Summary
Armin's sacrifice demonstrates his altruism and strategic brilliance, making him worthy of Levi's resurrection. Armin's intelligence and planning abilities surpass Erwin's emotional decision making, making him a better leader for future battles. Armin's development from self-doubt to heroism, coupled with his connection to Eren, makes him the ideal Commander in the war against the Titans.
One of the most debated topics in Attack the giant fandom whether Levi made the right choice in choosing to revive Armin instead of Erwin with the Titan serum. Since the entire series is set in a fierce, violent war, the heartbreaking deaths are predictable and, unfortunately, often not much of a surprise. But this moment in season three, episode #17, that really stunned me, shows two noble figures who took the concept of sacrifice to a new level.
Attack on Titan is my favorite anime of all time, and even after all the different movies I've watched over the years, No other show can compare to this absolute classic. The scary premise had me hooked from the first moment. I was immediately enamored with the world that Hajime Isayama had built and invested in humanity's struggle against the cruel and bloodthirsty Titans, rooting for the Eldians to achieve victory over the beasts and finally find freedom.
During the battle in episode #17 of the third season, Armin Arlert, Eren and Mikasa's extremely intelligent best friend and a respected member of the Survey Corps, threw himself directly into the Titan's path Bertholdt Hoover's giant, causing the boy to fall. burned to death due to the boiling temperature emitted by Titan.
Erwin and Armin's sacrifice in Season 3 shocked me to the core
Their brave actions proved they were all qualified to take on the responsibility, making Levi's choice a difficult one.
At the same time, 13th Survey Corps Commander Erwin Smith and his men bravely charged into battle against the Beast Titan. Zeke Yeager's Titan form is a fearsome foe and unfortunately inflicts serious damage on his opponents, including leaving the Commander on the brink of death. These devastating moments all happened quite quickly, following each other so quickly that I barely had enough time to process what had happened before Levi, the captain, was tasked with making the difficult decision. the hardest he has faced so far: Should he save Armin or Erwin by using the revived Titan serum?
Erwin is one of Levi's closest friends, which clouds his judgment and makes his choice even more difficult and emotional. However, the captain also realized how Armin's quick thinking ability in the past had helped the Survey Corps escape dangerous situations and that his sacrifice had proven him to be selfless, making him a worthy candidate for future Commander should Erwin perish. In the end, Captain chose Armin to revive and this decision sparked a wave of controversy. Who Levi should have chosen to receive the life-giving serum is a hot-button issue, and most fans feel strongly one way or another.
I believe Levi was right to choose Armin due to his intelligence and wise planning
Armin's logical and intelligent strategic approach gives him an advantage
Personally, I have heard compelling arguments from both sides of the debate, but I firmly believe that Armin is the logical choice because his intelligence and logical decision-making ability helped the Scout win in several situations. Erwin was an excellent commander and achieved many successes during his time in power, so his efforts and achievements cannot go unnoticed. Erwin certainly made many mistakes. Some of the decisions Erwin makes, such as urging his men to commit the Beast Titan's suicide, feel more motivated by emotion than Armin's more rational and careful perspective.
There are many situations where Armin's unique strategic approach has been successful. His most notable achievements include discovering that Reiner and Bertholdt were secretly Titans before anyone else, manipulating Annie into giving up her Female Titan identity, and finally sacrificing the season. 3, in which he allowed himself to be burned alive to protect those he cared about. and humanity in general. I feel Armin focuses more on clever, cunning plans and using words to turn situations in his favor, while Erwin seems to handle more tasks with physical and human power. force of the army behind.
Armin became a commander who completed a regular anime series
Erwin's idea of “Passing the Torch” to Armin fits the story very well
Neither man's leadership style is “wrong,” but at this point in Attack on Titan, Armin's skills are more suited to the upcoming fight than Erwin's. At this time, Armin was young, only fifteen years old, while Erwin was in his thirties and defeated after many years of grueling battles, making it seem impossible. It makes sense for him to pass the torch to a young rookie full of new ideas and fresh perspectives. The concept of mentors passing on their legacy to members of a new generation is a popular anime theme, seen in shows such as Naruto and Jujutsu Kaisen.
One final reason why I believe Armin is the better choice is because of his long-standing connection and friendship with Eren, who eventually started Rumbling himself. Although Armin's frank discussions with Eren did not result in a change of heart, he still played an integral role in the man's life and career. understand him better than most people. There is no one better, perhaps other than Mikasa, to predict Eren's next move, making Armin the ideal candidate to devise a plan to stop Eren as he unleashes the Titans and begins the dreaded Rumbling wiped out millions of people.
Levi's Choice completed Armin's character arc, as well as ensuring success for the Scouts
Armin plays an integral role in defeating the Titans once and for all
Armin was unsure of himself immediately after Erwin's death, feeling unworthy of the new role that had been assigned to him. But in just a short time, he rose to the challenge and contributed greatly to stopping the Rumbling and unfortunately ended Eren's life to do so. The fact that he was willing to kill his best friend to protect others makes Armin even more of a hero in my eyes, proving his absolute dedication to saving humanity. Far from the shy, nervous boy in part one, Armin has become a true leader.
Many people wish Erwin received the serum more and I understand why this topic is so controversial in the fandom. Erwin is a talented commander who has played an integral role in protecting humanity from the Titans for many years, and Armin is younger and less experienced. However, I feel the ending of the series would have played out differently without Armin's wisdom, planning, bold ideas, and deep knowledge of Eren. Becoming the Commander of the Reconnaissance Corps it seems a natural progression for Armin's character arcand he certainly proved himself despite his self-doubts.
