Negative Level

Negative Levels are a new concept in the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's anime, and are used exclusively on the new Dark Synchro Monsters. This effect does not appear to be able to be replicated with card effects that would lower a monster's Level to 0 or lower, such as with "Demotion".

They are represented by, which aligns to the left of the card, whereas "Positive" Level Stars align to the right.