Erwin Smith

Erwin Smith is a major supporting character from the manga and anime series Attack on Titan.

Erwin is best known for his presence in r/anime tournaments, where supporting characters can make it deep as long as they are from shows highly popular on the subreddit. He is widely beloved by fans for his inspiring courage and excellent leadership qualities. However, the details behind his appeal can't be explained without spoiling major parts of the story since Attack on Titan, like other mainstream popular series, is known for its plot twists and killing off important characters.

The commander made his strides in 2020 by reaching the round of 16 in Best Guy 6. One year later, he reached the final four in Best Character 5 and the quarter-finals in Best Guy 7 despite not appearing at all in AoT's fourth season. He also snagged the top seed in 2022's Best Guy 8.

r/anime
Best Guy 1 - seed 111
 * (146) Yami Yugi @ Yu-Gi-Oh! -- 2135 - 1978
 * (18) Aikuro Mikisugi @ Kill la Kill -- 2006 - 4215

Best Guy 2 - seed 155
 * (102) Shikamaru Nara @ Naruto --  1026 - 1667

Best Guy 3 - seed 286
 * (227) Bols @ Akame Ga Kill! -- 1012 - 737
 * (30) King Bradley @ Fullmetal Alchemist -- 491 - 1803

Best Guy 4 - seed 77
 * (436) Haruhiko Ichijou @ Phantom World -- 1687 - 329
 * (180) Kusuo Saiki @ Saiki K. -- 1526 - 813
 * (52) Shouya Ishida @ A Silent Voice --  920 - 2000

Best Guy 5 - seed 14
 * (499) Daryun @ Arslan Senki -- 1191 - 192
 * (243) Yusuke Yoshino @ Clannad -- 1355 - 409
 * (115) Seto Kaiba @ Yu-Gi-Oh! -- 1155 - 648
 * (78) Shinya Kougami @ Psycho-Pass -- 1389 - 917
 * (19) Shouya Ishida @ A Silent Voice -- 1216 - 993
 * (30) Killua Zoldyck @ Hunter x Hunter -- 675 - 1170

Best Guy 6 - seed 7
 * (506) Freddie @ Cromartie High School -- 853 - 114
 * (250) Hiei @ Yu Yu Hakusho -- 768 - 206
 * (122) Yami Yugi @ Yu-Gi-Oh! -- 856 - 266
 * (58) Dio Brando @ Jojo's Bizarre Adventure -- 802 - 462
 * (39) Gon Freecss @ Hunter x Hunter -- 905 - 564
 * (10) Levi Ackerman @ Attack on Titan -- 635 - 1027

Best Guy 7 - seed 4
 * (509) Kaito Kuroba @ Magic Kaito -- 599 - 76
 * (253) Shun Kaidou @ Saiki K. -- 626 - 113
 * (125) Shinya Kougami @ Psycho-Pass -- 551 - 175
 * (68) Musashi Gouda @ Mob Psycho 100 -- 595 - 221
 * (29) Hachiman Hikigaya @ Oregairu -- 778 - 410
 * (20) Ling Yao @ Fullmetal Alchemist -- 660 - 304
 * (5) Subaru Natsuki @ Re:Zero -- 819 - 1082

Best Guy 8 - seed 1
 * (512) Byakuya Togami @ Danganronpa -- 732 - 99
 * (257) Shun Kaidou @ Saiki K. -- 572 - 145
 * (129) Sadao Maou @ The Devil is a Part-Timer! -- 673 - 380
 * (64) Kiritsugu Emiya @ Fate/Zero -- TBD