HxH Characters and the MBTI

As requested by @aspoonofsugar. šŸ˜€Ā 

The Myers-Briggs Personality type is older than the Enneagram, and consists of sixteen types based on four different pairs of personality traits: Introversion vs. Extroversion; Sensing vs. Intuition, Feeling vs. Thinking, and Perceiving vs. Judging. To be clear, none of these categories are black and white–for example, all Feelers are capable of using logic, and Thinkers have feelings and care about people–but it’s a cool way of understanding personalities.

I’m not going to do every character, but simply the characters I think are most important and/or my favorites. šŸ˜› Also, this is just my opinion and definitely open to debate! MBTI isn’t a science; it’s just a fun tool.

Main Characters:

Gon Freecss: ESFPĀ ā€œThe Entertainerā€

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The biggest challenge ESFPs face is that they are often so focused on immediate pleasures that they neglect the duties and responsibilities that make those luxuries possible. Complex analysis, repetitive tasks, and matching statistics to real consequences are not easy activities for ESFPs. They’d rather rely on luck or opportunity, or simply ask for help from their extensive circle of friends.Ā 

Killua Zoldyck: INTJĀ ā€œThe Architectā€Ā 

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It’s lonely at the top… People with the INTJ personality type are imaginative yet decisive, ambitious yet private, amazingly curious, but they do not squander their energy.

Kurapika: ISFJĀ ā€œThe Defenderā€Ā 

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ISFJ personalities (especially Turbulent ones) are often meticulous to the point of perfectionism… ISFJs take their responsibilities personally, consistently going above and beyond, doing everything they can to exceed expectations and delight others, at work and at home.Ā ISFJ personalities are a wonderful group, rarely sitting idle while a worthy cause remains unfinished

Leorio Paladiknight: ESFJĀ ā€œThe Consulā€

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Supportive and outgoing, ESFJs can always be spotted at a party – they’re the ones finding time to chat and laugh with everyone! But their devotion goes further than just breezing through because they have to. ESFJs truly enjoy hearing about their friends’ relationships and activities, remembering little details and always standing ready to talk things out with warmth and sensitivity.

Hisoka Morow: ENTPĀ ā€œThe Debaterā€Ā 

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The ENTP personality type is the ultimate devil’s advocate, thriving on the process of shredding arguments and beliefs and letting the ribbons drift in the wind for all to see. Unlike their more determined Judging (J) counterparts, ENTPs don’t do this because they are trying to achieve some deeper purpose or strategic goal, but for the simple reason that it’s fun.

Illumi Zoldyck: ISTJĀ ā€œThe Logisticianā€

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Their defining characteristics of integrity, practical logic and tireless dedication to duty make ISTJs a vital core to many families, as well as organizations that uphold traditions, rules and standards, such as law offices, regulatory bodies and military. People with the ISTJ personality type enjoy taking responsibility for their actions, and take pride in the work they do – when working towards a goal, ISTJs hold back none of their time and energy completing each relevant task with accuracy and patience..Dependency on others is often seen by ISTJs as a weakness, and their passion for duty, dependability and impeccable personal integrity forbid falling into such a trap…Ā their blunt approach leaves others with the false impression that ISTJs are cold, or even robotic. People with this type may struggle to express emotion or affection outwardly, but the suggestion that they don’t feel, or worse have no personality at all, is deeply hurtful.

Chrollo Lucilfer: INTJĀ ā€œThe Architectā€

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He’s a confusing one because I kept going back and forth on the F or T function. But I lean T.Ā 

While this may be intended as an insult by their peers, they more than likely identify with it and are even proud of it, greatly enjoying their broad and deep body of knowledge. INTJs enjoy sharing what they know as well, confident in their mastery of their chosen subjects, but owing to their Intuitive (N) and Judging (J) traits, they prefer to design and execute a brilliant plan within their field rather than share opinions on ā€œuninterestingā€ distractions like gossip…Ā A paradox to most observers, INTJs are able to live by glaring contradictions that nonetheless make perfect sense – at least from a purely rational perspective. For example, INTJs are simultaneously the most starry-eyed idealists and the bitterest of cynics, a seemingly impossible conflict.Ā 

