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PARALLEL Aki and Denji

from chainsaw man part 2

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i just read your levi analysis. can you explain kenny and levi more? and how kenny affected levi?

this ask has been in my inbox for a while, sorry for late answer

Levi's character is a fascinating study in contradictions, presenting a dynamic interplay between victories on the battlefield and losses in the realm of personal connections. Despite emerging triumphantly from numerous battles, Levi finds himself grappling with the poignant cost of his victories: the erosion of meaningful relationships, the severance from family, and a disconnection from humanity.

A pivotal influence in Levi's formative years was Kenny, a figure deeply entrenched in the philosophy that places a premium on violence and power. This perspective becomes a defining element in Levi's psyche, where his self-worth becomes intricately tied to notions of strength and dominance.

Kenny, recognizing the harsh reality of Levi's upbringing in the Underground, instills in him the belief that survival in such a brutal environment necessitates an unwavering commitment to strength. Levi's daily struggle for survival in the violent underbelly of society becomes a testament to this ethos. Both the narrative and insights from Isayama himself underscore the notion that Levi's focus in the Underground was singular: survival, an imperative that consumed his every waking moment.

Kenny's decision to abandon Levi is deeply intertwined with his own mindset and upbringing. He perceives himself as incapable of kindness, viewing the world as a harsh and unworthy place. Embracing the philosophy that 'might makes right,' Kenny navigates life with a belief system that shapes his interactions and decisions.

In acknowledging his own shortcomings, Kenny openly admits to feeling inadequate as a father. This self-awareness becomes a driving force behind his decision to distance himself from Levi, aligning with his belief in being an unfit paternal figure. The abandonment, in a way, becomes a manifestation of Kenny's conviction that he falls short as a parent.

Furthermore, Kenny's admission that he cannot provide Levi with parental affection takes a poignant turn. Instead of nurturing emotional bonds, Kenny opts to impart skills focused on manipulation and coercion. By deliberately withholding parental warmth and knowledge of their biological relationship, Kenny steers Levi towards a path where violence becomes a tool for problem-solving. This deliberate choice engenders a complex in Levi, a psychological knot woven from the absence of affection and the emphasis on utilizing force in navigating life's challenges.

As a kid, Levi used to make himself stronger in order to receive praise from Kenny. But one day, all of a sudden, Kenny was no longer by his side and left him with a question: “Then what is my strength for?” Later, he crossed swords with Kenny during the dethroning of the Monarchy, and at Kenny’s final moment, Levi finally resolved his hard feelings and discontent toward Kenny. It’s one of the “rites of passage” for Levi.

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Levi carries a profound belief that Kenny's departure stemmed from his own perceived inadequacy—his sense of not being good or strong enough. This conviction becomes a driving force in their confrontations, with Levi seeking to prove himself in an ongoing struggle for affirmation.

At the core of Levi's emotional landscape is a longing for parental affection, particularly from the man who served as his primary father figure following the early loss of his mother. However, Kenny's inability to express typical affection leads him to impart a different kind of lesson—one centered around violence and strength. For Levi, this unconventional form of guidance becomes a surrogate for the warmth he seeks, shaping his understanding that prowess in combat is the path to earning praise and affection.

Levi's childhood was marked by relentless violence, where survival meant mastering the use of force. Alone and fighting daily battles for survival, violence became not just a means of existence but also the linchpin of his identity. The skills that allowed him to endure the hardships of his youth, fighting each day to stay alive, now form the bedrock of his self-worth.

His journey unfolds as a narrative, where violence becomes both a survival mechanism and a means of making a significant impact. As "Humanity's Strongest Soldier," Levi's prowess in combat is not just a skill set; it is the cornerstone of his identity, a defining feature that has shaped him from childhood to the present.

The No Regrets interview delves further into Levi's evolution, highlighting a pivotal moment when he transcended the constant struggle for survival. As he rose above the daily battles, a newfound sense of purpose awakened within him. Contemplating the formidable skills and strength he possessed, Levi began to envision a higher calling – a mission to employ his power for the benefit of others.

The fact that he has great amounts of power means that he carries an immense amount of responsibility. When Kenny said, “Everyone is enslaved by something,” and questioned Levi “Whose slave are you?” Levi also recognized that he is tethered to his own strength, as well as the duty of “I must become a hero”…Mikasa is the same. When members of the Ackerman clan devote themselves to their liege, they’re able to unleash extraordinary power.

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aki hayakawa: a reluctant and humble hero

Chainsaw man manga and anime spoilers!

Aki's introduction into the manga presents him as the epitome of the ostensibly conventional archetype – the composed and proficient senior figure, propelled by the common motif of vengeance. This character archetype, often pervasive in mangas, imbues Aki with an air of familiarity, yet a closer inspection reveals a nuanced departure from the norm.

What sets Aki apart is the stark realism that underpins his pursuit of justice against the formidable entity, Gun Devil. Unlike the fantastical invincibility often attributed to devil hunters in Chainsaw Man, Aki is a manifestation of vulnerability, existing as a fragile entity composed of mortal flesh and bone. The manga underscores the precarious nature of his existence, highlighting the constant specter of mortality that looms over these ostensibly heroic figures.

Aki's yearning for retribution against Gun Devil is not merely a character flaw to be overcome; it is a veritable sentence, an immutable decree shaping his existence. Within the devil hunters, each engagement with supernatural, often immortal adversaries demands a substantial sacrifice. Aki, despite being among the most adept in his vocation, consistently emerges from intense battles profoundly wounded, emphasizing the tangible costs associated with confronting such formidable foes.

The genesis of Aki's descent into vengeance is rooted in the tragic death of his younger brother, a traumatic event for which he assumes culpability. This conscious plunge into darkness becomes the crucible of his unrelenting quest for vengeance. Attempts to extricate him from this moral quagmire prove futile, with even the persistent efforts of figures like Himeno falling short until her own demise. Aki's temporal reality is further compounded by a dwindling life expectancy, reduced to a mere two years after a grueling encounter with Katana-man.

The temporal constraints, however, serve as a mere formality, for Aki's existential depletion had arguably commenced long before his intersection with Denji. The disquiet expressed by Himeno in Chapter 18 is rendered redundant, as Aki had already traversed a substantial distance along the continuum of his personal deterioration. In unraveling the complex layers of Aki's character, Chainsaw Man offers a profound exploration of the human psyche, wherein the pursuit of justice becomes an inexorable force inexorably tethered to the inexorable passage of time.

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Is that Levi's adam's apple? aaaaahhhh i wanna kiss it

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Levi is a cat person

There is a stray cat that roams around Surevy Corps headquarters, and Levi named in Ceai, which is Romanian for tea

Source: trust me bro

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Character Analysis: Levi Ackerman "Humanity's Strongest Soldier

Levi Ackerman リヴァイ・アッカーマン --- "Humanity's Strongest Soldier" 人類最強の兵士 --- Levi Heichou

“I want to put an end to that recurring nightmare, right now. There are those who would get in my way. But I'm fine playing the role of the lunatic who kills people like that. I have to be ready to rearrange some faces. Because I choose the hell of humans killing each other over the hell of being eaten.”

