He is a captain in the Survey Corps, known to be the strongest soldier alive. He has a harsh and unsocial personality, but is well-regarded by his subordinates and he cares about their lives. His manner of speaking tends to be very blunt, even insulting, and his comments are often coarse or inappropriate. His sense of humor tends toward the vulgar, insulting, and dark. Although he rarely shows it, Levi has a strong sense of morality and empathy.