Hajime Isayama
WriterHajime Isayama is the Japanese manga artist who created Attack on Titan, the manga series that both the Wit Studio and MAPPA anime adaptations are based on.
Attack on Titan Role
Isayama wrote and illustrated Attack on Titan, serializing the manga from 2009 to 2021 as the sole creative source behind the story, world, and characters later adapted into anime by Wit Studio and then MAPPA. Every character, plot twist, and thematic thread in the anime traces back to his original scripts and artwork, making him the franchise's foundational figure rather than a contributor to any single adaptation.
Career and Notable Roles
Isayama's work on the series has been recognized industry-wide: Kodansha handed him its Manga Award in 2011, he picked up a Harvey Award from the American comics industry in 2014, and France's Angouleme festival gave him its Fauve Special honor in 2023. By late 2023, Attack on Titan had sold more than 140 million copies worldwide, ranking it among manga's best-selling series of all time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Hajime Isayama when he wrote Attack on Titan?
Born in 1986, Isayama was around 23 when he began serializing Attack on Titan in 2009. He had already been active as a creator since 2006.
Will Hajime Isayama continue Attack on Titan?
Isayama serialized the Attack on Titan manga from 2009 to 2021 as its sole writer and illustrator, and that story concluded in 2021.
Who is Hajime Isayama?
Hajime Isayama is the Japanese manga artist who created Attack on Titan, writing and illustrating the series himself as the sole source behind the story later adapted into anime by Wit Studio and then MAPPA.
What awards has Hajime Isayama won for Attack on Titan?
Isayama's work on the series has been recognized industry-wide: Kodansha handed him its Manga Award in 2011, he picked up a Harvey Award from the American comics industry in 2014, and France's Angouleme festival gave him its Fauve Special honor in 2023.
How many copies has Attack on Titan sold?
By late 2023, Attack on Titan had sold more than 140 million copies worldwide, ranking it among manga's best-selling series of all time.
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