The Fall of Shiganshina arc
CharacterThe anime opens with two episodes that end a childhood in a single day. Eren Jaeger and his friends Mikasa Ackermann and Armin Arlelt live safely inside humanity's Walls, dreaming of the world outside, until the Colossal Titan smashes open the gate of Shiganshina District.
Overview
The Fall of Shiganshina arc, Shiganshina Kanraku hen in Japanese, launches the Attack on Titan anime as its first story arc. It consists of only two episodes, numbers 1 and 2, and Humanity's Comeback arc continues the story afterward.
Summary
Humanity lives sealed behind enormous Walls. Within them, young Eren Jaeger passes a quiet childhood alongside Mikasa Ackermann and Armin Arlelt, and the three share a dream of one day seeing what lies outside. Past the barriers, however, lurks an unexplained menace: the Titans. Their terror stops being an abstraction the day the Colossal Titan bursts through the gate of Shiganshina District, the children's home.
The arc consists of To You, in 2000 Years and That Day, each subtitled The Fall of Shiganshina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What episode is the Fall of Shiganshina?
The Fall of Shiganshina arc consists of episodes 1 and 2, To You, in 2000 Years and That Day, both subtitled The Fall of Shiganshina.
What is the Fall of Shiganshina arc about?
The Fall of Shiganshina arc shows the Colossal Titan bursting through the gate of Shiganshina District, shattering the peaceful childhood of Eren Jaeger, Mikasa Ackermann, and Armin Arlelt.
Is the Fall of Shiganshina the first arc of the anime?
Yes, the Fall of Shiganshina arc is the Attack on Titan anime's first story arc.
What arc follows the Fall of Shiganshina arc?
Humanity's Comeback arc follows as the anime's second story arc.
What is the Japanese name for the Fall of Shiganshina arc?
The Fall of Shiganshina arc is known as Shiganshina Kanraku hen in Japanese.
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