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The two-part live-action adaptation of hit anime and manga series "Attack on Titan" debuted in Japan earlier this year. Because of the worldwide success of the franchise, it is unsurprising that the cinematic release debuted at number one in Japan, earning more than $5 million. Despite being a box-office hit, however, it seems like fans were underwhelmed by the full-length offering.

The first installment of the movie premiered in limited release in North America late in September and the sequel is expected to be available before the end of October. Just like their Japanese fan counterparts, American audiences were reportedly disappointed by the artistic liberties taken by film director Shinji Higuchi. Critics have lambasted how the deviations made the movie quite different from — even barely resembling — the "Attack on Titan" followers know and love.

Many, however, agree that one announcement made during the press tour for the live action movie almost makes up for the theatrical film.

Late last year during the opening of "Attack on Titan Part 1: Crimson Bow and Arrow," it was confirmed that the television animated adaptation of the franchise would be getting a second season which would be released in 2016. While fans bemoan the long wait for the premiere of the second run of the "Attack on Titan" anime, they are hopeful that season 2 would cleanse the bad taste the movie left. Fortunately for them, a leak of the premiere has since found its way online.

Two days ago, GeekSnack.com confirmed that a two-minute snippet of "Attack on Titan" has been uploaded by an anonymous fan on 4Chan, /a/. The video, which is barely watchable as it was possibly filmed during a secret preview, shows Hanji Zoe surprised with the revelation that a titan might be trapped inside the wall of the city. Zoe confronts Pastor Nick, but despite his physical persuasiveness, the latter refuses to divulge any information regarding the titan.

No exact date has been set for the release of "Attach on Titan" season 2 but it is scheduled to debut next year.