Watch Attack on Titan in order: season 1 (2013), season 2 (2017), season 3 (2018) and The Final Season (2020 to 2023). It is one continuous story with no alternate timelines, so release order and story order are the same.
- Titles
- 4
- Series
- 4
- Watch time
- 35 hours
- Avg IMDb
- 9.1
Attack on Titan shows in release order
Here is every Attack on Titan title in the order it came out, 2013 to 2020: 0 films and 4 series.
| # | Title | Year | Type | Runtime | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attack on Titan | 2013 | Series | 10h | 9.1 |
| 2 | Attack on Titan Season 2 | 2017 | Series | 4h 48m | 9.1 |
| 3 | Attack on Titan Season 3 | 2018 | Series | 8h 48m | 9.1 |
| 4 | Attack on Titan: The Final Season | 2020 | Series | 11h 11m | 9.1 |
Release or chronological: which order is best?
For Attack on Titan, release order and story order are the same thing: every series picks up after the one before it. There is no prequel to slot in early and no flashback to reshuffle, so the list above is the only order you need.
Where to start
Start with Attack on Titan and go in release order.
The whole thing is 35 hours. At two hours a night that is about 18 evenings.
The three highest rated: Attack on Titan (9.1), Attack on Titan Season 2 (9.1), and Attack on Titan Season 3 (9.1).
Every Attack on Titan title, explained
One entry per title in release order: what it is about, why it matters to the bigger story, who is in it and how it did.
No. 01 · 2013 · Series · 10h
Attack on Titan
Centuries ago, mankind was slaughtered to near extinction by monstrous humanoid creatures called titans, forcing humans to hide in fear behind enormous concentric walls. What makes these giants truly terrifying is that their taste for human flesh is not born out of hunger but what appears to be out of pleasure. To ensure their survival, the remnants of humanity began living within defensive barriers, resulting in one hundred years without a single titan encounter. However, that fragile calm is soon shattered when a colossal titan manages to breach the supposedly impregnable outer wall, reigniting the fight for survival against the man-eating abominations.
Why it matters: The Titans breach the wall; the place to start.
- Starring
- Marina Inoue, Hiro Shimono, and Yuki Kaji
- Scores
- IMDb 9.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 96%
No. 02 · 2017 · Series · 4h 48m
Attack on Titan Season 2
Eren’s battle against the Titans rages on! After fighting the Female Titan, he has no time to rest as a hoard approaches Wall Rose. A new war begins and as they face the threat to humanity, they begin to unearth terrifying secrets. What are the Titans really and where do they get their power—and who’s really on their side?
Why it matters: The Titans inside the walls.
- Starring
- Marina Inoue, Hiro Shimono, and Yuki Kaji
- Scores
- IMDb 9.1
No. 03 · 2018 · Series · 8h 48m
Attack on Titan Season 3
The truth about the Titans begins to come to light. Political secrets, a false king, and the reality that will shake the foundation of the world—all falls on the shoulders of Eren and his friends, as they fight to survive. With Historia set to be the rightful Queen, the Levi Squad must act. But a figure from Levi’s past, the deadly Kenny, could turn this into a losing battle. Are Eren and his friends prepared to face the true monsters that lie within the walls?
Why it matters: The truth in the basement.
- Starring
- Marina Inoue, Hiro Shimono, and Yuki Kaji
- Scores
- IMDb 9.1
No. 04 · 2020 · Series · 11h 11m
Attack on Titan: The Final Season
The truth revealed through the memories of Grisha's journals shakes all of Eren's deepest beliefs. There is no rugged but free land beyond the walls. There is a whole other world, equally full of oppression and war. Suddenly, the ambitions that have animated the Survey Corps for generations seem small and naive. What is there left to fight for?
Why it matters: Marley and the end of the story.
- Starring
- Marina Inoue, Hiro Shimono, and Yuki Kaji
- Scores
- IMDb 9.1
The best and worst rated Attack on Titan shows
Across 4 rated titles, Attack on Titan averages 9.1 on IMDb. The top of the list is Attack on Titan at 9.1, then Attack on Titan Season 2 (9.1) and Attack on Titan Season 3 (9.1). At the bottom: Attack on Titan: The Final Season (9.1) and Attack on Titan Season 3 (9.1).
- Attack on Titan9.1 · RT 96%
- Attack on Titan Season 29.1
- Attack on Titan Season 39.1
- Attack on Titan: The Final Season9.1
Who appears in the most Attack on Titan shows
Marina Inoue leads with 4 appearances as Armin Arlert, ahead of Hiro Shimono (4) and Yuki Kaji (4). Counted from each title's top-billed cast.
| Actor | Role | Titles | First and latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Inoue | Armin Arlert | 4 | Attack on Titan (2013) to Attack on Titan: The Final Season (2020) |
| Hiro Shimono | Connie Springer | 4 | Attack on Titan (2013) to Attack on Titan: The Final Season (2020) |
| Yuki Kaji | Eren Yeager | 4 | Attack on Titan (2013) to Attack on Titan: The Final Season (2020) |
| Kisho Taniyama | Jean Kirstein | 4 | Attack on Titan (2013) to Attack on Titan: The Final Season (2020) |
| Yui Ishikawa | Mikasa Ackerman | 4 | Attack on Titan (2013) to Attack on Titan: The Final Season (2020) |
| Yu Kobayashi | Sasha Blouse | 4 | Attack on Titan (2013) to Attack on Titan: The Final Season (2020) |
| Takehito Koyasu | Zeke | 4 | Attack on Titan (2013) to Attack on Titan: The Final Season (2020) |
| Yoshimasa Hosoya | Reiner Braun | 4 | Attack on Titan (2013) to Attack on Titan: The Final Season (2020) |
| Romi Park | Hange Zoë | 4 | Attack on Titan (2013) to Attack on Titan: The Final Season (2020) |
| Hiroshi Kamiya | Levi | 4 | Attack on Titan (2013) to Attack on Titan: The Final Season (2020) |
| Daisuke Ono | Erwin Smith | 4 | Attack on Titan (2013) to Attack on Titan: The Final Season (2020) |
| Shiori Mikami | Krista Lenz | 4 | Attack on Titan (2013) to Attack on Titan: The Final Season (2020) |
How long it takes to watch every Attack on Titan show
All 4 titles add up to 35 hours. That is about 18 two-hour evenings, or 4 days of ten-hour binges.
Start the first series and see if it hooks you.
Everything takes about 5 weeks.
Track what you've watched on the timeline and it counts the hours left.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Attack on Titan shows in?
Watch Attack on Titan in order: season 1 (2013), season 2 (2017), season 3 (2018) and The Final Season (2020 to 2023). It is one continuous story with no alternate timelines, so release order and story order are the same.
How many Attack on Titan movies and shows are there?
There are 4 titles in the Attack on Titan franchise: 0 films and 4 series, released from 2013 to 2020.
How long does it take to watch all the Attack on Titan shows?
About 35 hours for all 4 titles, counting every episode.
What is the first Attack on Titan title in chronological order?
Attack on Titan, set in Shiganshina & Trost. In release order the first is Attack on Titan (2013).
What is the best Attack on Titan title?
By IMDb score, Attack on Titan (2013) at 9.1, followed by Attack on Titan Season 2 at 9.1.
Who has appeared in the most Attack on Titan shows?
Marina Inoue, in 4 of them as Armin Arlert.
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