Episodes and Seasons of Attack on Titan

Overview

Attack on Titan spans four seasons, though the final season was released in multiple parts over several years. Across its run, the anime adapted nearly the entire manga with remarkable fidelity, resulting in a total of 87 episodes. Each season reflects a major shift in tone, worldbuilding, and narrative scale.

Season 1 (2013)

Episodes: 25 Studio: Wit Studio

Season 1 introduces the world inside the Walls, the terror of the Titans, and the early journeys of Eren, Mikasa, and Armin. It covers the fall of Wall Maria, the Battle of Trost, and the Female Titan arc. The season is known for its intense action and explosive debut that propelled the series to global fame.

Season 2 (2017)

Episodes: 12 Studio: Wit Studio

Season 2 shifts toward mystery and revelation. It explores the origins of the Titans, the secrets of Connie’s village, and the shocking identities of the Armored and Colossal Titans. Though shorter, it deepens the story’s emotional and political complexity.

Season 3 – Part 1 (2018)

Episodes: 12 Studio: Wit Studio

Part 1 focuses on internal conflict within the Walls. The Survey Corps confronts political corruption, the true royal family, and the dark history of humanity’s rulers. This season expands the world dramatically and sets the stage for the series’ biggest revelations.

Season 3 – Part 2 (2019)

Episodes: 10 Studio: Wit Studio

Often considered one of the strongest arcs in the series, Part 2 covers the return to Shiganshina and the battle against the Beast, Armored, and Colossal Titans. It culminates in the basement reveal — a turning point that redefines the entire story.

The Final Season – Part 1 (2020–2021)

Episodes: 16 Studio: MAPPA

The story shifts beyond the Walls to the nation of Marley. New characters, new politics, and a broader world perspective reshape the narrative. The tone becomes more mature and morally complex as the cycle of war takes center stage.

The Final Season – Part 2 (2022)

Episodes: 12 Studio: MAPPA

Part 2 continues the escalating conflict between Marley and Paradis. Loyalties fracture, ideologies clash, and Eren’s transformation into a global threat becomes the driving force of the story.

The Final Season – Part 3 (2023)

Format: Two extended special episodes Studio: MAPPA

The anime concludes with two feature‑length specials that adapt the final chapters of the manga. These episodes bring the story to its emotional and controversial finale, closing out more than a decade of worldbuilding, character arcs, and thematic exploration.

Total Episode Count

• Season 1: 25

• Season 2: 12

• Season 3: 22 (split into 12 + 10)

• Final Season: 28 (16 + 12)

• Final Specials: 2

Grand Total: 87 episodes