Attack on Titan Complete Watch Order 2026: From Walls to Freedom

Attack on Titan is finished. After over a decade of mystery, speculation, and some of the most shocking plot twists in anime history, Hajime Isayama’s dark masterpiece reached its conclusion in 2023. Whether you’re finally ready to experience the phenomenon or you’re returning to rewatch with full knowledge of where the story leads, there’s never been a better time to experience Attack on Titan from start to finish.

The series begins simply enough: humanity lives behind massive walls to protect themselves from giant humanoid creatures called Titans. But nothing in Attack on Titan is simple. What starts as a survival horror story transforms into something far more complex—a meditation on freedom, cycles of violence, and the lengths people will go to protect what they love.

This guide covers the complete Attack on Titan watch order, including all OVAs, the Final Season’s multiple parts, and the various movie compilations. Get ready to dedicate your heart.

Quick Answer: Attack on Titan Watch Order

Attack on Titan Season 1 (25 episodes)
Attack on Titan: No Regrets OVA (2 episodes, optional)
Attack on Titan Season 2 (12 episodes)
Attack on Titan: Lost Girls OVA (3 episodes, optional)
Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 1 (12 episodes)
Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2 (10 episodes)
Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 1 (16 episodes)
Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 2 (12 episodes)
Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 3 (Part 1 + Part 2 specials)

Complete Attack on Titan Watch Order Explained

Season 1 (2013)

The season that started a global phenomenon. Young Eren Yeager, his adopted sister Mikasa Ackerman, and their friend Armin Arlert live peacefully within Wall Maria—until the Colossal Titan appears and breaches the wall, allowing Titans to flood in and devour Eren’s mother before his eyes.

Episodes: 25
Studio: WIT Studio
Where to Watch: Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, Funimation
Key Events: Fall of Wall Maria, Training Corps, Battle of Trost, Female Titan arc

Season 1 establishes the brutal stakes: humans are food, death comes suddenly, and survival requires sacrifice. The 3D Maneuver Gear battles remain some of the most thrilling action sequences in anime.

No Filler: Attack on Titan has virtually no filler throughout its run. Every episode matters.

OVA: No Regrets (2014-2015)

A two-episode prequel focusing on Captain Levi’s origins in the Underground City and how he joined the Survey Corps. Based on the “No Regrets” manga spinoff.

Episodes: 2
When to Watch: After Season 1, before Season 2
Essential?: Optional but recommended for Levi fans

This OVA provides crucial backstory for humanity’s strongest soldier and explains his relationship with Commander Erwin.

Season 2 (2017)

The wait was long (four years!), but Season 2 delivered answers while raising even more questions. The mysteries deepen as new Titan Shifters are revealed and the truth about the walls begins to emerge.

Episodes: 12
Studio: WIT Studio
Key Events: Titan reveals, Clash of the Titans arc, Historia backstory begins

Season 2 is shorter but incredibly dense. The reveals here fundamentally change how you view everything in Season 1.

OVA: Lost Girls (2017-2018)

Three episodes adapting the “Lost Girls” novel. The first two focus on Annie Leonhart’s backstory, while the third tells an alternate reality story about Mikasa.

Episodes: 3
When to Watch: After Season 2, before Season 3
Essential?: Optional, but Annie’s episodes add depth

Season 3 Part 1 (2018)

The first half of Season 3 shifts from Titan battles to human politics. The Survey Corps becomes enemies of the state as they uncover conspiracies at the highest levels of government. This arc divides fans—some love the political intrigue, others miss the Titan action.

Episodes: 12
Studio: WIT Studio
Key Events: Uprising arc, government conspiracy, Historia’s true identity

Season 3 Part 2 (2019)

Often considered the peak of Attack on Titan. The Survey Corps finally ventures to Shiganshina, Eren’s hometown, to reclaim Wall Maria and reach the basement that holds the truth about the world.

Episodes: 10
Studio: WIT Studio
Key Events: Return to Shiganshina, the BASEMENT reveal, everything changes

The basement episode is one of the most important in the entire series. Everything you thought you knew gets recontextualized. This is where Attack on Titan transforms from excellent to legendary.

