'Attack on Titan' season 2 premiere date update: Anime to premiere later this year

Although official information about "Attack on Titan" season 2 has been sparse, the latest reports suggest that the second season of the anime will officially make a splash later this year.

According to a recent leak, Toei Animation always planned to premiere the new season this year all along. "Attack on Titan" season 2 happens to be part of the studio's lineup.

"Attack on Titan" season 2 is said to arrive during the second quarter of the year. If that is accurate, Toei Animation should share details about the anime's imminent return.

Fans have been waiting for new episodes of the anime ever since the critically acclaimed first season ended back in 2013. It will mark the third year of the wait if "Attack on Titan" season 2 releases later this year.

Although media outlets are singing the same song when it comes to the premiere schedule of "Attack on Titan" season 2, they are in disagreement when it comes to the plots to expect in the new season.

Previous reports indicated that "Attack on Titan" season 2 is waiting for new arcs in Hajime Isayama's manga, in which the anime is based, to push through the production. This was reportedly the reason that ultimately delayed the show's return.

Now, new rumors are implying that the next season of "Attack on Titan" will feature a story different from the source material and move away from the current political setting of the series. Either way, both possibilities require a long duration of preparation.

Many still believe that "Attack on Titan" season 2 will to its roots. It is one of the aspects of the anime that attracts fans and the cornerstone of the successful first season.

At the moment, there remain no official details on the plot and release date "Attack on Titan" season 2 but fans should start hearing about it when the premiere nears.