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? Yes — The anime follows the manga to the end, with only expanded scenes and minor dialogue changes in the finale
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.
Shingeki no Kyojin
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...
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.
Yes — the manga "Shingeki no Kyojin" runs 141 chapters and is complete.
The anime covers Chapters 1–139 (full manga). To continue the story, start reading at Chapter 1.
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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