Introduction:

I think Levi's popularity kind of clouded a lot of people's opinions on him; they didn't see him as anything deeper than a badass scout. With all that being said, Levi is definitely one of the best developed characters with a great backstory and complexity. 

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i. design:

Levi has a surprisingly young visage, narrow, intimidating dull gray eyes with dark circles under them, and short, straight black hair styled in an undercut curtain. Despite his short stature, the intensive use of vertical maneuvering equipment has given him a well-developed muscular frame. He usually has a frown on his face or displays no emotion at all, which makes it challenging for people to predict what he is thinking.

Levi has a visage that is thin and sleek, with thin eyebrows, angular eyes, a pointed nose, and a narrow jawline. Additionally, he appears younger due to his plum-shaped face, pointed bottom, and short lower portion of the crown. Except for his tail, his eyes are peacefully down, giving him a generally lazy appearance. 

ii. fighting prowess:

The Ackermans have special abilities beyond most people. Their ancestors were granted enhanced strength, dexterity, and response time as a result of experiments in order to defend the King. The phrase "knowing what has to be done" used by Levi to describe the skill may allude to a slight foreknowledge of the opponent's movements that allows the user to react before the opponent even initiates a move. They are also aware of every battle their forefathers have participated in subconsciously. They were also immune to the King erasing the memories of the world before the Walls from the population, and thus hunted down and killed. 

Levi is said to have strength equal to that of an entire battalion.  He is incredibly strong both mentally and physically, and he has boundless endurance. He has proven to be an unmatched fighter, taking down some of the strongest characters in the series, including the infamous Beast Titan battles, in which he consistently and apparently effortlessly dispatched the beast. He demonstrates proficiency with the ODM gear and the blades he uses, and his cool, collected demeanor makes him the most dependable and effective member of the Survey Corps. Even after losing several of his fingers, Levi was still able to utilize the equipment almost as easily as before. He is also an extremely emotional person and is driven by his need to protect those around him and hides this behind his cold demeanor. Thes protective nature gives him strength in battle along with his Ackerman strength.

Levi can fight alone without using the normal tactics that soldiers would use to draw the giant's attention and sever its neck, such as surprise attacks or mass gatherings. He kills a Titan by spinning his body quickly around like a top while fighting, but only Levi employs this style of movement in the narrative. The ignorant Titans demonstrate a different degree of strength, decimating dozens of them like ants in a field and crushing their opponents in a fight with nine much more powerful Titans.

He has demonstrated the ability to disable the Female Titan by moving too quickly for her to protect him, something that entire squads and even Eren in his Titan form were unable to do. Zeke Yeager, one of the most powerful Warriors in the Marley force and a highly skilled Titan, was even defeated by him in his Beast Titan form. Both of these attacks had some level of planning and situational advantage because the Female Titan was exhausted from multiple battles in a short period of time and Levi surprised Zeke by engaging him and approaching too closely for Zeke to protect against. Despite this, Levi still possesses incredible skill with a pair of blades and was able to quickly carve the Beast Titan's arm into several clean pieces that all dropped to the ground together. However, Levi has demonstrated that he is capable of facing off against strong Titans in a one-on-one battle where he can make the most of his vertical moving abilities. For instance, Levi once again defeated Zeke in a woodland setting where he could effectively use his vertical equipment.

His anti-personnel combat ability was also impressive, as evidenced by the fact that he was battling Kenny while carrying an anti-personnel mobile device against the Central Military Police. He quickly dispatched 12 people despite the unfavorable circumstances of the surprise and harm suffered by the Central Military Police, commanded by Kenny Ackerman. He shoots the three-dimensional anchor to pierce the neck of a military police officer on the roof, and after seeing Kenny's reflection in a bottle, the officer fires back. Avoiding bullets is a fundamental skill. Levi was unable to be apprehended despite the fact that the surprise assault was flawless and well-planned, and the number of military police casualties reached double digits. 

Because his comrades drank Zeke’s spinal fluid, they turned into Titans and attacked Levi, who ultimately had to kill them. It was a tough thing for him to do (both mentally and physically), but he was able to succeed. It was one of the most tragic yet spectacular fights of Levi.

Levi has demonstrated a profound ability to quickly assess situations and make thoughtful decisions even in the heat of battle, in addition to his exceptional battle skill. This has enabled him to save himself and his allies on numerous occasions, such as when he realizes the Female Titan cannot be easily killed due to her skin hardening and regenerative abilities, saving Mikasa in the process, or the time he battles Kenny Ackerman inside a bar, stopping his enemies with chairs, a double-barreled shotgun, and even corpses. Levi acknowledges that not everyone can be correct all the time and that some situations are out of a person's control.

iii. trauma:

Levi was malnourished, on the brink of death, and by himself in a filthy brothel underground with his prostitute mother. Despite her financial difficulties as a single mother, Kuchel obviously cared for her son and did everything she could to provide for him. Despite her best efforts, hunger remained a continuous companion, and grime and dirt were unavoidable due in large part to living beneath a metropolis. 

He painstakingly observed his mother's illness-related demise. The sadness of Levi's early life is punctuated by his inability to leave her room, whether due to a wish to die with her or a dependency that left him with no other choices.  He was later raised in the underground city by his psychotic uncle Kenny Ackerman (whom he was unaware of at the time). From an early age, he had to adapt to the cruelty of the world, which is the central theme of Attack on Titan. He was involved in fights, so in essence, he learned to survive. But ultimately, while Levi was still a child, Kenny left him behind.

He developed a reputation as a notorious thug in the underground city and amassed a small group of followers. Erwin welcomed him and his group into the survey corps and granted them permission to live on the surface for a variety of reasons. However, he lost his entire squad, who to him was like a family, while battling the titans. Only two of his childhood friends, who he witnesses dying, have he ever developed a connection with; consequently, his affection transforms into sadness, which in turn leads to rage, which in turn leads to hatred, which in turn leads to retaliation.

After the cataclysmic failure of the 57th Expedition, Levi was approached by Petra's father. He had received a letter from Petra, a competent and devoted soldier who was a member of Squad Levi, in which she expressed her devotion to Levi. Levi was only able to stare ahead as the man, who was unaware that his daughter had died, made a joke about Petra being too young to get married and that she should wait until she has more life experience to make such a significant choice.

His two childhood friends, his uncle Kenny, and his subordinates from the Special Operations Unit of the Survey Corps, Erwin Smith and Hange Zoe passed away in battles, leaving Levi alone. It was a tragic and bitter device that demonstrated that no matter how powerful a person's combat ability, they are powerless against the cruelty and irrationality of the outside world.  Levi isn't flawless; he struggles and exhibits some social awkwardness. Although his past experiences helped mold him into the person he is today, the tale did not exaggerate this fact, which gave him a much more well-rounded personality because too pretentious backstories frequently result in over-glamorizing characters. 

iv. tendency to violence:

He has a severe obsession with maintaining both his personal and physical cleanliness. He doesn't like to be handled for fear of becoming dirty. I think that he may have acquired this trait as a result of his parenting. He is severely traumatized and twisted, sleeps in a chair, and only sleeps briefly, so it's conceivable that he experiences terrifying nightmares.Given that mental health care is probably non-existent in the AOT world and that watching literally everyone you care about die in horrifying ways as a child has to mess with your mental health, the chances of someone like Levi developing mental or emotional illness are extremely high. 

