How to watch Attack on Titan in order: A chronological guide

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If you haven’t seen Attack on Titan, you’ve definitely heard about it, so here’s exactly how you should watch the iconic anime.

Attack on Titan is one of the best anime of the century thus far. The manga from Hajime Isayama stirred up a storm when it debuted in 2009, only to become a defining piece of pop culture when the anime series kicked off in 2013.

The epic story centers on Eren Yeager and the Survey Corps, a special battalion created to defend their city from the terrifying Titans, gigantic, humanoid monsters that eat inhabitants whole. As the stakes rise, so does the production value and excitement, all leading to a controversial ending in the manga, that was equally divisive in the anime show.

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But how do you make sense of it all? We have the answers, and they’re more straightforward than you think!

Attack on Titan chronological watch order

Attack on Titan has four seasons, and you can watch the whole thing chronologically. From the first episode to the last, Eren’s rise to prominence and the War of the Titans make for the incredible mystery that turns into an exciting, bloody parable at the cost of revenge and nationalism.

The main story of Attack on Titan should be watched in this order:

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  • Attack on Titan Season 1: Episodes 1-25
  • Attack on Titan Season 2: Episodes 26-37
  • Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 1: Episodes 38-49
  • Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2: Episodes 50-59
  • Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 1: Episodes 60-75
  • Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 2: Episodes 76-87
  • Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 3 Special 1: Episode 88
  • Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 3 Special 2: Episode 89

Attack on Titan complete watch order with OVAs

Attack on Titan also has several OVAs that feature spin-offs centering around the side characters. Not only do you receive a deeper understanding of the Survey Corps’ dynamics, but almost all of these include events mentioned in the main series.

Here’s how to watch Attack on Titan with the OVAs:

  • Attack on Titan Season 1: Episodes 1-25
  • Attack on Titan: Ilse’s Notebook (OVA)
  • Attack on Titan: The Sudden Visitor (OVA)
  • Attack on Titan: Distress (OVA)
  • Attack on Titan: No Regrets (OVA)
  • Attack on Titan Season 2: Episodes 26-37
  • Attack on Titan: Lost Girls (OVA)
  • Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 1: Episodes 38-49
  • Attack on Titan: Lost Girls: Lost in the Cruel World (OVA)
  • Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2: Episodes 50-59
  • Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 1: Episodes 60-75
  • Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 2: Episodes 76-87
  • Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 3 Special 1: Episode 88
  • Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 3 Special 2: Episode 89

All seasons of Attack on Titan are currently streaming on Crunchyroll and Hulu.

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