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Whenever the discussion about the greatest manga creators of all time comes up, the one name that stays at the top of the list is Hajime Isayama, the creator ofAttack on Titan.Isayama’sAttack on Titanis a statement to the world about the variety and complexity of the anime and manga world that keeps on growing and will soon become one of the most significant art forms.
Attack on Titancontains the themes of post-apocalyptic fiction, filled with darkness and fantasy. These are the strong suits of Isayama, and he has prevailed in them for over ten years sinceAttack on Titanstarted. However, the manga creator doesn’t shy away from dipping his toes in another genre that is far away from anythingAttack on Titanportrayed.
This was revealed when Isayama went to New York City’s anime convention and talked about his love for horror movies. He even pointed out how he felt he could have made it better than they already were.
Hajime Isayama is a Fan of Horror
Last year,Crunchyrollinterviewed theAttack on Titancreator during his first-ever visit to America for Anime NYC. During the interview, Isayama was asked about his love for horror movies and whether fans can expect him to create a horror piece of his own in the future. The manga creator pointed out that he won’t work on a horror manga, but he feels he could have done better with the horror movies he watched.
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He stated:
As a manga? Maybe I wouldn’t go into the realm of horror. However, I do enjoy the films themselves. Maybe as like a feature film. And that’s a maybe. However, it’s not like I would want to direct the film or anything. It’s more like whenever I’m watching these films I think to myself, “I can make these stories scarier.”
According to Isayama, if he ever gets a chance to work on horror fiction, he would probably do a feature film, but he won’t direct it. It will be more related to the story as he feels he will be more connected to itrather than directing it.
Another reason he gave for working on the stories is that whenever he watches horror movies (which is his favorite genre), he feels that the story is missing something, and he could probably make them scarier.
Hajime Isayama’s Talent For Imbuing Fear
Although horror has never been a part ofAttack on Titan,Hajime Isayamahas been proficient in instilling fear and terror in the minds of his fans. He has done this by including the themes of thrill, darkness, psychological aspects, and death. These themes make up for the majority of the series’ narrative and create a feeling of suspense forAttack on Titanfans.
Be it the lynching of Titans or the story of Ymir,Attack on Titanmanages to make fans feel sadness by frightening them withthe help of some of the most gruesome stories. But in a way, it is also what makes theAttack on Titannarrative so intriguing that even after so many years, it still remains one of the best anime and manga series of all time.
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Even after being so talented in terms of creating fear and terror, Isayama has never worked on something that is solely focused on horror and fiction. If Isayama ever works on something involving horror, it would surely be one of the greatest pieces of art ever created in history.
Attack on Titanis available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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