Attack on Titan has been one of the most watched and highly anticipated anime in recent years. The storyline, plot, and everything has almost been set to perfection, and there is no denying that.
Though not all the episodes can be as exciting and thrilling, here are the 20 best episodes listed that got us off our seats, and had us enjoying them to the fullest.
20.“First Battle – The Struggle for Trost, Part 1” Season 1 Episode 5
Five years after the first attack, humanity is preparing for their counterattack, when the Colossal Titan appears once again out of nowhere, and blows a huge hole in Wall Rose. This completely baffles Eren and as well as the cadets.
Eren faces off against the Colossal Titan as it destroys all the cannons and military armory. The rest of the cadets including Mikasa, Jean and Armin try to fight off the titans that are trying to penetrate the inner wall of Rose. Unable to fight off a titan, Eren comes to help Armin only to be devoured instead.
This one left the fans screaming as the Titans appeared once again- literally out of nowhere!
What I liked most about this episode;
- The Colossal Titan appears and destroys the cannons.
- Eren trying to fight off the Colossal’s immense bouts of steam, only for the Titan to disappear into thin air- AGAIN!
- Armin watches in horror as a titan eats away Eren mercilessly.
19. “Small Blade – The Struggle for Trost, Part 3” Season 1 Episode 7
Even though the bell for retreat is heard loud and clear by the surviving cadets, they are unable to do so due to the lack of fuel. The supply soldiers are forced to retreat inside in fear, as titans have surrounded every corner.
On the other hand, cadets such as Jean, Connie are desperately trying to find a solution. A shocked Armin reveals to Mikasa about Eren’s ill fate, as she tries to fight the titans, and make it to the supply area.
As she calls everybody a coward, and marches on her own, Jean and the rest of the cadets follow under Mikasa’s influence. Alas she runs out of gas, and is about to get eaten by one of the mindless monsters that another, odd titan takes the other out, screaming and growling against the other eaters.
The mystery of the odd titan is what for sure HOOKED all the viewers to find out the identity of this vengeful titan!
What I liked most about this episode;
- Mikasa’s unflinching courage to fight, despite knowing Eren’s ill fate.
- Jean realizing his responsibilities and asking the cadets to fight for their lives.
- Appearance of the mystery titan, fighting head-to-head alongside the cadets.
18. “Female Titan – 57th Expedition Beyond the Walls: Part 1” Season 1 Episode 17
After humanity reclaims their territory through Eren’s newly founded Titan abilities, the Scouts head for the 57th expedition outside the walls under Commander Erwin’s orders.
Armin sees a black smoke being shot in the air, realizes that they are dealing with an Abnormal Titan. The titan is intercepted by Ness and Siss who kill the Titan effortlessly. However, as another Abnormal titan occurs, they try to follow the same tactic, but to their surprise the Titan dodges their attempts and finishes both the soldiers.
Armin is left puzzled by the Titan’s speed and agility and comes to the conclusion that it is an intelligent one- just like Eren. Jean, Reiner and Armin try to take down the Titan, but in vain. As Reiner is about to be killed in its grasp, he manages to cut through and escape, saving Armin and Jean as well.
Fans hollered in surprise as it is revealed that there are more of Eren’s kind- operating under human disguise- INSIDE THE WALLS!
What I liked most about this episode;
- Discovery of other types of mindless titans categorized as Abnormal Titans.
- Revelation of another intelligent Titan like Eren- that too with a female appearance.
17. “Crushing Below – 57th Expedition Beyond the Walls: Part 5” Season 1 Episode 21
After letting the other titans eat her body, the Female Titan disappears in the puff of steam. It’s not long before Commander Erwin realizes that the Female Titan is one of the members of the Scouts, and is probably in the same uniform as them.
The Female Titan in its human form pursues Eren, who is being protected by Gunther and kills him. In a blink of a second- transforms again in its Titan Form, and starts running after Eren in full speed - as the rest of the Levi Squad process their team member’s death.
Eldo, Oluo, and Petra regroup to fight it, however it outsmarts each one of them, and kills them brutally. Eren- who witnesses all the deaths, transforms into his Titan, in an emotional fit of rage. After an intense hand to hand combat, eventually the Female Titan gets the best of Eren, and rips his human self apart from the Titan’s head, and runs away- with Mikasa watching in complete horror.
What I liked most about this episode;
- Discovery of the Female Titan being one of the Scouts members.
- Female Titan’s ruthless killing spree of the Levi Squad.
- Eren’s emotional transformation, that puts even the Female Titan in shock.
16. “Wall: Assault on Stohess, Part 3” Season 1 Episode 25
After it is revealed that Annie Leonhart is the Female Titan, the Scouts try to capture her but in vain, as she transforms causing destruction in Stohess. As chaos and panic ensues, Eren and Annie battle head-to-head, as Titans in a gruesome and bloody fight.
At one point, Annie almost beheads Eren by pounding her hardened fist on his head. As she tries to run and climb the wall, Eren gets on his feet again- this time in complete rage causing his emerald green eyes to turn into ice blue.
Eren tears apart Annie’s Titan in fury as Mikasa cuts Annie’s hardened fingers- causing her to fall to the ground. However, as he is about to detach her human self from the Titan’s body, Annie crystalizes herself in an ice cage, causing the mission to fail.
Episode 25 marked the end of Season 1 in a banger! Commander Erwin highlights the fact that there could be more enemies inside the walls, and that they could be anyone of them!
