"For eons, humans ruled the natural world. But a century ago, everything changed when the Titans appeared. Giant, grotesque parodies of the human form, these sexless monsters consumed all but a few thousand human beings, who took refuge behind giant walls. Today, the threat of the Titans is a distant memory, and a boy named Eren yearns to explore the world beyond the wall. But what began as a childish dream will become an all-too-real nightmare when a Titan finally knocks a hole in the wall, and humanity is once again on the brink of extinction."--Back of book.

"First published in Japan in 2010-2011 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Shingeki no Kyojin, volumes 1-5"--Colophon. Reads from back to front and from right to left in the traditional Japanese format.

To you, 2000 years from now -- That day -- Night of the disbanding ceremony -- Cover art gallery -- First battle -- A dull glow in the midst of despair -- The world that the girl saw -- Small blade -- Roar -- The beating of a heart can be heard -- Captain Levi -- Where's the left arm? -- Responses -- Icon -- Wound -- Primitive desire -- One by one -- Necessity -- Delusions of strength -- What should I do now? -- Ilse's notebook -- Still can't see -- Special operations squad -- Interview with Hajime Isayama -- Opening the gate -- Long-distance enemy scouting formation.