“Young Levi, a criminal in the Underground, is hired to assassinate Erwin Smith but joins the Survey Corps instead.”
Attack on Titan: No Regrets
進撃の巨人 悔いなき選択
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
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Synopsis
Young Levi, a criminal in the Underground, is hired to assassinate Erwin Smith but joins the Survey Corps instead.
Many years before becoming the famed captain of the Survey Corps, a young Levi struggles to survive in the capital's garbage dump, the Underground. As the boss of his own criminal operation, Levi attempts to get by with meager earnings while aided by fellow criminals, Isabel Magnolia and Farlan Church. With little hope for the future, Levi accepts a deal from the anti-expedition faction leader Nicholas Lobov, who promises the trio citizenship aboveground if they are able to successfully assassinate Erwin Smith, a squad leader of the Survey Corps. As Levi and Erwin cross paths, Erwin acknowledges Levi's agility and skill and gives him the option to either become part of the expedition team, or be turned over to the Military Police, to atone for his crimes. Now closer to the man they are tasked to kill, the group plans to complete their mission and save themselves from a grim demise in the dim recesses of their past home. However, they are about to learn that the surface world is not as liberating as they had thought and that sometimes, freedom can come at a heavy price. Based on the popular spin-off manga of the same name, Shingeki no Kyojin: Kuinaki Sentaku illustrates the encounter between two of Shingeki no Kyojin's pivotal characters, as well as the events of the 23rd expedition beyond the walls.
What people say
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Derived from 30 sampled reviews
What 30 viewers settled on.
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σ 1.33 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 0.53
Running avg · Dec 2014 → Apr 2026
- 8 “This side story delivers the best outside content from Attack on Titan, creating a deep attachment to Levi and his friends while building his character in ways that resonate throughout the main...”
- 9 “A high-quality 50-minute OVA that enriches the main storyline by revealing Levi’s formative friendship, commission, and decision to join the Survey Corps, all delivered with animation and voice...”
- 8 “This two-episode OVA delivers a fantastic origin story for Levi that matches the main anime's quality with no filler, maintaining high emotional intensity throughout. The production excels in...”
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- Format 2 × 27′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 54m all episodes
- Aired Dec 2014 – Apr 2015
- Source Ova media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-9347 catalog
Produced by
- Production I.G Producer
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- Funimation Licensor