He is violent and bad mouthed because he was raised by a violent serial killer. In the course of his missions, Levi has killed over 200 Titans, and each time he was hailed as a hero by the unsuspecting crowd, while most of his comrades were slaughtered or killed, and he felt the weight of that, because he understands the value of human life.

The peculiar way he handles his cup is another oddity that intrigues me greatly. Even his weapon is held in the wrong hand. He does have a penchant for using force to enforce his will; he beat Eren to prove to the judge that he has control over him. He treated Historia harshly in the manga when he was attempting to "persuade" her to become monarch. (this scene was totally different in the anime). He has made some terrible choices, such as abandoning Isabel and Farlan so he could go and kill Erwin, which almost certainly resulted in their deaths. Had he remained with them, they would have been more likely to survive. When the Survey Corp had Annie restrained in the forest, taunting her about having her limbs severed probably frightened her, causing her to summon the mindless titans and flee. After Annie had slain every member of Levi's team, Eren was left alone and exposed to capture.

v. humanity:

Now despite how he is, Levi might be the nicest, most softhearted character in the series.

On the 56th Expedition Beyond the Walls, Levi saw a soldier caught in the jaws of a nearby Titan and killed it. Levi gave Petra the directive to care for the hurt soldier while he dealt with the lingering Titans as more of them drew near. Levi checked on the wounded soldier after the local area had been cleared, but he had already passed away from his wounds. In his final moments, Levi tried to console the scout by telling him he had done his job well and that he would kill all the Titans.

When Levi lost his whole squad and was sitting in the room with a very depressed Eren, he tried to make a joke (no matter how un-funny) to cheer him up.

When Eren got a nosebleed after his Titan experiments, no one but Levi offered him a handkerchief and told Hange to cut down on the experiments.

One day, while having tea with Levi Squad, Eren leaned over to pick up a spoon and accidentally generated a partial Titan body. The alarmed Squad threatened him, while Levi told them to calm down.

He was reluctant to pursue Mikasa to rescue Eren, who may or may not be alive, when he lost his entire squad and discovered her fighting to save him, but after learning that Eren was a "precious friend" to Mikasa, he took the initiative and saved him. He kept Petra's insignia as a memento after she passed away. However, when another soldier broke down in tears over the loss of his comrade, he handed him Petra's badge and informed him that it belonged to his comrade.

After retreating, the Survey Corps entered Karanes and was met with hostility from the populace due to their failed objective. Petra's father confronted Levi and told him how often she wrote to him. He admitted to Levi that he was concerned about Petra's choice to devote her life to him as a parent because she was still quite young and had her entire life ahead of her. Still troubled by what had happened, Levi walked quietly on without saying anything.

When Erwin died and he had a last chance to save either him or Armin, even though his heart must have hurt he still chose to save Armin. Because he had heard Armin talk about his dreams of seeing the ocean. And maybe that reminded him of his own friends and how they used to dream together like this.

After Hange presented a believable hypothesis that titans are made from humans, Levi was visibly shaken. He bemoaned the fact that, while he thought he was saving humans, he was actually killing them.

After Historia's coronation, Levi was confronted by the new queen and the members of the Special Operations Squad. She punched him lightly, as Dimo Reeves had told her to do, and she dared him to retaliate. Instead of getting angry however, he smiled and thanked his friends (which shocked everyone).

When Kenny Ackerman died, he revealed that he was his uncle. Levi lost the last of his family. But even so, he continued to move forward, without telling anyone. Levi never held anyone accountable for his failures. He didn't scream that he would exact vengeance on his enemies like Eren did.  Levi continued to battle for humanity in silence, using only his own strength while bearing all of his suffering. He has a lot of painful memories that keep him awake at night, but they also give him fortitude, so he is always prepared to act when disaster hits.

vi. nihilism:

Levi made the decision to destroy his enemy, the Titans, as soon as his friends perished, but despite the fact that he adopted a completely different strategy than Eren did in the first three seasons, Levi was basically a nihilist, at least in part.

But he doesn't do this because he hates Erwin; rather, he simply doesn't see value in the human dream, which in theory should be what motivates people to get out of bed in the morning. He doesn't see value in human existence to the point where he has no problem telling his friend Erwin to die and not give a damn about his dream.

In contrast to Erwin, who wants to triumph in order to realize his dream of learning the truth about the world, Levi rejected this idea if it was not necessary for victory. Levi's objective is to destroy the enemy. Since Zeke, who ironically wants to kill, shares Levi's nihilism and believes that death is a form of liberation from the world's cruelty, Levi chooses to save Erwin over Armin because Erwin is his close friend and thus deserves to be freed from the hell of this cruel world.

The Survey Corps began a large-scale mission to retake Wall Maria from the titans who had conquered it years earlier under the direction of Erwin Smith. The soldiers are shocked to discover that there are no titans in the city, but Zeke Yeager has created a trap for them. Erwin's resolve briefly wavers as he longs to survive and discover the mysteries of Grisha Yeager's cellar as he is cornered in the city by the Colossal Titan and the Armored Titan and is being shelled by the Beast Titan's artillery. Levi gives Erwin the command to abandon his goals and make a suicide attack on the Beast Titan despite the fact that he values his life. Levi makes a vow to slay the Beast Titan in order to give meaning to Erwin's death and their coworkers' deaths.

There is a fantastic dualism between Levi and his uncle Kenny.

Despite the fact that both Ackerman are renowned for their power, they couldn't be more dissimilar: The contrast between Levi and Kenny is one of an aimless man and a man with a path to follow. Kenny is a complete opportunist, has no real goals in life, and is loyal to no one but himself. He goes from being known as "Kenny the Ripper" because he had killed over 100 gendarmes to working for the gendarmerie itself. But during Kenny's concluding monologue, which I think is fantastic, this dualism gains depth.

Kenny elaborates on his theory of human nature, contending that every person succeeds in life precisely because he becomes "drunk" on something—whether it be money, women, power, or freedom—in other words, everyone advances because they have a dream. But Levi, as already mentioned, places little value on the idea of having a dream; he is an existentialist who simply moves forward; and, truthfully, these two worldviews are mirror images of one another.

But apart from all that, Levi is the character who best interprets the concept of the soldier, he is the soldier par excellence, but not because of his physical strength, but because of his behavior.

vii. determination to fulfill his promise:

My issue with Levi was that, at a certain point, his obsession with keeping his pledge to Erwin had engulfed him to the extent that he appeared disconnected from reality and felt almost self-destructive. Every other character would talk about the rumbling and Eren and express their opinions, whether they were completely opposed to it or just unsure, but Levi would almost never speak unless it was to discuss killing Zeke (and at one point, we all thought that killing Zeke wouldn't stop the rumbling, so it felt even more like a distraction).

