How Many Episodes Are In Season 4 Of Aot

Okay, so you're hooked on Attack on Titan (AOT), right? We all are. And you're desperately trying to figure out how long this wild ride is going to last, specifically for Season 4. Let's get to the bottom of it!
The Great Episode Count Mystery
Here's the thing: Season 4 of AOT is a bit of a sneaky devil. It’s not your average, straightforward season. Think of it as a season with a twist, a plot twist worthy of Eren Yeager himself!
Initially, Season 4, Part 1 dropped with 16 episodes. Yes, sixteen glorious (and traumatizing) episodes of titans and turmoil. But hold onto your ODM gear, because it doesn't end there!
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Part 2 Enters the Fray
Just when you thought you could catch your breath, BAM! Season 4, Part 2 lands. It added another 12 episodes to the saga. Suddenly, things got a whole lot more complicated, didn't they?
So, if you stopped at episode 16, you were only halfway through the rollercoaster. Imagine missing the best part of a rollercoaster! Think about Levi Ackerman glaring at you for stopping too soon.
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The Grand Finale...Almost
But wait, there's more! Because AOT loves to keep us on our toes, a "Final Season Part 3" was announced. This wasn't just a few extra episodes; it was split into two parts as well!
The first part of the "Final Season Part 3," or "Final Chapters Special 1," as it was officially called, was a special long episode. Get ready for a movie-length dose of Titan madness.

The Real Ending (Finally!)
Then, the true finale, "Final Chapters Special 2," arrived. Another longer episode, essentially a feature-length film to wrap up everything. Prepare the tissues, because this one's a doozy.
So, how many episodes are in Season 4 overall? If we're counting the two "Final Chapters" as episodes, even though they're more like movies, we're at a grand total of 29! If not, the original season is 28 episodes.

Basically, Season 4 tricked us all. It was the anime equivalent of that friend who says they're "almost there" when they're still in their pajamas. That friend might be Conny Springer, maybe.
Why All the Parts?
Why did they chop it up like that? Well, the story is complex, and animating those colossal titans takes time and effort! Plus, it kept us all talking and theorizing.

Imagine trying to squeeze all of that into a single season. It would be like trying to stuff Armin Arlert's brain into a thimble. Impossible!
So, the next time someone asks you how many episodes are in Season 4 of AOT, you can confidently (and slightly smugly) tell them it's more complicated than they think. Enjoy rewatching, and good luck surviving the feels!
"Eren, you traitor!" – Every AOT fan at some point during Season 4.
