Attack on Titan (2013)
Kernel Score: 91% · 7,268 ratings
Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
First aired: 2013-04-07
Seasons: 4 · 87 episodes
Is Attack on Titan worth watching?
Must-watch. A dark, intense anime about humanity trapped behind walls and hunted by giant Titans. It starts as a survival thriller and grows into a complicated story with serious twists.
Watch it if you
- like dark anime
- enjoy big, twisting plots
- want a long, intense binge
Skip it if you
- dislike graphic violence
- dislike subtitles or dubs
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Attack on Titan
- Stream: Hulu, Crunchyroll
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
100 years ago, the last remnants of humanity were forced to retreat behind the towering walls of a fortified city to escape the massive, man-eating Titans that roamed the land outside their fortress. Only the members of the Scouting Legion dared to stray beyond the safety of the walls – but even those brave warriors seldom returned alive. Those within the city clung to the illusion of a peaceful existence until the day that dream was shattered, and their slim chance at survival was reduced to one horrifying choice: kill – or be devoured!
Attack on Titan parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Attack on Titan is a TV-MA dark fantasy anime with intense violence, gore, and war themes.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Graphic gore and warfare against man-eating giants, including family tragedy and death, are central to the series.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Tokyo Ghoul (2014) — 87%: Dark anime about monsters and identity.
- Devilman Crybaby (2018) — 83%: Violent, bleak anime with a human centre.
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Cast
- Yuki Kaji as Eren Yeager (voice)
- Yui Ishikawa as Mikasa Ackerman (voice)
- Marina Inoue as Armin Arlert (voice)
- Kisho Taniyama as Jean Kirstein (voice)
- Hiro Shimono as Connie Springer (voice)
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Reiner Braun (voice)
- Takehito Koyasu as Zeke (voice)
- Ayane Sakura as Gabi Braun (voice)
- Natsuki Hanae as Falco Grice (voice)
Attack on Titan FAQ
Is Attack on Titan worth watching?
Must-watch. A dark, intense anime about humanity trapped behind walls and hunted by giant Titans. It starts as a survival thriller and grows into a complicated story with serious twists.
Where can I watch Attack on Titan?
In the US you can stream Attack on Titan on Hulu and Crunchyroll and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Attack on Titan OK for kids?
Attack on Titan is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Attack on Titan is a TV-MA dark fantasy anime with intense violence, gore, and war themes.
What shows are like Attack on Titan?
If you liked Attack on Titan, try Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, The Promised Neverland, Parasyte -the maxim- and Tokyo Ghoul.