The Attack on Titan Photo Fad, also known as the Shingeki no Kyojin photo trend, first gained traction in Japan in 2013 as a viral photography challenge. Fans began using forced perspective to make individuals look like massive Titans looming over buildings or walls, terrorizing smaller people in the foreground. The trend typically references the anime's opening scene and its famous 'grim reminder' narration. It evolved from simple cosplay photography into a widespread internet meme used to describe situations where something massive and unstoppable suddenly appears, perfectly capturing the sense of scale and dread featured in the original series.