Attack on Titan is a groundbreaking anime series that blends numerous genres, from post-apocalyptic sci-fi to political thriller. Revolving around the conflict between humans in a dystopian world and the monsters known as Titans, Attack on Titan finds its protagonist Eren Yeager vowing to kill all Titans for destroying his hometown and killing his mother. However, as the plot thickens, a larger conspiracy unfurls and viewers are gifted with some of the most shocking anime plot twists.
If you wish to watch the classic Attack on Titan anime in order, our list takes you through the main series and its specials in the correct order. We also show you how and where you can stream the world of Eren Yeager and the Titans!
How to watch Attack on Titan in chronological order
The four seasons of Attack on Titan can all be seen in chronological order. The final season was divided into four parts with the last two episodes airing as specials.
But in between the seasons lay many other OVAs aka Original Video Animations (special episodes that accompany the main storyline). Even if you skip the OVAs and get straight to the series, it wouldn’t alter your viewing experience. But to get a closer look at the many characters of the anime, their origins, and their connection with the series’ larger mythology, some of these OVAs can make for an engaging watch.
To watch the entire series and the OVAs in between, you can follow the order stated below. Note: The OVAs are italicised.
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Attack on Titan: No Regrets Parts 1-2
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Attack on Titan season 1: episodes 1-3
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Attack on Titan: Distress
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Attack on Titan: The Sudden Visitor
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Attack on Titan Ilse’s Notebook
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Attack on Titan season 1, episodes 4-16
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Attack on Titan: Lost Girls: Wall Sina, Goodbye Parts 1-2
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Attack on Titan season 1, episodes 17-25
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Attack on Titan season 2 episodes 26-37
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Attack on Titan season 3, part 1: episodes 38-49
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Attack on Titan: Lost Girls: Lost in the Cruel World (an OVA and also alternate reality flashback)
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Attack on Titan season 3, part 2: episodes 50-59
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Attack on Titan season 4 (Final Season), part 1: episodes 60-75
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Attack on Titan season 4 (Final Season), part 2: episodes 76-87
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Attack on Titan Final Chapter Special 1: (episode 88)
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Attack on Titan Final Chapter Special 2 (episode 89)
Additionally, the franchise also includes a kids anime called Attack on Titan: Junior High. This is a non-canonical parody of the original series.
The main storyline of the anime was also adapted in a series of live-action films. This is the chronological order to watch the Attack on Titan movies:
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Attack on Titan (2015)
How to watch Attack on Titan in release order
The list below offers you the order to watch the Attack on Titan seasons and its accompanying media (OVAs, parody, live-action movies) based in order of their release date. We also provide you with offers to stream, buy or rent Attack on Titan on streaming platforms in India. Our guide also covers all the options that are available to stream Attack on Titan for free in India!