History of Attack on Titan in Timeline
Attack on Titan is a manga series by Hajime Isayama, set in a world where humanity lives within walled cities to protect themselves from Titans, gigantic man-eating humanoids. The story follows Eren Yeager, who vows to exterminate the Titans after his hometown is destroyed and his mother is killed. The series ran from September 2009 to April 2021, compiled into 34 volumes.
2006: One-Shot Version Created
In 2006, Hajime Isayama created a 65-page one-shot version of Attack on Titan, initially offering it to Weekly Shōnen Jump before taking it to Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine.
September 9, 2009: Manga Series Launch
On September 9, 2009, the Attack on Titan manga series began in the first issue of Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine.
September 2009: Manga Serialization Begins
In September 2009, Attack on Titan, written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama, began serialization in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine.
2009: Serialization Begins
In 2009, Hajime Isayama began serializing Attack on Titan in Weekly Shōnen Magazine after refining his initial ideas.
March 17, 2010: Tankōbon Volumes Released
On March 17, 2010, Kodansha began releasing tankōbon volumes of Attack on Titan.
2010: Manga Division's Jury Recommended Works
In 2010, Attack on Titan was one of the Manga Division's Jury Recommended Works at the 14th installments of the Japan Media Arts Festival Awards.
April 1, 2011: Before the Fall Light Novel Series Begins
On April 1, 2011, the Attack on Titan: Before the Fall light novel series, written by Ryō Suzukaze and illustrated by Thores Shibamoto, began publication.
October 2011: Live-Action Film Announced
In October 2011, a live-action film adaptation of Attack on Titan was announced to be in production.
2011: Manga Division's Jury Recommended Works
In 2011, Attack on Titan was one of the Manga Division's Jury Recommended Works at the 15th installments of the Japan Media Arts Festival Awards.
May 2012: Attack on Titan: Junior High Serialization Begins
In May 2012, Attack on Titan: Junior High, a chibi parody spin-off written by Saki Nakagawa, began serialization in Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine.
June 19, 2012: First Volume Published in English
On June 19, 2012, Kodansha USA published the first volume of Attack on Titan in English in North America.
December 2012: Director Leaves Production
In December 2012, Tetsuya Nakashima left his position as director of the live-action film due to creative differences.
April 7, 2013: Anime Series Premieres
On April 7, 2013, the Attack on Titan anime television series, produced by Wit Studio, premiered on Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS).
August 2013: Attack on Titan: Before the Fall Serialization Begins
In August 2013, the manga series based on the prequel light novel series Attack on Titan: Before the Fall, illustrated by Satoshi Shiki, started serialization in Kodansha's Monthly Shōnen Sirius.
September 9, 2013: Release of Inside Guidebook
On September 9, 2013, Inside, a guidebook to the Attack on Titan manga featuring concept art, character profiles, and interviews, was released.
September 2013: Author Aims for 20 Volumes
In September 2013, Hajime Isayama stated that he was aiming to end the Attack on Titan series in 20 volumes.
September 2013: Anime Season 1 Concludes
In September 2013, the 25-episode first season of the Attack on Titan anime television series, produced by Wit Studio, concluded its broadcast run.
September 29, 2013: Season 1 Concludes
On September 29, 2013, the first season of the Attack on Titan anime concluded its airing on Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS).
October 13, 2013: Six Volumes on NYT Best Seller List
For the week of October 13, 2013, six of the seven English volumes of Attack on Titan charted on The New York Times Manga Best Seller list.
October 2013: Volume One Tops Nielsen BookScan List
In October 2013, volume one of Attack on Titan was number one on Nielsen BookScan's list of top 20 graphic novels in American bookstores.
December 2013: New Director Announced
In December 2013, Shinji Higuchi was revealed as the director of the live-action film, also responsible for special effects.
December 2013: Spoof on Titan Released
In December 2013, Spoof on Titan, a yonkoma spin-off illustrated by Hounori, was released on Kodansha's Manga Box application.
2013: Second Highest Selling Manga
In 2013, Attack on Titan was the second highest selling manga series, with 15,933,801 copies sold in a single year.
2013: Controversy over Character Design
In 2013, media linked a 2010 blog post by Isayama indicating that the design of Dot Pixis was based on Akiyama Yoshifuru, leading to controversy and death threats.
2013: Shōnen Tournament 2013
The series won the "Shōnen Tournament 2013" by the editorial staff of the French website Manga-News.