Thankfully, he came around toward the end, and he was the one who essentially kept the alliance concentrated on the main objective. Taking on the role of the adult, making sure the children are aware of what is at risk. And he now has a chance to live a little more peacefully, which is wonderful because I was afraid that by the end, "he has no other purpose" would just kill him off.

His fight with Zeke/Beast Titan is my all time favorite.

viii. consistency and survivor's guilt:

His worldview and views remained constant throughout the entirety of the manga. He didn't let anything affect him and remained loyal to himself. When required, he tortured and killed, but he also offered consolation, displayed empathy, and cared about everyone. His complexity and what he went through are explained by the author's admission that he is the most emotional person but one of the coldest characters with the largest mask.

Finally able to settle down and relax, he was able to express all of his feelings. He could now truly grieve for all of his lost loved ones, colleagues, and teammates. He lost all of his friends, and only a few of his new squad members are still living. (Armin, Jean, Connie, Mikasa). 

Levi is unquestionably one of the best written characters, right up there with Eren and Reiner in terms of moral and emotional complexity as well as extreme survivor's remorse. He was one of the characters who consistently maintained consistency and concentration on his objectives. 

ix. quotes:

"The Difference In Judgement Between You And Me, Originates From Different Rules Derived From Past Experience."

"Whether You Have The Body, Dead Is Dead."

"So, Just Do The Best You Can And Choose Whichever You’ll Regret The Least."

"Some Scouts’ Lives Are More Valuable Than Others, Only Those Dumb Enough To Acknowledge That Join Us."

"No Casualties, Don't You Dare Die."

"If He Betrays Us Or Goes Berserk, I’ll Put Him Down Without Hesitation."

"What You Need Is to Be Quick To Act…And Make Tough Decisions In Worst-Case Scenarios."

"The Lesson You Need To Learn Right Now, Can’t Be Taught With Words...Only With Action."

"The Only Thing We’re Allowed To Do Is Believe That We Won’t Regret The Choice We Made."

"This Is Just My Opinion, But When It Comes To Teaching Somebody Discipline…I Think Pain Is The Most Effective Way."

"If You Don’t Want To Die — Think."

"The Difference Between Your Decision And Ours Is Experience. But You Don’t Have To Rely On That."

"It’s Good To See Someone Has The Balls To Go, But Do Not Forget To Do Your Damnedest To Stay Alive."

"I Don’t Know Which Option You Should Choose. I Could Never Advise You On That."

"I Choose The Hell Of Humans Killing Each Other Over The Hell Of Being Eaten."

“We pay a price for believing.”

“Give up on your dreams and die.”

“I want to put an end to that recurring nightmare right now.”

“Is your head as hollow as that gun barrel?”

“Believe in yourself, or believe in the survey corps and me. I don’t know and I never have but I can believe in my own abilities or the choices of the companions I trust. But no one ever knows how it will turn out. So choose for yourself, whichever decision you will regret the least.”

“I want to put an end that recurring nightmare, right now. There are those who would get in my way. But I’m fine playing the role of the lunatic who kills people like that. I have to be ready to rearrange some faces. Because I choose the hell of humans killing each other over the hell of being eaten.”

“I don’t know the answer to that. I never have. Whether I trusted myself or the choices of my dependable comrades, there was no telling how things would turn out. So, just do the best you can and choose whichever you’ll regret the least.”

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conclusion:

I would really like side stories about him after the ending. It would be amazing if he opened a tea shop and kept his blades and Survey Corps cape and hung it up on a wall.

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Analyzing Lee Jinsung/Zack Lee

"A strong fighter is not one who always wins, but one who stands after defeat”

introduction:

Do not repost, or copy my analysis without my permission. I’ve poured my heart and soul into it. 

I've seen many people write analysis on characters like Gimyung, Jiho, Shinwoo or Johan, but I've never seen one about Jinsung, so I decided to write this to break down his personality and elaborate his character development.

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i. fighting prowess:

ii. design:

Without a doubt, Jinsung is one of the most beautiful characters of Lookism, especially with his hair down. He has a very good fashion sense, paying attention to his looks when it comes to outshining his peers. He tends to wear gray scale colored brand clothing. On several occasions, he has worn earrings. Jinsung has a serious resting face, with sharp glaring eyes, which in turn, easily intimidates those who look at him. He only occasionally smiles, and this typically takes place either when he is with Mijin or when he is fighting someone of great strength and beating them. When he’s extremely sincere in a fight, his eye is drawn glowing sky blue.

I don’t have much to write in this section, but I just wanted to point out how beautifully he was drawn, especially in the God Dog arc.

iii. bullying and redemption

TW: Mention of bullying and rape

1. It is stated that he saved Yohan/Johan from getting bullied several times in the past, when they were in elementary and middle school. This involved severely beating up the bullies.

Jisnung was kind-hearted despite his bad manners and extreme imprudence even before meeting Hyungseok. He assisted Mira and Yohan in numerous circumstances relating to their pasts, such as rushing Mijin to the hospital (episode and 94) and protecting Yohan from bullies, but this kind of generosity was largely reserved for those who were close to him.

2. In the beginning, he had a pretty rocky relationship with Hyungseok/Daniel. When Little Hyungseok, who was trying to start over after transferring schools, approached him and Mijin, he thought that he was harassing Mijin and beat him up. He went to a convenience store where Hyungseok worked at night to buy alcohol and cigarettes. He beat up Hyungseok, bought some cigarettes and alcohol, and then he left. Even so, he proudly boasted about it again the following day at school and punched Big Hyungseok, who was attempting to stop him out of a fit of rage.

3. He engaged in a fight with Big Hyungseok but was unable to hit Hyungseok's perfect body with even one effective blow and kept missing. Finally, Hyungseok delivered a body blow, ending the fight.

In the Cult Arc, it was revealed that Jinsung was regarded as the strongest student at his middle school (episode 133). This significantly boosted his ego, which when combined with his extremely short fuse and bad temper, was the primary cause of the majority, if not all, of his fights as well as the aggression he showed toward the helpless.

4. He kept his word to Mijin/Mira and didn't react when getting bullied by the bullies who got into a fight in the "Deviation" episode. He appeared to have at least partially realized that bullying is bad because it appeared that what he was facing now was similar to what he did in the past. 

5. He said, "Hey, you guys, don't bully him," to the group of Jin Hobin/Vin who were attempting to harass Jiho. Hobin and Jiho were taken aback by the words.

6. He asked Namsoo to buy some sneakers from Craigslist, but Namsoo accepted it as an order even though he smiled and spoke kindly (because of his past as a bully). Because of that, Namsoo begged sellers to sell cheaply, not daring to say that the money Jinsunng gave him was quite less. Namsoo traded the sneakers, but it was a scam, and he was robbed of his money and even beaten up. In response, Jinsung went to the swindlers with Hyungseok, saying that he will get his money back, and Vasco, who heard everything about the scam, followed along. He was initially injured in a surprise attack, but he held out until the end because Mijin was watching and single-handedly defeated the three imposters.  

