How to Watch Shingeki no Kyojin in Order (Watch Order & Release Order Guide)
Complete Shingeki no Kyojin Watch Order Guide
Shingeki no Kyojin, widely known as Attack on Titan, is a landmark dark fantasy series that chronicles humanity's desperate struggle for survival against man-eating giants. This guide provides the definitive viewing order to experience the complete, chronological arc of Eren Jaeger and the Scout Regiment.
1. Recommended Main Narrative Order
To experience the main narrative of Shingeki no Kyojin in its intended sequence, viewers should follow this order: 1. Shingeki no Kyojin (2013) 2. Shingeki no Kyojin Season 2 (2017) 3. Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 (2018) 4. Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 Part 2 (2019) 5. Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season (2020) 6. Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season Part 2 (2022) 7. Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season - Kanketsu-hen Zenpen (2023) There are no alternative versions or overlapping arcs in this list; every entry represents a unique, consecutive chapter in the story. Please proceed through the list sequentially to follow the evolution of the plot from the initial breach of the walls to the climactic conclusion.
💡 Essential Viewing & Chronology Note for Shingeki no Kyojin
The series follows a strictly linear progression. Viewers should note that the 'Final Season' is segmented into multiple parts and conclude with the special 'Kanketsu-hen Zenpen'. All entries listed below are essential for a complete understanding of the narrative and should be viewed in the exact order presented to maintain continuity.
| # | Entry Title | Status | Format & Duration | Year | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shingeki no Kyojin Attack on Titan | Canon / Essential | TV (25 eps, 24 min/ep) | 2013 | Crunchyroll, Hulu |
| 2 | Shingeki no Kyojin Season 2 Attack on Titan Season 2 | Canon / Essential | TV (12 eps, 25 min/ep) | 2017 | Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix |
| 3 | Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 Attack on Titan Season 3 | Canon / Essential | TV (12 eps, 24 min/ep) | 2018 | Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix |
| 4 | Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 Part 2 Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2 | Canon / Essential | TV (10 eps, 24 min/ep) | 2019 | Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix |
| 5 | Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season Attack on Titan Final Season | Canon / Essential | TV (16 eps, 24 min/ep) | 2020 | Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix |
| 6 | Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season Part 2 Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2 | Canon / Essential | TV (12 eps, 24 min/ep) | 2022 | Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix |
| 7 | Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season - Kanketsu-hen Zenpen Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1 | Canon / Essential | SPECIAL (1 eps, 61 min/ep) | 2023 | Crunchyroll, Hulu |
2. Optional OVAs & Side Stories
| # | Entry Title | Status | Format & Duration | Year | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shingeki no Kyojin OVA Attack on Titan OVA | Side Story / Optional | OVA (3 eps, 25 min/ep) | 2013 | Crunchyroll |
| 2 | Shingeki no Kyojin Gaiden: Kuinaki Sentaku Attack on Titan: No Regrets | Side Story / Optional | OVA (2 eps, 28 min/ep) | 2014 | Crunchyroll |
| 3 | Shingeki no Kyojin: LOST GIRLS Attack on Titan: Lost Girls | Side Story / Optional | OVA (3 eps, 25 min/ep) | 2017 | Crunchyroll |
3. Recaps, Compilations & Spin-Offs (Optional)
| # | Entry Title | Status | Format & Duration | Year | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shingeki no Kyojin Zenpen: Guren no Yumiya Attack on Titan Part I: Crimson Bow and Arrow | Recap / Skippable | MOVIE (1 eps, 118 min/ep) | 2014 | Check Local Providers |
| 2 | Shingeki! Kyojin Chuugakkou Attack on Titan: Junior High | Spin-Off / Optional | TV (12 eps, 18 min/ep) | 2015 | Hulu, Crunchyroll |
| 3 | Shingeki no Kyojin Season 2: Kakusei no Houkou Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening | Recap / Skippable | MOVIE (1 eps, 120 min/ep) | 2018 | Check Local Providers |
| 4 | Shingeki no Kyojin: Chronicle Attack on Titan ~Chronicle~ | Recap / Skippable | MOVIE (1 eps, 120 min/ep) | 2020 | Crunchyroll |
Verified Sources & Data Citations
Franchise metadata and streaming availability citations verified from official database registries:
- AniList GraphQL API — ID 16498
- MyAnimeList Database — ID 16498
- Official Manga Adaptation: Read on Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine, MangaPlaza