January 2014: Drama CD Release
In January 2014, a 16-minute drama CD was created with the anime's staff and included in the January 2014 issue of Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine.
April 2014: Oricon Reports 30 Million Volumes Sold
In April 2014, Oricon reported that 30 million volumes of the Attack on Titan series had been sold.
June 2014: First Spin-off Manga Volumes Published
In June 2014, Kodansha USA published the first volume of each of the three spin-off manga: Attack on Titan: Junior High, Attack on Titan: Before the Fall, and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
July 2014: Two-Part Film Release Announced
In July 2014, it was revealed that two Attack on Titan live-action films would be released in the summer of 2015, with some major characters being cut.
August 1, 2014: Harsh Mistress of the City Light Novel Series Begins
On August 1, 2014, the Attack on Titan: Harsh Mistress of the City light novel series, written by Ryō Kawakami and illustrated by Range Murata, was published.
September 16, 2014: Release of Combined Guidebook in North America
On September 16, 2014, Kodansha USA released a combined version of the Inside and Outside guidebooks in North America.
November 3, 2014: Crossover Announcement
On November 3, 2014, C. B. Cebulski revealed that a crossover between Attack on Titan and Marvel Comics was in the works.
November 2014: Manga Reaches 45 Million Copies in Print
By November 2014, the Attack on Titan manga had 45 million copies in print.
December 9, 2014: Lost Girls Novel Published
On December 9, 2014, the Attack on Titan: Lost Girls novel, written by Hiroshi Seko, was published.
December 30, 2014: Spoof on Titan Concludes
On December 30, 2014, Spoof on Titan concluded its release on Kodansha's Manga Box smartphone and tablet application.
2014: Top Selling Manga First Half of Year
In the first half of 2014, Attack on Titan topped the manga sales chart, ending One Piece's five-year reign as the highest selling series in that period.
March 2015: First Film Teaser Trailer Released
In March 2015, a teaser trailer for the first Attack on Titan live-action film was released.
April 9, 2015: No Regrets OAD Released
On April 9, 2015, an original animation DVD (OAD) episode based on the Attack on Titan: No Regrets prequel manga, was bundled with the 16th volume of the main series.
May 1, 2015: Harsh Mistress of the City Series Concludes
On May 1, 2015, the Attack on Titan: Harsh Mistress of the City light novel series concluded its publication.
May 10, 2015: End of Universal Studios Japan Attraction Run
On May 10, 2015, "The Real" Attack on Titan Experience at Universal Studios Japan, featuring life-size Titans, concluded its run.
June 2015: Third Trailer and IMAX Release Confirmed
In June 2015, a third trailer for the first Attack on Titan film was released, revealing the Three-Dimensional Maneuvering Gear and confirming the film would be released in IMAX theaters in Japan.
June 2015: Volume One on Top 10 Chart for 100 Weeks
In June 2015, the first volume of Attack on Titan reached its 100th week on the top 10 chart, having sold 2.5 million copies.
August 9, 2015: Attack on Titan: Lost Girls Manga Adaptation Begins
On August 9, 2015, a manga adaptation of Hiroshi Seko's Attack on Titan: Lost Girls novel, written and illustrated by Ryōsuke Fuji, began publication in Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine.
August 15, 2015: Live-Action Miniseries Streaming Begins
On August 15, 2015, the live-action miniseries Shingeki no Kyojin: Hangeki no Noroshi started streaming on NTT DoCoMo's dTV service, focusing on Zoë Hange's research.
October 2015: Spoof on Titan Licensed
In October 2015, Kodansha USA announced at New York Comic Con that it had licensed Spoof on Titan.
October 2015: Junior High Anime Adaptation Airs
In October 2015, the anime television adaptation of Attack on Titan: Junior High began airing, directed by Yoshihide Ibata at Production I.G.
2015: Third Highest Selling Manga
In 2015, Attack on Titan sold 8.7 million copies, ranking third for the year.
2015: American comic book titled Attack on Titan Anthology would be published.
In 2015, it was announced at the New York Comic Con that an American comic book titled Attack on Titan Anthology would be published.
2015: Banned in China
In 2015, the Chinese Ministry of Culture listed Attack on Titan as one of the 38 anime/manga titles banned in China.
March 2016: Lost Girls Licensed
In March 2016, Kodansha USA announced the licensing of Attack on Titan: Lost Girls.
