Attack on Titan – Season 2 (2017)

Unmasking the Titans

Season 2 of Attack on Titan deepens the mystery behind the Titans and unveils shocking betrayals among humanity’s own ranks. With brutal battles, devastating losses, and revelations that change everything, this season pushes the story into darker, more personal territory.

Attack on Titan – Season 2 Overview

Title: Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) Season 2
Episodes: 12
Air Date: April 1, 2017 – June 17, 2017
Studio: Wit Studio
Streaming Platforms: Prime Video, Netflix (select regions)
Opening Theme: "Shinzou wo Sasageyo!" by Linked Horizon
Ending Theme: "Yuugure no Tori" by Shinsei Kamattechan

Story Summary

Picking up where Season 1 left off, humanity reels from the discovery that Titans are hidden within their very walls. As the Survey Corps scrambles to defend against new Titan attacks, shocking truths surface: friends may in fact be enemies.

Eren and his comrades face the terrifying reality when two of their trusted allies—Reiner Braun and Bertholdt Hoover—are revealed to be the Armored and Colossal Titans. The season climaxes in a desperate struggle as the Survey Corps battles betrayal, loyalty, and survival.

Major Arcs Covered

1. Clash of the Titans Arc – Titans attack Wall Rose, and the shocking identity of traitors is revealed.

2. Warrior Arc – Reiner and Bertholdt’s betrayal throws the Survey Corps into chaos.

Key Themes

• Trust and Betrayal – Allies are not always who they seem.

• Identity and Loyalty – Soldiers face impossible choices between humanity and hidden agendas.

• Truths of the Titans – Mysterious origins and connections are slowly unveiled.

Main Characters – Season 2

• Eren Yeager – Continues his struggle as humanity’s weapon against the Titans.

• Mikasa Ackerman – Fierce protector, caught in emotional turmoil.

• Armin Arlert – Uses sharp intellect to uncover secrets and devise strategies.

• Reiner Braun – Once trusted ally, revealed as the Armored Titan.

• Bertholdt Hoover – Quiet soldier, unmasked as the Colossal Titan.

• Ymir – A mysterious character whose Titan form adds new depth to the battle.

Where to Watch Attack on Titan – Season 2

You can stream Season 2 on:

• Prime Video

• Netflix (select regions)

Final Thoughts

Season 2 of Attack on Titan narrows its focus but raises the stakes with revelations that shake the foundations of trust and loyalty. With fewer episodes but higher intensity, it builds suspense and deepens the lore behind the Titans. If Season 1 was humanity’s fall, Season 2 is the season of betrayal.