what is attack on titan about

Attack on Titan is a dark fantasy story set in a civilization protected by three giant circular walls from humanoid giants called Titans, who devour humans. The plot follows Eren Yeager, a boy whose hometown is destroyed and mother eaten by Titans. He vows revenge and joins the military with his friends Mikasa and Armin. Eren later discovers he has the ability to transform into a Titan himself, the Attack Titan, which becomes key in humanity's fight to reclaim their land and uncover the truth behind the Titans and their world. The story explores political intrigue, the horrors of war, and the struggle to survive against overwhelming enemies, with layers of mystery about who the Titans really are and the existence of civilization beyond the walls.