The Final Season Part 1 (2020-2021)

The Final Season brought major changes: new studio (MAPPA instead of WIT), new setting, and entirely new perspective. The first few episodes deliberately confuse viewers by following new characters before connecting to the main story.

Episodes: 16
Studio: MAPPA
Key Events: Marley perspective, timeskip, Liberio raid, Declaration of War

Part 1 is controversial for its tonal shift, but stick with it. The perspective change is intentional and crucial for understanding the full story.

The Final Season Part 2 (2022)

The story accelerates toward its conclusion as factions splinter and the true scope of Eren’s plan becomes clear. Every episode raises the stakes higher.

Episodes: 12
Studio: MAPPA
Key Events: Rumbling begins, alliance forms, race against time

The Final Season Part 3 (2023)

The conclusion, released as two extended specials:

Part 3.1 “The Final Chapters Special 1” (~60 minutes)
Part 3.2 “The Final Chapters Special 2” (~85 minutes)
Studio: MAPPA
Key Events: The Rumbling, final battle, ending

The finale adaptation expanded on the manga with additional scenes, providing closure for the decade-long journey.

Attack on Titan OVAs: Complete List

OVA	Episodes	When to Watch	Essential?
Ilse’s Notebook	1	After S1 Ep 13	Recommended
The Sudden Visitor	1	After Season 1	Optional (comedy)
Distress	1	After Season 1	Optional
No Regrets	2	After Season 1	Recommended
Lost Girls (Annie)	2	After Season 2	Optional
Lost Girls (Mikasa)	1	After Season 2	Optional

Ilse’s Notebook is particularly recommended as it contains information that becomes relevant later in the series.

Attack on Titan Recap Movies

For those who want a compressed experience, compilation movies exist:

Crimson Bow and Arrow — Covers Season 1 (first half)
Wings of Freedom — Covers Season 1 (second half)
Roar of Awakening — Covers Season 2
Chronicle — Covers Seasons 1-3

These are fine for refreshers but lack content from the series. For first-time viewers, watch the full episodes.

Where to Watch Attack on Titan

Crunchyroll — All seasons and Final Season
Hulu — Complete series available
Netflix — Available in most regions
Funimation — Final Season parts

For the manga: Attack on Titan Vol. 1 on Amazon

Should You Read the Manga?

The anime adaptation is faithful and arguably enhances the manga with its animation and music. However, readers note that:

The manga has slightly different pacing in the final arc
Some inner monologue is lost in adaptation
The manga’s final chapter has additional pages added after initial release

Both versions tell the same story. The anime is the recommended experience for most viewers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long does it take to watch Attack on Titan? A: Approximately 36 hours for the complete series including OVAs and Final Season specials.

Q: Is Attack on Titan finished? A: Yes! The anime concluded in 2023 with The Final Chapters Part 2. There’s no more Attack on Titan content coming (aside from potential spinoffs).

Q: Why are there so many “Final Season” parts? A: Production challenges and the length of the source material led MAPPA to split the Final Season into multiple parts. It confused everyone, but the story is now complete.

Q: Dubbed or subbed? A: Both are high quality. The dub (Bryce Papenbrook as Eren) is popular and available on most platforms. The sub features iconic performances, especially for Levi (Hiroshi Kamiya).

Q: Is Attack on Titan appropriate for younger viewers? A: No. The series contains extreme violence, gore, psychological horror, and mature themes. Rated TV-MA for good reason.

Final Thoughts

Attack on Titan is a rare achievement: a long-running anime that maintained quality from start to finish and told a complete story. Whether you agree with every creative decision in the finale or not, the journey from that first Colossal Titan appearance to the final scenes is unforgettable.

The series works on multiple levels—as action spectacle, mystery box storytelling, and thematic exploration of freedom, war, and human nature. It’s one of the defining anime of its generation and a must-watch for any anime fan.

Dedicate your heart. Start watching.