On Japanese network Nippon TV’s morning program ZIP!, it was revealed that Isayama Hajime drew a special illustration for Ikoma Rina, former member of the idol group Nogizaka46 who recently “graduated” from the group.

The original illustration shows her in Titan form as Levi slices her nape, with subtitles saying “Levi is banishing/annihilating me!”

Ikoma Rina has previously expressed her love for SnK many times, even appearing on TV programs as early as 2013 (Such as the below video) to talk about the series.

Update (April 29th, 2018): The video at the top of this post has been updated with the full audible clip of the sketch reveal (And Ikoma Rina’s amazing reaction)!

A few fun details we discover through the full video:



The sound effect Isayama uses for Levi “slicing” through Rina Titan’s neck is “Otsukaresama deshita” (”Thank you for your hard work”) in katakana.



Within Rina Titan’s mouth is the chibi creature that Rina usually uses to represent herself visually.



On the back of the drawing is Isayama’s chibi Mikasa signature, as well as the original pencil sketch of the final artwork.



Related News: Isayama Hajime || Photos: Isayama Sketches || Videos: TV Programs

Archival News: Isayama Hajime

