Next September 9th A new “Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan)” project will be announced in celebration of the manga’s 15th anniversary. The news was revealed today through the franchise's official Twitter account.

The manga “Shingeki no Kyojin”, written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama, began its serialization in September 2009 and concluded in April 2021, accumulating a total of 141 chapters and thirty-four compilation volumes. On September 9th, the day that marks 15 years since the release of the first chapter of the series, a new project related to the franchise will be announced.

However, it has not yet been specified whether it will be a new manga, a light novel or something completely different. It has also not been revealed who will be the author responsible for this new project, which has generated great expectations among fans. Throughout its history, Shingeki no Kyojin has given rise to several spin-offssuch as “Shingeki! Kyojin Chuugakkou” (Attack on Titan: Junior High), written by Saki Nakagawa, as well as several series of novels written by different authors besides Isayama.

• «Shingeki no Kyojin will celebrate its 15th anniversary on September 9th! To celebrate this special occasion, we are preparing a project that you and all our readers will be able to enjoy, so stay tuned! We would love for you to follow this account and we are looking forward to it!».

The anime adaptation of the series was announced on December 1, 2012, and its first three seasons were animated by WIT STUDIO, while the rest of the series was produced by MAPPA. The anime adaptation culminated on November 5, 2023, closing a cycle that kept fans on the edge of their seats for over a decade.

Some fans expressed hope that this new project would offer an alternate ending to the series, as not everyone was satisfied with the original conclusion. Others wanted the new story to focus on the Great Titan War, a conflict that occurred after Ymir awakened her powers as the Founding Titan. However, there was no shortage of more realistic followers, suggesting that the announcement could be another piece, an art book or something less related to the main story.

This news has reignited the conversation surrounding “Shingeki no Kyojin,” a series that has left an indelible mark on anime and manga culture. While the announcement of the new project may end up being completely disappointing, the excitement among fans is palpable. The possibility that this is something the community has long been waiting for keeps hopes alive for those who weren't entirely satisfied with the series finale.

Source: Official Twitter Account

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