Attack on Titan Season 4 is here. The latest season of the hit animated series has begun streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation, with weekly episodes bound to keep the giant series in our hearts and minds for months to come. With three seasons now behind us and a new one available to watch, we've rounded up everything you need to know about the iconic animated series that brings giant-bodied horror and heartfelt action to many of our screens. Attack on Titan, originally a hit manga series created by Hajime Isayama, became the hugely popular anime in 2013, and now it has a total of 57 episodes in a span of six years, but this isn't over yet. The series follows a group of elite soldiers known as Boy Scouts, as they defend the last refuge of human civilization against a literally imminent threat: massive giants known as Titans, with a taste for human flesh. There's much more to it than its sensational premise, though, with a mind-bending, complex plot fueling the suspense between its high-octane, and often aerial, action sequences. Whether you're looking for sleek combat animation, vibrant and vivid characters, or an uncompromising look at the horrors of war, as well as the hope for something better, Attack on Titan has it all. Here's what you need to know about Attack on Titan's release date, where you can stream it, and what you'll or won't pay for the privilege, along with information on the characters we hope to see return. You can also check out a trailer for Attack on Titan season 4 below.
Come to the point
- What is it? The final season of the action-packed animated series, Attack on Titan
- Where can i see it? Crunchyroll in the US and Europe (and Netflix elsewhere)
- When will it come out? Episodes are published weekly on Crunchyroll, every Sunday, and availability for free users comes exactly one week after each episode ends.
- How many episodes will there be? There will be 16 episodes in the season, it seems
- In what resolution can I watch? 1080p for subscribers and 480p for those who watch free
Attack on Titan season 4 release date
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(Image credit: Netflix Philippines) The first episode of Attack on Titan season 4 was released on December 6. New episodes will air every Sunday, with a total of 16 throughout the season. Considering the split from previous Attack on Titan seasons, we could end up watching eight episodes over as many weeks, with a brief interlude before the final eight episodes release. (The third season was divided into two parts, the first from July to October and the last from April to July.) This is the first time a season has started in December. Previous seasons of Attack on Titan tended to start airing in April, though the first half of Season 3 reversed that trend with a July release.
Where can I watch Attack on Titan season 4?
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(Image credit: Netflix Philippines) Previous seasons of the animated series have been simulcast on dedicated anime websites Crunchyroll and Funimation, both of which are free to stream ad-supported, with a paid subscription option for more features. premium. Paying $7.99 / £7.99 / AU$7.99 per month for Crunchyroll will get you HD-quality streaming on all devices, ad-free. You'll need a premium subscription to watch new episodes as they're released, with a one-week window for those using free accounts. Paying $5.99 / £4.99 / AU$5.99 for Funimation also removes ads for streaming in HD and gives you the ability to download and watch shows offline. No matter which service you choose, you won't need a 4K TV to get the most out of the series.
Attack on Titan Season 4 Trailer
While Attack on Titan season 4 is currently streaming, the trailer above dropped at the end of November. Don't be confused by the Netflix logo – the show is coming to Netflix in select territories starting in December, but not in the US or Europe. However, the trailer does take a good look at the final season, with much more emphasis on WWII gadgets and weapons than the more medieval styles of previous seasons. Of course, there are some familiar faces, as well as some new ones. Watch the trailer.
Attack on Titan season 4 characters and plot
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(Image credit: Netflix Philippines) *Spoilers to come* Season 3 greatly expanded the world of the series, with the reveal that the walled nation the Boy Scouts called home wasn't humanity's last refuge after all. , but a place for the descendants of Titans to live. in ignorance of its history. As the Boy Scouts travel to the nation of Eldia, we're sure to see new locations and characters, as well as recurring characters. The Beast Titan and Reiner will no doubt be back, this time on their home turf. Historia will likely face challenges in her kingdom, possibly with threats to repel while the Scouts fight elsewhere. The likes of Eren, Mikasa, Levi, and Armin (now a full-fledged Titan) will certainly be on screen as well. We expect to see more of the Nine Titans than we hear about in Season 3, being Titans with exceptional powers like Eren or the Colossal Titan. Also in the final season, we're likely to see an explosive final clash between the nation of Eldia and their underdogs, with the help of the Boy Scouts of course.
Isn't Attack on Titan on Netflix?
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(Image credit: Netflix Philippines) Yes and no. Only Attack on Titan Season 1 is licensed for distribution on Netflix, which means you can only watch the first 25 episodes of the animated series. (See our Netflix plan guide for more details.) To watch season 1-4 all together, you'll need to use Crunchyroll or Funimation, or via the Funimation Now TV channel on Amazon Prime Video.
Attack on Titan season 4: subtitled or dubbed?
Crunchyroll specializes in subtitled anime, which means that you won't get American English dubbing over the audio, but you will be able to play the English subtitles overlaid on screen, while listening to the original Japanese dubbing. Funimation also receives an American English dub for Attack on Titan, with characters speaking English, though usually several days after the subtitled option is released.