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Dragon Ball Z's Goku and Vegeta Make Shock Appearance in MAPPA Spring 2024 Anime
Dragon Ball Z characters Goku and Vegeta just made a shock appearance in MAPPA's new Oblivion Battery anime, making a cameo in Episode 3.
"Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds": Yuri On Ice Cancellation Has Fans Pointing Fingers at MAPPA
MAPPA's cancellation of the highly-anticipated cinematic follow-up to Yuri on Ice has fans accusing the studio of abandoning its original fan base.
Yuri!!! On Ice the Movie: Ice Adolescence Is Officially Canceled
Nearly a decade after its announcement, the Yuri!!! On Ice the Movie: Ice Adolescence is now officially canceled by anime studio MAPPA.
Major Jujutsu Kaisen & Chainsaw Man Producer Reveals Why He's Leaving MAPPA
MAPPA producer Makoto Kimura, heavily involved in the production of Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen and Attack on Titan, reveals why he left the studio.
"Had to Be a Nightmare": Jujutsu Kaisen Animator Reveals How Bad Full-Time MAPPA Employees Had It
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 animators Vincent Chansard and Dorian Coulon explore the anime's hellish conditions, claiming MAPPA employees had it worse.
Beloved One Piece Animator Predicts the Anime Industry's Slow Death
Popular One Piece and JJK animator Vincent Chansard predicts a slow death for the anime industry, arguing that workable solutions are being ignored.
"A Cry for Help": New MAPPA Anime Trailer Causes Plot Controversy
The newly released trailer for Zenshu, an anime-original series by MAPPA, has generated plenty of barbed comments about its story and main character.
MAPPA Releases the Finished Anime Version of Jujutsu Kaisen's Sukuna vs. Mahoraga Fight
MAPPA releases footage of the highly anticipated finished version of Sukuna vs. Mahoraga's fight from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, to great fan reception.
10 Anime Studios Everyone Recognizes By Their Style
MAPPA, Orange, and Doga Kobo have become well-known for their unique animation styles, as seen in series like Jujutsu Kaisen, Beastars, and Yuru Yuri.
Jujutsu Kaisen's Most Popular Episode Gets Shock Extended Footage
The Blu-ray version of Sukuna and Mahoraga's epic battle from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 will receive newly improved and extended animation footage.
New Jujutsu Kaisen Video Animates Gojo and Sukuna in Epic Domain Expansion Clash
A new video of Gojo and Sukuna's Domain Expansion clash goes viral on social media, prompting users to "protect" the animator from MAPPA.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Production Issues Mocked by Veteran Animator
Jujutsu Kaisen and veteran animator Shinsaku Kozuma gives a coy response to the notorious production situation at MAPPA during Season 2.
"More Like Slaves": Anime Industry Veteran Terumi Nishii Comments on Full-Time Animators
Terumi Nishii, who has worked as an animator for over 20 years, breaks down the problematic structure of Japan's modern anime industry.
Naruto's Studio Pierrot Prompts MAPPA Comparisons: "Anime Is Made by People, Not Computers"
New comments from the managing director of Naruto's Studio Pierrot have many anime fans calling out MAPPA over its perceived treatment of animators.
REVIEW: Bucchigiri?! Gets Into a Madcap Frenzy With More Punches It Throws
MAPPA's latest original anime is all about surviving high school and romancing the cutest girl while surviving the daily onslaught from delinquents.
New Video Interviews MAPPA Staff Over Jujutsu Kaisen Claims
MAPPA animators share their experiences with Animator Dormitory Channel, confirming many stories that came out during Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2.
REVIEW: MAPPA's Maboroshi Makes Its Mark on the Surreal Fantasy Genre
MAPPA's answer to the Makoto Shinkai juggernaut is late, but Maboroshi is just as absorbing - while hiding behind a plot that takes forever to launch.
Attack on Titan Anime Used a Total War: Empire Screenshot
An Attack on Titan fan found a video game screenshot from Total War: Empire hiding in plain sight, in one of the most dramatic moments in the series.
One Piece Animation Director Disagrees on MAPPA Debate: Maybe You’re Barking up Wrong Tree
One Piece and Naruto animation director Mamoru Yokota disagrees with blanket criticism of MAPPA, saying that some animators can take some blame.
Japan Think Tank: Government Intervention Must Improve Anime Industry Labor Conditions
A new report suggests drastic solutions to a dire problem that's currently undercutting Japan's struggling animation industry.