Alright, fellow cadets and culture enthusiasts! Let’s dive deep into the latest buzz surrounding one of the Titans of modern anime.
New Attack on Titan art just dropped, giving Eren, Mikasa, Armin, and Levi a seriously fresh, stylish makeover from Season 4’s character designer himself!
The world of Attack on Titan exploded onto the scene over a decade ago and quickly devoured the hearts of fans worldwide. It’s a series whose characters – Eren, Mikasa, Armin, and Captain Levi – are now household names, instantly recognizable to anime veterans and newcomers alike. With the manga concluded in 2021 and the anime wrapping up its epic saga in 2023, fans have been hungry for any new crumbs of content. And thankfully, the franchise often delivers in unexpected ways.
Fresh Styles & Familiar Faces: The Hot Pepper Beauty Collab
Hold onto your ODM gear, because a majorly popular Japanese salon, Hot Pepper Beauty, has teamed up with Attack on Titan for a collaboration that’s all about looking sharp! This partnership has unveiled a series of brand-new, absolutely stunning illustrations featuring our beloved heroes: Eren, Mikasa, Armin, and Levi.
What makes these illustrations truly special? Not only do they showcase the characters in sleek, stylish new haircuts and intriguing outfits, but the art itself comes from a familiar hand. None other than Tomohiro Kishi, the character art designer responsible for Attack on Titan‘s distinct look from Season 4 onwards, is behind these pieces. Each character received two illustrations: one mid-cut, capturing the salon experience, and one revealing their fantastic post-transformation look. Kishi-san’s unique style really shines through, elevating these iconic characters with a fresh, contemporary flair.
The Long Wait: Is New AoT Anime Content Even Possible?
While these new illustrations are a welcome treat, they also serve as a bittersweet reminder of the current state of the Attack on Titan franchise. Since the anime’s breathtaking conclusion, major new animated projects have been notably absent. We had Attack on Titan: The Last Attack, a theatrical recompilation of the final season, which offered some expanded scenes but no entirely new narrative content.
The truth is, creator Hajime Isayama has stated he poured everything he had into the manga, making a return to new manga content unlikely. This means for the foreseeable future, Attack on Titan will primarily continue with these smaller, delightful collaborations – like the recent skincare manga collab in late 2025, and now this salon partnership. The prequel manga, Before the Fall, remains unadapted, and there’s no official word or hint of new anime projects on the horizon. For now, we celebrate the small victories, like seeing our heroes in fresh threads!
Quick Info Card: Attack on Titan Franchise
| Japanese Title (Romaji) | Shingeki no Kyojin |
|---|---|
| Studio(s) | WIT Studio (S1-S3), MAPPA (S4) |
| Streaming Platform | Crunchyroll |
| Release Window | Manga Concluded: 2021, Anime Concluded: 2023 |
Visual Vibes: Tomohiro Kishi’s Fresh Take
Tomohiro Kishi’s distinctive art style brings a modern edge to the Attack on Titan cast. In these new illustrations, his lines are sharp, emphasizing sleek, almost runway-ready hairstyles and sophisticated new clothing that deviates from their usual military uniforms. There’s a mature elegance to these designs, a departure from the raw, battle-hardened looks we’re used to, showcasing the characters in a refined, almost fashion-magazine spread light. It’s a testament to how adaptable and iconic these designs are, even when placed in a completely different context.
Why We’re Hyped
The community’s mood is a fascinating blend of excitement and longing. We’re absolutely hyped to see Eren, Mikasa, Armin, and Levi brought to life with such stunning detail and a completely fresh aesthetic. It’s a joy to witness Kishi-san’s continued artistic contributions to the franchise, even in this new capacity. While the absence of new anime content stings a little, these minor collaborations are still a fantastic way to keep the spirit of Attack on Titan alive and celebrate the characters we’ve grown to love. Every new piece of art, every glimpse of them, is a treasure for fans yearning for more. Here’s hoping these collabs continue to surprise us with more unique interpretations!
You can stream the entire epic journey of Attack on Titan on Crunchyroll.
