Attack on Titan is one of the most popular anime in the world right now. The series mixes action, drama, politics, and horror all into one to create a recipe that is appealing to a wide range of fans.
Sadly, most fans have only ever been able to watch the anime, but with the recent delays in anime, the final season no longer has a release date. For fans that can't wait to find out what happens in the end, the manga seems like a pretty good way to go. Below are some of the most common questions that fans need to know about the manga series.
10 Is The Manga Over?
No, the manga is not over yet, but it has entered into its final arc, according to the writer. While no one knows for sure just when the manga will end, fans who have read the latest chapters are confident it won't be much longer now.
The manga has hit its climax, and the final battle has begun. It's only a matter of time before the manga gets its conclusion, but for not, it is still an ongoing series.
9 When Do New Chapters Come Out?
Believe it or not, the popular manga isn't a weekly release. Since the story began publishing, fans are only treated to chapters once a month, unless there has been some sort of delay in the publishing process.
While this may sound like a long time to wait for a chapter, the series will now likely finish before Season 4 starts to air on TV, making it the faster way to complete the series.
8 How Long Is It?
As of right now, the series spans 32 volumes in Japan, and at the very least, fans expect it to hit 33 volumes. There are currently 132 chapters of the manga, and most of the chapters sit somewhere around 50 pages.
If a fan reads the series from the beginning, it should take you a few days to get through. Don't expect to be able to binge this series in a single day; it can take around ten plus hours to complete all the volumes.
7 Is It Worth Starting From the Beginning?
Yes, many fans have noted subtle changes that make the manga a fresh read. By starting from the beginning, you will also be able to refresh yourself on everything that has happened in the story, which will help you be prepared for the manga's conclusion when it finally publishes.
The best part about reading the manga is looking for small differences and being able to catch foreshadowing that fans didn't notice the first time around.
6 Who Publishes The Manga?
Attack on Titan is published by Kodansha in their only magazine Bessatsu Shonen. The series began it's run in the magazine in 2009, and with the exception of some of the extra series, everything has been published in the magazine first.
This also means that if the magazine has any further issues with the publication, fans can expect the chapters to be late. Luckily, Kodansha has been around for quite a long time and knows how to get their products out.
5 Are The Characters The Same?
Like with most anime, the characters were changed to better appeal to viewers. Believe it or not, the best example of this is Levi, who actually has more of a sense of humor in the manga than he does in the anime.
Mikasa is also notably less obsessed with Eren, which is a great touch for many fans. Reading the manga can give a better look at the character's personalities that did get reworked for the anime adaptation.
4 How Closely Does The Anime Follow The Story?
The anime and manga are pretty close together, but a few bits of the story were trimmed here and there. For fans looking for a bit more dialogue and that want to take a closer look at the character's personality, the manga is a true gem.
The manga has several long chapters that aren't limited by run time. This allows the manga to better flesh out some of the key characters in a way that the anime wasn't allowed to do.
3 What Is Attack on Titan: Before The Fall?
For fans that have already been looking at buying the manga online, it's almost inevitable that they have run into Before The Fall. Before The Fall is a spin-off series that is canon and follows two characters not associated with the main cast.
Part of the story covers the inventor of the 3D maneuver gear Angel Aaltonen. The other part follows the story of a baby that was found after a titan vomited him back up named Kukio as he earns his freedom and joins the Survey Corps.
2 Are There Any Other Spin-off Books?
Yes, there are a few other spin-off titles that add to the story. The first is Lost Girls, which takes a closer look at Annie and Mikasa. The second is Harsh Mistresses of the City that follows two girls, Rita and Mathias, during the siege of Wall Maria.
There are also the spoof and comedy books which take a funny look at the characters of the show. These books are Attack on Titan: Junior High and Spoof on Titan, which have no canon events.
1 Where Does The Anime End?
Depending on which season of anime fans left off on, there are a few different starting points for those that hate repeating material. Fans that just finished season three will want to start at chapter 91 while fans who watched season 2 should start at chapter 52.
For fans that just completed the first season, the ideal place to start reading the manga is chapter 34. The manga can be started almost anywhere in the show and is great for fans who want to know more about their favorite characters.