Dumpster Fire The Zoldyck Family

Alluka: ESFJĀ ā€œThe Consulā€

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ESFJs love to be of service, enjoying any role that allows them to participate in a meaningful way, so long as they know that they are valued and appreciated.Ā 

Milluki Zoldyck: ISTP,Ā ā€œThe Virtuosoā€

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While their mechanical tendencies can make them appear simple at a glance, ISTPs are actually quite enigmatic. Friendly but very private, calm but suddenly spontaneous, extremely curious but unable to stay focused on formal studies, ISTP personalities can be a challenge to predict, even by their friends and loved ones. ISTPs can seem very loyal and steady for a while, but they tend to build up a store of impulsive energy that explodes without warning, taking their interests in bold new directions.

Kalluto Zoldyck: ISFJĀ ā€œThe Defenderā€

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I went back and forth on whether he was an ISTJ or ISFJ but decided on F thanks to that one brief snippet we had into Kalluto’s mind and how he desired to help Feitan whereas the other PT members did not.Ā 

ISFJ personalities (especially Turbulent ones) are often meticulous to the point of perfectionism, and though they procrastinate, they can always be relied on to get the job done on time.Ā 

The Phantom Troupe (or my faves there)

Machi: INTPĀ ā€œThe Logicianā€

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Further, with Thinking (T) as one of their governing traits, INTPs are unlikely to understand emotional complaints at all, and their friends won’t find a bedrock of emotional support in them. People with the INTP personality type would much rather make a series of logical suggestions for how to resolve the underlying issue, a perspective that is not always welcomed by their Feeling (F) companions… INTP personalities are so prone to reassessing their own thoughts and theories, worrying that they’ve missed some critical piece of the puzzle, that they can stagnate, lost in an intangible world where their thoughts are never truly applied.

Feitan: ISTJĀ ā€œThe Logisticianā€

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ISTJ personalities are no-nonsense, and when they’ve made a decision, they will relay the facts necessary to achieve their goal, expecting others to grasp the situation immediately and take action. ISTJs have little tolerance for indecisiveness, but lose patience even more quickly if their chosen course is challenged with impractical theories, especially if they ignore key details – if challenges becomes time-consuming debates, ISTJs can become noticeably angry as deadlines tick nearer.

Phinks: ESTJĀ ā€œThe Executiveā€

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ESTJs are aware of their surroundings and live in a world of clear, verifiable facts – the surety of their knowledge means that even against heavy resistance, they stick to their principles and push an unclouded vision of what is and is not acceptable…Ā However, ESTJs don’t work alone, and they expect their reliability and work ethic to be reciprocated – people with this personality type meet their promises, and if partners or subordinates jeopardize them through incompetence or laziness, or worse still, dishonesty, they do not hesitate to show their wrath.

Pakunoda: ISFJĀ ā€œThe Defenderā€

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ISFJs utilize excellent memories not to retain data and trivia, but to remember people, and details about their lives.

Shizuku: INTPĀ ā€œThe Logicianā€Ā 

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Usually known as the philosopher, the architect, or the dreamy professor… They may appear to drift about in an unending daydream, but INTPs’ thought process is unceasing, and their minds buzz with ideas from the moment they wake up. This constant thinking can have the effect of making them look pensive and detached,

Uvogin: ESTPĀ ā€œThe Entrepreneurā€Ā 

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If ESTPs aren’t careful though, they may get too caught in the moment, take things too far, and run roughshod over more sensitive people, or forget to take care of their own health and safety…Ā ESTPs are full of passion and energy, complemented by a rational, if sometimes distracted, mind. Inspiring, convincing and colorful, they are natural group leaders, pulling everyone along the path less traveled, bringing life and excitement everywhere they go. Putting these qualities to a constructive and rewarding end is ESTPs’ true challenge.

Shalnark: ENTP,Ā ā€œThe Debaterā€Ā 

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ENTPs only make up about three percent of the population, which is just right, as it lets them create original ideas, then step back to let more numerous and fastidious personalities handle the logistics of implementation and maintenance.

