⚔️ Episode Overview<br /><br />The story begins in a peaceful walled city where humanity has lived in safety for over a century, hidden behind massive walls that protect them from terrifying giants known as Titans. But that peace is brutally shattered in this powerful first episode.<br /><br />Young Eren Yeager, his adoptive sister Mikasa Ackerman, and their friend Armin Arlert dream of seeing the world beyond the walls — a dream everyone else calls foolish. Eren’s fiery determination to escape the cage contrasts with the calm life inside the walls, setting the tone for his rebellious spirit.<br /><br />That fragile peace is destroyed when the Colossal Titan—a towering, skinless giant over 60 meters tall—suddenly appears and kicks a hole through Wall Maria, allowing smaller Titans to invade the city of Shiganshina. Chaos erupts as soldiers fight desperately and civilians flee in terror.<br /><br />In one of the most shocking scenes of the episode (and anime history), Eren witnesses the horrifying death of his mother, Carla Yeager, devoured by a Titan right before his eyes. This moment becomes the spark that ignites Eren’s vow:<br /><br />“I’ll kill them all… every last one of them!”<br /><br />💥 Themes & Tone<br /><br />This premiere perfectly sets up Attack on Titan’s world — dark, brutal, and filled with mystery. It introduces core themes of freedom, fear, and vengeance, establishing Eren’s motivation and the overwhelming threat humanity faces.<br /><br />🎬 Quick Facts<br /><br />Episode Title: To You, in 2000 Years: The Fall of Shiganshina, Part 1<br /><br />Air Date: April 7, 2013<br /><br />Directed by: Tetsurō Araki<br /><br />Studio: Wit Studio
