Upcoming Anime of Studio MAPPA

We can't deny that we want more anime from MAPPA animation studios. After the success of Jujutsu Kaisen and the trend of Attack on Titan final season, we want to have more anime coming from this studio. Who wouldn't want to? This studio is known for its signature art style that looks more anatomically correct and has very fluid animations. So it's not surprising that their anime suits the taste of almost every viewer regarding age and gender.

Another thing that surprises me about this studio is the quality animations despite the large number of anime that they release each year. Like, where did they get their consistency? Last year, they made eight anime series, 2 OVA and 1 ONA. And this year, they've made three anime series and one ONA so far. The two are currently airing; they are Re-Main, and The Idaten Deities Only Know Peace. And more to go.

In this article, I'm going to share the upcoming anime made by this studio. It might be a movie or a series, and their release date is around the end of the year up to next year. So get your watchlist ready because you don't want to miss all of them.

Chainsaw Man

Let's start with the hottest topic about this studio. Last month, they announced and released the first trailer of this very popular manga. It will be their next good anime after Jujutsu Kaisen, and the trailer said it all. You can see their usual type of art, and the budget for this might be insane. Attack on Titan Final Season might be popular and good, but for me, their animation is way behind Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man. It's understandable because each project has its own budget. I will not explain most of the detail about Chainsaw Man because I've made an article about this already. Just check it out.

Takt Op. Destiny

I'm actually excited for this one also. It was announced at the same time Chainsaw Man was announced. I want to make an article about this, but it always slips my mind, and now I decided to add it here. It is a collaboration work of Madhouse and MAPPA and is expected to air in Fall 2021 (same schedule with Chainsaw Man). This anime is exciting not just because of its story but also because of these two excellent studios. The founder of MAPPA is also the co-founder of Madhouse. So it's like a reunion and combination of classic and new generation animation studios. The story of this anime is in post-apocalyptic settings when a meteorite hits the earth, and it gave birth to monsters that ban music. Some young women resisted this monster and made a score that may be able to defeat this monster. Their goal is to restore harmony and defeat this monster called D2.

Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2

And, of course, the anime that almost anybody knows whether they are fans or not. The first part is a success even though it receives some criticism. And honestly, I'm not sure if they will like the ending or not. Some are disappointed at the end of the manga, but for me, it's not that bad. It's just some people wanted to have a happy ending for both Mikasa and Eren that they almost forgot Attack on Titan is not a happy story. Well, for this final part, we're going to witness how Eren activates the rumbling and threaten the world for destruction. Will it have an alternative ending, or it will faithfully follow the manga until the end?

Jujutsu Kaisen 0

I like Jujutsu Kaisen manga and anime, and after the 24 episodes long season 1, while waiting for the next season, they announced the first Jujutsu Kaisen movie entitled Jujutsu Kaisen 0. It is based on Gege Akutami manga with the same title. The story in this movie is not about Itadori and his friends but instead about Yuta Okkutsu. For those who have questioned whether it is canon or not, it is indeed canon. Even though he is not introduced directly in anime, he was foreshadowed in some parts. Okkutsu is also a Jujutsu High student and upperclassmen of Itadori. Gojo Satoru once mentioned him as a student capable of surpassing him someday. It is his story on how Gojo discovered him and on how he was before a sorcerer. What will he learn about the danger of Jujutsu World, and how will he prevent it.

Yuri!!! on Ice the Movie: Ice Adolescence

This project was moved many times before, and finally, it looks like this is finally it. Even though some people avoid this anime because of its genre, we can't deny its beauty. Figure skating is a sport known for its beauty, and Yuri on Ice executed it perfectly. If it's just a Shounen-ai, it would probably be my favourite sports anime. It is the story of Victor Nikiforov in his early days as a figure skater. It will show us how this famous skater became a legend before he met and became Yuri's mentor. We will see how Victor became the best among the best.

Alice and Therese's Illusion Factory

Another anime movie of Studio Mappa that I look forward to except Jujutsu Kaisen 0. It will be the next anime movie written by Mari Okada. For those who don't know who she is. She is the author of anime masterpieces like Anohana, Maquia When the Promised Flower Blooms, Anthem of the Heart and many more. Meanwhile, Alice and Therese's Illusion Factory is a movie that will probably be my personal favourite. It is a post-apocalyptic anime that shows how the two young boys and girls struggle with the power of love. The trailer is mesmerising, and the animation looks sick.

Studio MAPPA is just ten years old, and it already accomplished so many things. They are just getting started, and I hope they will continue to provide quality animations in the future. I don't know how their staff were treated, but I hope they get what they deserves, especially that they've been a part of these beautiful milestones. Kudos to this studio.