Episode 8: “The Hunters”
- 8 of 12
- May 20, 2017
- 24 min
- Aired
| Series | Attack on Titan Season 2 |
|---|---|
| Episode | 8 of 12 |
| Japanese | 追う者 |
| Original air date | May 20, 2017 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Wit Studio |
| Previous episode | Episode 7: “Close Combat” |
| Next episode | Episode 9: “Opening” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“The Hunters” is episode 8 of the anime Attack on Titan Season 2. It first aired on May 20, 2017.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlert, and Hannes have no way to pursue the Titans, so they recover from the battle while awaiting reinforcements. They reflect on Eren Yeager’s persistence and determination.
Characters in this episode
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Episode guide
All 12 episodes → · 12 of 12 episodes have a summary
About the series
Attack on Titan Season 2 is a television anime about humanity’s continuing struggle against the Titans, giant beings that threaten the survivors’ enclosed world. Its story combines military action and survival suspense with unsettling questions about the Titans, the walls, and the identities of those involved, while…
Read the article →References
- “Attack on Titan Season 2”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Shingeki no Kyojin Season 2”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
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