Overview of MAPPA’s Impact on Animation
- MAPPA has gained prominence as a top-tier animation studio, recognized for hit series like Attack on Titan and Jujutsu Kaisen.
- The studio is venturing into the gaming industry by crafting story segments for the upcoming ARK: Lost Colony expansion.
- Future projects include films based on Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, showcasing the studio’s versatility and creativity.
Over the past decade, MAPPA has established itself as one of the most esteemed animation studios across the globe. Its contributions have been widely celebrated by anime enthusiasts. Beyond producing anime content, MAPPA has expanded its portfolio to include projects for prominent franchises.
Currently, MAPPA is engaged in creating the storyline for the ARK: Lost Colony expansion, slated for release in 2025. This new content aims to bridge the narrative between ARK: Extinction and ARK: Genesis, as announced on the official social media account for ARK: Survival Ascended.
MAPPA: A Leader in Animation Production
Founded in 2011 by Masao Mareuyama, a former co-founder and producer at Madhouse, MAPPA has swiftly gained recognition for its exceptional animation quality. The studio has been behind some of the most lauded titles in the industry, including:
- Terror in Resonance
- Yuri!!! on Ice
- Kakegurui
- Banana Fish
- Dorohedoro
- Jujutsu Kaisen
- Chainsaw Man
- Hell’s Paradise
- Attack on Titan
Excited to reveal ‘ARK: Lost Colony’, the first canonical story expansion for ASA, releasing in 2025, which bridges the gap between ARK: Extinction & Genesis, and leads into the events of ARK 2, featuring cinema-grade anime story sequences from renowned Japanese studio MAPPA. In… pic.twitter.com/7cSnCWmznJ — ARK: Survival Ascended (@survivetheark) December 24, 2024
MAPPA’s portfolio extends beyond television series, having also produced numerous films and music videos. Notably, the studio previously collaborated on video game adaptations, which included the opening animation for Persona 5 Royal and Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade.
MAPPA’s Upcoming Cinematic Endeavors
Currently, MAPPA is developing multiple anime projects, with the standout being Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc. Following the successful release of the first season in 2021, anticipation has been building for further developments. Although the film was announced some time ago, definitive release details were only revealed at Jump Festa 2025, where Tatsuya Yoshihara was confirmed as the director, maintaining much of the original team.
In addition, MAPPA is preparing to release a compilation film focused solely on the Hidden Inventory arc of Jujutsu Kaisen, examining Gojo Satoru’s backstory and his complex dynamics with Suguru Geto. The film will also highlight Toji Fushiguro, a notable character within the franchise.
During Jump Festa 2025, MAPPA introduced a fresh visual for the upcoming Culling Game arc, which will be part of the anime’s third season. Although the studio has yet to announce a specific release date, fans expect it to premiere sometime in 2026.
Mark your calendars: the ARK: Survival Ascended expansion is set to launch in 2025.
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