WIT Studio Teases Attack on Titan Announcement for August 20 With Dinner Visual

WIT Studio posted a teaser visual on August 13 featuring six Attack on Titan characters alongside the date August 20, 2026, confirming that a new announcement tied to the franchise is days away.

The Visual and Its Cryptic Message

The illustration depicts Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlert, Levi Ackerman, Erwin Smith, and Hange Zoë gathered for what the studio's caption describes as a "special dinner." The accompanying text reads: "It seems that they, during 'that period,' will be holding a special dinner" - a deliberately vague phrase that has set the fandom buzzing.

The visual itself contains playful details that set it apart from standard promotional material. Mikasa sports an eyepatch she never wears in the series, while Eren appears to be toying with noodles. These lighthearted touches suggest the illustration leans more toward a promotional piece than a still from new animation, though nothing has been confirmed ahead of the August 20 reveal.

Why Erwin and Hange's Presence Matters

The character selection is the most revealing element of the teaser. Erwin Smith dies during the Battle of Shiganshina at the end of Season 3, and Hange Zoë perishes during the events of The Final Season. Erwin was already dead before MAPPA took over animation duties, while Hange remained a major character into The Final Season and died later in MAPPA’s adaptation.

Their inclusion alongside younger-looking versions of the surviving trio - Eren, Mikasa, and Armin - strongly signals that whatever the announcement concerns, it is rooted in the WIT Studio era of the franchise. WIT animated Seasons 1 through 3 between 2013 and 2019, a run that defined the show's visual identity and propelled it to global popularity. The phrase "that period" in the caption appears to reference those years specifically.

This character lineup effectively rules out a direct sequel or continuation set in The Final Season timeline, where Erwin and Hange are already dead. Instead, the project seems to look backward.

What Could the Announcement Be?

With no format, staff, or runtime details attached to the teaser, the field of possibilities remains wide open. Fan speculation has ranged from a compilation film or rewatch campaign to a food collaboration or themed cafe event. The dinner setting and comedic visual flourishes - the eyepatch gag, the noodles - could point toward a merchandise or restaurant partnership rather than new episodic content.

A more ambitious possibility would be original side-story material set during the Seasons 1-3 timeline, though WIT Studio has not signaled anything of that scope. The studio has kept busy with other projects since handing Attack on Titan to MAPPA after Season 3, including Spy x Family and Ranking of Kings.

Meanwhile, the franchise remains active on the MAPPA side as well. Attack on Titan 3 is currently being developed by Omega Force and published by Koei Tecmo, with a release date of December 10, 2026. MAPPA is contributing new animation for the game.

What Comes Next

The wait is short. August 20 is just two days away, and whatever WIT Studio has planned will be formally revealed then. Whether the announcement amounts to a nostalgia-driven collaboration or something more substantial for the franchise, the teaser has already succeeded in drawing attention back to the studio that first brought Hajime Isayama's manga to the screen. Attack on Titan's complete anime run is available to stream on Crunchyroll.