To know more about their favorite manga series and creators, all fans have to do is go to the editor. This would work for Attack on Titan as well. Hajime Isayama dedicated more than a decade of his life to AOT. And, the one person who helped him in shaping and honing different parts of the story during that time was editor Shintaro Kawakubo.
From pushing Isayama to aim for awards and redirecting his focus to Attack on Titan at the right time, the editor has his own dedicated fanbase for his contribution to the manga. Over the years, both the mangaka and the editor have spoken at length about the serialization and production process of AOT.
This time around Kawakubo took a moment to appreciate Isayama’s work ethic and his adaptability during a recent interview. His words are a testament to how much he respects Isayama, which makes it all the more heartwarming.
Editor Kawakubo is all praise for Hajime Isayama
Shintaro Kawakubo was a part of Attack on Titan even before its serialization began. Kawakubo was asked about the most interesting title he has worked on during a manga review contest (according to Oricon). He immediately answered that it was Attack on Titan. Further taking a moment to speak about Hajime Isayama and his work ethic, he said:
Isayama has never once gotten angry at someone, complained, or refused any aspect of an adaptation, merchandise, or game project. He has never said, ‘I don’t want to do this,’ even once. He’s truly an amazing person.
These words are great proof of Isayama’s professionalism and adaptability. It almost seems like Kawakubo went out of his way to praise the mangaka, which is proof of their great relationship with one another. It’s safe to assume that Isayama must feel a similar warmth for the editor.
After all, the editor was a part of Attack on Titan from the planning stage itself. From choosing the manga for a peculiar reason to transforming it into one of the most popular works of fiction, the journey wouldn’t have looked the same without his contribution. This just suggests how important it can be to find the right people who understand your vision as a creator.
The mangaka’s adaptability and passion for Attack on Titan
With a story as intricate as AOT, the appeal lies partly in how it’s executed. Similar to how Kawakubo understood the mangaka and his vision, the team that worked on the anime had a similar understanding. They brought out the best of the manga and elevated it through animation.
And keeping editor Kawakubo’s words in mind, it was probably the mangaka’s amicability that made it easier for everyone to coordinate with him. It’s interesting to find out how so many people put their all into making Attack on Titan as glorious as it is, and fans would be forever grateful for that.
Attack on Titan is available to read on the K Manga app and website.
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