Great use of cinematography. OST captures the scope and gravity of the premise. Poorly-paced directionless story with a poorly-handled cast.

Attack on Titan

2013

84.5% Community Approval

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, …

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  • Sabre
    Great use of cinematography. OST captures the scope and gravity of the premise. Poorly-paced directionless story with a poorly-handled cast.

  • JonathNell
    This show is great, filled with action and some horror. You just never know who is safe. Could be good to show to non-anime watchers.

  • Doaks
    A worldwide phenomenon that changed how anime was marketed in the west. Give it that credit if anything.

  • jojovonjo (Parody)
    My big issue with this one was with the tone. The facial expressions and reactions were the same for fart jokes as they were for the Titans.

  • Nekishi
    The anime that got me into anime. If it weren't for AoT, I wouldn't be the weeb I am today. Overall the show is great, I enjoyed it.

  • UnsaidCorgi
    Extremely overrated. But still not as bad as some people make it out to be.

  • GhostNear
    This post contains spoilers.

Attack on Titan — Ep. 1 - To You Two Thousand Years Later

Centuries ago, mankind was slaughtered to near extinction by monstrous humanoid creatures called titans, forcing humans to hide in fear behind enor...

Anime Details

  • English Attack on Titan
  • Japanese 進撃の巨人
  • Episodes 25
  • Status Finished
  • Aired Apr 7, 2013 to Sep 29, 2013
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Attack on Titan
Centuries ago, mankind was slaughtered to near extinction by monstrous humanoid creatures called titans, forcing humans to hide in fear behind enor...