Introduction

Attack on Titan Season 1 is a starting point of the thrilling and emotional storyline placed amidst the setting in which humans are constantly battling for survival against gigantic, man-eating creatures titled as Titans. This anime, which started in 2013, took centre stage quickly due to its thrills and actions, deep characters, and turns with surprise.

In Season 1, we are introduced to a world of danger and mystery, as humans live inside massive walls to protect themselves from Titans. Let’s dive into the story of this season in simple words.

The Story’s World



The world of Attack on Titan is a place where humans live inside three huge walls – Wall Maria, Wall Rose, and Wall Sina. These walls are the only thing keeping them safe from the Titans, who eat humans. People have been living peacefully inside these walls for over 100 years, but everything changes when a giant, 60-meter Colossal Titan suddenly appears and breaks through Wall Maria.
This attack allows the Titans to come into the city; many die there, with the survivors fleeing toward the safety within the inner walls of the city. That was also the shocking event that triggered the main storyline.

Major Characters



We follow three young characters in Season 1:

1. Eren Yeager- The protagonist of the novel. Witnessing his mother death by an aggressive Titan, he promised himself to murder every Titan to liberate human beings.

2. Mikasa Ackerman – Adoptive sister of Eren and one of the best fighters. She is particularly protective of Eren and has been fighting to save him from death.

3. Armin Arlert- He is Eren's best friend, not the best fighter but is very intelligent and presents brilliant plans to save his friends more often than not.

The Titans Attack





Actually, the story really begins when the Colossal Titan and another mighty Titan called the Armored Titan break through the Wall Maria, which allows the Titans to invade human territory. The main protagonists lose their homes and loved ones, which causes them to decide that they need to be part of the **Survey Corps**, a group of soldiers fighting outside the walls to fight the Titans. This ODM gear is a special equipment for Eren, Mikasa, and Armin in their training, which lets them fight Titans by flying through the air and targeting the back of the neck of the Titans-the weak spot.

Eren's Shocking Power



The biggest twist from Season 1 comes during a battle when Eren gets eaten by a Titan. Everyone believes that he is dead, but then it turns out that Eren can become a Titan himself! Nobody knows what is happening, but clearly enough, Eren's ability to transform into a Titan could be the hope for saving humanity.
Eren's power is both a blessing and a curse, as he's seen by some as a hero who can help in the defeat of the Titans or as someone who might lose control over his Titan form, making him a danger. This creates such tension within the military, as they cannot hold much confidence in Eren.

The Battle to Reclaim Wall Maria



The last part of Season 1 centers on the task of taking back Trost District - a city lost to the Titans as a result of the Colossal Titan's attack. In these episodes, Eren is now able to control his Titan form and plays a crucial role in sealing the hole in the wall and saving humanity from further invasion. True nature of the Titans remains rather of a mystery, and the season is closed with a sort of uneasiness of even more questions, where come these Titans from and what Erne's powers really mean.

Key Themes and Messages



1. Survival and Fear of Being Eaten: Season 1 shows how fragile human life is in the face of the overwhelming threat of Titans. The heart of the story goes to the constant feeling of being eaten at any moment. 2.This bond and sacrifice among friends only even know from the beginning till to the end of the season with Erin, Mikasa, and Armin. These people would actually risk even their lives to save each other during such times just to prove loyalty and sacrifice. 3. The Unexplained Mysteries Since most of the mystery about the Titans was left unsolved at the end of season 1, questions like "Where do they come from?" and "Why does Eren have the ability to become a Titan?" kept the audience at the edge of their seats.

Conclusion




Danger, mystery, and hope for survival-these are all present in "Attack on Titan" Season 1. While it brings forth plenty of engaging action, it digs deeper to bring forth questions about humanity, and in this light, survival. And so, characters unforgettable as well as shocks unbelievable will leave an indelible mark of this season and provide a stage for more in the future seasons.