Nobunaga: ESFPĀ ā€œThe Entertainerā€Ā 

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[T]here’s no greater joy for ESFP personalities than to bring everyone else along for the ride. ESFPs can chat for hours, sometimes about anything but the topic they meant to talk about, and share their loved ones’ emotions through good times and bad.Ā 

Chimera Ants:

Meruem: ISTJ ā€œThe Logisticianā€

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[P]eople with the ISTJ personality type often prefer to work alone, or at least have their authority clearly established by hierarchy, where they can set and achieve their goals without debate or worry over other’s reliability.ISTJs have sharp, fact-based minds, and prefer autonomy and self-sufficiency to reliance on someone or something.

Komugi: ISTPĀ ā€œThe Virtuosoā€

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ISTPs love to explore with their hands and their eyes, touching and examining the world around them with cool rationalism and spirited curiosity…Ā ISTPs explore ideas through creating, troubleshooting, trial and error and first-hand experience. … ISTPs enjoy lending a hand and sharing their experience, especially with the people they care about… ISTP personalities can be a challenge to predict, even by their friends and loved ones.

Pitou: ESFJĀ ā€œThe Consulā€

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ESFJs are the cheerleaders and the quarterbacks, setting the tone, taking the spotlight and leading their teams forward to victory and fame… ESFJs continue to enjoy supporting their friends and loved ones, organizing social gatherings and doing their best to make sure everyone is happy.

Shaiapouf: ISTJĀ ā€œThe Logisticianā€

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People with the ISTJ personality type enjoy taking responsibility for their actions, and take pride in the work they do – when working towards a goal, ISTJs hold back none of their time and energy completing each relevant task with accuracy and patience…Ā ISTJs tend to keep their opinions to themselves and let the facts do the talking, but it can be a long time before observable evidence tells the whole story.ISTJs need to remember to take care of themselves – their stubborn dedication to stability and efficiency can compromise those goals in the long term as others lean ever-harder on them, creating an emotional strain that can go unexpressed for years, only finally coming out after it’s too late to fix. If they can find coworkers and spouses who genuinely appreciate and complement their qualities, who enjoy the brightness, clarity and dependability that they offer, ISTJs will find that their stabilizing role is a tremendously satisfying one, knowing that they are part of a system that works.

Palm Siberia: ISFJĀ ā€œThe Defenderā€

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ISFJs utilize excellent memories not to retain data and trivia, but to remember people, and details about their lives.Ā 

Kurapika’s Side Character Buds

Senritsu/Melody:Ā ā€œThe Advocateā€

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INFJs indeed share a unique combination of traits: though soft-spoken, they have very strong opinions and will fight tirelessly for an idea they believe in. They are decisive and strong-willed, but will rarely use that energy for personal gain – INFJs will act with creativity, imagination, conviction and sensitivity not to create advantage, but to create balance. Egalitarianism and karma are very attractive ideas to INFJs, and they tend to believe that nothing would help the world so much as using love and compassion to soften the hearts of tyrants.

Oito Hui Guo Rou: ESFJĀ ā€œThe Consulā€

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Moral of this: Why Oito should take over the Kakin Empire and make it a matriarchy.Ā 

ESFJs are more concerned with fashion and their appearance, their social status and the standings of other people. Practical matters and gossip are their bread and butter, but ESFJs do their best to use their powers for good.Ā ESFJs are altruists, and they take seriously their responsibility to help and to do the right thing.

Hi! I saw your snk posts about the enneagram and the MBTI types! I love psychological tests like those and I love trying to put fictional characters in one type. I knew the MBTI test and after reading your post I tried the enneagram, but I have trouble understanding in which type I am. Do you know other psychologicla tests as interesting? Have a great day!

Hello! Thanks for reading those posts; I enjoyed writing them.
I too love said personality tests; they’re
fun, and while they’re not scientific they can help you understand your
personality more. I actually also had difficulty with the Enneagram as
opposed to the MBTI and it took me awhile to figure out what type I am
(2w1). Studying the arrows is actually part of what helped me figure it
out, because when I’m healthy I definitely act like a 4, and when I’m
stressed out I definitely start acting like an unhealthy 8 (aka, DON’T
TRY TO CONTROL ME, rawr).

