Isayama
Role
Original author

Hajime Isayama

Creator name
Hajime Isayama
Role
Character designer

Wit Studio

Creator name
Wit Studio
Role
Animation studio

Kodansha

Creator name
Kodansha
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Erwin Smith Action Figure

Item name
Erwin Smith Action Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Survey Corps Cape Replica

Item name
Survey Corps Cape Replica
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

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