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Attack on Titanhas been praised endlessly, and rightfully so, given how Hajime Isayama blended mainstream entertainment with nuanced storytelling. From great characters to enthralling twists in the series,Attack on Titanexcels in almost every department. However, that wasn’t always the case. Besides the controversial ending, another aspect of the manga that bore the brunt of harsh criticism was Isayama’s art style.
At the beginning of the series, many people including Isayama believed that the manga was visually quite weak. It caused some problems for the mangaka. However,AOTunderwent drastic changes throughout the run of the series and the evolution was evident to anyone following the manga.
Hajime Isayama’s journey has the power to move fans
Attack on Titanstarted its run in 2009. In the beginning,Hajime Isayama‘s art style was far from ugly or bad, as most people believed. Although admittedly, it lacked the dimension that later enlivened the events of the manga. Everything felt more flat and monotonous and barely alive. The backgrounds were plain and lacked any depth.
At one glance, everything felt too simplistic even though the characters were going through life-changing events. There was a gap between the intensity of the story and its visuals. As the story progressed, Isayama improved at a rapid pace. He had always been aware of how ‘bad’ his art style was and seemingly went above and beyond to improve himself.
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While there were noticeable changes throughout the series’ run, at the end it became apparent that Isayama is brilliant at what he does. His art became much more alive and distinct during fights. The dimensions and movements in fights were illustrated better as well.
Whether it was the anatomy of the Titans or the backgrounds, the mangaka enriched them with great detailing, this was something noticeably missing from the initial stages. Getting approved for publication was something Isayama struggled with because of his art, so what started as a lucky coincidence for him turned into a transformative experience,as fans said on Reddit.
Isayama’s evolution makes his future projects a subject of intrigue
Isayama’s storytelling is highly regarded for its meticulous planning and thrilling execution. The mangaka gradually raises the stakes, catching fans by surprise. All that was lacking inAttack on Titaninitially was an art style that complemented and conveyed the complexities of the narrative. Through sheer hard work and dedication, Isayama polished his art into something distinct and definitive of him.
Now that Isayama has finally found the only missing aspect of being a ‘great mangaka’,his upcoming projects become even more exciting. It’ll be interesting to find out how the learnings fromAttack on Titanmold his future works if inspirations and influences fromAOTwill seep through or if Isayama will step into a completely unexplored category and genre.
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The mangaka’s evolution was nothing short of a shonen protagonist’s journey. While the whole world looked down on him for something, he continued to get better at it and emerged victorious in the end. But wait, it was just the training arc, and hopefully, more exciting projects/arcs are yet to come!
Attack on Titanis available to read on the K-Manga app and website.
Laveena Joshi
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Laveena is an anime content writer at FandomWire. Having written more than 800 articles, she’s an expert in mainstream shonen series, ranging from the bizarre world of JoJo’s to the expansive worldbuilding of One Piece.With her formal education in Journalism and Mass Communication, she explores entertainment journalism through the lens of anime and manga, from mainstream and classic titles to niche and obscure ones.
