Erwin Smith
Also known as: Commander Erwin
Survey Corps commander whose charisma and strategic mind inspire soldiers to follow him into certain death.
Common Tropes in Erwin Smith Fanfiction
Fix-It
480k works
Stories that 'fix' canon events that fans found unsatisfying, usually character deaths or relationship outcomes.
Soulmates
320k works
Stories featuring soulmate mechanics - marks, strings of fate, first words, etc.
Amnesia
180k works
One character loses their memory, creating angst and opportunities for relationships to be rebuilt from scratch. Past connections are rediscovered or reimagined.
Time Travel
280k works
Characters travel through time, either to change events, escape danger, or by accident. Romance may span different time periods or involve changing the past.
Touch Starved
250k works
A character has been deprived of physical affection and desperately craves touch. Simple gestures become incredibly meaningful and powerful.
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253k works
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192k works
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Hange Zoë
165k works
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Eren Yeager
70k works
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Mikasa Ackerman
36k works
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Erwin Smith?
Erwin Smith appears in 174k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Attack on Titan fandom. You can browse all Erwin Smith fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Erwin Smith ships?
Erwin Smith is primarily featured in gen (non-romantic) fanfiction, though some shipping content exists.
What tropes are common in Erwin Smith fanfiction?
Common tropes in Erwin Smith fanfiction include Fix-It, Soulmates, Amnesia, Time Travel, Touch Starved. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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