Attack on Titan Watch Order Explained
In short: Watch in release order; it's one continuous story. Season 1 (2013), Season 2 (2017), Season 3 Parts 1 and 2 (2018-2019), The Final Season Part 1 (2020-2021), Part 2 (2022), then The Final Chapters Special 1 and Special 2 (2023). That's 89 episodes in all. OVAs are optional; The Last Attack (2024) is a theatrical cut of the Final Chapters.
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- Season 1 (2013, 25 episodes, episodes 1 to 25). Wit Studio.
- Season 2 (2017, 12 episodes, 26 to 37).
- Season 3 Part 1 (2018, 12 episodes, 38 to 49).
- Season 3 Part 2 (2019, 10 episodes, 50 to 59).
- The Final Season Part 1 (December 2020 to March 2021, 16 episodes, 60 to 75). MAPPA takes over.
- The Final Season Part 2 (January to April 2022, 12 episodes, 76 to 87).
- The Final Chapters Special 1 (March 2023).
- The Final Chapters Special 2 (November 2023). The ending.
Why the naming is confusing
"The Final Season" was originally meant to be one season, then grew into Part 1, Part 2 and two specials released across three years, all still technically Season 4. Some streaming services label these as Season 4 Parts 1 to 3, others as separate entries. Just follow the episode numbers.
The OVAs
- Ilse's Notebook (1 episode): a Survey Corps diary. Optional.
- No Regrets (2 episodes): Levi and Erwin's backstory. The best of them.
- Lost Girls (3 episodes): Annie and Mikasa side stories.
- Short comedy specials: skippable.
The Last Attack
Attack on Titan: The Last Attack (2024) is a theatrical edit of The Final Chapters, released in cinemas worldwide. If you've watched the specials, you've seen the story; it's a way to see the ending on a big screen.
Is the ending worth it?
The ending divided fans when the manga finished in 2021, and the anime added scenes that softened some complaints. Either way, the journey through Seasons 3 and 4 is widely considered among the best in anime. Finish it and decide for yourself.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between The Final Season and The Final Chapters? They're consecutive parts of the same last season. The Final Season Part 1 (16 episodes) and Part 2 (12 episodes) aired weekly; The Final Chapters is the ending, released as two long specials in March and November 2023.
Do I need to watch the Attack on Titan OVAs? No. They're side stories. No Regrets, about Levi's past, is the most worthwhile; watch it after Season 2 or later.
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