In the exciting world of Japanese cartoons, MAPPA has become a strong leader. They are making their mark through great stories and top-notch animation quality. In 2023, MAPPA became very popular. This was led by big wins like Jujutsu Kaisen, Vinland Saga and Shingeki no Kyojin. These wins shot MAPPA into the light, preparing for an amazing upcoming year.
As the calendar turned towards 2024, whispers in the anime community amplified: What’s next for MAPPA? How will the studio beat its own records? After big studios like ufotable and Kyoto Animation, MAPPA’s boss wants to make the studio even more famous. The wish to make many great anime cartoons makes them want more, promising a fun set of jobs.
Bucchigiri?!
In the area of sports anime, Bucchigiri?! shows that MAPPA likes to be creative. This mix of basketball, rugby, and dodgeball goes beyond normal sports stories. It offers a new and fun experience. Hiroko Utsumi directs this series about sports in anime. It follows a high school team exploring new places in an exciting storyline.
Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2
Following the triumph of its inaugural season, the confirmation of Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 excites anime fans. With a tale full of dark fantasy and the chase for forever, MAPPA keeps on making sure they give an exciting storyline. Fans can’t wait to find out when it will come out. The studio is putting a lot of work into this, which may mean an exciting next step for Gabimaru’s journey.
Yuri!!! on Ice the Movie: Ice Adolescence
The Yuri!!! on Ice franchise, loved for its great storytelling and amazing animation is waiting to release a new movie named Ice Adolescence. Sayo Yamamoto is the director of this movie. It promises to show more about our favorite characters’ lives. Even with delays caused by the pandemic, fans are still excited, which shows they can’t wait for the new part of their favorite series to release.
Zombie Land Saga Movie
The dead famous people come back as MAPPA tries to make the story of Zombie Land Saga longer. We don’t know when the release will happen yet, but people are worried about possible issues while making it. However, the studio’s dedication to this project shows a good future for the interesting story.
Boukyaku Battery
Getting away from normal ways of doing things, Boukyaku Battery brings baseball into MAPPA’s different selection. Taken from Eco Mikawa’s Jump+ comic, this show follows the stories of people who were big in baseball. They make a plot filled with surprises and love for sports again.
For 2024, MAPPA wants to make great stories and amazing pictures. As people who love anime are excited to see these projects, the studio stays true to doing their best and trying new things. The anticipation surrounding Bucchigiri?!, Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2, Yuri!!! on Ice the Movie: Ice Juvenile, Zombie Land Saga Movie, and Power Drain draw a clear picture of an anime world ready for new stories and amazing journeys.
