Hajime Isayama's dystopian saga took the world by storm with its first season. His well-written characters and unique representation of a dystopian post-apocalyptic world quickly made Attack on Titan an anime fan favorite.
AoT is a Japanese series based on the manga of the same name. It shows a world ruled by giant man-eating creatures known as Titans. Humanity is on the brink of extinction, and a handful of brave Cadet Corps members are fighting to save their world.
While AoT is very exciting, it has a very complicated story. There are many seasons and spin-offs in no chronological order. This makes following the storyline quite a challenge. However, a solid Attack on Titan timeline can help beginners and veterans piece together the epic story.
Complete Attack on Titan Timeline
Before we jump into the complexities of the timeline, let's get a few facts straight. There are four seasons of Attack on Titan. The first two seasons premiered as complete seasons. But seasons 3 and 4 were aired in multiple parts. The fourth season was dubbed 'The Final Season.' And two more chapters were aired in 2023, bundled under the name 'The Last Attack.'
Apart from these seasons, the manga series also has several original video animation episodes aka, side adventures, that expand the original story. Before you call it quits, here's an easy Attack on Titan timeline you can follow to enjoy this ultimate dark horror fantasy series.
Attack on Titan Season 1 (2013)
The first season introduces audiences to Eren Jaegar. The young boy witnesses unthinkable horrors when Titans attack his hometown and eat his mother. He vows vengeance and joins the Scout Regiment to fight against the giant monsters.
Attack on Titan: Ilse's Notebook (2013)
This is a prequel to the AoT series. The OVA follows the story of Ilse Langnar and her encounter with a mysterious Titan that can speak.
Attack on Titan: The Sudden Visitor – The Torturous Curse of Youth (2014)
This OVA focuses on Jean Kirstein and his return from training after two years. It explores the effects of his strained relationship with his mother.
Attack on Titan: Distress (2014)
The recruits are divided into two groups for a wilderness exercise in this OVA. But Marco faces trouble when Eren and Jean from his group refuse to take orders. However, when Krista is taken hostage by thieves, everyone must forget their differences and rescue her.
Attack on Titan Season 2 (2017)
This season revolves around the political history of the world and the introduction of the Beast Titan. Meanwhile, Eren faces the Smiling Titan that ate his mother and discovers a new ability that allows him to control any and all Titans.
Attack on Titan: Lost Girls – Episodes 1 and 2 (2016)
This spin-off OVA of the anime series focuses on the lives of Mikasa Ackerman and Annie Leonhart. It dives deeper into their past and relationships with other characters.
Attack on Titan Season 3: Episodes 1-12 (2018)
The first half of the season focuses on Commander Erwin and Squad Levi trying to overpower the current royal Government. Eren learns a chilling truth about his father, who turned him into a Titan in their basement. He also finds out that the Beast Titan is actually Eren's half-brother.
Attack on Titan: No Regrets – Episodes 1 and 2 (2014-2015)
Another spin-off of the series, No Regrets, revolves around Levi Ackerman and his life before he became a Survey Corps member.
Attack on Titan: Lost Girls – Episode 3 (2016)
This is a standalone OVA. It follows Mikasa Ackerman's thoughts and experiences in an alternate world. A reality where her parents are still alive. It also explores her difficult relationship with Eren and how every choice leads to the same outcome.
Attack on Titan Season 3 – Episodes 13 to end (2019)
The second half of season 3 follows the Survey Corps led by Erwin on a mission to retake Wall Maria. While the Corps fights to bring the Shiganshina District back to its former glory. Eren vows to take back everything he has lost.
Attack on Titan Season 4
Part 1 (2020-2021)
The season focuses on the battle between Marley and the Mid-East alliance. It introduces several new characters, like the Warrior Candidates, that enrich its storyline. In this season, Eren's character gets an upgrade as he turns into a political figure.
Part 2 (2022)
In this season, Eren has a better understanding of the anti-Eldian sentiments outside Paradis Island. But his character takes on a negative role as Eren tries to crush all life beyond the walls. The more Eren descends into darkness, the more resistance he faces from his friends.
Part 3 (2023)
Eren unleashes the ultimate force, the Rumbling, against the Titans. He wants to kill everyone and everything beyond the walls. But his once-allies turn against him and join forces with his former enemies. Now, Eren must face the terrible consequences of his choices.
Attack on Titan: The Last Attack (2024)
In this final chapter of the AoT saga, Eren leads an unstoppable army of Colossal Titans towards Marley. It's the final battle between Eren and the Titans, who destroyed everything he loved.
How to Make Similar Timelines on EdrawMind?
A timeline is a great way of keeping track of your favorite universes. If you're a movie buff like me, then you should draw timelines of your own for an ultimate cinematic experience. EdrawMind is one tool that lets you create diagrams, like timelines, quickly and without design expertise. And the best part is that you need a paid subscription to get started.
All you have to do is download the EdrawMind app and follow these steps to draw a timeline.
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Step 1Start with a Blank Canvas
- Launch EdrawMind and sign in using your Wondershare account. You can also log in with your socials.
- Click Create on the left panel of your home screen.
- Select Local Mindmap from the Blank Document menu.
Step 2Change the Layout
You need to change the timeline's layout before adding any details. For that,
- select the Main Idea and reveal the floating menu.
- Click Layout to reveal layout options.
- Choose the third option for the timeline.
Step 3Insert Heading
Images add a professional touch to diagrams. So, let's use the series image as the heading. For that,
- select the Main Idea and remove the text inside.
- Click Insert on the top toolbar.
- Select Picture > Picture from the revealed menu and upload an image as the timeline heading.
- Click the Main Idea and navigate to the Style panel on the left.
- Uncheck Fill Color and Shadow to remove the outline around the image.
Step 4Edit the Main Topic
- Edit the text in the Main Topic box according to your timeline.
- Change the Fill Color and Border Color following your timeline's color theme.
Step 5Change Layout Structure
Before adding the subtopics, you need to change the layout structure. For that,
- select the Main Idea and locate Layout on the left editing panel.
- Click to see layout options and choose the third structure.
Step 6Add Subtopics
Now you can start adding subtopics to the Main Idea.
- Press the Tab button twice and position a subtopic on either side of the Main Idea.
- Insert the timeline event in the right text box and the season's name in the left one.
Step 7Add Images
- Click the left subtopic and follow Insert > Picture to insert an image in the text box.
- Now, change the image's position for a better viewing experience.
- Click the image to access the floating menu.
- Select Location and change the image's positioning to the Right.
Bonus StepChange Image Outline
If you're not happy with the default square image shape, you can change it in EdrawMax.
- Simply, upload the image to EdrawMax's blank canvas and select it to reveal editing options.
- Select Crop to Shape from the menu.
- Now you can choose any shape you like.
- Finally, copy the cropped picture and paste it back into EdrawMind.
Step 8Export Timeline Image
Continue adding more seasons and highlights until your timeline is complete. Once you're ready to download it,
- Click File in the top-left corner of the toolbar.
- Select Save to download the file in EdrawMind's default format.
- But if you want to save the file in another format, like JPEG, Word, PPT, HTML, TXT, PDF, PNG, or SVG, click Export from the same menu.
Final Word
Attack on Titan documents Eren's transformation from an innocent boy to someone torn by grief and consumed by revenge. Over time, audiences watch him grow bitter and more violent. He is determined to seek justice at any cost. But the price of his revenge becomes too high, and the choices are no longer easy.
Do you want a more detailed timeline of the manga series? Try creating one with EdrawMind. It's simple and quick, unlike the intricate Attack on Titan timeline.
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