The legacy of Hajime Isayama’s Attack on Titan continues to grow, with the Japan Anniversary Association officially designating September 9 as 'Attack on Titan Day.' The date was selected to honor the series' humble beginnings, marking the exact day the first chapter appeared in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine back in 2009. To celebrate the milestone, the franchise released a striking key visual depicting the Nine Titans forming the shape of the date.
Fans can look forward to a special anniversary livestream featuring key cast members Yūki Kaji, who voiced Eren Jaeger, Yui Ishikawa, the voice of Mikasa Ackerman, and Hiro Shimono, who played Conny Springer. The broadcast is set to air at 9:30 p.m. Japan Time. In addition to the digital celebration, the announcement included a unique piece of physical merchandise: a wood carving of a Titan holding a fish, a creative nod to traditional Japanese Kibori kuma bear carvings.
While the manga concluded in 2021, the franchise remains a massive fixture in the industry. According to our database, the series maintains a strong presence on platforms like AniList, where it holds a high community rating of 85/100. With the main narrative complete, these commemorative events serve as a bridge for long-time readers to revisit the series' history. Given the enduring popularity of the franchise, does this new anniversary day suggest a shift toward more frequent legacy-focused events for completed series?
