Quick Answer

Attack on Titan is based on the manga "Shingeki no Kyojin" — 141 chapters, 34 volumes. The manga is complete. By Isayama, Hajime.

Anime covers: Chapters 1–139 (full manga)

Start reading at: Chapter 1 — the anime covers everything, but the manga has different pacing and extra pages in the finale

Faithful adaptation? YesThe anime follows the manga to the end, with only expanded scenes and minor dialogue changes in the finale

Attack on Titan

Attack on Titan— Read the Manga

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The Attack on Titan anime adapts "Shingeki no Kyojin", but like most adaptations, there's content the show didn't get to. Here's everything you need to keep reading.

Source Manga

Shingeki no Kyojin

Attack on Titan

Shingeki no Kyojin

8.56Manga141 chapters34 volumesFinished

By Isayama, Hajime

Hundreds of years ago, horrifying creatures which resembled humans appeared. These mindless, towering giants, called Titans, proved to be an existential threat, as they preyed on whatever humans they could find in order to satisfy a seemingly unending appetite. Unable to effectively combat the Titans, mankind was forced to barricade themselves...

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Shingeki no Kyojin: Kuinaki Sentaku

Attack on Titan: No Regrets

Shingeki no Kyojin: Kuinaki Sentaku

8.16Manga8 chapters2 volumesFinished

By Suruga, Hikaru, Sunaaku, Gan

A spin-off shoujo manga that centers around Levi's and Erwin's past. The young Erwin Smith is a rising star in the Survey Corps, humanity's only hope of defeating the man-eating monsters known as Titans. Ruthless and dispassionate, Erwin's mind is devoted to strategies and intrigue. But beneath Erwin's feet is another world, the "Underground,"...

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Shingeki no Kyojin: Before the Fall

Attack on Titan: Before the Fall

Shingeki no Kyojin: Before the Fall

7.41Manga73 chapters17 volumesFinished

By Shiki, Satoshi, Suzukaze, Ryou

A baby is found crying in a mass of Titan vomit, amidst the dead titan flames. The child is called "child of titan" and is essentially hated by the people inside the walls. He also seems to grow unnaturally fast. Named Kuklo, he parts himself from his past/upbringing and gambles on the fate of humanity by enlisting in the scouting legion. ...

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Shingeki no Kyojin: Lost Girls

Attack on Titan: Lost Girls

Shingeki no Kyojin: Lost Girls

7.64Manga10 chapters2 volumesFinished

By Seko, Hiroshi, Fuji, Ryousuke

Joining the Military Police has provided Annie Leonhart with a quiet life within the walls. However, not everything is as tranquil as it might seem. Tormented by her past sins, Annie must carry out a personal mission—and failure is not an option. While trying to deal with the growing pressure, she is asked by her roommate Hitch Dreyse about...

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Shingeki no Kyojin Volume 0

Attack on Titan Volume 0

Shingeki no Kyojin Volume 0

6.23Manga1 volumesFinished

By Isayama, Hajime

Contains the prototype of the original manga never published before drawn by Isayama Hajime when he was 19 years old for the "Magazine Grand Prix" in 2006.

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Should You Read from the Beginning?

Yes — Worth it for the original paneling, internal monologue, and the feel of the final chapter + extra pages. Even though the adaptation was faithful, the manga has details and pacing the anime couldn't fully capture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Attack on Titan have a manga?

Yes — the manga "Shingeki no Kyojin" runs 141 chapters and is complete. There are 5 related works total.

Where does the Attack on Titan anime end in the manga?

The anime covers Chapters 1–139 (full manga). To continue the story, start reading at Chapter 1.

Should I start from the beginning or skip ahead?

We'd recommend starting from chapter 1. Worth it for the original paneling, internal monologue, and the feel of the final chapter + extra pages.

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