Visual craft
Attack on Titan showcases animation at a level that defines why anime has a global audience.
Attack on Titan (2013–2022) is 100 years ago, the last remnants of humanity were forced to retreat behind the towering walls of a fortified city to escape the massive, man-eating Titans that roamed the land outside their fortress.
At a Glance
Full titleAttack on Titan
CountryJP
LanguageJapanese
Original networkMBS
GenreAnimation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Action & Adventure
Final episodeApr 2022
Why Attack on Titan is essential anime
Humanity's last stand against the titans beyond the walls
Attack on Titan (2013–2022) is 100 years ago, the last remnants of humanity were forced to retreat behind the towering walls of a fortified city to escape the massive, man-eating Titans that roamed the land outside their fortress.
Those within the city clung to the illusion of a peaceful existence until the day that dream was shattered, and their slim chance at survival was reduced to one horrifying choice: kill – or be devoured!
Whether you are new to anime or a longtime fan, Attack on Titan delivers the kind of storytelling and craft that keeps the medium thriving worldwide.
100 years ago, the last remnants of humanity were forced to retreat behind the towering walls of a fortified city to escape the massive, man-eating Titans that roamed the land outside their fortress.
Emotional depth
Beyond spectacle, the series invests in characters and themes that resonate across cultures.
Cultural impact
Attack on Titan is widely cited in anime recommendations and remains a reference point for the genre.
Rewatch value
Fans return for details, foreshadowing, and moments that land differently on a second viewing.
Story
Humanity's last stand against the titans beyond the walls
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World and premise
100 years ago, the last remnants of humanity were forced to retreat behind the towering walls of a fortified city to escape the massive, man-eating Titans that roamed the land outside their fortress. Only the members of the Scouting Legion dared to stray beyond the safety of the walls – but even those brave warriors seldom returned alive.
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Characters and stakes
Attack on Titan invests in emotional arcs and visual storytelling that define modern anime at its best.
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Why it endures
Attack on Titan remains essential viewing for anime fans and newcomers drawn to animation and sci-fi & fantasy storytelling.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
4 seasons, 87 episodes — premiered Apr 2013.
Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure.
Highly rated among anime fans on TMDB.
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FAQ
How many seasons of Attack on Titan are there?
4 seasons with 87 episodes (2013–2022).
What is Attack on Titan about?
100 years ago, the last remnants of humanity were forced to retreat behind the towering walls of a fortified city to escape the massive, man-eating Titans that roamed the land outside their fortress. Only the members of the Scouting Legion dared to stray beyond the safety of the walls – but even those brave warriors seldom returned alive.
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