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Attack on Titan (or, "Shingeki no Kyojin") is a manga by Hajime Isayama and an anime by Production I.G and Wit Studio. It's a dystopian fantasy about people under attack by "Titans", gigantic humanoid creatures who devour humans for no apparent reason.

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Attack on Titan (進撃の巨人 Shingeki no Kyojin, lit. "Advancing Giants") is a manga series written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama. The series began serialization in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine on September 9, 2009. An anime adaptation produced by Wit Studio and Production I.G aired in Japan on MBS between April and September 2013. There have since been a number of other adaptations and side-stories.

The story tells Eren Yeager, his adoptive sister Mikasa, and their friend Armin, all of whom live within a country surrounded by three enormous concentric walls as a defense against Titans. They lived in peace for one hundred years, but everything changed when a Colossus Titan appeared and breached the outer wall.

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Why/How does Eren remember how to activate his Titan power?

Eren's father injects him with the Titan serum years before he first uses it. So how is it that he remembers how to activate it?
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Why do some of the scenes in the 5th Episode of Attack on Titan differ when it was aired in Fukuoka?

The airing of the 5th episode of Attack on Titan in Fukuoka (see top in the Youtube video below) had some noticeable differences from the original airing (see bottom). Why were these changes made? Was it due to censorship or production…
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Why did Eren survive getting eaten?

In season 1, why did Eren survive when he was eaten by the titan during the battle of Trost? Why didn't that titan gain his titan abilities too? There hasn't been another example of a Titan Shifter being eaten in their human form and…
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Is there a reason for the notches on the blades?

In Attack on Titan, the blades used with the 3D Manuever Gear have notches in them similar to those found on craft knives: Certain knives like the one above come with snap-off points so that when the blade dulls, it can be removed and replaced by…
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How does the 3D maneuver gear work?

In Shingeki no Kyojin, the soldiers use the 3D maneuver gear to attack the Titans and cut the back of their necks. In the last episodes, I have seen that they use a balloon of gas as the power to release the chains to climb the walls and trees. How…
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Which chapters are left out during in the anime of Attack on Titan?

I've recently started reading the Attack On Titan manga. I started from chapter 35 and skipped over 1-34 because that's where the anime left off and I already watched it. I just want to know which chapters I should go back and read without having to…
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Why are there dinosaurs and prehistoric animals in the opening of season 2?

In the opening of season 2, there are dinosaurs and prehistoric animals there. Why?
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Why are there different classes of titans?

There are 4 size classes of titans. Taken from Shingeki no Kyoujin Wiki Why is this so? Do they get larger when they eat?
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Why didn't the Titans wipe out humanity yet?

It seems like the Titans have a really huge advantage like the colossal, armored, female Titan. They could probably charge at Wall Sina instantly, take it down and wipe out humanity. The female Titan spared Armin's life a few times, when she could…
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What arcs of Shingeki No Kyojin will the live-action movie cover?

The live action movie for Shingeki No Kyojin is coming out in 2015 or 2016 if I am not mistaken. Does anyone know what arcs of the anime and manga the movie will cover?
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Was the Scouting Legion's patch or the character's Military affiliation changed?

In the Military, there are three units, each with its own patch: Scouting Legion, Military Police and Stationary Guard. Left to Right: Scouting Legion, Military Police and Stationary Guard So far in the anime (up to episode 12), from these three…
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Why are there outlying towns/cities on the walls in Shingeki no Kyoujin?

For example, this here: Why does it need to jut out of the walls instead of just being inside the walls to begin with?
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What is a "Three-Dimensional Maneuver"?

Many times in Attack on Titan, the various soldiers mention something called "three-dimensional maneuvering", which appears to be an effective strategy for the battles with the Titans. At the end of chapter 3, there is a "rough explanation" about…
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Where is Eren's father Dr. Jaeger?

So I finally got around to seeing what the fuss was all about with Attack on Titan anime series, by marathoning it in two days, and I am glad I did. Do note that I just finish watching the anime series only, so if it's answered in the manga, please…
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Is Eren immortal?

I don't know why, but while I'm reading fanfiction and other things I notice that people sometimes quote how no one wants Eren to die because he's "the key to humanity". I've always thought he was immortal so that confused me. Because of Eren's…
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