The MBTI and Enneagram are by
far the tests I’m most familiar with. If you really want to get into the
weeds with Enneagram, there are also the instinctual variants you could
test for (social/adaptive, self-preservation, and sexual/attraction).
There’s also the True Colors personality test, if you wanted to check
that out, and probably dozens of others, but unfortunately I’m not
nearly as familiar with those. Also, while it’s not even remotely
attempting to be scientific, Hogwarts and Ilvermorny house tests are fun
too even if you’re not familiar with Harry Potter.

Sorry this isn’t more helpful! Thank you for the ask, and I hope you have a great day too!Ā 

Any thoughts on Tokyo Ghoul and MBTI? :D

Oh man. Ummmmm. You know what, sure, why not? I do love personality tests even though they’re obviously not a science and are subject to personal interpretations. Thanks for the ask! šŸ˜€Ā 

Kaneki Ken: INFJĀ ā€œThe Advocateā€Ā 
Nagachika Hideyoshi: ENFPĀ ā€œThe Campaignerā€Ā 
Kirishima Touka: ESFJĀ ā€œThe Consulā€Ā 
Furuta Nimura: ENFJĀ ā€œThe Protagonistā€ lulz
Fueguchi Hinami: ISFJĀ ā€œThe Defenderā€Ā 

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Kirishima Ayato: ENTJĀ ā€œThe Commanderā€œ
Yomo Renji: ISTJĀ ā€œThe Logisticianā€Ā 
Nishio Nishiki: ESFJĀ ā€œThe Consulā€
Nishino Kimi: INFJĀ ā€œThe Advocateā€Ā 
Tsukiyama Suu: ESFPĀ ā€œThe Entertainerā€ sounds about right
Karren von Rosewald: INFJĀ ā€œThe Advocateā€Ā 
Mutsuki Tooru: ISFJĀ ā€œThe Defenderā€Ā 
Urie Kuki: ISTJĀ ā€œThe Logisticianā€Ā 
Yonebayashi Saiko: ESFPĀ ā€œThe Entertainerā€Ā 
Shirazu Ginshi: ESTJĀ ā€œThe Executiveā€Ā 
Suzuya Juuzou: ESTPĀ ā€œThe Entrepreneurā€Ā 
Mado Akira: INTJĀ ā€œThe Architectā€Ā 
Amon Koutarou: ISTJĀ ā€œThe Logisticianā€
Takizawa Seidou: ENTPĀ ā€œThe Debaterā€Ā 
Yasuhisa Kurona: ENFJĀ ā€œThe Protagonistā€Ā 
Arima Kishou: INTJĀ ā€œThe Architectā€Ā 
Yoshimura Eto: ENTJ ā€œThe Commanderā€Ā 
Ui Koori: ISTJĀ ā€œThe Logisticianā€Ā 
Ihei Hairu: ESFPĀ ā€œThe Entertainerā€

Sorry I don’t have more time to delve into what each of these mean/why I think the characters are these types (this week’s pretty busy), but feel free to let me know what you think! And thanks again for the ask, that was fun XDĀ 

mbti: a summary

INTJ: smart weirdo loner
INTP: curious but lazy
ENTP: curious but lazy and obnoxious
ENTJ: werk werk werk werk werk werk werk
ENFP: human golden retriever
ENFJ: the protagonist in every book/movie/tv show
INFP: in lala land 24/7
INFJ: really wants to be a good person and usually is
ESTJ: bossy
ISFJ: too good, too pure
ESFJ: the perfect one that you try to hate but can’t
ISTJ: “well, technically…..”
ESFP: PARTY
ISFP: gives 0 fucks
ISTP: lowkey badass
ESTP: tries too hard to be a badass

SnK Characters and the MBTI

The Myers-Briggs Personality type is older than the Enneagram, and consists of sixteen types based on four different pairs of personality traits: Introversion vs. Extroversion; Sensing vs. Intuition, Feeling vs. Thinking, and Perceiving vs. Judging. To be clear, none of these categories are black and white–for example, all Feelers are capable of using logic, and Thinkers have feelings and care about people–but it’s a cool way of understanding personalities.Ā 

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Extroverts tend to get their energy from being around and interacting with people. They talk through their problems and tend to be proactive.Ā 

SnK Extroverts:Ā Eren Jaeger, Reiner Braun, Sasha Braus, Connie Springer, Jean Kirchstein, Marco Bott, Erwin Smith, Hange Zoe.Ā 

Introverts tend to get their energy from ideas forming inside their own minds. They like people, but tend to do better in smaller groups. They are proactive, but may not be as impulsive as extroverts.Ā 

SnK Introverts:Ā Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlert, Annie Leonhart, Bertolt Hoover, Christa Lenz/Historia Reiss, Ymir, Levi Ackerman.