7. He helped Jiho and also regarded Jiho as a friend.

8. Jinsung suffered arm and rib injuries while battling Zeus to prevent Mijin from being raped. Assistant Instructor Won Bin, who had recently lost his teeth due to being struck in the face by Zeus, crawled on the ground at this point and caught Zeus by the ankles, startling him. When the students, who were making fun of Won Bin because he was ugly while Zeus was handsome, said, "Won Bin is the criminal," Jinsung became enraged, told them to keep quiet, and bowed down to Won Bin to show respect as he was being taken to the hospital.  

9. While being beaten by Shin Daehoon, he thought back to the time he beat Park Hyungseok by himself the other day, confessing, "I was like that." and feeling regret for his past deeds.

10. Jinsung was suspicious when little Hyungseok came to school instead of big Hyungseok due to body mix up. Of course, he did not doubt that he has two bodies, but he suspected that Little Hyungseok was being bullied by Big Hyungseok. Then, when Taeseong/Logan started a fight with Hyungseok again, he saved Hyungseok.

Jinsung gradually changed after meeting Hyungseok. He had to maintain his composure in the face of those making fun of him because he had promised his Mijin not to fight, and in doing so, he discovered what it was like for his own victims. He began to stop bothering those under him after realizing his immature empowerment actions were wrong (episode 19), and he was even shown to be remorseful. Although his friends made comments about this behavior, Zack didn't find it to be particularly bothersome to waste time picking on others. His tolerance allowed him to mature impressively in a short amount of time.

When someone tried to annoy him, he would try to reason with them instead of getting into a fight. In terms of how he treated other people, he would reprimand them for unfair behavior but tried to control it before it escalated to violence. Even though there was nothing to apologize for, he kept his cool. This is because he doesn't want to physically fight people and cause them to think he's weak-willed, which would make Mijin unhappy.

iv. guilt

1 . He has helped Jiho countless times, but he felt that it was his fault that Jiho ended up going in the wrong path, ending up etc. He also grieved Jiho’s death and felt that he could’ve done more to help Jiho learn the correct path.

2. Youngmi Heo/Jasmine Huh sold paraphernalia using Mijin’s picture to pretend to be her. Jisnung was able to catch Youngmi and he threatened her to never show her face around him and after that she ran away from home and joined Hostel A.  

Jinsung went to find Youngmi after her father told him he missed her. Jinsung felt guilty because he thought that Youngmi ran away because he threatened her. He was able to find her and ordered her to come with him, but she refused saying her father sexually assaulted her. Jinsung decided to let her go a second time. It was only after that he realized that she lied again.

After all the incidents, he went to visit Yohan’s mother in the hospital. When Yohan's mother asked Jinsung to tell Yohan that she wanted to see Yohan. He vowed that he will bring him back so that he doesn't become like Wang Ohchun/Olly, who committed suicide. In this case, Jinsung also blamed himself and felt guilt, and was strongly determined not to let any incident like Ohchun’s suicide happen again.

It was stated that he went looking for Yohan and Youngmi every morning.

In the end, he found Yohan and told him to go back to his mom. Johan refused, smiling bitterly. Jinsung claimed that he was going to force Yohan. In the end, he started fighting with Yohan. Even though Jinsung was able to put up a good fight, he held back a little because he was aware of Yohn’s eye condition. 

Jisnung eventually decided to help Yohan, who wants to take revenge on Gun.

Here, we can see that Jinsung feels that he has a huge responsibility in helping his acquaintances. Being unable to do that makes him feel regret. This can also be linked to his past as a bully, since he used to prey on these kinds of people. This makes Jinsung's character much more humane, as it beautifully overlaps with his redemption.

v. love and jealousy for mijin

1. During lunch time, when Lee Taesung/Logan’s right-hand man, Jegal Gong, was looking for something to make him fight with someone in order to show off Taesung's power to the whole school, he pushed Jinsung, who was passing by, to spill side dishes on Taesung's clothes. Of course, Taesung, who was angry at this, almost got into a fight, but when Mijin persuaded Jinsung not to fight, he apologized to Lee Taesung but when Taesung poured soybean paste soup on Mijin's head as revenge, Jinsung became enraged and a fight broke out. 

2. He told Vasco to be 'gentle and fast' and to be 'kind but manly' when he was asked for dating advice.

3. He went on a date with Mijin and was surprised to see a child with her. He thought it was her child and started assuring her about how he was going to be there to support her. After hearing Mijin’s explanation on how she found the girl alone in a restaurant, Jinsung decided to help her.  

4. When he found out that his classmate, Heo Youngmi, was selling stockings by stealing Mi-jin's picture, he robbed the stocking buyer and warned Youngmi.

5. While on a train trip to Cheongryang with his friends, there was a bit of a fight with local gangsters on the train, but they still arrived in Cheongryang without much problems. He promised Mijin that he will shave his head if he fights one more time, but he got into a fight with Cheongryang-fam, so he later shaved his head.

It has been shown numerous times in the whole series that Jinsung has romantic feelings for Mijin. Many of the fights in early Lookism occurred because Jinsung wanted to protect Mijin. He has an urge to prove that he is the best to her, which was clearly demonstrated in sports day of J High. Jinsung was unable to beat Hyungseok in almost every sport because Hyungseok had a perfect body. However he was able to catch Mijin’s phone from falling from the ground even before Hyungseok could. 

From the redemption section, we can already see that Mijin played a huge and prominent role in Jinsung's redemption. Jinsung decided to stop fighting because of Mijin but he could never tolerate anyone harassing her and he would break his promise in that case.

He was always shown to be jealous when anyone seemed to like her, or make comments on her. When they were young, Jinsung was jealous because Yohan had feelings for Mijin.

vi. pride and ego

In the God Dog arc, he started his training in boxing again. While reminiscing at this time, he argued with his boxing director, saying that he wanted to become a pro, but his boxing teacher said that he had emotions in his punches and told him that he wouldn’t teach him unless he removed those emotions. According to his boxing teacher, he was born with the talent of boxing, and has learnt everything. So, his boxing teacher decided a training routine for him that involved jumping ropes and jogging, so he would get a stronger lower body. 

He was shamed by a few of God Dog’s members (who were in the same gym) for jumping ropes. At this point, Jinsung calmly replied by saying that he wasn’t an amateur boxer, but he was a pro. Afterwards, Kwon Seungryong threw a glove at Jinsung and sarcastically said, "Teach an amateur a lesson. Pro." Jinsung refused, saying that he needs to get rid of the emotions in his punches. At this time, the boxing teacher came and saw him patiently enduring ridicule from his juniors and Seungryong. After getting approval from the teacher, he climbed into the ring and the match between the two began.