2016: Fourth Highest Selling Manga
In 2016, Attack on Titan sold 6.5 million copies, ranking fourth for the year.
2016: Lost Girls Novel Released in English
In 2016, Vertical released the Attack on Titan: Lost Girls novel in English.
January 17, 2017: Warner Bros. in Negotiations for Attack on Titan Film Rights
On January 17, 2017, Deadline Hollywood reported that Warner Bros. was in negotiations to acquire the film rights to the Attack on Titan franchise. David Heyman was slated to produce a two-film project remaking the 2015 Japanese live-action films.
June 2017: Anime Season 2 Concludes
In June 2017, the 12-episode second season of the Attack on Titan anime television series concluded its broadcast.
June 17, 2017: Season 2 Concludes
On June 17, 2017, the second season of the Attack on Titan anime concluded its airing on MBS.
September 3, 2017: Live Impact Stage Play Cancellation
On September 3, 2017, the Attack on Titan Live Impact stage play was scheduled to conclude its run. However, the stage play was cancelled after one of the staff members was involved in an accident.
2017: Second Best-Selling Manga
In 2017, Attack on Titan was the second best-selling manga, with 6.6 million copies sold.
2017: Lost Girls OAD Miniseries Released
In 2017, the release of a three-part OAD miniseries of Attack on Titan: Lost Girls started with the limited edition of volume 24.
July 23, 2018: Season 3 Premieres
On July 23, 2018, the third season of the Attack on Titan anime premiered on MBS and NHK General TV.
August 7, 2018: Garrison Girl Novel Published
On August 7, 2018, Garrison Girl: An Attack on Titan Novel, written by Rachel Aaron, was published by Quirk Books.
October 2018: Anime Season 3 (Part 1) Concludes
In October 2018, the first part of the third season of the Attack on Titan anime, consisting of 12 episodes, concluded its broadcast.
October 29, 2018: Warner Bros. Finalizes Deal for Live-Action Adaptation
On October 29, 2018, it was revealed that Warner Bros. and Kodansha finalized a deal to produce a live-action adaptation of Attack on Titan, with Andy Muschietti signing on to direct the film.
November 2018: Manga Exceeds 86 Million Copies in Circulation
By November 2018, the Attack on Titan manga had over 86 million copies in circulation worldwide.
November 2018: Final Story Arc Confirmed
In November 2018, the Japanese documentary program Jōnetsu Tairiku aired an episode about Isayama's struggles, confirming that Attack on Titan had entered its final story arc.
2018: Lost Girls OAD Miniseries Released
In 2018, the Attack on Titan: Lost Girls OAD miniseries was completed with the release of volumes 25 and 26.
July 1, 2019: Season 3 Concludes
On July 1, 2019, the third season of the Attack on Titan anime concluded its airing on MBS and NHK General TV, with an announcement that the final season would be released in Fall 2020.
July 3, 2019: Attack on Titan Featured on NHK BS Premium
On July 3, 2019, the NHK BS Premium television station program series Fuka Yomi Dokushokai featured a discussion of the Attack on Titan manga series, marking the first time a manga was featured on the program.
July 5, 2019: Colossal Titan Appearance at Baseball Game
On July 5, 2019, before the start of the San Diego Padres–Los Angeles Dodgers game, the Colossal Titan mascot appeared and performed the ceremonial first pitch.
July 2019: Anime Season 3 (Part 2) Concludes
In July 2019, the second part of the third season of the Attack on Titan anime, consisting of 10 episodes, concluded its broadcast.
August 25, 2019: End of "Cool Japan" Attractions at Universal Studios Japan
On August 25, 2019, the Attack on Titan attractions at Universal Studios Japan as part of the "Cool Japan" program ended.
December 2019: Manga Hits 100 Million Copies in Circulation
By December 2019, the Attack on Titan manga had increased to 100 million copies in circulation.
December 2019: Planned End Date in 2020
In December 2019, Hajime Isayama said he was planning to end the Attack on Titan manga in 2020.
2019: Best Manga of the 2010s
In 2019, Comic Book Resources named Attack on Titan the best manga of the 2010s.
June 2020: 95% Completion Estimate
In June 2020, Hajime Isayama stated that there was only 5% of the Attack on Titan manga left, expecting to end it in the upcoming year.
September 23, 2020: Final Season Listed on Broadcasting Schedule
On September 23, 2020, NHK listed the final season of the Attack on Titan anime on their broadcasting schedule.
