September 9 has been officially designated as "Attack on Titan Day" by the Japan Anniversary Association, enshrining the date Hajime Isayama’s seminal dark fantasy manga first debuted in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine back in 2009. To mark this institutional recognition, Kodansha released a striking commemorative key visual themed around the Nine Titans, complete with a specialized emblem fashioned after the Final Titan.
Special Events & Live Broadcast
The anniversary recognition kicks off a slate of major celebrations leading up to September 9, 2026. Manga readers can access a massive digital campaign on Kodansha’s Magapoke app, where the first 99 chapters of Attack on Titan will be available entirely free for a 99-hour window starting at midnight on September 9.
Additionally, Hajime Isayama himself has drawn fresh artwork featuring Eren Yeager, Levi Ackerman, and Erwin Smith for exclusive physical collectibles at the official Magazine Shop. On the evening of September 9, a special live stream event will feature key anime voice actors to share future franchise developments:
- Yuki Kaji (Eren Yeager)
- Yui Ishikawa (Mikasa Ackermann)
- Hiro Shimono (Connie Springer)
