Attack on Titan
Shingeki no Kyojin
What is Attack on Titan?
Attack on Titan is a dark fantasy action series that premiered in spring 2013 and ran for twenty-five episodes, concluding its first season with a blend of intense combat, mystery, and human drama. The story takes place in a world where humanity survives behind massive walls designed to keep out colossal, intelligent titans that hunt humans for sport rather than sustenance. When a mysterious titan breaches the outer wall, the protagonist Eren witnesses his mother's death and pledges to exterminate every titan in existence as an act of revenge.
This series appeals to viewers who enjoy high-stakes action with genuine emotional weight and long-form mysteries that unfold across an entire season. The finished status means the full twenty-five-episode season is available to watch in its entirety without waiting for new releases. Attack on Titan established itself as a landmark anime that combines brutal combat sequences with character-driven storytelling and world-building that keeps audiences invested in understanding how humanity can survive against seemingly impossible odds.
Several hundred years ago, humans were nearly exterminated by titans. Titans are typically several stories tall, seem to have no intelligence, devour human beings and, worst of all, seem to do it for the pleasure rather than as a food source. A small percentage of humanity survived by walling themselves in a city protected by extremely high walls, even taller than the biggest of titans. Flash forward to the present and the city has not seen a titan in over 100 years. Teenage boy Eren and his foster sister Mikasa witness something horrific as the city walls are destroyed by a colossal titan that appears out of thin air. As the smaller titans flood the city, the two kids watch in horror as their mother is eaten alive. Eren vows that he will murder every single titan and take revenge for all of mankind. (Source: MangaHelpers)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many episodes does Attack on Titan have?
- Attack on Titan has 25 episodes.
- When did Attack on Titan come out?
- Attack on Titan premiered on April 7, 2013.
- Is Attack on Titan finished?
- Attack on Titan has finished airing and every episode has been released.