November 8, 2020: Full Color Serialization Announced
On November 8, 2020, it was announced that the Attack on Titan manga would receive a full color serialization.
November 2020: Manga Completion Imminent
In November 2020, Hajime Isayama stated that the Attack on Titan manga was 1% to 2% away from completion, planning to end it the same year.
December 7, 2020: Final Season Premieres with New Studio
On December 7, 2020, the fourth and final season of the Attack on Titan anime premiered, with production taken over by MAPPA.
December 2020: Anime Final Season Premieres
In December 2020, the fourth and final season of the Attack on Titan anime series premiered, airing 16 episodes in its first part. The production was taken over by MAPPA studio.
2020: Identified as a Favorite of Alt-Right Communities
In 2020, Shaan Amin, writing for The New Republic, identified Attack on Titan as a favorite of alt-right and white nationalist internet communities.
January 2021: Series Finale Announced
In January 2021, it was announced that the Attack on Titan series would be finished after an eleven-year publication run on April 9, 2021.
March 29, 2021: Final Season (Part 1) Concludes
On March 29, 2021, the first 16 episodes of the fourth season of the Attack on Titan anime concluded their airing.
April 9, 2021: Series Concludes Publication
On April 9, 2021, Attack on Titan finished its eleven-year publication run.
April 2021: Manga Serialization Ends
In April 2021, Attack on Titan concluded its serialization in Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine after an eleven-year run, compiling its chapters into 34 tankōbon volumes.
June 9, 2021: Final Tankōbon Volume Released
On June 9, 2021, Kodansha released the 34th and final tankōbon volume of the Attack on Titan manga.
October 19, 2021: Last Volume Published in English
On October 19, 2021, Kodansha USA published the last volume of Attack on Titan in English in North America.
2021: Fourth Best-Selling Manga
In 2021, Attack on Titan was the fourth best-selling manga, with over 7.3 million copies sold.
2021: Manga Sōsenkyo 2021 poll
On TV Asahi's Manga Sōsenkyo 2021 poll, in which 150,000 people voted for their top 100 manga series, Attack on Titan ranked sixth.
April 4, 2022: Final Season Part 2 Concludes
On April 4, 2022, the second part of the final season of the Attack on Titan anime, consisting of 12 episodes, concluded its broadcast.
April 2022: Final Season Part 2 Concludes
In April 2022, the second part of the final season of the Attack on Titan anime, consisting of 12 episodes, concluded its broadcast.
September 2022: Manga Surpasses 110 Million Copies in Circulation
By September 2022, the Attack on Titan manga had over 110 million copies in circulation.
March 4, 2023: Final Season Special 1 Premieres
On March 4, 2023, the first television special, the third part of the final season of Attack on Titan, premiered.
March 2023: Final Season Special 1 Premieres
In March 2023, the first of two television specials, which were the third part of the final season of Attack on Titan, premiered.
September 2023: Manga Reaches 120 Million Copies in Circulation
By September 2023, the Attack on Titan manga had over 120 million copies in circulation.
November 2023: Manga Exceeds 140 Million Copies in Circulation
By November 2023, the Attack on Titan manga had over 140 million copies in circulation.
November 2023: Manga Circulation Milestone
By November 2023, the Attack on Titan manga had reached over 140 million copies in circulation, solidifying its status as one of the best-selling manga series of all time.
November 2023: Final Season Special 2 Premieres
In November 2023, the second television special which was the fourth part of the final season of Attack on Titan premiered.
December 16, 2023: Fanbase Survey Results
Based on a December 16, 2023 survey conducted by Nikkei Entertainment, the fanbase of Attack on Titan within Japan has an average age of 33 years, and a male-to-female ratio that skews 40:60.
2023: Musical Adaptation Debut
In 2023, a musical adaptation of Attack on Titan debuted, running at the Orix Theater in Osaka from January 7–9 and at the Seinenkan Hall in Tokyo from January 14–24.
May 2, 2024: Release of Fly Art Book
On May 2, 2024, the art book Fly, bundling a booklet Attack on Titan Volume 35, which contains the one-shot manga "Bad Boy" focusing on Levi's childhood, was released.
2024: International Performance at New York City Center
In 2024, the Attack on Titan musical was performed internationally at the New York City Center from October 11–13, with the original cast and staff reprising their roles.
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