Attack on Titan is a Japanese anime television series adapted from the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama. The series is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is forced to live within cities surrounded by enormous walls that protect them from gigantic humanoid creatures referred to as Titans. The story follows Eren Yeager, his adoptive sister Mikasa Ackerman, and their childhood friend Armin Arlert, who join the Scout Regiment after their hometown is destroyed and Eren's mother is eaten by a Titan.
The series explores themes of war, freedom, sacrifice, survival, and the cyclical nature of hatred. It gained significant popularity for its compelling narrative, complex characters, intense action sequences, and mature themes.
The anime adaptation was produced by Wit Studio for the first three seasons (2013-2019) and by MAPPA for the fourth and final season (2020-2023). TetsurÅ Araki served as the chief director for the first season, with Masashi Koizuka directing the second and third seasons. Yuichiro Hayashi directed the fourth season.
The series has been critically acclaimed for its animation, voice acting, soundtrack, and faithfulness to the source material. It has received numerous awards and nominations, including several Anime of the Year awards. Attack on Titan has been dubbed in multiple languages and broadcast internationally, contributing to its global popularity. The anime adaptation played a significant role in popularizing the manga outside of Japan.