The season originally aired from April 7 to September 29, 2013, and covers four major story arcs from the manga: Fall of Shiganshina , Humanity's Comeback , Struggle for Trost , and the Female Titan arc. Episode Breakdown
WIT Studio and directed by Tetsurō Araki, this debut season originally aired in Japan from April to September 2013. It adapted the "Fall of Shiganshina," "104th Training Corps," "Battle of Trost District," and "The Female Titan" arcs from Hajime Isayama’s manga. Season 1 Breakdown and Structure Beyond the core 25 episodes, the first season's production cycle included several additional pieces of content that expanded the lore: Core Episodes (1–25): The main narrative following Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, and Armin Arlert as they join the Survey Corps. Compilation Films: Two recap movies were released following the season's conclusion: Part 1: Crimson Bow and Arrow (Episodes 1–13) and Part 2: Wings of Freedom (Episodes 14–25). Original Animation DVDs (OADs): Five extra episodes were released alongside the manga volumes during the Season 1 era. These include the fan-favorite Ilse's Notebook and the two-part prequel A Choice with No Regrets , which explores Captain Levi’s backstory. Critical Impact Season 1 is often credited with the "anime boom" of the 2010s. Its high-octane "Vertical Maneuvering Equipment" action sequences and the shocking brutality of the Titan attacks set a new standard for dark fantasy. The season concludes with the capture of the Female Titan within Stohess District, leaving viewers with the haunting "Wall Titan" cliffhanger that paved the way for the later seasons produced by MAPPA. Would you like a aot season 1 total episodes
Had this season been squeezed into 12 episodes, the show would likely have been a confusing blitz of gore and giants. The 25-episode format allows the story to breathe. The season originally aired from April 7 to
Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) Season 1 consists of 25 episodes . While many modern anime seasons are truncated to 12 or 13 episodes, this slightly longer count was absolutely crucial for the story it needed to tell. It provides the perfect balance between explosive action and necessary world-building, making it one of the most cohesive first seasons in modern anime history. Season 1 Breakdown and Structure Beyond the core
The first season of Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) consists of exactly . It originally aired in Japan from April 7, 2013, to September 29, 2013 , on the Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS). Season 1 Production and Structure
Produced by Wit Studio with production assistance from Production I.G, Season 1 was directed by Tetsurō Araki. This season covers the first four major arcs of Hajime Isayama’s manga (chapters 1–34): Episodes 1–2 Humanity's Comeback (104th Training Corps): Episodes 3–4 The Struggle for Trost : Episodes 5–13
Episodes 14–25 International Broadcast and Streaming
