Kenny Ackerman
Ruthless Hunter
Captain of the First Central Military Police Brigade's Special Operations Unit. Levi's mentor and former battle-crazed assassin. Ackerman clan's combat genius.
Quotes
- I won't serve under anyone.
- Strength is the only proof.
- Weakness is unforgivable.
- You get strong that way too.
- Only the strong survive to the end.
Trivia
- Possesses extremely high skill as an ODM gear user.
- Exhibits special combat abilities due to Ackerman bloodline.
- Key figure deeply involved in Levi's past.
- Calm command in battle scenes draws attention.
- Many smoking scenes emphasize cool impression.
Alternate names
Kenny
Captain Kenny
Anti-Personnel Control Squad Captain
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Middle-aged man with black hair, sharp gaze, and rugged atmosphere. Often has short hair and stubble, wears a heavy black coat.
- Height
- Approximately 180cm
- Weight
- Unknown
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Sharp gaze
- Stubble
- Scar on cheek
- Iconic items
-
- Gas mask
- Special ODM Gear
- Black coat
- Hunting rifle
- Pistol
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Ruthless
- Detailed personality
- Calm and cruel, loyal to missions. Sometimes acts selfishly according to his own beliefs, but shows affection to subordinates and protégés. Has a battle-maniac side and enjoys fighting.
- Keywords
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- Cold-hearted
- Merciless
- Battle Maniac
- Self-centered
- Loyalty
- Survival Skills
- Motto
- Weakness is unforgivable. Only the strong survive.
- Talents
-
- Exceptional physical ability
- Incredible combat sense
- High endurance
- Clan-specific combat instinct
- Skills
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- ODM Gear operation
- Firearms handling
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Infiltration and assassination
- Motivation
- Protecting his own survival and freedom. While confronting his past, watches over protégé Levi's growth from the shadows.
- Habits
- Speaks little, often wears a cold smile. Has a smoking habit.
- Favorite foods
- Alcohol, Meat dishes, Cigarettes
- Favorite colors
- Black, Dark tones
- Disliked situations
- Family constraints, Betrayal, Exposing weakness
- Disliked foods
- Sweet things, Vegetable-based meals
History
- Backstory
- Descendant of the Ackerman clan who survived harsh environments since childhood. Spent a lonely boyhood, sparing no means to become strong. Leads the Military Police Anti-Personnel Squad, raises Levi like a younger brother, and confronts past grudges.
- Debut date
- April 7, 2013
- Work title
- Attack on Titan
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 16 "What Needs to Be Done"
Encounter with Levi
- Significant event
- Encounter with Levi
- Description
- A deep bond formed by picking up and raising Levi in the past.
Command of Central Military Police Purge Operation
- Significant event
- Command of Central Military Police Purge Operation
- Description
- Conducted a ruthless purge operation against the corrupt Military Police.
Final Moments in Battle
- Significant event
- Final Moments in Battle
- Description
- Died in fierce battle. Left many teachings to Levi.
Relationships
Rod Reiss
Complicated relationship with past grudges, intertwined with enmity and severance.
Levi Ackerman
Mentor
Picked up Levi, raised him, and taught combat skills, functioning as his mentor.
First Central Military Police Anti-Personnel ODM Squad
First Central Military Police Anti-Personnel ODM Squad: leader
Media appearances
Attack on Titan
Anime / Supporting
2013 TV Series
Attack on Titan
Manga / Supporting
Serialization started in 2009
Attack on Titan Part 1/Part 2
Movie / Supporting
2015 Theatrical Version
Voice cast and creators
Hiroshi Kamiya
- Voice actor
- Hiroshi Kamiya
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
- Notes
- Original/Official Version
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
WIT STUDIO
- Creator name
- WIT STUDIO
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Kenny Ackerman Figure
- Item name
- Kenny Ackerman Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Kenny's ODM Gear Replica
- Item name
- Kenny's ODM Gear Replica
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited