Every anime fan, at this point, has either heard of or watched Attack on Titan. Throughout its ten-year run, the anime kept the fandom at the edge of their seats and offered a remarkable experience that’s difficult to surpass. The anime series ended its ten-year run in November 2023, and fans who are yet to embark on this epic adventure should pick up and start polishing their ODM gear and get ready to binge-watch it. However, be warned as the release of the final seasons is heavily convoluted since it was released in multiple parts, which has even baffled veterans about the watch order. So, if you want to watch the Attack on Titan anime in order, don’t worry, I’ve got your back.
Watch Attack on Titan in the Correct Order
Note: Beside the main anime, Attack on Titan also includes OVAs, spin-offs, and movies. We have only included the canon and anime-only features that are important to the story in our article.
Attack on Titan is a straightforward anime when compared to series like FATE, Monogatari, and others. However, the order towards the end can be a bit confusing, but we have created a perfect AOT watch order list, which is easier to understand.
Attack on Titan Season 1
- Episodes: 1-25
Attack on Titan OAD
- Episode 3.5: Ilse’s Notebook: Notes from a Scout Regiment Member – Must Watch as this episode is based on manga chapter 18.5 titled Side Story: Ilse’s Notebook.
- Episode 3.25: A Sudden Visitor: The Torturous Curse of Adolescence is a comedic AOT OVA featuring some volume previews created by Isayama. It can be watched for the comedic relief it offers, which is something we never see in the main anime.
- Episode 3.75: Distress (Konnan) is an anime-only episode that explores the characters in the early stage of the story. You can watch it to learn more about your favorite characters.
Attack on Titan: No Regrets OVA (Shingeki no Kyojin: Kuinaki Sentaku)
- Episode 0.5A: A Choice with No Regrets: Part One – Must Watch since it is based on a spin-off visual novel and manga, which features Levi’s origin story.
- Episode 0.5B: A Choice with No Regrets: Part Two – Must Watch since it’s based on the same visual novel mentioned above.
Attack on Titan Season 2
- Episodes: 26-37
Attack on Titan: Lost Girls OVA Part 1
- Episode 16.5A: Wall Sina, Goodbye: Part One – Must watch as it is based on a spin-off manga titled Attack on Titan: Lost Girls and explores Annie’s character.
- Episode 16.5B: Wall Sina, Goodbye: Part Two – Must watch as it is based on the same spin-off manga mentioned above.
Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 1
- Episodes: 38-49
Attack on Titan: Lost Girls OVA Part 2
- Episode ???/16.5C: Lost in the Cruel World – Must Watch as it is based on the second volume of the spin-off manga titled Attack on Titan: Lost Girls. This episode mainly focuses on Mikasa.
Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2
- Episodes: 50-59
Attack on Titan: Final Season
- Episodes: 60-75
Attack on Titan: Final Season Part 2
- Episodes: 76-87
Attack on Titan: Final Season – The Final Chapters: Special 1
- Episode: 88
Attack on Titan: Final Season – The Final Chapters: Special 2
- Episode: 89
AOT Watch Order You Should Follow
We have summarized the information above in a table for quick consumption. This will be helpful to fans during their Attack on Titan binge-watch journey.
Title Episode Numbers Type Attack on Titan Season 1 1-25 Anime Attack on Titan OAD
(Ilse’s Notebook, A Sudden Visitor, and Distress)3.5, 3.25, 3.75 OVA Attack on Titan: No Regrets
(A Choice with No Regrets Parts 1&2) 0.5A. 0.5B OVA Attack on Titan Season 2 26-37 Anime Attack on Titan: Lost Girls OVA Part 1
(Wall Sina, Goodbye Parts 1&2)16.5A, 16.5B OVA Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 1 38-49 Anime Attack on Titan: Lost Girls OVA Part 2
(Lost in the Cruel World)16.5C/??? OVA Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2 50-59 Anime Attack on Titan: Final Season Part 1 60-75 Anime Attack on Titan: Final Season Part 2 76-87 Anime Attack on Titan: Final Season – The Final Chapters: Special 1 88 Anime Attack on Titan: Final Season – The Final Chapters: Special 2 89 Anime Total 89 (Anime Episodes) + 8 (OVAs)
That’s it. This is the right order to watch for the main Attack on Titan anime, including the OVAs. I hope my guide is straight to the point and helps you see through the confusing naming of the latter seasons.
Furthermore, you can watch spin-off series such as Attack on Titan: Junior High after episode 43 of season 3 if you want to have a fun time. Attack on Titan movies are recaps of each season, which you may skip to save some time.
The same goes for live-action movies. However, if you wish to watch them, make sure it’s only after finishing the main anime story. This way you won’t get spoiled for the events that will be showcased in anime.
If you are having doubts about this watch order, feel free to comment below, and I will help you out, my fellow AOT fan.
The perfect order to watch Attack on Titan is to watch the anime along with OVAs in the right chronological order.
Yes! Many of the Attack on Titan OVAs are canon and are also excellent episodes that deepen the character development. There are only a few AOT OVAs and you can watch them all.
Yes, you can skip all Attack on Titan movies as they are a recap of every season of the anime.
