Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama will make their first-ever U.S. appearance at next month’s Anime NYC.

Announced today, the creator will be on hand for a rare signing on Friday, November 18 followed by a panel appearance discussing the popular franchise on Saturday, November 19. More information about both events will be unveiled early next month.

Alvin Lu, President & CEO of Kodansha USA Publishing said this about Isayama’s appearance:

"This is it - Hajime Isayama in his first U.S. appearance, and it's going to be at Anime NYC. After more than ten years of publishing Attack on Titan, we are very, very excited to help host Isayama-sensei and to see him meet the fans that have loved and supported this amazing pop-culture phenomenon throughout the years. This will be an Anime NYC to remember."

Anime NYC Event Director Peter Tatara also said:

“Attack on Titan changed the world. It told a startling story unlike anything else in Japanese or American entertainment and led to a new generation falling in love with Japanese comics and dedicating their hearts to Isayama’s incredible characters. We’re now absolutely honored to play host to Hajime Isayama and give his American fans their very first opportunity to meet the legendary creator.”

A limited number of Friday and Sunday badges for Anime NYC are on sale to the general public here. The convention will take place from November 18 through November 20 at NYC’s Javits Center.