Hajime Isayama (諫山 創 Isayama Hajime?) is the author and illustrator of Attack on Titan. Isayama was born on August 29, 1986 in Ōyama, Ōita, Japan. ... In 2006, he applied for the Magazine Grand Prix, also known as MGP, that is promoted by Kodansha Ltd., and his work, Attack on Titan, was given the Fine Work award. Credit: Wikipedia