Mikasa Ackerman

Humanity's Strongest Soldier

Childhood friend of Eren Yeager and a warrior with exceptional physical abilities from the Ackerman clan. Calm and composed with a resilient spirit, fights with the mission to protect Eren.

Quotes

  • See you later, Eren...
  • I will definitely protect the important people.
  • Why can you go this far for me?
  • I am strong. I won't lose to anyone.
  • Family is not just about blood ties.

Trivia

  • Mikasa's name derives from the battleship Mikasa.
  • Rare individual with Asian heritage.
  • Headaches were caused by Founder Ymir's mental interference.
  • The scarf is a gift from Eren that she wears inseparably.
  • Top graduate of the 104th Training Corps.

Alternate names

Mikasa Ackerman Ackerman Monkey's pawn Black-haired warrior Girl with the scarf

Tags

Attack on Titan Character Warrior Ackerman Asian Survey Corps Childhood friend Strength Scarf

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
February 10

Appearance

Overall appearance
Strong woman with black hair tied back and a calm expression. Tall with a muscular build, wears the corps uniform that prioritizes mobility during combat. Always wears her distinctive red scarf.
Height
Approximately 170cm
Weight
68kg (at age 15)
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Red scarf
  • Slanted eyes from Asian heritage
  • Ackerman family crest (right wrist)
Iconic items
  • Red scarf
  • Omni-directional mobility gear
  • Short sword
  • Ackerman clan crest

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Taciturn and level-headed, occasionally demonstrating sharp insight and bold decisiveness. Finds purpose in protecting her family and Eren due to childhood tragedy, possesses an unyielding will that does not bend to enemies. Devoted to comrades while being reserved in expressing emotions.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Strong
  • Devoted
  • Taciturn
  • Loyalty
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Vengefulness
  • Protector
Motto
Protect the people I want to protect
Talents
  • Genius-level physical ability
  • Combat sense
  • High potential
  • Split-second judgment
  • Ackerman awakening power
Skills
  • Omni-directional mobility operation
  • Hand-to-hand combat
  • Swordsmanship
  • Combat command
  • Stealth operations
Motivation
Protect Eren and attain freedom together
Habits
Speaks sparingly but concisely when needed. Cherishes the scarf and never parts with it.
Favorite foods
Rice, Meat, Sweets
Hobbies
Combat training, Bodyguarding

History

Backstory
Born to a rare and persistently targeted Asian mother and an Ackerman father, but orphaned in childhood when her parents were killed by robbers. Saved by Eren and adopted into the Yeager family. Since then, overcame grueling training and numerous battles to protect Eren, becoming a key warrior in the Survey Corps.
Debut date
circa 2012
Work title
Attack on Titan
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 3

Parents' murder

Significant event
Parents' murder
Description
Parents murdered by robbers in childhood, saved by Eren.

Graduated top of 104th Training Corps

Significant event
Graduated top of 104th Training Corps
Description
Graduated top of the Training Corps, proving her strength.

Joined Survey Corps

Significant event
Joined Survey Corps
Description
Joined the Survey Corps to protect Eren and participated in numerous battles.

Final battle

Significant event
Final battle
Description
Made the decision to defeat Eren, gave him a final kiss, and sent him off.

Relationships

Ackerman father

Father

Inherited Ackerman clan qualities and power from him.

Asian mother

Mother

Rare Asian who was killed by robbers in childhood.

Eren Yeager

Best friend

Holds a strong sense of mission to protect him due to being saved by him in childhood.

Armin Arlert

Best friend

Childhood friend whose mutual trust contributed to later operation successes.

Survey Corps

Survey Corps: strategist

Media appearances

Attack on Titan

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began 2009

Attack on Titan

Anime / Protagonist

TV series began 2013

Attack on Titan Live-Action Film

Movie / Protagonist

Released 2015

Attack on Titan (game series)

Game / Protagonist

Multiple releases from 2016

Voice cast and creators

Yui Ishikawa

Voice actor
Yui Ishikawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Original

Kiko Mizuhara

Voice actor
Kiko Mizuhara
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action film version

Hajime Isayama

Creator name
Hajime Isayama
Role
Original author

Hajime Isayama

Creator name
Hajime Isayama
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Mikasa Ackerman figure

Item name
Mikasa Ackerman figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Mikasa Ackerman scarf costume

Item name
Mikasa Ackerman scarf costume
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

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