Afterwards, Jinsung effortlessly dodged all of Seungryong's punches and was driven into a corner, however, Jingung was able to defeat Seungryong due to having a strong lower body. After that, he went to jog again, but Kwon Seungryong, who came to retaliate with a group of God Dog, Then Jinsung said, "I don't fight unless it's on the ring. Cause I'm a pro. No, I don't 'fight' outside. I beat you to death." Saying that, he easily brushed off Kwon Seungryong and God Dog. Afterwards, Kwon Seungryong said, "I remember you now. You came in second place in that middle school boxing tournament. You're Zach Lee." He also revealed the fact that the head of God Dog was Seong Yohan.

Afterwards, he saved Yohan from getting his teeth pulled out by Gun and asked Yohan "Are you okay?". He introduced himself as the guy who beats up anyone who bullies Johan since their childhood to Gun. Jinsung prepared to fight Gun, as he was 'bullying' Yohan. Gun was impressed by Jinsung's strong lower body, his flexibility and speed. Jinsung ignored Gun's praise and almost hit Gun with a follow-up hit, but he was counterattacked and was about to get hit when Vasco and Hyungseok rushed in and helped.  The situation ended when Gun decided to resign.

Even at school, Jinsung continued to train his body. At this time, he showed signs of reflecting on what he had done in the past.

From this section, we can see that Jinsung paused boxing after he became second in Middle School Boxing. Boxing was his passion, that was hugely tangled with his pride. After losing to Yohan, he gave up on his hobby, but still maintained a confident and strong attitude about his fighting ability. This showed us that he was sensitive about his fighting skills, and he refused to show anyone his vulnerable side.

vii. depression

Jinsung immediately rushed with his bicycle to Club Vivi after Kim Gimyung called him and said that Hyungseok was in danger. After he arrived there, he and Vasco had to fight Yohan to get into the club. When Jang Hyun/Eli tried to intervene, Jinsung grabbed Yohan's foot and told the others to go in and he'll take care of Yohan.

Jinsung was defeated by Yohan and passed out. And after everything was over, he decided to help Johan, but he blamed himself for not doing anything, lamenting his situation. After that, he clutched his chest and sobbed, and entered Heat Mode.

In the Summit Arc, where the four major crews were gathered, Jinsung came to save Yohan. He said that he was weak but he was going to try and save Yohan. Later, Mandeok, who was asked by Yoojin to deal with Hyeongseok, knocked Jinsung to the floor. However, Jinsung got up and stood behind Mandeok to stop him and complained how he never won any fight (which wasn't true, but we can assume that he was talking about his recent fights) but his boxing instructor said that he was a genius and was full of talent.  After Mandeok punched him again, Jinsung asked if he really was a boxer. He was ignored and punched again but he got up and complained about his boxing. He got punched in the side of his face and flew away. However, he suddenly rotated his body and threw a punch at Mandeok. Hyungseok was surprised by this because he saw his body do that in the ultra instinct state but Jinsung never witnessed that.

In response, Yoojin became interested in Jinsung, and when Mandeok asked him his name, Jinsung said, "Me? Lee Jinsung." and prepared to fight properly.

Mandeok hit him again, but Jinsung didn't show much reaction and asked why he kept hitting him with just that. Mandeok punched him, but Jinsung landed an uppercut at the same time. Then, he grabbed Mandeok's arm by his armpit and punched him in the head. When Mandeok hesitated, he grabbed him by the back of the head and headbutted him, saying that boxing is done with the head. Mandeok punched him in the chin and he flew away, but he stepped on the blind Yohan's face and blew Mandeok's head with a bang and said, "Fuck the pride. I won't lose anymore." 

Later, Jinsung asked Yohan if his eyes were okay. Then, Yohan said thank you and said he would repay the debt by allying with Jinsung, Hyungseok, Burn Knuckles and Hostel.

Afterwards, Jinsung asked Hyeongseok, who came to school, what conversation he had with Yoojin that day and why he disappeared with Ilhaehoe. However, Hyungseok hesitated and did not answer. When Park Haneul informed him that the teacher was calling, Hyungseok apologized and went to the principal's office, saying that he will explain soon. Because of Hyungseok's suspicious attitude, Jinsung looked at him with meaningful eyes.

Following Beomjae's strategy, he and Beomjae infiltrated an entertainment establishment in Gangbuk as guests. However, when he learnt that some minor girls were somewhat forced to work there, he became furious and overturned Beomjae's plan and beat down all Gangbuk thugs who look after the establishment, saying that he won't lose anymore. Beomjae, who saw it, monologued that it was more complete than before, and that it was like watching Yohan fight.

Jinsung asked the gangsters where Ansan Public is stationed, but the gangsters said they didn’t know. Then, Choi Changwon, who seems to have come to raid the business, appeared and started fighting, but Jinsung confronted Changwon.

Observing Changwon's posture, Jinsung noticed that kickboxing was his base, prepared for kickboxing and tried to attack with a custom tactic, but was halfway trampled by Changwon's irregular tattoo pen attack and lost with a knee kick to the face. Jinsung's facial expression at this time was the same as the crying face right before entering the body heating state in the 3rd affiliate arc, and the monologue said that his body was becoming hot.

After that, he fainted and woke up and lamented that he lost again, and when he saw Vasco crying as he hugged Beom Jae, who had been hacked up by the tattoo pen, he blamed himself for losing, and searched all the businesses in Gangbuk to find Ansan public. He found Jaehee and challenged him to a fight, but he lost mercilessly and despaired.

After that, he went looking for Changwon when he encountered Jaehee. Jaehee tried to irritate Jinsung by saying that it was okay to lose and it was easy to give up and Jinsung became enraged and started a fight. Jaehee commented that he was stronger than Changwon. Jinsung was seemingly defeated when his body heat activated. Jisnung clinched Jaehee and bit his ear, and in the monologue, Jinsung said he would show Jaehee what boxing is. Jinsung stuck Jaehee in a car, and punched him repeatedly. Then Jinsung said “Winning is a damn tough thing to do. You said you were stronger than that guy, right? Then since I won against you, I didn’t lose today.” and he monologued “ I caught up to others too. It’s for real now.”

Afterwards, Jinsung hit Taesoo Ma using a chain with a pivot blow. He said “I picked this up on the way. But it’s pretty useful. I look like a real boxer now.” The situation ended when Lee Jihoon came and defeated Taesoo.

Later, he was seen eating Haejangguk at a restaurant, feeling ashamed of his disastrous record at the 2nd affiliate and his own talent. The lady at the soup restaurant asked where he got hit, and no matter how he explained it, the lady claimed that it looked like he was beaten one-sidedly, which made it even more miserable for JInsung. He didn’t even shed tears, as if he's used to losing now. While eating soup, he meets Ma Cho-il and Ji-gong.

While talking with Cho-il and Ji-gong, he was surprised to hear that Cho-il and Ji-gong used to fight before. Then, following the advice of Ji-gong, he went to Daeho Temple in Daeho Mountain. He begged Ji Gongseop to teach him how to fight, and he received instruction, but was cheated into doing chores.

