What is Attack on Titan Day
"Attack on Titan" is a popular manga series created by Hajime Isayama, first published in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shonen Magazine on September 9, 2009. To commemorate this, September 9 has been designated as "Attack on Titan Day." This unofficial holiday celebrates the premiere date of the series.
Commemorative Visuals and Artworks
To coincide with this announcement, a special commemorative visual has been created. The visual depicts the silhouettes of nine titans (Founder, Colossal, Attack, Armored, Female, Beast, Jaw, Cart, War Hammer) in the shape of "9/9." In addition, a wooden sculpture of a titan holding a fish, using traditional Japanese wood carving techniques, has been presented as a commemorative item.
Commemorative Live Stream
To celebrate this special day, a live stream event is scheduled to begin at 9:30 PM (Japan Time) on September 9. The event will feature voice actors Yuki Kaji (Eren Yeager), Yui Ishikawa (Mikasa Ackerman), and Hiro Shimono (Connie Springer). Viewers can enjoy reflecting on the sentiments contained in the series.
Why It Continues to Be Loved by Fans Worldwide
"Attack on Titan" continues to captivate many fans with its deep story and engaging characters. Particularly, the pursuit of human freedom and the perspective of a boy dreaming of the world beyond the walls resonate with many readers. The universal themes of this work have been passed on across generations.