What I liked most about this episode;
- Eren’s exciting transformations as it got us screaming in utter excitement.
- Annie’s shocking truth of being the Female Titan - they encountered at times in Wall Maria.
15. “Soldier” Season 2 Episode 4
The Scouts take refuge in the Utgard Castle, as they are unarmed and overwhelmed by the number of titans that are moving at night time. Connie also spots a Beast looking like Titan- that seems to be controlling all the titans that are attacking the old castle.
As these titans penetrate the walls, Reiner gets bitten by one of the titans while trying to save Connie. Nanaba and the rest of the squad try to kill the monsters using their ODM gears, but are unable to due to the number of titans that don’t seem to stop coming. Unfortunately, they end up dying with only Reiner, Bertolt, Connie, Christa, and Ymir surviving.
At the very last of the episode, Ymir and Christa share an emotional moment, before Ymir jumps off the wall with a knife that she cuts her hand with, and transforms into an ugly, looking titan that seems to have some history with Reiner and Bertolt.
Another intelligent Titan! The excitement went off the roof, people!
What I liked most about this episode;
- Reiner’s bravery while fighting the titan that almost eats his hand.
- Nanaba’s will to battle the titans.
- Ymir’s heroic transformation to save Christa and the rest of the Scout members.
14. “Warrior” Season 2 Episode 6
The Scouts barely manage to regroup atop the wall after the events at Utgard Castle, after it comes to light that Ymir is also one of the intelligent titans.
After the Garrison’s advance squad led by Hannes, inform Hange and the rest of the members that there is no hole in the wall, and that the place isn’t swarmed with titans, they decide to retreat to Trost to tend to Ymir’s medical injuries.
In that moment, Reiner and Bertolt reveal that they are the Armored and Colossal Titans in the most serious tone, that for a moment even Eren doesn’t believe them- and let’s be honest we didn’t either! It’s when Reiner’s arm begins to reform on its own, and Bertolt flashes a guilty expression, that Eren realizes the ugly truth.
In a flash, Mikasa delivers bloody injuries to both Reiner and Bertolt- and to everyone’s surprise, the warriors transform into their mighty Titans! Eren is in his human form when he cries tears of betrayal, and transforms into his Titan too.
What I liked most about this episode;
- Reiner and Bertolt’s mighty transformations- sending all the viewers, and the Scouts in utter excitement and shock.
- Eren’s Titan transformation- while being in Reiner’s clutches, and delivering a superman punch!
13. “Close Combat” Season 2 Episode 7
With new enemies unveiled, Eren and the Scouts try their best to use the techniques, and military weapons, to fight and hold their ground.
The episode starts off with the Hange and the rest of the squad trying to take out the Colossal Titan- who allegedly eats Ymir and another soldier. However, all their attacks prove futile, as the Titan releases huge puffs of steam to keep off any who would try to slice his nape.
Meanwhile, Eren battles with the Armored Titan but with no luck- as he doesn’t have any idea how to cut through his strong armor. During the bloody fight, he uses Annie’s grapple technique to make him fall and crushes his armor. As he is about to rip Reiner from its Titan’s armor, he unleashes a blood curdling scream, and the Colossal Titan falls on top of them.
Turns out their plan was only to kidnap Eren after all!
What I liked most about this episode;
- Reiner and Eren’s head-to-head, brutal brawl.
12. “Charge” Season 2 Episode 11
Whilst Reiner tries to flee with Eren, Ymir, and Bertolt in his Titan form, Commander Erwin comes up with a plan to knock him over, and retreat with Eren as he is humanity’s only hope against the titans.
Commander Erwin- with immense bravery, charges with his army that is being chased by the titans, towards Reiner in hopes that the titans would prove as a distraction while the cadets would rescue Eren. However, as the cadets try to talk to Bertolt, he doesn’t give up. He does so, when Armin lies about Annie being tortured, as Bertolt has feelings for her.
In the heat of the moment, Erwin’s one hand ends up being eaten by titan, despite that he advances, and frees Eren who is then taken by Mikasa. Just as then, Reiner starts to throw the titans swarmed around him, causing Mikasa to lose her balance, and she and Eren fall to ground.
The ultimate cliffhanger was as Mikasa and Eren look up, there comes the horrifying Smiling Titan- yes, the very same one who ate Eren’s mother! Goosebumps.
What I liked most about this episode;
- Commander Erwin’s valor and heroism, despite his one arm literally being chomped off by a freaking titan.
11. “Scream” Season 2 Episode 12
As Eren attempts to save Mikasa from the Smiling Titan, Hannes comes just in time in order to protect Eren, and also avenge his mother’s death, as she too was eaten by the Smiling Titan.
Once again, Eren is forced to watch in utter horror, as the monster devourers Hannes too. Frustrated, he finds emotional solace in Mikasa- the simple act of wrapping her scarf around. Just as the monster is about to reach for them, he screams and delivers a punch, causing a strike of lightning and all the other titans attack and kill the Smiling Titan.
Now having discovered a new power, i.e. the Founding Titan’s power, he saves Mikasa and runs with her on his back. Commander Erwin and the rest of the remaining scouts are able to safely retreat, as Ymir makes the difficult decision of going back with Reiner and Bertolt.
Season 2 ends with the Scouts realizing that titans are humans too, - just like the ones fighting them!
What I liked most about this episode;
- Eren’s discovery of the Founding Titan’s powers.
- Disclosure of the real identity of terrifying titans.
10. “Thunder Spears” Season 3 Episode 14
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