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Sensors are more focused on the facts of the here and now, what they can perceive through their five senses, and on practicality/pragmatic means. Experience is a major factor to be relied upon in decision making.

SnK Sensors: Mikasa Ackerman, Annie Leonhart, Reiner Braun, Bertolt Hoover, Christa Lenz/Historia Reiss, Ymir, Connie Springer, Jean Kirschstein, Marco Bott.

People who rely on Intuition pay more attention to patterns and to possibilities. They are more comfortable with gray areas, as opposed to black and white thinking. They tend to be innovative and focus on theĀ ā€œbig pictureā€ as opposed to the smaller details.Ā 

Snk Intuition-oriented characters:Ā Eren Jaeger, Armin Arlert, Sasha Braus, Erwin Smith, Hange Zoe, Levi Ackerman.

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Feelers tend to be oriented towards other people and their feelings. Compassion and harmony are deeply important, and are more likely to make decisions with their heart than with their head.Ā 

SnK Feelers:Ā Eren Jaeger, Armin Arlert, Christa Lenz/Historia Reiss, Sasha Braus, Marco Bott.

Thinkers are more likely to make decisions with their brains than with their hearts. They value and employ logic, and generally believe the truth is more important than peoples’ feelings. They focus on the task in front of them.

SnK Thinkers: Mikasa Ackerman, Annie Leonhart, Reiner Braun, Bertolt Hoover, Ymir, Connie Springer, Jean Kirchstein, Levi Ackerman, Erwin Smith, Hange Zoe.

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Judgers are planners. They appreciate order and control, and tend to be organized. (This does not correlate at all to being judgmental as a person towards other people.)Ā 

SnK Judgers:Ā Eren Jaeger, Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlert, Reiner Braun, Bertolt Hoover, Jean Kirchstein, Marco Bott, Levi Ackerman, Erwin Smith.

Perceivers value spontaneity and prefer to adapt to the world around them instead of trying to control aspects of it.Ā 

SnK Perceivers: Annie Leonhart, Christa Lenz/Historia Reiss, Ymir, Sasha Braus, Connie Springer, Hange Zoe.Ā 

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So, our characters are typed as:

Eren Jaeger: ENFJ,Ā ā€œThe Protagonistā€ (apt name.) ENFJs are noted to be ā€œnatural-born leaders, full of passion and charismaā€ and are also ā€œunafraid to stand up and speak when they feel something needs to be said.ā€Ā 

Mikasa Ackerman: ISTJ,Ā ā€œThe Logistician.ā€ One of the most common personality types, and it’s noted that their ā€œdefining characteristics of integrity, practical logic and tireless dedication to duty.ā€

Armin Arlert: INFJ,Ā ā€œThe Advocate.ā€ The rarest personality type, they are noted to ā€œhave an inborn sense of idealism and morality, but … are not ideal dreamers, but people capable of taking concrete steps to realize their goals and make a lasting positive impact.ā€Ā 

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Annie Leonhart: ISTP,Ā ā€œThe Virtuoso.ā€ It’s noted to beĀ ā€œdifficult to gauge [an] ISTP’s emotions and motivationsā€ and that they have a ā€œtendency to explore their relationships through their actions rather than through empathy.ā€

Reiner Braun: ESTJ, ā€œThe Executive.ā€ ESTJs ā€œare valued for their clear advice and guidance, and they happily lead the way on difficult paths.ā€ Unfortunately for Reiner, that path is often not a good one. They’re additionally noted to ā€œexpect their reliability and work ethic to be reciprocated,ā€ as we see Reiner does with Annie and Bertolt. (Side note: Reiner’s dissociation does make him difficult to type.)Ā 

