Why is it called Attack on Titan?
The title 'Attack on Titan' is actually a bit of a mistranslation. The Japanese title 'Shingeki no Kyojin' means something more like 'Advancing Titans.' Lost in translation, but still cool!
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Because it's about people attacking Titans and Titans attacking back! Simple as that.
Having binge-watched the series, I can tell you the title captures the essence of humans fighting back against the Titans and the challenges they face. It's a relentless battle!
It's called 'Attack on Titan' because the original Japanese title 'Shingeki no Kyojin' translates more accurately to 'Advancing Giants' or 'Attack Titans,' referring to the relentless assault of the Titans on humanity.
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