Attack on Titan
A dark fantasy anime series set in a world where humanity lives within cities surrounded by enormous walls that protect them from gigantic man-eating humanoids referred to as Titans.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2009
Origin
Japan
Tags
animemangadark fantasyactiondrama
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin)
Aliases
Shingeki no Kyojin, AoT, SNK
Type
Anime/Manga Series
Release Year
2009
Status
Completed
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan
Creation Information
Creator
Hajime Isayama
Publisher
Kodansha
Original Work
Manga
Genre
Dark Fantasy, Action, Drama, Military
Content Information
Synopsis
Set in a world where humanity lives within cities surrounded by enormous walls that protect them from gigantic man-eating humanoids referred to as Titans.
Main Characters
Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlert
Setting
Post-apocalyptic world with medieval technology
Themes
Freedom, survival, humanity, war, sacrifice
Target Audience
Young Adult
Characters
Eren Yeager
Main Protagonist, Titan Shifter
The main protagonist who possesses the Attack Titan and later the Founding Titan. His quest for free...
ProtagonistAttack TitanFounding TitanFreedom FighterTragic Hero
Mikasa Ackerman
Main Character, Elite SoldierSurvey CorpsFemale15-19 (across series)
Eren's adoptive sister and one of the most skilled soldiers in the Survey Corps. Her Ackerman bloodline grants her super...
Abilities: Ackerman Combat Instincts, Enhanced Physical Strength, Expert ODM Gear Usage...
Quotes:
"This world is cruel, but also very beautiful."
""I am Mikasa Ackerman.""
"The world is merciless, and it's also very beautiful."
AckermanElite SoldierProtectorSurvey Corps
Armin Arlert
Main Character, Strategist, Colossal TitanSurvey CorpsMale15-19 (across series)
Eren and Mikasa's childhood friend and the strategic mastermind of the Survey Corps. Despite his physical weakness, his ...
Abilities: Strategic Planning, Colossal Titan Transformation, Tactical Analysis...
Quotes:
"People who can't throw something important away, can never hope to change anything."
""I am Armin Arlert.""
"A person who cannot sacrifice everything, cannot change anything."
StrategistColossal TitanPeacemakerDreamer
Levi Ackerman
Captain, Special Operations Squad LeaderSurvey CorpsMale30s (early series), 30s-40s (later series)
Known as "Humanity's Strongest Soldier," Levi is the captain of the Special Operations Squad within the Survey Corps. Hi...
Abilities: Ackerman Combat Instincts, Superhuman Speed and Strength, Master Swordsman...
Quotes:
"The only thing we're allowed to do is believe that we won't regret the choice we made."
""I am Levi Ackerman.""
"No regrets."
CaptainAckermanStrongest SoldierEliteUnderground
Erwin Smith
13th Commander of the Survey CorpsSurvey CorpsMale35-36 (at death)
The brilliant and charismatic 13th Commander of the Survey Corps, known for his strategic genius and unwavering dedicati...
Abilities: Strategic Leadership, Tactical Planning, Inspirational Oratory...
Quotes:
"My soldiers, rage! My soldiers, scream! My soldiers, fight!"
""I am Erwin Smith.""
"If you begin to regret, you'll dull your future decisions and let others make your choices for you."
CommanderStrategistLeaderVisionaryMartyr
Hange Zoe
14th Commander of the Survey Corps / Former Squad LeaderSurvey CorpsNon-binary (they/them)28-31
A brilliant and eccentric scientist who became the 14th Commander of the Survey Corps. Known for their passionate obsess...
Abilities: Titan Research, Scientific Analysis, Strategic Leadership...
Quotes:
"When people are faced with a situation they don't understand, they try to understand it by relating it to something familiar."
""I am Hange Zoe.""
"The future doesn't belong to you or me. The future belongs to someone else."
CommanderScientistResearcherInnovatorLeader
Annie Leonhart
Female Titan, WarriorWarriors (Marley)Female16-20 (across series)
A Marleyan Warrior and the holder of the Female Titan, known for her calm demeanor, exceptional hand-to-hand combat, and...
Abilities: Female Titan Transformation, Crystalization Hardening, Exceptional Martial Arts...
Quotes:
""I am Annie Leonhart.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
WarriorFemale TitanMarleyInfiltrator
Reiner Braun
Armored Titan, WarriorWarriors (Marley)Male17-21 (across series)
The conflicted Marleyan Warrior who holds the Armored Titan. Struggles with dual identity and guilt while serving as a l...
Abilities: Armored Titan Transformation, Titan Armor Hardening, Leadership...