Still continuing to clean the courthouse, he got angry at Gongseop for not teaching him how to fight and just playing him. He threw punches with all his might, but there was no damage at all, and Gongseop told him to go down the mountain because he only needed to clean the courtroom. Then Jisnung said that he wanted to learn because he had never won properly. Those words moved Gongseop's heart, and he decided to teach Jinsung.

It is pretty clear that Jinsung's depression has triggered him to get into heat mode several times. At this stage, he's pretty crazy too, except he lacks excitement and a maniac smile, unlike Hyungseok and Seongeon. He has said things like boxing is done with the head and that fighting with chains is proper boxing countless times during this phase.

vii. reformation and strenghtening

In episode 411, Gongseop finally came out with the teachings including the transfer of the realm. As much as he learned directly from the first-generation king, Jinsung became greatly stronger. At this time, the narration described him as a boxer rather than a dirty boxer after a long time. It may have been that he regained his pride because he was taught by Ji Gong-seop that 'the important thing for a boxer is not winning'. However, even when he fought Kenta, he just came out as a boxer, so maybe he just put it in.

In episode 423, he finally showed up. After being ordered by Mandeok to burn down Big Deal Street, Kenta Magami threw a lighter on the greasy street, and Jinsung snatched the lighter and held it in his hand.

In episode 424, it was shown that he succeeded in growing up while being trained under Gongseop and completely overcoming the slump. According to Gongseop's comment, as Jinsung’s boxing instructor said, Jinsung’s specs were certainly high, but his excessive entanglement in the shock of defeat prevented him from exerting his full strength. In other words, he was trapped in a vicious cycle of 'I was defeated - I was caught up in this defeat and couldn't fight properly - and because of that, I lost again'. In a way, it was natural that even Seongeon and Hyun risked their lives against the first-generation king to barely reach the level, but Lee Jin-seong also reached the level or just below it in a month at the longest. In other words, in terms of level, he had already reached a level similar to them, but he was entangled in his defeat slump and couldn't exert his strength. 

Jinsung received Kenta’s attack and subdued it with a single blow. After that, he quickly approached Mandeok , who was fighting Vasco, and even knocked him down once by feeding him a series of attacks. Even in episode 425, Mandeok's power-packed punches were easily blocked and continued to give critical hits, but when Mandeok used capoeira, Jinsung was pushed against the wall. However, there was no sign of blood splattering while the wall was being smashed, and it showed a crazy toughness to stop it again . After that, the confrontation with Mandeok was canceled due to the appearance of Gun. Soon after, Jihoon, who was brought by Yoojin, appeared and had a confrontation with Hyung-seok and Vasco.

The moment Jihoon evaded Vasco's compression low kick, Jinsung tried to hit it with a punch, but failed, and Hyungseok and Vasco slammed into the floor or wall, but Jinsung was the only one who endured it. After that, looking at Jihoon, he thought of him as a mountain to overcome and fought again, but was fooled by an invisible attack.

His personality appears to be calmer than after receiving Gongseop's training.  In particular, when Park Hyeongseok recruited Ahn Hyunseong into the Allied Crew, he was very reluctant, but in order to prevent a large force, he briefly set aside his past bad ties.  If Jinsung were still the same as he was in the past, he might have managed without any of that.

ix. flaws

He has a very rough personality, so he has a strong tendency to resolve his intentions through fighting, whether it's good or bad. In fact, Kim Mijin/Mira acts as a brake for Jinsung.

When they first met, he assaulted Hyungseok in the street. Later, when they ran into each other at the convenience store while he was buying alcohol and cigarettes, he assaulted him once more. His friends even took pictures of his genitalia and silenced him. 

It should be taken into account that Hyeongseok in the beginning of the series also appeared as a strange character who monologues that he was happy to be regarded as a friend among the people who harassed him. In other words, it was a ridiculous representation in which the victim of school violence thought and perceived the perspective of the offender. 

x. thinking and intitution

Throughout the series, it was clear that Jinsung wants to be self-reliant, to prove his strength and resist weakness, to be important in his world, to dominate the environment, and to stay in control of the situation. For example in the God Dog arc, Hyungseok said "Don't hurt Zack" and Vasco said "Power exists for the weak" and Jinsung immediately got embarrassed and angry at that because he believed that he doesn't need any other people's help.

He wants to keep the environment, and especially other people, from hurting those he care about (Mijin, Yohan). From an early age, he understands that this requires strength, will, persistence, and endurance—qualities that he developed in himself. He prided himself and his talent in fighting and bragged about it quite a lot.

His basic desire and fear revolves around the security of people he loves. He always protected Mijin from any danger and he got involved in gangs to protect Yohan. The more he built up his ego in order to protect, the more sensitive he became to any real or imaginary slight to their self-respect, authority, or preeminence. 

As the series progressed and his opponents got stronger, Jinsung became more desperate. He went on trying different methods and changing his mindset to win in the fights, but he kept losing. Jinsung became depressed and kept saying how he never won a fight, ignoring his previous records.

In the beginning of the series, he never wanted anyone, especially Mijin, to witness his vulnerable side, which was mostly losing in fights. He wanted to prove that he was capable to the people he wanted to protect. When his depression phase started, his sensitivity and vulnerability got more exposed to his friends. But he realized that his friends were stronger than him and were capable of protecting themselves, which hugely contradicted his pride and his urge to be self-reliant.

Now that he's calm and stronger after receiving training from Gongseop, he has regained his self confidence. He doesn't feel the need to prove anything to anyone anymore, for he knows that he's capable and strong. Winning is not the biggest factor to him right now.

xi. quotes:

Quotes about Jisnung from other characters:

“Lead the way, thug specialist.”

Hyungseok to Jinsung in chapter 226

“When he came back and said he wanted to wear the gloves again… I was worried. How was I supposed to train him? Because there was… nothing left… to teach! He was already… full of talent! ”

-Jinsung’s boxing teacher in chapter 207

“This guy is.. beyond complete.”

-Jinsung’s boxing teacher in chapter 300

“How about you, kid? You interested? You look better than your friend over there. Talent is one thing… but you’re a go-getter too.”

-Gun in chapter 212

“I did see it. I saw the light in him. It’s up to him to catch. If I do it for him, it’s meaningless. You’ll be having doubts on yourself. But you have to remember it. On that day, when you were next to Johan Seong, I acknowledged you too.”

-Gun in chapter 363

Notable quotes of Jisnung:

“I’m gonna end you. Kill or be killed.”

Jinsung to Taeseong in chapter 126

“Yeah, well… you’re right. I have no excuses. But… you… never thought of us as friends either, did you? Did you even interact with us… before calculating the benefits beforehand? If you’re a friend… try to be more honest with yourself.”

Jinsung to Jiho in chapter 166

“I don’t know any amateur boxers. I’m a pro.”

Jinsung to God Dog in chapter 206 

“Put your headgear on… you amateur.”

Jinsung to Seungryong in chapter 206

“Me? I’m the one who beats up… any one who bullies Johan… or as long as I can remember, Johan.  Did this guy bully you?”

Jinsung to Yohan in chapter 212

“You need thugs… to fight other thugs. I’m the thug specialist… you see. Thanks for bringing me back to my old days.”

