Attack on Titan is back, and we've got all the news and info on when and where to watch.
Editor's note: This article is our news hub for Attack on Titan season 2 and will be updated to reflect new information.
Attack on Titan season 1 took the Internet by storm in late-2013 with its high concept apocalyptic premise, drool-worthy animation, and sick metal opening theme song. Since then, it's spawned a number of video games, several attempts at live-action adaptions, a crossover with Marvel Comics, and a fanbase so undying that at one point we could actually amass ourselves into one titanic super being and eat our ways through the squads of haters (metaphorically). Good times.
Now after an unusually long four year hiatus (four whole years, four), our favorite anime about man-eating titans versus parkour-inclined soldiers is finally coming back...
Attack on Titan Season 2, Episode 7 Trailer
The trailer for the seventh episode of season 2 is here!
(Click the video's closed caption button for English subtitles.)
Attack on Titan season 2, episode 7 will be available to stream at 10:30 AM EST Saturday, May 13. See below for information on where to watch.
Attack on Titan Season 2 Story
Meanwhile, check out the official synopsis of season 2 from Funimation:
"Eren Jaeger swore to wipe out every last Titan, but in a battle for his life he wound up becoming the thing he hates most. With his new powers, he fights for humanity's freedom facing the monsters that threaten his home. After a bittersweet victory against the Female Titan, Eren finds no time to rest—a horde of Titans is approaching Wall Rose and the battle for humanity continues!"
Attack on Titan Season 2 Episode Reviews
Episode 1: "Beast Titans"
"Coupled with the military's cover-up of a previous incident, the shocking discovery inside the wall causes a stir. Elsewhere, while the new Scout recruits are held for observation, a surprising threat appears."
Episode 2: "I'm Home"
"With the appearance of Titans within Wall Rose, Sasha and Conny ride as messengers to warn their villages of the impending threat."
Episode 3: "Southwestward"
"The Scouts search for a hole in the wall while Eren and the others learn that someone close may be hiding all the answers."
Episode 4: "Soldier"
"Unarmed and overwhelmed by the Titan assault on the castle, the only hope for the Scouts may lie in a promise and a secret."
Episode 5: "Historia"
"Utgard Castle comes crumbling down as Ymir desperately battles the Titans. Now, Christa must fulfill the promise they made long ago during winter training."
Episode 6: "Warrior"
"Following the battle, the Scouts regroup atop the wall only to find more questions than answers. Before they leave for Trost to get medical attention, Reiner must fulfill what he came to do."
Episode synopses are courtesy of Funimation.
Attack on Titan Season 2: Watch Online
For those who still need to finish season 1, or want to marathon the first 25 episodes, they are available for streaming on:
Amazon (Rent, or watch for free with Anime Strike)
Funimation, Crunchyroll, and Hulu are expected to release season 2 episodes as same-day simulcasts on Saturdays, 10:30 AM EST.
Attack on Titan Season 2 Episode Count
In a somewhat disappointing turn of events, there will only be 12 episodes of the second season of Attack on Titan, according to the studio, which confirmed the episode count in this tweet. Animation creator Thomas Romain (Oban Star Racers) further explained in this Tweet that this reduction in episode count is due to budgetary reasons.
Attack on Titan Season 2: Release Date & Time
Attack on Titan season 2 premieres April 1.
There will be none of the usual trans-Pacific delays. Thanks to Funimation, who's secured the streaming rights to simulcast Attack on Titan season 2, fans in America can look forward to being able to watch each episode, subbed, and dubbed on a slight delay, on the same day as their counterparts in Japan.
Funimation Entertainment further announced today that Hulu and Crunchyroll will also be streaming the second season. English-subtitled episodes will be available across all three platforms, with English dub to follow within weeks.
"We're thrilled to be premiering Attack on Titan Season 2 together with Hulu and Crunchyroll to anime fans across the U.S. and Canada. Fan excitement has been building non-stop since our acquisition announcement and our clip reveal last December. Attack on Titan Season 2 will not disappoint," stated CEO and founder of Funimation founder and CEO, Gen Fukunaga.
All three streaming platforms are expected to release the first episode of season 2 tomorrow (April 1) at around 10:30 AM EST.
Attack on Titan Season 2 Trailers
While you wait for the big premiere day, check out the most recent Attack on Titan Season 2 trailer right here:
As well as the initial promo trailer: