“It was this terror, this struggle to the death”: Hajime Isayama Wrote Attack on Titan Because He Was Terrified of Going Back to Part-Time Jobs
Part-time jobs aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, and Hajime Isayama is no exception. The mangaka is known for his magnum opus Attack on Titan, which made waves in the shonen genre. From characters to themes, it stands as a novelty, but the reason behind creating the series would shock most fans.
Mikasa Ackerman in a still from the anime | Credit: Mappa
It was the tiresome work culture which catalyzed the manga’s existence. Breaking free from conventions isn’t something most artists do well. But the mangaka outdid himself through his work when he broke the monotony through his offbeat series.
9 to 5 grind dread birthed Attack on Titan’s existence
The Titanverse in Attack on Titan is a true hellhole for both readers and viewers. The giant beings running amuck and creating chaos is terrifying and bone-chilling on several occasions. But what the series also focuses on is powerplay,...
Mikasa Ackerman in a still from the anime | Credit: Mappa
It was the tiresome work culture which catalyzed the manga’s existence. Breaking free from conventions isn’t something most artists do well. But the mangaka outdid himself through his work when he broke the monotony through his offbeat series.
9 to 5 grind dread birthed Attack on Titan’s existence
The Titanverse in Attack on Titan is a true hellhole for both readers and viewers. The giant beings running amuck and creating chaos is terrifying and bone-chilling on several occasions. But what the series also focuses on is powerplay,...
- 3/6/2025
- by Himanshi Jeswani
- FandomWire
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