Hajime Isayama

Illustrator and creator of Attack on Titan

Hajime Isayama - Illustrator and creator of Attack on Titan
Born

August 29th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Japan

Links & References

An illustrator created the popular manga series Attack on Titan, which debuted in 2009. The series gained widespread acclaim for its complex narrative and intricate world-building, exploring themes of survival and freedom. The manga was serialized in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine and concluded in April 2021, having sold over 100 million copies worldwide. An anime adaptation premiered in 2013, further expanding its global presence. Isayama's work has influenced the landscape of modern manga and inspired various media adaptations, including video games and films.

Created Attack on Titan

Serialized in Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine

Sold over 100 million copies

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