If you loved
Attack on Titan
Series · 2013
What hooked you in Attack on Titan was the way the crushing weight of existential survival forces individuals to confront terrifying, systemic conspiracies.
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Adaptation
Attack on Titan
Shinji Higuchi · Film · 2015
Books on the same thread
The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins · Book · 2008
Shares a thread with Attack on Titan: Survival.
Like Attack on Titan, this story captures the brutal necessity of survival within a walled-off, oppressive society where rebellion against a central authority becomes the only path toward freedom.
1984
George Orwell · Book · 1949
Explores: Totalitarianism, Surveillance, Thought Control.
If the government conspiracies in Attack on Titan unsettled you, this classic explores the chilling reality of absolute totalitarian control and the dangerous cost of seeking individual truth.
The Maze Runner (Book 1)
James Dashner · Book · 2014
Shares a thread with Attack on Titan: Survival.
Much like the desperate struggle in Attack on Titan, this narrative centers on young people trapped in a confined, lethal environment where they must uncover hidden secrets to survive.
Divergent trilogy
Veronica Roth · Book · 2011
Explores: Faction-based society, Coming of Age, Identity Crisis.
The faction-based society here mirrors the rigid structures of Attack on Titan, challenging characters to question their world's foundation while fighting for their identity against an oppressive regime.
Films on the same thread
Akira
Katsuhiro Otomo · Film · 1988
Shares 3 threads with Attack on Titan: Government Conspiracy, Loss of Innocence, Post-Apocalyptic Anime.
This film echoes the urban decay and government secrets of Attack on Titan, focusing on how youth are thrust into violent conflicts involving forces far greater than themselves.
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Film · 1997
Explores: Human Instrumentality, Depression and Anxiety, Existentialism.
Fans of the psychological intensity in Attack on Titan will recognize the existential dread and the burden of deciding humanity's fate when faced with total annihilation.
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Film · 2021
Explores: Existentialism, Redemption, Trauma.
This continuation of the series mirrors the aftermath of conflict seen in Attack on Titan, exploring how characters navigate trauma and the remnants of a shattered, post-apocalyptic world.
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Kazuya Tsurumaki · Film · 2007
Explores: Existentialism, Coming of Age, Trauma.
The struggle against overwhelming, monstrous threats in Attack on Titan is reflected here, as humanity relies on specialized technology to combat enemies that seek their total eradication.
Podcasts on the same thread
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Dan Carlin · Podcast · 2025
Explores: civilizational collapse, human nature, moral ambiguity.
If the civilizational collapse depicted in Attack on Titan intrigued you, this series provides a deep, historical analysis of the power dynamics and human nature driving such catastrophes.
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
For those who enjoyed the political depth of Attack on Titan, this documentary examines how systemic structures shape national identity and the long-term consequences of historical power.
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Common questions
Is Attack on Titan based on a book or a movie?
Attack on Titan originated as a television series in 2013, depicting humanity's struggle against man-eating Titans. Following the success of the television show, the franchise expanded with a live-action adaptation titled Attack on Titan released in 2015.
What is the premise of the 2013 Attack on Titan series?
In the 2013 Attack on Titan series, the last remnants of humanity live behind towering walls to escape man-eating Titans. The story focuses on the Scouting Legion, the only group brave enough to venture outside the fortress despite the extreme danger of not returning alive.
How long have humans been hiding from Titans in Attack on Titan?
In the 2013 Attack on Titan television series, humanity has been forced to retreat behind the safety of a fortified city for 100 years. They remain trapped within these walls to avoid the massive, man-eating Titans that roam the land outside.
Should I watch the 2015 Attack on Titan movie after the show?
You can watch the 2015 Attack on Titan movie as an adaptation of the source material. It complements the 2013 Attack on Titan television series by exploring the same core conflict regarding humanity's survival against the man-eating Titans that roam outside the city walls.