Bertolt Hoover: ISTJ,Ā ā€œThe Logistician.ā€ Yup, same type as Mikasa. ISTJs are also noted toĀ ā€œseek stability and security,ā€ as Bertolt does. Additionally, ISTJsĀ "struggle to express emotion or affection outwardly, but the suggestion that they don’t feel, or worse have no personality at all, is deeply hurtful.ā€Ā 

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Christa Lenz/Historia Reiss: ISFP,Ā ā€œThe Adventurer.ā€ ISFPsĀ ā€œhave a certain irresistible charmā€ andĀ ā€œare sensitive to others’ feelings and value harmony.ā€ More interestingly, it’s noted that ISFPs ā€œcan act with amazing charity and selflessness – but… can also… establish a more self-centered identity, acting with selfishness, manipulation and egoism. It’s important for ISFPs to remember to actively become the person they want to be.ā€ Ymir seems to help Historia remember who she wants to be.

Ymir: ISTP,Ā ā€œThe Virtuoso.ā€ Same type as Annie. TheyĀ ā€œenjoy lending a hand and sharing their experience, especially with the people they care aboutā€ andĀ ā€œcan seem very loyal and steady for a while, but they tend to build up a store of impulsive energy that explodes without warning, taking their interests in bold new directions.ā€ Interestingly, ISTPs are generally very uncommon among women, and yet the two SnK characters who seem to be ISTPs are both women.

Sasha Braus: ENFP,Ā ā€œThe Campaigner.ā€ Noted to be ā€œa true free spirit… often the life of the party… Charming, independent, energetic and compassionate.ā€ Sasha is all of these things.Ā 

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Connie Springer: ESTP,Ā ā€œThe Entrepreneur.ā€ ESTPsĀ ā€œlive in the moment and dive into the actionā€ and are ā€œfull of passion and energy, complemented by a rational, if sometimes distracted, mind. Inspiring, convincing and colorful.ā€ Interestingly, they’re also noted to struggle with formal education, which fits with Shadis’s descriptions of Connie (although he is obviously quite smart and skilled.)Ā 

Jean Kirchstein: ESTJ,Ā ā€œThe Executive.ā€ Same type as Reiner. ESTJs also often believe ā€œin the rule of law and authority that must be earned, [and] lead by example, demonstrating dedication and purposeful honesty.ā€ If people around themĀ ā€œjeopardize them through incompetence or laziness, or worse still, dishonesty, they do not hesitate to show their wrathā€–as we see Jean exploding at Eren during their training days.Ā 

Marco Bott: ESFJ,Ā ā€œThe Provider.ā€ TheyĀ ā€œenjoy supporting their friends and loved ones… [and] doing their best to make sure everyone is happy.ā€ They’re often described as altruists (as seen when Marco saves Jean), andĀ ā€œthey take seriously their responsibility to help and to do the right thing.ā€Ā 

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Erwin Smith: ENTJ,Ā ā€œThe Commander.ā€ Let’s just appreciate how perfect that description is. They’re noted to be ā€œnatural-born leaders… embody the gifts of charisma and confidence, and project authority in a way that draws crowds together behind a common goalā€ and to be ā€œcharacterized by an often ruthless level of rationality, using their drive, determination and sharp minds to achieve whatever end they’ve set for themselves,ā€ as we see with Erwin’s willingness to sacrifice so many lives to defeat the Titans.

Levi Ackerman: INTJ,Ā ā€œThe Architect.ā€ INTJs are noted to be one of the ā€œmost strategically capableā€ MBTI types, and it’s also said that they ā€œradiate self-confidence and an aura of mystery, and their insightful observations, original ideas and formidable logic enable them to push change through with sheer willpower and force of personality.ā€ That seems like Levi in a nutshell.

Hange Zoe: ENTP,Ā ā€œThe Debater.ā€ ENTPsĀ ā€œenjoy the mental exercise found in questioning the prevailing mode of thought, making them irreplaceable in reworking existing systems or shaking things up and pushing them in clever new directions,ā€ as we see with Hange and her determination to find out more about Titans. Something else of interest is that ENTPs ā€œfind themselves respected for their vision, confidence, knowledge, and keen sense of humor,ā€ as Hange is.Ā