Shingeki no Kyojin

Attack on Titan
進撃の巨人
Ataque a los titanes
L'Attaque des Titans

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Synopsis

Hundreds of years ago, horrifying creatures which resembled humans appeared. These mindless, towering giants, called Titans, proved to be an existential threat, as they preyed on whatever humans they could find in order to satisfy a seemingly unending appetite. Unable to effectively combat the Titans, mankind was forced to barricade themselves within large walls surrounding what may very well be humanity's last safe haven in the world. In the present day, life within the walls has finally found peace, since the residents have not dealt with Titans for many years. Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, and Armin Arlert are three young children who dream of experiencing all that the world has to offer, having grown up hearing stories of the wonders beyond the walls. But when the state of tranquility is suddenly shattered by the attack of a massive 60-meter Titan, they quickly learn just how cruel the world can be. On that day, Eren makes a promise to himself that he will do whatever it takes to eradicate every single Titan off the face of the Earth, with the hope that one day, humanity will once again be able to live outside the walls without fear. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Shingeki no Kyojin won the Kodansha Manga Award in the shounen category in 2011. It was nominated for both the 16th and 18th annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize as well as the fourth Manga Taishou Award. The series was the second highest-selling manga series of 2013, with 15,933,801 copies sold. The series was published in English as Attack on Titan by Kodansha Comics USA from June 19, 2012, to October 19, 2021. The publisher also released the manga as large-size 5-in-1 omnibus editions with the subtitle Colossal Edition, and as 3-in-1 omnibus volumes. Kodansha Comics USA's English release won the 2014 Harvey Award for Best American Edition of Foreign Material. Crunchyroll simulpublished the manga digitally. The manga has also been published in French by Pika Édition; in Italian by Planet Manga; in German by Carlsen Comics; in Spanish by Norma Editorial; in Portuguese by Panini Comics; in Polish by Japonica Polonica Fantastica; in Russian by Azbooka; and in Romanian by Nezumi. It has received several adaptations. Two guidebooks titled Inside and Outside were released on April 9, 2013, and September 9, 2013, respectively. Both feature concept art, character profiles, and interviews. The guidebooks were combined into one and published by Kodansha Comics USA on September 16, 2014. A drama CD created by the anime's staff was included in the January 2014 issue of the magazine. A two-part live-action film directed by Shinji Higuchi was released in Japanese theaters on August 1, 2015, and September 15, 2015, respectively.

Published

Sep 9, 2009 to Apr 9, 2021

Authors

Isayama, Hajime

External links

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Shingeki no Kyojin Volume 0

Main characters

Eren Yeager74207 fan favorites
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Age: 15, Birthdate: March 30 Height: 170 cm (5'7") -> 183 cm (6'0") Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs) -> 82 kg (181 lbs) Affiliations: 104th Trainees Squad, Scouting Legion Graduation rank: 5th Eren is Shingeki no Kyojin's protagonist. His childhood friend, Mikasa, notes on numerous occasions that he acts on impulse without thinking things through, and she often pulls/carries/throws him when he starts fighting with others to protect him from himself. Along with Mikasa, he tends to spend his free time with their mutual friend, Armin. His father is a doctor (whom is well respected by Hannes and potentially many more) whilst his mother is a housewife. Note: Eren Yeager is the official English translation by Kodansha.
Mikasa Ackerman56741 fan favorites
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Age: 15, Birthdate: February 10 Height: 170 cm (5'7") -> 176 cm (5'9") Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs) -> 70 kg (154 lbs) Affiliations: 104th Trainees Squad, Scouting Legion Graduation rank: 1st Mikasa is Eren's childhood friend, along with Armin. Mikasa shares an unbreakable bond with Eren following events in their past, and rushes to protect him whenever he is in danger. Mikasa possesses impressive fighting skill and strength even as a child. As a teen, Mikasa is considered a genius among all the army trainees and is incredibly skilled at combat and agility. She constantly worries for Eren's well-being and lives to protect him.
Armin Arlert21590 fan favorites
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Age: 15, Birthday: November 3 Height: 163 cm (5'4") -> 169 cm (5'6") Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs) -> 56 kg (123 lbs) Affiliations: 104th Trainees Squad, Scouting Legion Graduation Rank: Outside the top 10 Armin Arlert is Eren's best friend. He is physically weak, but emotionally strong. Even though he lacks in actual combat skills, Armin is a genius in theoretical courses and can make plans even under extreme pressure. Even so, Armin keeps on thinking that he is weak. He himself does not notice the things he does for Eren and Mikasa and believes himself to be completely incompetent and hates himself for having to rely on Eren and Mikasa. (Source: Wikipedia, edited) Note: Armin Arlert is the official English translation by Kodansha.