Levi backstory missed by fans – Attack on Titan hidden gem

Attack on Titan shocked the world with its giant monsters, brutal battles, and deep emotions. The story of humans fighting Titans behind huge walls became one of the most famous anime ever made. The anime ended in 2023, but fans still talk about its unforgettable characters. One of the biggest fan favorites is Levi Ackerman—a powerful soldier known for his cold face and deadly skills. But many fans don’t know that Levi has a secret side story that reveals his past—and it’s one of the most emotional parts of the entire series.
This hidden story is called Attack on Titan: No Regrets. It’s not part of the main anime seasons. Instead, it’s a special OVA (Original Video Animation) with just two episodes. But those two episodes show Levi’s life before he joined the Survey Corps and they change how we see him.
Levi starts out as a thief in the underground city, living in the dark with his close friends Isabel and Furlan. The three of them dream of escaping the underground for a better life. But then they meet Erwin Smith, and everything changes. Levi faces a hard mission, painful choices, and a tragic loss that shapes the man he becomes.
Many fans missed No Regrets because it was released in 2014 as a bonus with a manga edition. It wasn’t part of the main anime episodes, and it’s harder to find on popular streaming sites. So fans who started the anime later may not even know it exists.
That’s a big loss—because No Regrets shows why Levi acts the way he does. It explains his loyalty to Erwin, his serious attitude, and the pain he hides. When Erwin dies in the main anime, that moment becomes even more powerful if you’ve seen where their bond began.
In the main anime, Levi rarely shows emotion. But in No Regrets, we see him laugh, joke, and dream with his friends. After losing them, he changes forever. This explains his cold face, but also shows the heart he hides.
We also see how Levi finds a reason to fight. He starts as a criminal who trusts no one. But through Erwin, he begins to believe in something greater. His journey from thief to hero makes him more than just a cool fighter—it makes him one of the most tragic and inspiring characters in anime.
Attack on Titan: No Regrets is not just extra content it’s essential for anyone who wants to understand Levi Ackerman. With intense action, real emotion, and a strong story, this short series is a hidden gem.
You can watch No Regrets on some streaming sites or find it in special manga bundles. If you love Levi or want to see the full world of Attack on Titan, don’t miss this powerful story. It gives one of anime’s greatest characters the spotlight he truly deserves.