The Attack on Titans series has been much talked about in recent years. Whether through a quality anime or its paper version full of talent, Eren's adventures have aroused a lot of interest. But do you know all the editions published in France?
Attack on Titan
Attack of the Titans is a series by Isayama Hajime completed in 34 volumes. The first volume was released in 2009 in Japan, by Kodansha. In France, volume 1 was released in 2013 by Pika edition.
"The world now belongs to the Titans, gigantic beings who have almost decimated humanity. A hundred years ago, the last survivors built a stronghold, a city surrounded by a high wall in which their descendants live today. Parked, ignorant of the outside world, they consider themselves at least safe from these terrible beings who would make them only a mouthful. Alas, this illusion of security is shattered the day an oversized Titan appears, even more colossal than all the others. Then begins a desperate fight for the survival of the human race… "Pika edition
Simple volume edition
The first edition of Attack on Titan was published by Pika Edition in 2013. The 34 volumes are available at a price of 6.95€. We remind you that volume 34 was published on October 13, 2021.A discovery pack including the first two volumes is also on sale.
Double Volume Edition
Published by France Loisir in 2015, this edition includes two volumes each time. Currently, the first 22 volumes are available. However, the last volumes were released in 2018 and no date has been announced for future releases.
The Colossal Edition
This reissue signed Pika Edition brings together three volumes in a single book. Started in 2015, the first 33 volumes are currently available. The latest volume will be released on March 09, 2022. This last volume will include not only volume 34 but also exclusive bonuses: "the storyboards of the two pilot chapters of the series (the famous "beginning" chapters present in the limited edition of volume 34 of Attack on Titans), the entire guide Attack on the Titans – Characters, the comic book of the cross-over Attack on Avengers all in color, a gallery of illustrations including tributes by great artists and unpublished drawings by Hajime Isayama!" A box set containing the first 11 volumes will also be published on March 9 .
Limited editions
Like any good self-respecting series, Attack on Titan has limited edition volumes. Are concerned:
- Volume 17 (contains an exclusive deck of 54 cards)
- Volume 21 (contains an alternate cover and a set of 52 postcards)
- Volume 23 (contains 9 bookmarks)
- Volume 24 (contains 6 exclusive badges)
- Volume 26 (contains a reversible dust jacket and a set of 7 coasters exclusive to the effigy of the main characters of the series)
- Volume 27 (contains a reversible dust jacket and a set of 6 exclusive badges with the effigy of 6 Titans)
- Volume 28 (contains a reversible dust jacket and a stand/strap of Livaï exclusive for the hexagon)
- Volume 29 (contains a 2020 calendar)
- Volume 31 (contains a proprietary reversible dust jacket and a Exploration Battalion Thermo-Adhesive Patch)
- Volume 33 (contains a reversible dust jacket with an unpublished visual and 6 colossal badges: the members of the exploration battalion in the sauna)
- Volume 34 (contains a reversible dust jacket, with logo decorated with a silver marking for the face of the limited edition, a booklet with dust jacket of 96 pages including the storyboards of chapters 1 & 2 of the series in black & white, as in the collector's edition "Beginning" of the Japanese edition of volume 34 , 2 color postcards, a black & white ex-libris decorated with an exclusive drawing by Hajime Isayama made for Bessatsu Shônen Magazine.
Fanbooks
Four fanbooks are currently available in France. All are published by Pika Edition.
- Attack on Titan – Inside
In this fanbook published in 2014, find the complete guide of the 78 characters involved in the war against the Titans. A timeline tracing all the events of the world of Attack on Titan is also available. Plus, relive the most memorable fights and scenes. Also discover the backstage of the series through an interview with the author. A special feature on the voice actors and the anime director is also included. Finally, immerse yourself in the almanac retracing the invasion of the Titans.
- Attack on Titan – Outside
Available since February 18, 2015, this book contains the 54 pages of the first draft of the series. Also discover which works and people inspired Hajime Isayama. Would you also like to learn more about military organizations? Take advantage of the Army's white paper for a comprehensive analysis. Many illustrations, including those that served as models for the anime and that of "what if… are included. You also have the option to make the Colossal Paper Titan yourself.
- Attack on Titan – Answers
Available since November 15, 2017, this book answers the questions you have always asked yourself about the series. Indeed, the author answers questions through an interview and an analysis of the characters. FAQs are also available.
- Attack on Titan – Characters
This fanbook, published on January 02, 2022, is the latest. It contains no less than 192 pages and lists more than 300 characters. From members of the Exploration Battalion to anonymous citizens, discover new information about your favorite characters! An unpublished interview with Hajime Isayama after the release of the final chapter of Attack on Titan is also included.
The boxes
At present, two boxes are available. The first includes the first four volumes of the series. The second includes volumes five to eight. Finally the next box set will arrive on the market on March 09, 2022. Again, these boxes are offered by Pika Edition.
Attack of the Titans Anthology
Available from Pika Edition since October 11, 2017, this book contains a collection of unpublished stories based on Attack on Titan, by big names in comics. What editions of the saga do you have or do you plan to acquire?
