One year after the epic conclusion of Attack on Titan, the franchise continues to make waves, this time on the big screen. MAPPA’s Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK has achieved remarkable success, debuting at the top of Japan’s domestic box office.
With a gross of approximately 249 million yen (around US$1.6 million) and 175,000 viewers in just its first three days, the film overtook Venom, which had previously claimed the number one spot. The box office triumph comes as no surprise to fans, especially considering the franchise’s enduring popularity, even after the TV series’ finale.
Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK Takes Japan’s Box Office by Storm
Attack on Titan
The film, which features updated animation and enhanced 5.1ch surround sound, reimagines The Final Chapters with new cuts. THE LAST ATTACK brings a fresh perspective on the conclusion of the series, adapting the climactic battle where Eren Yeager, now the Founding Titan, advances on Fort Salta, and former allies Mikasa, Armin, Jean, and others engage in a desperate fight against him. This battle represents the final confrontation between childhood friends turned enemies, ending their long, turbulent journey.
Alongside the intense action and drama, THE LAST ATTACK also presents a lighter, comedic side. The film adapts Attack on School Castes, a set of comedic side stories originally released alongside the manga. In these segments, the main cast—Eren, Mikasa, and Armin—attend school in a lighthearted, alternate universe scenario where Eren is a loner and Armin, bullied in school, becomes a strategic mastermind. This quirky post-credits scene adds a fun and unique twist to the film, showing another side of the characters fans have come to know and love.
While the film is currently dominating the box office in Japan, the timing of its North American release remains uncertain. However, the Attack on Titan franchise is making its presence known internationally, having collaborated with Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya to launch exclusive merchandise and themed meals at select locations.
Attack on Titan is set in a dystopian world where humanity lives behind massive walls to protect itself from giant humanoid creatures known as Titans, who devour humans seemingly without reason. The story begins when a colossal Titan breaches one of the walls, destroying protagonist Eren Yeager’s home and triggering a violent chain of events.
After the emotional and successful conclusion of Oshi no Ko, Aka Akasaka, the acclaimed creator of the dark idol series, is already focusing on a new and entirely different project. Oshi no Ko, which began in 2020, entertained audiences with its complex characters and emotional depth, and its conclusion gave Ruby a resolution that was bittersweet but fitting given the circumstances.
However, as one chapter closes, Akasaka wastes no time in confirming his next venture. His upcoming work will not follow the contemporary world of idols; instead, it will be set in a fantasy universe.
Oshi no Ko Creator Aka Akasaka Shifts to Fantasy with New Fairy Tale Manga
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Oshi no Ko Season 2 (Credits: Doga Kobo)
This new manga, which is slated for release in Spring 2025, promises a dramatic departure from Akasaka’s previous works. While Oshi no Ko explored the harsh realities of the entertainment industry and its dark side, the upcoming series will be a “fairy tale” that centers on a prince and princess seemingly in a romantic relationship. Akasaka’s new manga will be set in a fantastical world, marking a stark contrast to the real-world, gritty nature of Oshi no Ko. This change highlights Akasaka’s desire to push the boundaries of his storytelling and explore a completely different narrative.
The upcoming manga will be illustrated by Ajichika, a four-person art team that previously worked on Record of Ragnarok. Akasaka has not yet revealed the title of the new series, but the collaboration with Ajichika suggests it will feature intricate artwork to match the fantastical world that Akasaka envisions. Fans of Oshi no Ko will be intrigued by the new direction, as the author has established a reputation for creating compelling, layered characters who are more than just vehicles for the plot.
Ruby and Aqua (Credits: Doga Kobo)
In a recent interview, Akasaka reflected on his writing evolution since Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War, explaining that he no longer rigidly plans every detail of his stories from start to finish. Instead, he allows his characters to evolve organically, something that made Oshi no Ko such a success. His new work will likely follow the same character-driven approach, allowing for unexpected developments that shape the story in exciting ways.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Akasaka’s new series, and with its expected Spring 2025 arrival, it’s clear that the creator is ready for his next big leap into a fantastical universe.
A rural OB‑GYN, Gorou Amamiya, is mysteriously reborn as Aqua, one of the twin children of Ai Hoshino, a top teen idol he once cared for. Alongside his twin sister Ruby, Aqua discovers the dark, cutthroat side of the entertainment industry as he seeks to find his mother’s killer and uncover the truth behind her death. Themes include fame, identity, loyalty, revenge, and the corrosive nature of celebrity culture.