Jinsung to Hyungseok in chapter 226

“I’ll lend you my experience to pair with your talent… so show those bastards… exactly… what a duo is.”

Jinsung to Hyungseok in chapter 226

“This is what I truly love. Mira may have taught me boxing, but I like boxing itself now. So, don’t copy me. You’re not even interested in boxing, but I am. All things I’ve earned with hard work, don’t you dare take it away at once like that.”

Jinsung in chapter 272

“Something you cannot copy, because your body is perfect.  My lethal move, that belongs to me only. The pride of a boxer.”

Jinsung in chapter 272

"I thought about it a lot. How can I win? How can I stop losing? The answer was damn simple. I just had to forget about all the things that eat me away."

“I was not a genius. Thank God I am not. Since I’m not a genius, it doesn’t matter if I lose. I can just try harder until I can become one. Now that I put everything down, I can give it all I’ve got.”

Jinsung in chapter 273

“Get rid of positive thinking. Put some emotions in my attacks. Throw away my pride. What is boxing? Boxing is about winning.”

Jinsung in chapter 351

“In boxing… you fight with your head.”

Jisnung in chapter 352

“Screw pride. I’m done losing.”

Jinsung in chapter 352

“I’m zack Lee, a classic boxer.”

Jinsung in chapter 384 (said this while hiding a chain behind him)

“I’ve never properly won a fight. You said I was already strong… yet I’ve never been able to win. Not even -once.”

Jinsung in chapter 404

“I no longer fear the storm for all I need to do is not get wet.”

-Jinsung

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Conclusion:

To be honest, analyzing Jinsung was difficult because different events, people and aspects brought out different sides of him. Regardless of that, I think he had one of the best character developments in the series, even though his depression phase was a mess.

recommended:

Analyzing Lee Jinsung/Zack Lee’s Fighting Prowess (part of this analysis that was too big so I had to post it separately)

also read:

Analyzing Kim Gimyung/Jake Kim

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Gimyung Kim and Gapryong Kim

it's amazing how Gimyung doesn't want to be like his father Gapryong but still resembles him in so many ways. Their leadership, manners, tactics, charisma and fighting stances are so much similar. The only thing Gimyung hasn't got from his father is cheating on women. But if you notice carefully, Gimyung is kinda unfair to his mother, because he ran away from home and doesn't visit his mother frequently.

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How Levi utilizes his intellect in fighting and decision making and his leadership in final battle

snk animanga spoiler

Levi's extraordinary achievements in the face of insurmountable challenges cannot be accomplished through mere brute force and speed. Strength alone is futile if not complemented by keen perception and strategic acumen. One cannot bear the weight of leadership and its countless responsibilities solely on the shoulders of physical prowess. It takes more than sheer might to lead; it takes intellect, adaptability, and a strategic mind.

Levi's intellectual prowess frequently takes a back seat to his physical strength, yet it serves as a potent weapon in his combat and decision-making arsenal. Guided by intuition, sharpened perception, and an abundance of experience, he wields his intellect like a masterful sword, carving his path through the complexities of battle and strategic choices with unparalleled finesse.

While the overarching strategic vision is typically the domain of Commanders and leaders of the delegation, Levi holds the distinguished position of being the solitary captain, or heishichou the "leader of the soldiers," for a profound reason. He consistently assumes the mantle of leadership in the heat of battle, guiding and commanding his comrades on the front lines.

Erwin's decision to bestow the serum upon Levi hinges upon the latter's exceptional "ability to make on the ground decisions". It is Levi's unparalleled skill in rendering ground-level judgments that compels this weighty responsibility to rest in his hands. In the crucible of dire circumstances, where lives hang in the balance, Levi's ability to make swift, resolute choices emerges as an indispensable asset, earning him Erwin's trust.

Levi possesses an astute ability to gauge the depths of people's character. He often finds himself serving as the voice of various individuals, both long-standing acquaintances and those he's encountered more recently. From the likes of Erwin, Zeke, Hange, Eren, Mikasa, Armin, to even individuals like Dimo Reeves, he becomes the conduit for their narratives.

In the case of Eren, Levi's perception goes beyond labeling him a "monster," a judgment he passes as early as the Female Titan. Levi discerns a more complex truth, recognizing Eren's susceptibility to self-doubt, moments when he stands frozen, and the powerful inner force that spurs him back into action, a revelation that illuminates the intricate facets of Eren's character.

Levi's perceptiveness and intuition manifest in remarkable ways, allowing him to weave intricate connections from seemingly insignificant details. Whether it's deducing Nick's resignation from the Survey Corps by counting the fingernails missing due to his torment, unraveling Kenny's intricate schemes, or uncovering the concealed compartment within the basement drawer, his ability to extract profound insights from seemingly minor data points sets him apart as a master of deduction and reveals the depth of his analytical prowess.

This steadfast quality becomes vividly apparent during the climactic final battle, where Levi not only deduces and formulates a course of action but also issues orders with greater frequency and authority than even Armin, who had ascended to the role of commander. In the crucible of conflict, Levi's leadership shines as a beacon of unwavering determination and tactical acumen.

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Levi's fighting strategies are nothing short of brilliance. An in-depth analysis of his combat engagements reveals a profound level of strategic thinking at play:

In the heat of battle, he showcases remarkable ingenuity by adapting his surroundings into improvised weapons. From utilizing tree branches to obscure Zeke's line of fire in the War for Paradis, to wielding his cape, a bottle, a chair, and his ODM gear as instruments of defiance when cornered by Kenny's squad, Levi's approach to combat goes beyond the conventional.

He refrains from seeking a swift and straightforward kill, instead focusing on a methodical disassembly of his adversaries. This is evident in his calculated actions, such as the methodical dismemberment of Annie in the Female Titan encounter and his gradual neutralization of Zeke's combat capabilities, piece by piece, during the Return to Shiganshina battle. Levi's approach catches his opponents off guard, as they tend to underestimate his tactics by fixating on their own vulnerabilities.

Moreover, when the tide of battle doesn't sway in his favor, Levi doesn't fall into the trap of overestimating his abilities. He tactically acknowledges his disadvantages and devises inventive solutions to address them. One such instance is when he intentionally lures Kenny to a bar during the ambush by Kenny's squad, seizing the opportunity to acquire a shotgun and pivot the odds in his favor. Levi's combat strategy stands as a testament to his resourcefulness and unwavering commitment to achieving victory.

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Zack/Jinsung Lee smooches Daniel/Hyungseok Park while he's drunk

Lookism Chapter 11

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Jake finally meets Sinu but Sinu can't remember him

chapter 384

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Can you do analysing gun park please ??? Loved your analysing on jake and Zack 🥰🥰

i've been inactive in Lookism for a while now but i'll try

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(bb watches raven dress) bbrae moments 4

source: teen titans (2003)#20

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(realizing feelings for each other) bbrae moments 6

source: teen titans (2003)# 31

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(confrontation and break up) bbrae moments 7

source: teen titans (2003)# 34

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some L icons

he is so cute i can't -