Diving into the world of Attack on Titan, even though the anime and manga have officially ended, fans worldwide keep uncovering clever details that creator Hajime Isayama hid throughout the story.
Recently, readers rediscovered a classic meme embedded in the Marley arc. Everyone knows this part of the story is incredibly dark and heavy, leaving viewers feeling tense and uneasy. Yet, upon closer inspection of one background panel, netizens noticed something oddly familiar. After comparing, they couldn’t help but laugh: “The author is definitely a master of internet culture!”
The “Kid Writing Fast” Meme Unexpectedly Appears in Attack on Titan
The panel causing the stir comes from the Marley section of the manga. At this moment, the atmosphere is extremely tense as Reiner supervises Gabi, Falco, and other warrior candidates taking a written exam.
Amid this suffocating tension, in the corner of the room appears a contestant with a completely different drawing style. This kid furrows his brows, his face twisted in concentration, furiously scribbling at lightning speed.
Look closely, does this image seem familiar? It’s the legendary “Kid Writing Fast” meme popular in Western internet culture. The original meme comes from a humorous clip on an American entertainment show, showing a boy desperately rushing to finish his homework.
It’s surprising that Hajime Isayama incorporated this exact meme into the brutal world of Attack on Titan.
“Ratio Titan” Nickname and the Creator’s Habit of Injecting Humor in Dark Moments
According to international anime news outlets, this scene caused a buzz while the manga was still ongoing. Fans affectionately gave this unnamed background character funny nicknames like “Ratio Titan” and “Speedrunner Titan.”
Though the series ended long ago, whenever someone revisits the manga or shares side-by-side images online, fans can’t help but laugh: “Turns out Hajime Isayama is a social media addict too.”
For die-hard fans of Hajime Isayama, this is just a familiar move from the creator. The mangaka has a quirky habit of sneaking humorous memes into the bleakest and most desperate moments of the story.
Previously, he turned the signature pose of Japanese comedian Egashira 2:50 into a Titan’s running style, and even included the famous “Hotline Bling” meme from Drake’s 2015 music video in the manga pages. This unique, subtle humor adds a special charm that makes fans love this genius creator even more.