Attack on Titan Day Launches with 99 Global Announcements
The first official Attack on Titan Day on September 9 sparked a global anniversary campaign featuring 99 announcements, a new YouTube channel, theatrical
The Attack on Titan franchise marked its first officially recognized anniversary day on September 9 with a deluge of 99 global announcements. The date, registered with the Japan Anniversary Association, commemorates the serialization debut of Hajime Isayama's original manga on September 9, 2009, and references the series' Nine Titans.
A new celebratory illustration drawn by Hajime Isayama himself was unveiled for the occasion. The franchise also released a separate commemorative key visual that assembles all Nine Titans, alongside a special logo inspired by the Doomsday Titan.
Digital Launches and Manga Access
The franchise launched its official Attack on Titan YouTube channel. It will host limited-time anime streams and exclusive videos. An anniversary livestream is scheduled for September 9 on the new platform.
For manga readers, the first 99 chapters of Attack on Titan will be freely accessible on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket app for a 99-hour period starting September 9 at 00:00 JST. New commemorative merchandise featuring the anniversary visuals and an original Isayama drawing of characters in formal wear is also going on sale via the Shonen Magazine Shop.
Theatrical and Game Releases
Several theatrical re-releases were confirmed. The films will return to Japanese cinemas in special immersive formats on the following dates.
| Film Title | Return Date | Formats |
|---|---|---|
| Attack on Titan Part 1 -Guren no Yumiya- | October 23, 2026 | ScreenX, 4DX, ULTRA 4DX |
| Attack on Titan THE LAST ATTACK | 2027 | ScreenX, 4DX, ULTRA 4DX |
According to the source, the 2027 release will mark the first ScreenX presentation for Attack on Titan THE LAST ATTACK.
In gaming, Koei Tecmo's upcoming Attack on Titan 3 received a new opening animation key visual produced by MAPPA. The game's release date is set for December 10.
Global Merchandise and Collaborations
The remaining announcements encompass a wide array of international merchandise, events, and collaborations. These include new projects with brands like Sanrio Characters, esports organization Team Liquid, tech company MSI, and entertainment chain ROUND1.
Additional figure releases are planned from manufacturers Good Smile Company, Kotobukiya, and MEDICOS ENTERTAINMENT. The campaign also details Attack on Titan events and product launches across Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, Europe, and Africa.
The anniversary updates included lighter personal notes from creator Hajime Isayama. He shared his recent interest in romantic comedy manga and made various comments about movies, driving, saunas, and food.
