There is absolutely nothing goofy about Attack on Titan. We follow the last of humanity, which has shut itself in a walled city, ever-fearful of gigantic, humanoid titans that can attack and eat people.Īttack on Titan (opens in new tab) doesn’t hold back on the gruesomeness of its monsters – the titans are uncomfortably human in a way that ahs sparked a lot of psychological and philosophical discussion among dedicated fans, and if you’re squeamish about violence and the sheer devastation attacks cause, this is not the show for you. Where to watch it: Hulu (opens in new tab), Funimation (opens in new tab), Crunchyroll, Netflix (US) (opens in new tab), Amazon Prime (3/4 seasons only) (opens in new tab)Īttack on Titan isn’t uncontroversial, but it is such an anime cornerstone you see it and make up your own mind, because it's still one of the best anime out there. First aired: 2012 | Episodes: 87 (currently at 81)