How many books has Hajime Isayama written?

Hajime Isayama has published 6 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Hajime Isayama's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Attack on Titan.

What is Hajime Isayama's most famous book?

Attack on Titan (2014) is Hajime Isayama's most widely read book.

Which Hajime Isayama books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Attack on Titan (as Attack on Titan: Junior High, TV, 2012).

Hajime Isayama books in order

Japanese manga artist

Born: 1986
Country: Japan
Books: 8

Hajime Isayama has published 6 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book, beginning with Attack on Titan 8 (2012). The best-known is Attack on Titan (2014). The latest is Shingeki No Kyojin 33 (2021).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Hajime Isayama

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Attack on Titan
Hajime Isayama's most-read book.
Newest
Shingeki No Kyojin 33
Published 2021.

Standalone novels in order

Attack on Titan 8 (2012)
191 pages
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Attack on Titan (2014)
944 pagesAdapted for TV
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Attack on Titan Junior High (2014)
Buy
Attack on Titan Character Encyclopedia (2018)
176 pages
Buy
Attack on Titan. 29 (2019)
192 pages
Buy
Shingeki No Kyojin 33 (2021)
192 pages
Buy

Novellas in order

Attack on Titan: Colossal Edition 5 (2017)
89 pages
Buy

Other books in order

Attack on Titan. 30 (2020)
Buy

Film and TV adaptations

Attack on Titan: Junior High (2012)TV · from Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan (2015)Film · from Attack on Titan
Attack on TitanTV · from Attack on Titan

About Hajime Isayama

Hajime Isayama is a Japanese manga artist. His first series, Attack on Titan (2009–2021), became one of the best-selling manga series of all time with 140 million copies in circulation as of November 2023. He was awarded the Kodansha Manga Award in 2011, a Harvey Award in 2014, and was honored with the Fauve Spécial award at the 50th Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2023.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Hajime Isayama FAQ

How many books has Hajime Isayama written?: Hajime Isayama has published 6 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Hajime Isayama's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Attack on Titan.
What is Hajime Isayama's latest book?: Shingeki No Kyojin 33 (2021).
What is Hajime Isayama's most famous book?: Attack on Titan (2014) is Hajime Isayama's most widely read book.
Which Hajime Isayama books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Attack on Titan (as Attack on Titan: Junior High, TV, 2012).