The Attack on Titan 35: FLY Collector’s Box Set was just released in the U.S. by Kodansha after being exclusive to Japan, and in this post we’re reviewing everything it has to offer.
Attack on Titan has been one of our favorite series for a long time, so we went into this curious but also a bit skeptical about the price. After spending time with it, though, this set genuinely surprised us. It’s a beautifully put-together release that goes beyond what we expected.
What’s Inside the Box
This is a premium collector’s box that comes with quite a lot. Here’s what’s included:
- A full-color, 216-page art book that is truly colossal collecting every official color illustration from the series.
- An original interview with Hajime Isayama.
- A full replica set of the manuscript pages from the final chapter, along with a folder to store them.
- Eren’s basement key and padlock.
- Mikasa’s scarf, in full size.
- And Volume 35 — an exclusive volume that includes a new Levi story and the rough layouts of the final chapter.
First Impressions and Build Quality
Our first impression was that everything was packed carefully and securely inside a well-designed cardboard box, with individual sections for each item to keep them protected. It makes the unboxing experience feel deliberate and elevated.
But it wasn’t until we started flipping through the art book and looking at the manuscript pages that this set truly grew on us. The quality is high across the board, and the content feels curated — not just a pile of merchandise thrown into a box, like many collector’s editions end up being. The Levi chapter in Volume 35 is a great bonus, but what really stood out to us was how personal the entire set feels. It’s clear that this was put together with intention, which is exactly what you hope for in a collector’s release.
A Closer Look at the Art Book
Where this set especially shines is in its art book. It’s a hardcover, sturdy, and easily one of the best manga art books we’ve come across. The cover design is striking, with an all-over graphic of some of the series’ most prominent characters that wraps seamlessly from front to back. Glossy feather details are layered over the artwork, tying it in perfectly with the slipcover and the entire “FLY” concept.
It’s also oversized — extremely oversized — probably the largest art book we’ve ever owned. The only downside is figuring out where to put it; it’s significantly bigger than something like the Vinland Saga Deluxe Editions, also from Kodansha. But it’s worth making room for.
Once opened, the quality is immediately apparent. The paper is thick, matte, and has no bleedthrough — the kind of premium stock I’ve only seen in high-end Japanese releases like the Dorohedoro art book. The artwork absolutely pops, especially the full-color illustrations and pieces with watercolor-style details.
Content-wise, it’s packed. There’s a lot of full-color art we’ve seen before on covers or in the Colossal Editions, but even those familiar images look incredible here thanks to the print quality. There’s also a wealth of new material: concept sketches, behind-the-scenes notes, mini comics, commentary, new illustrations, and insights into how Isayama approaches coloring.
Our personal favorite part, though, is all of the fun and casual sketches. There are lifestyle and fashion drawings of the characters, playful “what-if” scenes imagining them in a modern setting, character interactions, and even magazine covers — extras that haven’t been available in English before.
Flipping through it reminded me not just how much Hajime Isayama clearly loves this series, but how much we do too. It brought back that same excitement we felt when we first started Attack on Titan years ago. It’s like going through a time capsule — not just of the story, but of what this series has meant to so many people. The fact that this box set is able to capture that feeling so well is genuinely impressive.
The Extras and Overall Value
The extras included in this set are well done too. The scarf is full-sized, and the key and lock aren’t just cheap plastic extras — the lock actually functions and opens with the key. They come across as thoughtful pieces meant for fans who’ve been following this series for years, rather than generic additions to fill a box.
At around $250 retail, this set is definitely on the higher end. However, it has already started showing up on sale at a few places, so if you’ve been on the fence, it’s worth keeping an eye on prices. For anyone who has been collecting Attack on Titan over the years, this feels like a meaningful addition.
A Fitting Sendoff
With both the anime and manga now complete, it’s a bit of a bittersweet moment. Attack on Titan is one of those rare series that left a massive impact — not just on manga, but on the entire anime landscape. This collector’s set feels like a fitting way to send off a series that became such a titan in the industry.
If you haven’t read the manga yet, there are plenty of ways to jump in. There are the single volumes, the box sets, the omnibuses, and the Colossal Editions. This FLY set isn’t meant to replace any of those formats — it’s more of a celebration piece. But it sits nicely alongside whichever edition you might already own. If you’re trying to figure out which version of Attack on Titan is right for you, we also have a full showcase comparing all of the different editions that might help you decide.
Final Thoughts
This set really surprised us, and it’s honestly something you need to see firsthand to fully appreciate. It’s not cheap, but it doesn’t feel phoned in. The extras are thoughtful, the art book is genuinely stunning, and it comes across as the kind of sendoff a series like Attack on Titan deserves.
Hopefully we’ll see more high-quality Attack on Titan releases like this in the future. Fingers crossed for a full hardcover edition of the series someday.
You can learn more about this release over at Kodansha, or pick up the set now from any of the trusted manga retailers listed below!
If you prefer video, we also did a full review over on our YouTube channel that you can check out now.
