“Attack on Titan” is one of the greatest animes ever created. Aside from its manga version producing over 100 million copies in circulation, the anime version is also a high-rated show.
Are you wondering how the best “Attack on Titan” episodes rank? Here’s a rundown starting from the best.
‘Hero’ – Season 3, Episode 17
This episode is not only one of the best in the series but also in the entire history of anime. Following Erwin Smith’s impactful words in the previous episodes of “Attack on Titan” to buy time for Levi Ackerman, the captain snags his chance to seek revenge against the Beast Titan, all the while refugee Armin Arlert was making a game-changing sacrifice.
Technical-wise, this episode also stands out, especially with the animation quality shown when Ackerman is taking down the Beast Titan or when Arlert is in the middle of his sacrifice. Combining compelling twists and unbelievably high-octane action, this episode will tell you to brace yourself for thrills and heartbreaks.
‘Two Brothers’ – Season 4, Episode 19
“Attack on Titan” may focus on Eren Yeager’s story, but his brother, Zeke, also shares the spotlight. For instance, both possess their own Titan transformations and capabilities.
In the last episode of the fourth season, “Two Brothers,” Eren and Zeke reunite, but the latter reveals his own Titan army that will destroy Marley for the benefit of the former.
Viewers will love the extensive range of twists and fake-outs in this episode, which will demand your full attention in a good way as it will leave your jaws dropping on the floor at every moment. Spoilers ahead, but you’ll see a head getting blown off, but the person still manages to survive. Gear up for breathless excitement, bombastic action, and so much more.
‘Declaration Of War’ – Season 4, Episode 5
First, this season is a must-watch because of the big revelations, such as one from Eren Yeager himself. After spending the first four episodes with his brother Zeke and Vice Captain Reiner Braun and while introducing viewers to the new characters in Marley, Eren makes a shocking reappearance.
Then, you’ll see the climactic talk between Eren and Braun, revealing their parallelisms. Eren tells the other he finally understands the reason he tore down the walls in the first place. Hearing his words, you’ll question whether Eren is truly doing the right thing.
‘Memories Of The Future’ – Season 4, Episode 20
Fourth on the list is “Memories of the Future.” In this episode, the heel turn of Eren is overtaken by a power-enabled journey through memories with Zeke for one final conversation with Grisha Yeager, their dad. Immersed in the past, the older brother sees Eren enjoying the relatively delightful childhood he always wanted to have. But, there is no room for jealousy since Eren is able to use his time-travel abilities to encourage his father to escalate the conflict with Marley, shaking up things in the anime’s timeline.
This episode also successfully depicts the more human side of Grisha since, during the earlier episodes in the series, the anime’s story introduced him as a terrible dad, secretly turning his sons into living weapons only to seek vendetta against Marley. In this episode, he apologizes to Zeke.
Moreover, it also shows how deep Eren has fallen, turning him into a bloodthirsty person, more than what his father was. Grisha then begs Zeke to stop Eren, only to find the brothers in a heart-stopping confrontation that deserves to be considered a cliffhanger.
‘The War Hammer Titan’ – Season 4, Episode 6
Four of the five on this list so far are from the fourth season. It only goes to show how amazing this season is. The sixth episode takes place directly following the terrifying attack of Eren’s Attack Titan on Marley. Thus, the Marleyans regroup to stop Eren before he can be as devastating and imbibe the power of the potent War Hammer Titan.
This episode is also exciting as it reveals the Scouts after a long time of not appearing and shows Eren being completely outnumbered prior to their arrival. Somehow, the writers banked on the viewers’ thirst for characters who seemed to have bid goodbye in the previous episodes.
In this episode, you’ll also witness the battle between Eren’s War Hammer Titan and Attack Titan in oh-so-fantastic animation. These two major turning points of the episode make it run on an incredibly high note.
‘From You, 2000 Years Ago’ – Season 4, Episode 21
Season 4 is on a roll! Another episode from this season, Episode 21, has made its way to the list of the best. In “From You, 2000 Years Ago,” viewers enroll in a history class about the Titans as Zeke realizes his brother has been quietly playing him like a puppet.
Across the fourth season, Eren finds himself bound to a prophecy telling about a cataclysmic event known as the Rumbling. With his brother outmaneuvered, the anime’s hero relies upon his role in triggering the apocalypse, vowing to destroy anybody outside Paradis.
But Eren is missing quite a lot here. For one, his brother, Zeke, has already been manipulating him for a long time, so seeing him outsmart his brother is a fulfilling moment for him, albeit short-lived. However, that also quickly implies the horror of what Eren has become.
It’s the kind of tragic literature viewers are looking for and which the series thrives on – having Zeke’s plans for his brother backfire and pushing Eren to evil.
Those are the best of the best episodes that deserve your attention as you watch “Attack on Titan.” It is hard to pick the winning episode from an anime where almost every episode is unforgettable. But, for those who wish to rewatch the anime based on the order of the best episodes, just for the sake of getting hooked up repeatedly, you may refer to this list. Happy viewing!
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