Attack on Titan and Tokyo Ghoul — both worlds are united by their exploration of dark and psychologically complex characters. Thus, the genius behind the Tokyo Ghoul manga, Sui Ishida, delivered his own take on Attack on Titan‘s protagonist, Eren Yeager. Ishida portrayed Eren in an exclusive piece of artwork that perfectly captured the tragic, and edgy essence that the character displays.
The artwork, which was shared on Ishida’s own social media account, is more than just a fan service. It gave tribute to one of the most complicated protagonists of modern manga. And this edgy take on Eren is what Attack on Titan fans crave the most.
Sui Ishida’s Artwork of Eren Yeager
The stunning artwork of Eren Yeager, shared by Sui Ishida on X (formerly, Twitter), was like a bolt out of the blue within Attack on Titan and Tokyo Ghoul fandom. It was posted on the same day as the release of Attack on Titan‘s final chapter, which emphasized the significance of the art even more.
The canvas features Eren in a terrifying pose, with an intense, and almost psychotic stare that fans have come to associate with his descent into villainy. He is seen gripping his titan-slaying blade, which shows a distorted reflection of Attack Titan‘s face; adding a chilling sense of unease to the scene.
Moreover, a subtle yet powerful detail was added to the picture, which many might overlook — a bird’s reflection in Eren’s right eye. The red, bloodshot background further heightens the tension of the whole artwork.
These unique, haunting styles of art have always been Sui Ishida’s signature talent. But this artwork by him elevated the intensity to even more heights. His portrayal of Eren made the character seem like he could fit right into the ghoul-infested, morally grey world of Tokyo Ghoul.
Sui Ishida’s Eren is Exactly What Fans Needed
Sui Ishida’s seamless transition of Eren into his signature Tokyo Ghoul aesthetic, has become a buzzing topic within both fandoms. In Ishida’s artwork, Eren’s tragedy is almost magnified — he looks edgier, to the point that it looks unnecessary for some fans. But, the majority of them have different views on this.
Known for his own tragic antihero Ken Kaneki, Ishida seems to understand Eren’s character on a deeper level. Eren’s transformation from a hopeful freedom fighter to a morally ambiguous villain revealed just how far he was willing to go for his cause. Ishida’s rendition of Eren captures this very essence.
For many Attack on Titan fans, Eren’s shift into full-fledged villainy was a hard pill to swallow. Sui Ishida’s edgy depiction of Eren helps fans confront that darkness head-on. The intensity that Ishida brings to Eren’s character is precisely what the fandom needs to accept his transformation.
Eren’s terrifying portrayal by Ishida, complete with the Titan scars, the ominous sword reflection, and the symbolic bird, provides fans with the visual closure they need to fully embrace Eren’s complex, tragic fate.
Both Attack on Titan and Tokyo Ghoul are currently available to read on Viz Media.
