If, like us, you’re still not over the devastating tale of freedom and subjugation that is Attack on Titan, then you can dedicate your hearts at this officially licensed exhibition that’s in town! After debuting in Japan in 2019, the ‘Attack on Titan Exhibition Final’ has gone on to extremely popular runs in Taiwan, Seoul, and other cities, before finally making its way to Hong Kong.
From the very beginning, the exhibition drops you right into the world of Paradis Island, with a choice of staying inside the walls on the island or venturing outside the walls to Marley. (Don’t worry, Hong Kong audiences can end up seeing the journey and results for both choices in the one ticket entry.) Make your way through eight themed zones containing nearly 200 artworks, including a huge nine-metre-long screen showing the classic titan battles that’s sure to thrill fans of both the anime and the original manga. Admirers of the art style will also enjoy seeing reproductions of author Hajime Isayama’s precious manuscripts.
One of the highlights is definitely the 6.2-metre figure of a Colossal Titan peering menacingly over a three-metre wall, which might give you an idea of what Eren Jaeger meant when he said, “Humanity remembered the terror of being ruled by them.”
Exhibition goers will also be given a replica of Isayama’s sketches upon entry. There are a total of four versions – Eren’s first fight in titan form, Captain Levi Ackerman’s first appearance, Commander Erwin Smith leading his troops in a martyr-like attack, and a tearful Mikasa saying her famous line ‘Thank you for wrapping this scarf around me!’ – and they will be given out at random.
Among over 300 products, there will be about 40 merchandise items that are exclusive to the Hong Kong event, so this is not the time to be counting those pennies. After all, the anime series has ended so we might not see another event dedicated to this universe again. Tickets are available for $120, with concessions available and an option for a premium ticket for $168 – premium ticket holders can claim a special gift at the entrance.
Dive back into the world of Attack on Titan with fan-favourite characters at this special exhibition, which is running at Airside until October 26.
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