'Attack On Titan' Season 2 Production Begins: Volume 15, 16 Are 'Most Impactful' Of The Series [REPORT]

According to reports as far back as August, the highly anticipated "Attack on Titan" Season 2 release date hinges on the release of the "Attack on Titan" Volume 15 manga. According to early reports, the "Attack on Titan" Season 2 anime is not slated to begin development until Volume 15 is completed. According to KpopStarz, Volume 15 will arrive on Dec. 29 later this winter, even though Crunchyroll initially reported Volume 15 would arrive on Dec. 9. Next, volume 16 is slated for release in April 15 of next year.

Even though we are still a couple months away from "Attack on Titan" Volume 15, recent reports already claim that the production of "Attack on Titan" Season 2 is already underway! However, according to Hallels, there is still no official release date for the anime's upcoming second season. Based on our timeline model, "Attack on Titan" Season 2 is expected not expected to arrive anytime soon. We predict "Attack on Titan 2" will return in August 2015.

Meanwhile, the release date of the special "Attack on Titan: No Regrets, Birth of Levi" spin-off prequel is said to coincide with the "Attack on Titan" Volume 15 manga. According to creator Hajime Isayama, Volumes 15 and 16 are the most impactful of the series.

Last month, Wit Studios revealed its first "Birth of Levi" promo trailer. As far as we know, "Attack on Titan: No Regrets, Birth of Levi" anime will revolve around Levi and his time with the Survey Corps before he is joined by Eren and Mikasa. Before Levi was a soldier, he was a street thug from the underground city. In "No Regrets," we will witness Levi rise up the ranks until he eventually becomes regarded as humanity's strongest soldier.

"Attack on Titan: No Regrets, Birth of Levi" will also take a look at how Levi met Erwin, the Commander of the Survey Corps. At the same time, we will learn what drives Commander Erwin into becoming a Survey Corps officer as well.

Last but not least, "Attack on Titan: No Regrets, Birth of Levi" will also introduce new characters. Farlan will be voiced by Koji Yusa, known for his roles in "Zettai Karen Children" and "Black Butler." Next, Isabel will be voiced by Mariya Ise, known for "Yes! Precure 5," and "Hunter x Hunter."

The "Attack on Titan: No Regrets, Birth of Levi" release date coincides with the arrival of Volume 15 and Volume 16 of the manga. "Attack on Titan" Volume 15 will allegedly arrive on Dec. 29. The "Attack on Titan" Season 2 anime is allegedly already in the works. Stay tuned as we learn more about the new Levi prequel anime in the months ahead!