Hajime Isayama

The manga artist who created Attack on Titan.

Hajime Isayama is the Japanese manga artist who created Attack on Titan, his first series, which ran from 2009 to 2021. It became one of the best-selling manga series of all time, with 140 million copies in circulation by November 2023.

Quick Facts

Born: August 29, 1986
Birthplace: Ōyama, Ōita, Japan
Known for: Attack on Titan
Occupation: Manga artist
Years active: 2006–present
Spouse: Unknown (2018)

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Background

He was born in Oyama in Oita Prefecture, now part of Hita City. A short version of Attack on Titan won a Fine Work award at Kodansha's Magazine Grand Prix in 2006, and after being told by Shueisha to change his style he took the story to Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine department instead. The series won the Kodansha Manga Award in 2011, and Isayama later received a Harvey Award in 2014 and the Fauve Special award at Angouleme in 2023.