Top 5 Attack on Titan Episodes, Ranked (2024)

Attack on Titan has plenty of memorable episodes, but some of them are here to stay in your hearts.

Over the years, Attack on Titan has received some truly iconic episodes. Some are brutal enough to traumatize seasoned otakus, while others can make you cry like a baby.

The anime has received 94 episodes, and some of them are bound to live in your head rent-free. So without further ado, let’s jump into the list of Attack on Titan episodes that are enough to butter your bread.

5. Episode 5 of Season 4 (Declaration of War)

The first four episodes of Attack on Titan season 4 built up fans’ expectations for a brutal war. The anticipation was rewarded in episode 5 when Eren decided to gobble up Willy Tybur after his hatred-filled speech.

The episode began with Eren and Reiner having a terrifyingly calm discussion. Eren’s unhinged nature was enough to bring shivers down people’s spines. It turns out Eren was directly below the podium where Willy Tybur held his speech. Once the crowd applauded Tybur, Eren burst out in his Attack Titan form and crushed the man with his bare hands.

4. Episode 16 of Season 3 (Perfect Game)

In this episode, the might of the Scout Regiment was highlighted perfectly. In the Shiganshina District, Jean directed the Levi Squad to take down the Colossal Titan. On the other hand, the Beast Titan hurled rocks at the Scouts outside the wall.

A majority of the scouts faced their deaths and it is still one of the most haunting Attack on Titan episodes. Erwin’s decoy suicide charge at the Beast Titan, all for Levi to take his chance, will always be a memorable moment.

3. Episode 7 of Season 4 (Assault)

The Final season of Attack on Titan gave us some of the best episodes in the history of the anime. The episode features the full force of the Scout Regiment against the best warriors of Marley. The irony of the situation was that it was an Eldian Vs. Eldian battle for the liberation of the same race.

Eren hatches the most villainous plan to crack open Lara Tybur’s crystal shield. Eren and Mikasa attacked the Jaw Titan to rid him of his limbs and then used his jaws to crack through Lara’s casing. Eren’s next move was to swallow the blood of the War Hammer Titan, thus acquiring its powers.

2. Episode 6 of Season 4 (The War Hammer Titan)

If episode 5 of the final season made it to the list, it wouldn’t make any sense if episode 6 didn’t. This was the episode in which the dreams of every Attack on Titan fan came true. It was bloody, vengeful, ruthless, and dashing all at the same time.

This episode exposes Marley and Willy Tybur’s dark underbelly. It quickly shifts to Eren eating Willy and the War Hammer Titan’s emergence. Of course, Mikasa and the rest of the Scout Regiment’s entry is worthy of applause.

1. Episode 17 of Season 3 (Hero)

Every Attack on Titan fan was patiently waiting for the moment Levi would pounce upon Zeke. The precious moment finally came in episode 17 of Attack on Titan season 3. The episode began with Zeke hurling rocks at the scouts, but soon he realized that karma is a b***h.

Levi appears out of smoke and slashes through the titan like it’s made of cake. Levi proceeded to take apart the titan one limb at a time with extreme efficiency and speed. It was almost like watching a dance of death.

The rest of the episode was also filled with equally surprising and high-strung feats by Armin, Mikasa, Hange, and Eren. But Levi definitely took the MVP trophy home that day.

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