Quotes:
""I am Reiner Braun.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
WarriorArmored TitanMarleyLeader
Media Forms
Animated Series
4 seasons (2013-2023)
Comics
Manga series (34 volumes)
Video Games
Attack on Titan game series
Merchandise
Figures, clothing, accessories
Commercial Information
Sales
Over 110 million copies sold worldwide
Awards
Kodansha Manga Award, Harvey Award
Critical Reception
Highly acclaimed worldwide
Cultural Impact
Global phenomenon, influenced modern anime
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Millions of fans worldwide
Communities
Reddit, Discord, fan forums
Events
Anime conventions, cosplay events
Quotes
Tatakae (Fight), Sasageyo (Dedicate your hearts)
Memes
Titan memes, character reactions
Cosplay
Survey Corps uniforms, character cosplay
Historical Development
Timeline
year:2009
event:Manga Serialization Begins
significance:Hajime Isayama begins serializing Attack on Titan in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine, introducing the world to the dark fantasy universe.
year:2011
event:Manga Gains Popularity
significance:The manga gains significant popularity in Japan, winning the Kodansha Manga Award and building a dedicated fanbase.
year:2013
event:Anime Adaptation Premieres
significance:The first season of the anime adaptation by Wit Studio premieres, bringing global attention to the series.
year:2014
event:International Success
significance:Attack on Titan becomes a worldwide phenomenon, with the anime being licensed for international distribution.
year:2017
event:Season 2 Release
significance:After a 4-year hiatus, Season 2 premieres, revealing major plot developments and character backstories.
year:2018
event:Season 3 Part 1
significance:Season 3 begins, focusing on the political intrigue within the walls and the truth about the royal family.
year:2019
event:Season 3 Part 2 & Basement Reveal
significance:The basement reveal changes everything, exposing the truth about Titans, Marley, and the outside world.
year:2020
event:Studio Change to MAPPA
significance:Production shifts from Wit Studio to MAPPA for the final season, maintaining high animation quality.
year:2021
event:Final Season Part 1
significance:The final season begins, showing the Marley arc and introducing new characters and perspectives.
year:2022
event:Final Season Part 2
significance:The penultimate part of the series airs, building toward the climactic final confrontation.
year:2023
event:Series Conclusion
significance:Attack on Titan concludes with the final episodes, completing one of the most influential anime series of the 2010s.
Featured Works
id:attack-on-titan-season-1
title:Attack on Titan Season 1
year:2013
type:Anime Series
significance:The groundbreaking first season that introduced the world to the dark fantasy universe
description:The first season that captivated global audiences with its intense action, compelling mystery, and unique premise of humanity fighting giant humanoid creatures.
media Type:Animation
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platform:Television
link:https://www.crunchyroll.com/attack-on-titan
summary:The series that launched Attack on Titan into global phenomenon status, featuring the fall of Wall Maria and humanity's first major encounter with Titans.
id:attack-on-titan-manga
title:Attack on Titan Manga
year:2009
type:Manga Series
significance:The original source material that started the entire franchise
description:Hajime Isayama's masterpiece manga that ran for 11 years, telling the complete story of humanity's struggle against Titans and the truth behind their world.
media Type:Manga
cover:https://trae-api-sg.mchost.guru/api/ide/v1/text_to_image?prompt=Attack%20on%20Titan%20manga%20volume%201%20cover%20Hajime%20Isayama&image_size=portrait_4_3
platform:Print/Digital
link:https://kodansha.us/series/attack-on-titan/
summary:The original manga series that captivated readers with its intricate plot, complex characters, and shocking revelations about the nature of Titans and humanity.
id:attack-on-titan-season-3-part-2
title:Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2
year:2019
type:Anime Series
significance:The season that revealed the truth about the outside world and changed everything
description:The pivotal season featuring the basement reveal, the truth about Marley, and the revelation that fundamentally changed the entire narrative of the series.
media Type:Animation
cover:https://trae-api-sg.mchost.guru/api/ide/v1/text_to_image?prompt=Attack%20on%20Titan%20Season%203%20Part%202%20basement%20reveal%20ocean%20scene&image_size=portrait_4_3
platform:Television
link:https://www.crunchyroll.com/attack-on-titan
summary:The game-changing season that revealed the truth about Titans, introduced the concept of the outside world, and set up the final arc of the series.
id:attack-on-titan-final-season
title:Attack on Titan: The Final Season
year:2021
type:Anime Series
significance:The epic conclusion to one of anime's most influential series
description:The final season that brought the complex story to its conclusion, exploring themes of war, freedom, and the cycle of hatred through multiple perspectives.
media Type:Animation
cover:https://trae-api-sg.mchost.guru/api/ide/v1/text_to_image?prompt=Attack%20on%20Titan%20Final%20Season%20Eren%20founding%20titan%20rumbling&image_size=portrait_4_3
platform:Television
link:https://www.crunchyroll.com/attack-on-titan
summary:The climactic final season that concluded the epic tale with stunning animation, emotional depth, and a controversial yet thought-provoking ending.
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