Summary
The immensely popular animeAttack on Titanreached record-breaking numbers of viewers in its most recent season, and it’s clear to see why. From the first episode, the anime is jam-packed with thrilling fights, horrific deaths, incredible characters, and powerful plots that keep fans wanting more.
The mysteries surrounding the fantasy world are so complex and enticing, and the action scenes are better than most in shonen anime. It’s nearly impossible to rank the top episodes since there are so many immaculate scenes and intense moments that impact viewers across the globe. These top picks are only a small handful of the bestAttack on Titanepisodes that have been delivered to fans over the years.
Updated on June 12, 2025, by Suzail Ahmad:Attack on Titan is one of the few anime whose quality ensures that it will remain in the hearts of viewers for years to come. The anime is very consistent, so viewers do not feel bored or have the urge to switch to another series. Attack on Titan made a name for itself with its compelling storytelling and interesting cast of characters.
The anime was able to keep the audience on the edge of their seats with its mysteries, and this was the case until the final season. Some episodes of the anime were able to encapsulate the true essence of the story, and naturally, these episodes received better reception. With that in mind, here are thebest Attack on Titan episodes.
23Attack Titan (Season 3, Episode 21)
IMDb Rating: 9.6
It took a long time for Eren to learn about his own powers. For years, he tried to understand how he had the ability to transform into a titan, but after endless searching, he finally got his answers.
In this episode, Eren finds out how he was able to use the power of the Founding Titan. He discovered that he had touched Dana Fritz, who had royal blood, enabling him to tap into the most fearsome power.
22Scream (Season 2, Episode 12)
IMDb Rating: 9.7
In the earlier seasons, there were many mysteries surrounding the characters. As much as fans wanted to know the answers, it was evident that Isayama would never reveal them until the time was right. Towards the end of season 2, an incident took place that raised a lot of questions in the minds of the viewers.
Hannes was killed by the same Titan that killed Eren’s mother. Feeling desperate, Eren screamed, which caused the Titans around him to react in a bizarre way. They immediately began to swarm and attack the Titan responsible for Hannes' death. After killing it, the Titans turned their attention towards Reiner and Bertholdt. With no other option, the Warriors leave the place.
21The War Hammer Titan (Season 4, Episode 6)
The fourth season of the anime saw Eren undergo a massive change, resulting in him becoming a ruthless person. With his new outlook, Eren believed that what he did was right, and no one could change his mind. Those who did mostly ended up dead.
In this episode, Eren was still in Marley and decided to use his power to cause widespread destruction. The people of Marley would never have thought that the Attack Titan would launch an assault. While most people were in shock, the War Hammer Titan appeared out of nowhere and engaged Eren in combat.
20The Final Chapters Special 1 (S4, Episode 29)
IMDb Rating: 9.3
After activating the Rumbling, Eren marches toward Liberio, a Marleyan city, to carry out the cleansing. He is accompanied by multiple Wall Titans, each of which possesses a great degree of attacking power. Upon reaching the city, Eren orders the Titans to demolish it. They get to work, and it results in almost the entire population being wiped out. Eren is affected by the sight, and he begins to peruse. However, it doesn’t last for very long, and he snaps out of it.
The Scouts and the remaining Warriors try to make their way toward Eren, but they face a lengthy delay because of Floch. After dealing with the problem, they fly to Fort Salta, where they encounter Eren. They know that Eren must be stopped at all costs; otherwise, Fort Salta will fall too. So, they jump on Eren’s back to begin their final mission.
19The Final Chapters Special 2 (S4, Episode 30)
IMDb Rating: 8.7
Fans had extremely high expectations for the final episode ofAttack on Titan. They were confident that the series would end on a high note and bring Eren’s story to a nice conclusion. In the episode, Eren tries to push through the final obstacle and complete the Rumbling that he worked so hard for. However, Eren’s friends are not willing to stand down and let him do as he pleases.
The Scouts keep probing to find a way that would help them kill Eren and stop the Rumbling. Armin, Mikasa, and Levi were at the forefront of things. They kept fighting until a path finally opened up that allowed Mikasa to behead Eren. Naturally, she was quite upset, but she knew that she had no other choice but to do it. With Eren’s death, the entire world changed. The Titans were no longer present, so they couldn’t pose a threat to humankind. Armin and the other Scouts try their best to ensure that peace prevails.
18From You, 2000 Years Ago (S4, Episode 21)
For a long time, the origin of the Titans remained a mystery. Thankfully, in the final season, the anime delved into the past of Ymir. It was revealed that she was a slave who was put through a lot of torture and abuse.
Ymir’s life changed when she met an unknown creature who gave her the ability to transform into a Titan. When King Fritz came to know about Ymir’s new ability, he decided to use her to increase the might of his empire. The episode tells the gruesome story of Ymir and how power isn’t always a blessing.
17Memories of The Future (S4, Episode 20)
IMDb Rating: 9.8
Zeke and Eren spent more of their lives away from each other, but fate did unite them. There was a lot that the two brothers didn’t know about their father. When the opportunity finally arose, the two of them explored Grisha’s memories together.
Zeke was surprised to see Grisha reacting to their presence in his memories, but the surprises didn’t end there. The warrior from Marley soon found out that the Attack Titan had implanted memories from the future inside Grisha’s head.
16Two Brothers (S4, Episode 19)
TheTwo Brothers is a very emotional episode that focuses on four characters: Eren, Zeke, Colt, and Falco. Colt begs Zeke not to use his scream, as he didn’t want to lose his brother Falco, however, his pleas fall on deaf ears. Zeke lets out a massive scream that not only affects Falco but also transforms every single person who drank his spinal fluid.
After a turn of events, Zeke and Eren wake up inside the Paths. At this moment, Eren reveals that he has his own plan for the world, and he will not stop until he achieves his goal.
15The Dawn of Humanity (S4, Episode 28)
Nostalgia can be dangerous sometimes, especially when one of your closest friends ends up becoming a mass murderer. When Eren finally set out to destroy the enemies of Paradis Island,Mikasa couldn’t help but thinkabout if there was anything that she could have done to change things.
For Eren, the past was not important because he was fully focused on being committed to destroying Marley. He marched on with his army to Marley and readied them to wipe out the entire nation. The episode emphasizes the opposing viewpoints of two of the mainAttack on Titancharacters.
14To You, in 2000 Years: The Fall of Shiganshina, Part 1 (S1, Episode 1)
IMDb Rating: 9.1
There’s no better way to get into an anime than by watching the very first episode. It introduces the sweet, young tritagonists and the ominous world they live in. Additionally, it sets the viewers up with so many questions that they have to keep watching to find out more.
Events follow each other in quick succession, and many deaths occur before the first episode even ends. It’s memorable, iconic, and a truly wild first episode of an anime, sure to hook viewers fast.
